International Truck and Engine Corp. has selected ArvinMeritor’s Commercial Vehicle Systems (CVS) business group to supply front axles, rear axles, air brakes and automatic slack adjusters
as standard databook position for the International 9000i-Series (linehaul) tractors and International 5000i-Series (vocational) vehicles.
The partnership supplies International facilities with front and rear axles, brakes, hubs and drums, suspensions, wheel-speed sensors and shock absorbers. International plants in Garland, Texas and Chatham, Ontario receive individual axles and brakes from ArvinMeritor’s Asheville, N.C., and Tilbury, Ontario plants in the arrangement.
This partnership allows International and ArvinMeritor to continue to collaborate closely to deliver on customer needs such as weight reduction, reduced maintenance costs and improved reliability and durability in specific applications.
"This is just one more example of International is working more closely with an industry leader to deliver on the needs of our customers," said Jordan Feiger, vice-president and general manager, heavy vehicle center for International.
"The heavy-duty trucking industry is changing rapidly, and partnering with an innovative supplier such as ArvinMeritor will keep International at the forefront," added Jordan.
International Truck and Engine Corp. is the operating company of Navistar International Corp.
Additional information can be found at www.InternationalDelivers.com.
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