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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...
How to Improve Heavy-Duty Truck Fuel Efficiency With Aerodynamics
When tractor-trailers travel at highway speeds, more than half of their fuel is consumed simply pushing through air resistance. This resistance, known as aerodynamic drag, is a major factor affecting fuel efficiency. In fact, aerodynamic drag accounts for roughly 65%...
Electric Forklifts and AGVs: A Step Toward a More Sustainable Future
In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the shift towards sustainability is no longer just a trend—it's a necessity. Manufacturing plants play a crucial role in this movement. With industrial processes traditionally contributing significantly to carbon emissions and environmental degradation, it’s...
ConMet Receives 3 PACCAR Awards for 2021
Vancouver, Wash. — March 31, 2022 — PACCAR has recognized ConMet with three 2021 Supplier Performance Management awards across multiple business units. ConMet’s Castings Division was one of only two PACCAR suppliers to reach SPM Masters status, PACCAR’s highest supplier...
PreSet Plus Wheel Ends Standard on Kraft’s New Omni Composite Tank Trailer
VANCOUVER, Wash. — October 24, 2024 — ConMet, a leading global manufacturer of innovative wheel end solutions, proudly announces that its PreSet Plus® aluminum wheel ends with disc brakes are now standard on Kraft Tank Corporation's latest innovation, the Omni...
ConMet Wins Learning in Practice Award for Innovation in Talent Management
VANCOUVER, Wash. — October 29, 2024 — ConMet is pleased to announce it has been recognized with a Silver award in the Innovation category at the prestigious 2024 Chief Learning Officer (CLO) Learning in Practice Awards. This award recognizes ConMet’s...
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...
Air Disc Brakes Gain Safety and Maintenance Advantages
In recent years, many North American truck and trailer original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) have recognized the benefits of air disc brakes (ADB) and have made them standard fit on several models. As Fleet Equipment outlines, disc brakes offer significant safety...
