Axletech International

Drive Axle reduces tire wear on heavy-duty trucks.
Mechanical Power Transmission

Drive Axle reduces tire wear on heavy-duty trucks.

Available for new production and field-operated container handling units of all heavy-duty truck models, XTL-® (Extended Tire Life) axle allows independent rotation of wheels during turns. This minimizes tire scrub and resulting wear by as much as 60%. XTL technology can extend drive-axle tire life up to 3X and steer-axle life by 1.5X as well as eliminate need for tire rotation on heavy-duty...

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Drive Axle reduces tire wear on heavy-duty trucks.
Mechanical Power Transmission

Drive Axle reduces tire wear on heavy-duty trucks.

Available for new production and field-operated container handling units of all heavy-duty truck models, XTLÂ-® (Extended Tire Life) axle allows independent rotation of wheels during turns. This minimizes tire scrub and resulting wear by as much as 60%. XTL technology can extend drive-axle tire life up to 3X and steer-axle life by 1.5X as well as eliminate need for tire rotation on heavy-duty...

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Planetary Rigid Axles suit light/medium-duty applications.
Mechanical Power Transmission

Planetary Rigid Axles suit light/medium-duty applications.

Series PRLC 124/144 features hydraulically actuated wet-disc brakes that are insulated from contaminants. Mechanical parking brake eliminates need for driveline brake by combining service, parking, and emergency braking in single unit. With axle capacity of 24,300 lb for lift trucks, Series PRLC 124 offers lift capacities from 7,700-11,000 lb. Series PRLC 144 has axle capacity of 35,000 lb and...

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Planetary Rigid Axles suit light/medium-duty applications.
Mechanical Power Transmission

Planetary Rigid Axles suit light/medium-duty applications.

Series PRLC 124/144 features hydraulically actuated wet-disc brakes that are insulated from contaminants. Mechanical parking brake eliminates need for driveline brake by combining service, parking, and emergency braking in single unit. With axle capacity of 24,300 lb for lift trucks, Series PRLC 124 offers lift capacities from 7,700-11,000 lb. Series PRLC 144 has axle capacity of 35,000 lb and...

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Company News

AxleTech Unveils New Michigan Headquarters

Troy, Michigan - AxleTech International, a General Dynamics company (NYSE: GD), will open a new state-of-the-art world headquarters facility on September 17. 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, Michigan, AxleTech's new facility...

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AxleTech Unveils New Michigan Headquarters

Troy, Michigan - AxleTech International, a General Dynamics company (NYSE: GD), will open a new state-of-the-art world headquarters facility on September 17. 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, Michigan, AxleTech's new facility...

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AxleTech International to Open New Worldwide Headquarters and Global Distribution Center

WHAT: AxleTech International, a global provider of suspension and braking components for heavyduty commercial and military vehicles, will hold a grand opening/ribbon cutting ceremony for its new worldwide headquarters facility. Located in south Troy, Michigan, AxleTech's new facility encompasses 210,000 square feet and will be staffed by nearly 200 production, distribution and professional...

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AxleTech International to Open New Worldwide Headquarters and Global Distribution Center

WHAT: AxleTech International, a global provider of suspension and braking components for heavyduty commercial and military vehicles, will hold a grand opening/ribbon cutting ceremony for its new worldwide headquarters facility. Located in south Troy, Michigan, AxleTech's new facility encompasses 210,000 square feet and will be staffed by nearly 200 production, distribution and professional...

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Drive Axle reduces tire wear on heavy-duty trucks.
Mechanical Power Transmission

Drive Axle reduces tire wear on heavy-duty trucks.

Available for new production and field-operated container handling units of all heavy-duty truck models, XTL-® (Extended Tire Life) axle allows independent rotation of wheels during turns. This minimizes tire scrub and resulting wear by as much as 60%. XTL technology can extend drive-axle tire life up to 3X and steer-axle life by 1.5X as well as eliminate need for tire rotation on heavy-duty...

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Drive Axle reduces tire wear on heavy-duty trucks.
Mechanical Power Transmission

Drive Axle reduces tire wear on heavy-duty trucks.

Available for new production and field-operated container handling units of all heavy-duty truck models, XTLÂ-® (Extended Tire Life) axle allows independent rotation of wheels during turns. This minimizes tire scrub and resulting wear by as much as 60%. XTL technology can extend drive-axle tire life up to 3X and steer-axle life by 1.5X as well as eliminate need for tire rotation on heavy-duty...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AxleTech International Expands Its Braking Systems Business with Acquisition of Truck Trailer Transit

March 28, 2008 Troy, Michigan - AxleTech International announced today that it has acquired Truck Trailer Transit (TTT), a global leader in braking systems based in Detroit, Michigan. The TTT acquisition broadens AxleTech's brake portfolio with twenty additional brake families spanning hydraulic disc, cam drum, and wedge drum product lines. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Mary...

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Mergers & Acquisitions

AxleTech International Expands Its Braking Systems Business with Acquisition of Truck Trailer Transit

March 28, 2008 Troy, Michigan - AxleTech International announced today that it has acquired Truck Trailer Transit (TTT), a global leader in braking systems based in Detroit, Michigan. The TTT acquisition broadens AxleTech's brake portfolio with twenty additional brake families spanning hydraulic disc, cam drum, and wedge drum product lines. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Mary...

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Company News

AxleTech's New Web Site -- Everything Customers Need a Click or Two Away

Manufacturing Company Re-Engineers the Way Customers Access Information - TROY, Mich., June 30 -- AxleTech International, one of the world's leading suppliers of specialty vehicle drivetrain systems, launched today a totally redesigned Web site that places a wealth of information and services literally a click or two away from its global customers. We engineer some of the most advanced...

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AxleTech's New Web Site -- Everything Customers Need a Click or Two Away

Manufacturing Company Re-Engineers the Way Customers Access Information - TROY, Mich., June 30 -- AxleTech International, one of the world's leading suppliers of specialty vehicle drivetrain systems, launched today a totally redesigned Web site that places a wealth of information and services literally a click or two away from its global customers. We engineer some of the most advanced...

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