TROY,
Mich., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meritor,
Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) today announced a new standard position
agreement with Extreme Trailers, LLC. Under the three-year
agreement, Meritor will supply MTA™ and MTA-Tec6™ suspensions
with our latest generation EX+™ LS single piston air disc brakes,
as well as the Meritor Tire Inflation System (MTIS™).
"Extreme Trailers was integral to our development process and a
key partner in helping launch our MTA-Tec6. This suspension is
another example of Meritor's commitment to innovation and
collaboration with our customers to deliver value-added solutions
for the trailer market," said Saad
Malik, general manager, Front Drivetrain and Trailer for
Meritor.
"We are pleased to enter into this agreement with Meritor that
will strengthen our already successful relationship. Meritor has
been a valuable partner to Extreme Trailers, helping us to grow our
brand and supplying us with innovative new products. We look
forward to more first-class support and industry-leading ideas as
we assist our customers with weight reduction and up-time," said
Luke Smith, Vice President of Supply
Chain for Extreme Trailers.
The MTA-Tec6 is Meritor's lightest-weight trailer suspension,
offering up to 23,000-pound capacity for tankers, flatbeds and
other demanding vocational applications. It features a unique
bolt-on lift kit, which provides easy assembly and enhances
maneuverability and application flexibility. The MTIS tire
inflation system keeps tires properly inflated to reduce wear,
extend tire life and improve fuel economy.
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, Mich., United
States, and is made up of more than 9,600 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.
About Extreme Trailers, LLC
Extreme Trailers, LLC is
located in Dover, Ohio and is a
leader in innovative design and high-quality manufacturing of
equipment for the flatbed trailer market. Established in 2016 in
Dover, Ohio, the company
manufactures a diverse range of products, including: an innovative,
patent-pending design trademarked as the X-Lite flatbed trailer,
aluminum drop deck trailers, aluminum and custom designs. For more
company information, visit www.extremetrailersllc.com.
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