AxleTech International officially unveiled its new world headquarters facility in Troy, Mich., last week.

AxleTech is a global provider of axles, suspensions, brake systems and aftermarket components for heavy-duty commercial and military vehicles.

Located near the company's old headquarters in south Troy, AxleTech's new facility encompasses 210,000 square feet and is staffed by nearly 200 production and professional employees. The new facility houses the product development and manufacturing groups for AxleTech's original equipment and aftermarket equipment business as well as the company's gear and brake operations.

"AxleTech has experienced steady growth over the last few years and our new headquarters facility will enhance our capability to produce, deliver and service high-quality products for our customers worldwide," said Mary Petrovich, general manager of AxleTech. "More importantly, the co-location of AxleTech's expertise in design, development, testing, sales and service in our new Troy facility will allow us to exceed customer expectations for customized applications and speed to market."

The new AxleTech facility will initially house three major functions. First, the new facility will be a global distribution center for heavy-duty commercial and military vehicle parts. Over 30,000 parts will ship annually from the new facility to sustain and service vehicles around the world.

Second, the company's assembly operation for truck trailer brakes will now be located in Troy. Combined with the manufacture of original equipment brake systems in Troy, AxleTech's Truck Trailer Transit brake assembly operation will provide parts and remanufacturing services for a variety of customers including operators of buses and other vehicles from municipalities across the United States.

Third, the company's new engineering and technical center will provide timely product prototyping, testing, development and quality assurance in one location.