Monroe Brakes Mail-In Rebate Offers Consumers Up to $30 in Brake Repair Savings
Tenneco’s Monroe ‘Brake 4 Gas’ promotion to reward consumers for qualifying purchases in April and May. Up to $30 in savings up for grabs. Details are available at www.monroebrakes.com.
Toyota Provides Update on Prius Brake Issue; Accelerator Pedal Repair
While some media outlets have reported that Toyota is mulling over the idea of recalling several hundred thousand 2010 Priuses for the brake issue, the Washington Post said Toyota has denied this claim.
Precision Fleet Brakes Establishes Partnership with Air Liquide to Supply Liquid Nitrogen
Precision used cryogenic brake technology to treat brake rotors through the use of very low temperatures. Liquid nitrogen is an important component in this process as it is used to cool the rotors.
Haldex Merges Air Management and Brake Control Business Units
The two units have strong product-development, production and purchasing synergies, according to Haldex.
WABCO Completes Joint Venture Agreement with Fuwa for Manufacturing of Air Disc Brakes in China
As previously announced, WABCO will have a 70 percent holding and Fuwa will have a 30 percent holding in the joint venture, which will be located at Fuwa’s newly established manufacturing facility in Taishan, Guangdong, China.
WABCO Announces JV with Fuwa to Manufacture Air Disc Brakes in China
WABCO will have a 70 percent holding and Fuwa will have a 30 percent holding in the joint venture.
Monroe Brakes Announces National Consumer Rebate Offer on Brake Repairs
MONROE, MI – Tenneco has introduced a national mail-in rebate offer that will enable qualifying consumers to save up to $30 on the installation of Monroe brake pads. Now through May 31, the company’s Monroe Brakes “Spring Brake” promotion will enable consumers to qualify for a $15 mail-in rebate with the purchase of one set
Monro Muffler Brake Declares Three-For-Two Stock Split; Elects Robert Gross Chairman of the Board
ROCHESTER, NY — Monro Muffler Brake, Inc., a provider of automotive undercar repair and tire services, has announced that its board of directors has declared a three-for-two stock split of the company’s common stock in the form of a 50 percent stock dividend payable to shareholders of record at the close of business on Sept.
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake to Consolidate Foundation Drum Brake, Air Disk Brake Production
Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake LLC has announced plans to begin operation of a new foundation brake production facility in the fourth quarter of 2007. The location of the new facility will be announced at a later date. Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake is a joint venture of Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC and Dana Corp. Foundation drum brake (S-Cam) production will move from its current location at a Dana facility in Glasgow, KY. Air disc brake production will be transitioned from a Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC facility in Frankfort, KY. Bendix’s Frankfort facility, which also manufactures air compressors, is anticipated to shut down operation by late 2007.
Mcintyre Becomes APRA’s Heavy Duty Brake Chairman
Kevin McIntyre, CEO of Walker Air Brakes, was recently selected to be the chairman of Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association’s (APRA) heavy-duty brake division.