Meritor South Carolina Facility Produces Its One Millionth Air Disc Brake for Commercial Vehicles
Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) has achieved a production milestone with its one millionth air disc brake manufactured at its York, South Carolina facility. Since 1981, Meritor has produced over 10 million air disc brakes globally. The York facility, which opened in 1980, also manufactures drum brake components and provides axle assembly services. Over the last five years, Meritor invested around $25 million to enhance air disc brake production, adding more than 50 jobs to support this increase. This milestone reflects the company's commitment to operational excellence and product safety.
- Produced one millionth air disc brake at York facility, emphasizing strong production capacity.
- Invested approximately $25 million in the York facility over the past five years, demonstrating commitment to growth.
- Added over 50 jobs to support increased production, reflecting positive workforce development.
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YORK, S.C., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) today announced that its York, South Carolina manufacturing facility has produced its one millionth air disc brake, contributing to Meritor's production of more than 10 million air disc brakes worldwide since 1981.
Meritor offers a full line-up of hydraulic and air disc brakes for Class 5-8 trucks and trailers. These include single and dual piston designs, as well as a wide range of pad and rotor sizes to accommodate virtually any application or duty-cycle.
"Our air disc brakes have been embraced by OEMs and fleets as a high-performing, safe braking solution, and that is largely due to the production quality and high standards of our York team," said Saad Malik, general manager of Front Axles, Brakes and Trailer for Meritor. "We appreciate the OEMs that have shown confidence and trust in this product and the team members who have helped us reach this important production milestone."
Opened in 1980, the 275,000-square-foot facility also manufactures drum brake components for Class 5-8 vehicles and provides axle assembly services. Over the past five years, Meritor has invested approximately
"Our team is wholly dedicated to providing operational excellence at every turn. We're all proud of the products we manufacture and the critical role they play in the safety of today's commercial vehicles," said Edward DeBro, site manager for York.
About Meritor
Meritor, Inc. is a leading global supplier of drivetrain, mobility, braking, aftermarket and electric powertrain solutions for commercial vehicle and industrial markets. With more than a 110-year legacy of providing innovative products that offer superior performance, efficiency and reliability, the company serves commercial truck, trailer, off-highway, defense, specialty and aftermarket customers around the world. Meritor is based in Troy, Michigan, United States, and is made up of more than 8,600 diverse employees who apply their knowledge and skills in manufacturing facilities, engineering centers, joint ventures, distribution centers and global offices in 19 countries. Meritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTOR. For important information, visit the company's website at www.meritor.com.
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