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Industry Leaders Join Together to Advance Freight Electrification
VANCOUVER, Wash. — October 27, 2022 — In September, the Electrification Coalition (EC) announced the launch of the Electric Freight Consortium (EFC), a forum for collaboration between the EC, private-sector partners and industry leaders representing a broad cross-section of the freight transportation...
Industry Leaders Join Together to Advance Freight Electrification
WASHINGTON — In September, the Electrification Coalition (EC) announced the launch of the Electric Freight Consortium (EFC), a forum for collaboration between the EC, private-sector partners and industry leaders representing a broad cross-section of the freight transportation sector that will accelerate freight...
Wheel End Maintenance 101: Keeping Your Hub Assemblies Road Ready
April 2023 - Fleets know the importance of keeping their vehicles in top shape and ready for service. Proper maintenance is crucial not only for safety but also for optimizing performance and minimizing downtime. Wheel ends, which consist of the...
When is a good time to engage ConMet in your new casting project?
As early in the process as possible! ConMet is staffed to support you as early as design and throughout the product lifecycle process. For example, our team of experts can help coach you on design for manufacturability (DFM) and design rules. If interested, please send our castings team a message by using the contact form on our Contact Us page.
How will TruckWings hold up in winter weather and severe road conditions (cold, ice, road salt, etc)?
TruckWings have been road-tested by fleets over 700 million miles across Canada and the United States in multiple winters of snow, wind, and ice. We apply the same corrosion-resistant zinc-aluminum plating used in truck undercarriages on all fasteners. The ISO 15552 rated actuators are capable of performing to -30ºF and resist all wind loads within the safe operating limits of the tractor. They have undergone 10-year accelerated life testing to ensure operation over the life of the product.
Cultivating a “Service to Others” Mindset at ConMet
An article by John Waters | Nov. 29, 2022 – At ConMet, everything we do is guided by our core values. Two of those core values – Integrity and Respect for People – have driven us to look beyond our business practices...
Replace and Save: Why Rebuilding Wheel Hubs is Costing Fleets Money
Commercial vehicle fleets are constantly adapting to fluctuating market conditions, increasing customer expectations, and supply chain volatility, among a multitude of other factors. As fleets are working to strike the right balance between the needs of their customers and good...
Why the Commercial Vehicle Industry is Turning to Lightweight Components
March 2023 - Today’s global commercial vehicle industry is facing many challenges, from supply chain uncertainties to accelerating climate change. Thanks to the resilience and innovation prevalent in this industry, creative solutions are being implemented to counter these challenges and...