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What are TruckWings made out of?
The panels are made from glass-reinforced polypropylene. This material is widely used in the industry inside trailer bodies and other aerodynamic technologies due to its light weight and durability. The frame is made of 5052 aerospace-grade aluminum that is fastened together using Grade 8 corrosion-resistant bolts. It is fastened to the back of the cab with high-strength aluminum rivets used in shipbuilding, trucks and passenger buses, and trailers.
U.S. Senator Ron Wyden visits ConMet’s Clackamas, Oregon, Foundry
CLACKAMAS, Ore. — August 12, 2022 — U.S. Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR) visited ConMet’s award-winning foundry in Clackamas, Oregon. The visit was part of an ongoing initiative of ConMet’s to work with and educate policymakers on innovative technologies in the...
ConMet Receives APEX Award from Daimler Truck North America
VANCOUVER, Wash. — February 06, 2024 — ConMet is honored to have been recognized with a supplier award from DTNA Parts’ Achieving Parts Excellence (APEX) program. The award recognizes the company’s outstanding performance as an aftermarket parts and components supplier....
Why Lightweight Components are Important for Commercial Vehicles
The global commercial vehicle industry is actively seeking solutions to several pressing challenges, including stringent emissions regulations, driver shortages, and the need for enhanced vehicle efficiency. Lightweighting has emerged as a critical strategy, with a focus on reducing vehicle weight...
ConMet eMobility Enables First Zero-Emission Refrigerated Tractor-Trailer Deployed by Penske Logistics
VANCOUVER, Wash. — July 18, 2023 — ConMet eMobility announced today that Penske Logistics has become the first third-party logistics provider to successfully pair an nMotion™ TR 160-45 equipped reefer trailer with a Freightliner eCascadia electric semi-truck. The pairing enables...
Carrier Further Strengthens Electric Transport Refrigeration Capabilities through Strategic Alliance with ConMet
PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. — January 26, 2022 — Carrier is further expanding its electrification capabilities through a new alliance with ConMet adding wheel-based power generation that captures energy that otherwise would be wasted during braking events. The alliance also...
DTNA Recognizes ConMet’s Outstanding Service with the ‘Masters of Quality’ Award
VANCOUVER, Wash. — September 28, 2022 — ConMet is excited to announce that three of its facilities have once again been awarded the Daimler Trucks North America 2021 Masters of Quality Supplier award. As the industry’s leading global manufacturer of...
ConMet’s Nmotion TR 160-45 Wins HDT Top 20 Product Award
VANCOUVER, Wash. — March 05, 2024 — ConMet eMobility’s Nmotion™ TR 160-45 has been identified by the editors of Heavy Duty Trucking magazine as one of the most innovative and significant new-product announcements of 2023. The product is being recognized...