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22nd February 2007 - ArvinMeritor Trailer Products Selected Standard Equipment on Trailmobile Trailers ArvinMeritor Inc. has announced the formation of a long-term supplier partnership with Trailmobile Corporation, Lake Forest, Ill. Effective this month, Meritor(R) trailer axles, brakes and air suspensions become the standard offering on all Trailmobile trailers. Trailmobile Corporation is one of North America's top trailer manufacturers with manufacturing operations in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. "We're delighted to offer our customers the Meritor quality brand in axles, brakes and air suspension systems," said Tom Wiseman, president of Trailmobile. Assembled at the company's Frankfort, Ky., production facility, ArvinMeritor will supply axles, cam brakes, the new rugged and robust RideSentry air suspension, automatic slack adjusters, wheel ends, and when specified the Meritor Tire Inflation System by P.S.I. Trailmobile also outfits its trailers with Meritor WABCO anti-lock and advanced braking systems. "With an intense effort at supplying high quality component systems through highly efficient delivery processes, we're elated to be selected by Trailmobile. It speaks volumes for our people who work so hard to satisfy and delight our customers," said Sergio Carvalho, vice president and general manager, ArvinMeritor Trailer Systems business. Trailmobile has grown, progressed, and developed its own path through history as the industry has experienced major changes in design construction and distribution methods through its evolution. From the introduction of the spring loaded fifth wheel coupler in 1919, to the delivery of the first trailers designated for piggyback use in 1929, to the introduction of panel foam in 1982, Trailmobile has been a leader in innovative ideas for the trucking industry. It continues to add to its long list of firsts in design changes, testing methods and standards, and technological advances. ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a premier $8 billion global supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components to the motor vehicle industry. The company serves light vehicle, commercial truck, trailer and specialty original equipment manufacturers and related aftermarkets. Headquartered in Troy, Mich., ArvinMeritor employs approximately 31,000 people at more than 120 manufacturing facilities in 25 countries. ArvinMeritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol ARM. For more information, visit the company's Web site at: www.arvinmeritor.com. Source: ArvinMeritor Press Release |