SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Jan. 27, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- DRiV, the
future Aftermarket and Ride Performance Company from Tenneco, will
feature its quality commercial vehicle products for the wheel end,
braking, exhaust and engine repair markets during Heavy-Duty
Aftermarket Week 2020 (HDAW) in Grapevine, Texas, January 27-30. The
company's featured brands include Abex® friction products; FP
Diesel® engine components; Monroe® shocks products; Walker® exhaust
system components, and National® oil seals and bearings.
Among the booth highlights and commercial vehicle repair
solutions that will be on display in the company's exhibit (#909)
are:
Abex Air Disc Brakes
New Abex 6326 RNLL (Long Life) Next Generation RSD Formulation
linings offer 34% improved lining life* and 46% improved drum wear*
compared to the current 6260 RN. This contributes to a
balanced brake system when used on both tractors and
trailers.
Abex also offers premium high performance disc pads with
OE-style hardware kits for the most popular Bendix and Meritor air
disc systems. Also featured is the new shoe stop box kit for
Meritor systems, comprised of an all-in-one package of two new
lines of shoes with Abex braking linings and a complete heavy-duty
hardware kit.
*Lining life and drum wear test results for Abex 6326 RNLL
conducted internally on Link-certified dynamometer.
Wear/temperature test performed on a Meritor 16.5" x 5" Q Plus
6-cam drum brake at 12, 500 lbs. GAWR.
FP Diesel
FP Diesel components and kits help fleets of
all sizes rebuild their hardest-working engines. Products
include a full range of pistons, liners, piston rings, pins and
sealing rings engineered for optimal performance as a complete
repair solution. This year, new products include:
- For Detroit Diesel engines, FP Diesel DD13 is a lower bearing
made from exclusive lead-free G488 material, suited for high-loaded
diesel engines. The corresponding upper bearing is made from A370
lead-free aluminum.
- FP Diesel's Powerforged® piston, its patented
friction welded one-piece steel piston, offers cooler piston
temperatures with exceptional piston strength, available for the
Cummins ISX15.
- Cylinder kits; piston ring sets; exhaust and intake valves; and
connecting rod bearings for International MaxxForce DT and Volvo
D13/Mack MP8 engines will also be on display.
Monroe Shocks & Struts Products
Monroe Magnum® shock absorbers are designed to handle
the demands of high mileage and severe use, delivering reduced
cost-per-mile for commercial vehicles. Key quality and
performance features include a large-diameter nitrocarburized rod
that provides improved compression control and side-load strength;
PTFE-coated rod guide bearing that increases durability by
minimizing friction between the rod and rod guide; robust hydraulic
lock-out design that helps prevent over-extension of the
suspension, protecting air springs; larger diameter piston to
provide greater tuning precision for each vehicle application; and
DRiV's latest, advanced shouldered bushing design, where
applicable, which helps prevent bushing extrusion and related
concerns. Monroe has expanded its coverage for a variety of
applications, including across 2005-2014 model years for Peterbilt;
2010-2018 model years for Kenworth; and 2004-2010 model years for
Hendrickson. Other new, key products will be featured at this
year's show, including:
- For 2020 – 2014 Kenworth T880 and other severe-duty
applications, Magnum® spring-over steering stabilizer,
specifically designed for applications with self-steering drop
axles. Ready for installation out of the box as it comes equipped
with factory-installed tie straps to retain compressed length.
Other key features include nitrogen gas-charge to prevent aeration
and shock fade and 360 degree arc-welded mounts and thicker tube
walls for durability.
National Oil Seals and Bearings
The National brand of
oil seals and bearings has built a reputation as one of the most
respected names in the industry, providing premium quality
solutions for virtually every CV wheel-end repair. New to the
portfolio is the Red 375 DYNAMIC
EDGE® hand-installable wheel end seal, available in
five popular sizes for numerous applications. This new
offering features DYNAMIC EDGE technology, designed specifically to
deflect dirt and moisture away from wheel end components.
Additionally, this new application-specific, hand installable
design eliminates the need for an installation tool, reducing the
margin of error for installation damage. National will also
display its Premium Gold 38 wheel seals; pinon seals, hub caps,
axle flange gaskets, and driveshaft center support bearings.
Walker Emissions Control and Exhaust System
Components
Walker commercial vehicle products – engineered for today's medium
and heavy-duty vehicles – deliver precision fit, form and
performance, giving you the feeling of satisfaction when the part
fits right the first time. From mufflers to pipes and tubing, to
hardware and accessories, Walker provides all the products and
technical support you need for a complete exhaust repair. Featured
at the show is the popular heavy-duty muffler for Freightliner
Century Class applications offering a straight through flow for
minimum backpressure and bridge-constructed inlets and outlets for
vibration resistance. Also displayed are Walker elbows and the
Mega-Clamp® band clamp - key components for a complete
heavy-duty exhaust system repair.
To learn more about DRiV and its products for commercial
vehicles and the heavy-duty aftermarket, please visit the company's
exhibit (#909) at this week's HDAW 2020 at The Gaylord Texan Resort
and Conference Center in Grapevine,
Texas, or visit
www.drivheavydutyparts.com, www.monroeheavyduty.com, and
walkerheavyduty.com.
About DRiVTM - the future Aftermarket and
Ride Performance Company
Following Tenneco Inc.'s (NYSE: TEN) expected separation to form
two independent companies, an Aftermarket and Ride Performance
company (DRiVTM) as well as a new Powertrain
Technology company, DRiV will be one of the largest global
multi-line, multi-brand aftermarket companies, and one of the
largest global OE ride performance and braking companies.
DRiV's principal product brands will feature
Monroe®, Öhlins®,
Walker®, Clevite® Elastomers,
MOOG®, Fel-Pro®, Wagner®,
Ferodo®, Champion® and others. DRiV would
have 2018 pro-forma revenues of $6.4
billion, with 54% of those revenues from aftermarket and 46%
from original equipment customers.
Safe Harbor
This release contains forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements include, among others,
statements relating to our plans to separate into two independent
companies. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number
of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
materially differ from those described in the forward-looking
statements, including the possibility that Tenneco may not complete
the separation of the Aftermarket & Ride Performance business
from the Powertrain Technology business (or achieve some or all of
the anticipated benefits of such a separation); the possibility
that the acquisition of Federal-Mogul or the separation may have an
adverse impact on existing arrangements with Tenneco, including
those related to transition, manufacturing and supply services and
tax matters; the ability to retain and hire key personnel and
maintain relationships with customers, suppliers or other business
partners; the risk that the benefits of the acquisition of
Federal-Mogul or the separation, including synergies, may not be
fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the
risk that the acquisition of Federal-Mogul or the separation may
not advance Tenneco's business strategy; the risk that Tenneco may
experience difficulty integrating all employees or operations; the
potential diversion of Tenneco management's attention resulting
from the separation; as well as the risk factors and cautionary
statements included in Tenneco's periodic and current reports
(Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K) filed from time to time with the SEC.
Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of
actual results. Unless otherwise indicated, the forward-looking
statements in this release are made as of the date of this
communication, and, except as required by law, Tenneco does not
undertake any obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to publicly
disclose revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements.
Additional information regarding these risk factors and
uncertainties is detailed from time to time in the company's SEC
filings, including but not limited to its annual report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31,
2018.
CONTACT:
Bill Dawson (DRiV) –
847.482.5807
bdawson@driv.com
Karen Shulhan (DRiV) –
248.354.4383
karen.shulhan@driv.com
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