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14-04-2011
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NEWS FROM THE INDUSTRY
ArvinMeritor drops the Arvin name and terminates European axle business Drivetrain parts supplier ArvinMeritor, a major force in commercial vehicle remanufacturing, has announced a name change. Following several years of acquisitions and divestitures, the American company is returning to its original name, Meritor Inc. The company was originally formed as Meritor in 1997 when it spun off from Rockwell International Corp. It changed the name to ArvinMeritor in 2000 when it acquired Arvin Industries Inc. Concurrently, the company has
announced it will close its European trailer axle business on July 31, 2011. “This decision is driven by the competitive nature of the European trailer axle market which requires significant scale to address increasing cost challenges,” said Joe Mejaly, President, Aftermarket and Trailers at Meritor. “In addition, following the decline in recent years, the market for commercial vehicle trailers is recovering more slowly than other sectors,” said Mejaly. In total, 171 employees are affected by
New Remy steering rack and pump diagnosis poster ply refer to the diagnosis poster to ensure they fully understand what to do before changing a leaking steering rack. “Our research has proved conclusively that more than a quarter of steering racks and pumps have failed because of contamination,” says Michael Flensborg, Sales & Marketing Director of Remy Automotive UK Ltd. “Quite simply, if contamination caused a steering rack to fail, then the problem will not just involve the steering rack, it will affect the pump itself.” The new steering poster is available free through any local Remy stockist or by contacting customerservices@remyinc.co.uk.
FER joins TecDoc TecDoc continues to expand its customer base and the latest addition to the growing number of TecDoc users is the Federation of Engine Remanufacturers (FER), the UK’s trade organisation for engine remanufacturers. Shaun Greasley, commercial director for TecDoc UK and Eire said: “The CATALOG parts catalogue contains more than 400 brands, with 73 million article linkages and 1.5 million supporting product images. “All manner of internal engine parts are featured on the system, so whether FER members are searching for cylinder sleeves, con-rod bearings, valve guides or crankshafts, they now have access to a highly relevant information resource,” Greasley said. “The system utilises source data that is provided by the original equipment (OE) parts suppliers to deliver highly accurate parts identification, which brings with it many business efficiencies.” TecDoc can also work with individual FER members to develop a bespoke WEB SHOP portal, which delivers all the benefits of the CATALOG system, but adds extra functionality and provides a site that is designed in accordance with the member’s corporate style and image.
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Remy Automotive UK Ltd, one of the UK’s leading automotive parts remanufacturer, has announced the introduction of a new steering poster which has been specifically designed to remind the installer of the need to replace the steering rack and pump together. In full colour – and with clear explanation of the risks of misdiagnosis – the new A1-size poster has been designed for wall placement in workshops and factor premises to help mechanics demonstrate to the car owner that replacing the steering rack and steering pump together will avoid unnecessary costs in the future. The mechanic can sim-
this action. In addition to the company’s main trailer axle manufacturing operation in Cwmbran, UK, Meritor also has trailer employees located in France, Italy and Spain. Cwmbran, United Kingdom, is also home to Meritor’s centre of expertise for the design, development and manufacture of braking systems and components for the commercial vehicle truck market. The brake business in Cwmbran is unaffected by the closure of the European trailer axle business.
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