We supply a wide range of industry-leading drivetrain systems, including axles, brakes, suspensions, drivelines and aftermarket parts, for the commercial vehicle and industrial markets.
In August 2022, Cummins Inc. acquired Meritor, Inc. Since then, the integration of Meritor's people, technology and capabilities positions Cummins as one of the few companies offering fully integrated powertrain solutions. Now a business unit within the Components segment, Cummins Drivetrain and Braking Systems continues to offer Meritor branded solutions across combustion and electric power applications.
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A Heritage of Innovation
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1909
Timken Detroit Axle launches in Detroit, Michigan
1919
Colonel Willard F. Rockwell purchases Wisconsin Parts Co. to produce an improved axle
1929
Timken-Detroit Axle and Wisconsin Axle formed
Timken Detroit Axle acquires Wisconsin Parts to form Timken-Detroit Axle and Wisconsin Axle.
1953
Rockwell Spring and Axle Company formed
Merger of Standard Steel and Spring, Timken Detroit Axle and Wisconsin Parts.
1958
Rockwell Standard Corp established
Rockwell Spring becomes Pittsburgh-based Rockwell Standard Corp.
1967
North American Rockwell established
Rockwell Standard acquires North American Aviation after the Apollo space capsule disaster of January 1967.
1973
Rockwell Collins established
North American Rockwell acquires Collins Radio Company, which designed and built the Apollo moon landing radios.
1975
Rockwell International automotive headquarters established in Troy, Michigan
1993
Rockwell designs first permanently-lubricated universal joints
1996
Rockwell Automotive introduces revolutionary Engine Synchro Shift transmission
1997
Rockwell International spins off its automotive business, creating Meritor Automotive
1998
Meritor acquires heavy vehicle manufacturing and aftermarket parts operations from Volvo Trucks and Euclid Industries respectively
2000
ArvinMeritor, Inc. established
Meritor Automotive and Arvin Industries merge to form ArvinMeritor, Inc.
2007
Meritor 17X axle introduced in Europe
2009
ArvinMeritor launches its first hybrid drivetrain system specifically designed for linehaul trucks
2010
Meritor 14X™ tandem drive axle unveiled
2011
ArvinMeritor divests light vehicle business and changes name back to Meritor
2019
Meritor announces the launch of the EX+™ LS air disc brake
2020
Meritor Aftermarket produces its 100-millionth brake shoe
2021
The York, South Carolina facility produces its one millionth air disc brake
2022
Cummins Inc. acquires Meritor, Inc. forming a new business unit called Cummins-Meritor
Positions Cummins as a leading provider of integrated powertrain solutions.
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Environmental, Social and Corporate GovernanceSustainable water, stronger communities: Cummins’ commitment to WASHWater, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) play an important role in communities around the world. WASH is one of the pillars of the Cummins Water Works program, which seeks to strengthen communities through sustainable water. Worldwide, 4.2 billion people live without "safely managed sanitation" and around 673 million people practice open defecation [1]. In observance of World Toilet
Education and Thought LeadershipReducing your company’s Scope 3 Emissions with Renewable Natural GasAs sustainability becomes a global priority, companies are exploring ways to cut greenhouse gas emissions across their entire operational footprint. This includes Scope 1 emissions directly under their control, like manufacturing processes. But companies can make a big impact by looking at ways to lower indirect emissions, known as Scope 3. Many companies in industries like food production, manufa
People and PlacesCelebrating Hispanic Heritage Month 2024In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month 2024, Cummins Inc. and the Grupo Organizado de Afinidad Latina (GOAL) Employee Resource Group proudly celebrated with the theme, With Latinos, Everything is Possible, focusing on empowerment, representation and the contributions of Latino talent across the organization and beyond. Through engaging discussions, personal stories and impactful leadership insi
Company SpotlightSCMHRD, Pune clinches Winner’s Trophy at Cummins India’s REDEFINE 2024 B-School Case Study CompetitionToday, Cummins India Limited, one of the leading power solutions providers in the country, culminated REDEFINE 2024, its prestigious annual B-school case study competition. The exceptional Team Musketeers from Symbiosis Centre for Management and Human Resource Development (SCMHRD), Pune emerged as competition winners, claiming the esteemed trophy and cash prize, while Team Strategic McQueens from
Celebrating a new partnership and Cummins’ commitment to reforestationCummins Inc. is proud to announce a new partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, which will support the planting of 315,000 seedlings in the Mississippi River Valley Region and other local community planting opportunities in Cummins locations across North America. The Arbor Day Foundation is a global nonprofit inspiring people to plant, nurture, and celebrate trees. This partnership will
Company SpotlightCummins announces 2024 Shoes for Soldiers Program to support the Wyakin FoundationCummins Inc. is proud to announce the launch of the 2024 Shoes for Soldiers program. This initiative continues a long-standing commitment, formerly under Meritor, Inc., to support military veterans through the Wyakin Foundation, an organization dedicated to providing professional development and resources to wounded veterans. Through December 31st, 2024, Cummins' Drivetrain and Braking Systems
Education and Thought LeadershipStorage solution unveiled, firming up hydrogen trucking’s futureHydrogen trucking got a big boost from the release of two new fuel tanks designed to take on some of the toughest jobs on the road. Cummins Inc. partner NPROXX recently revealed two 700 bar pressure vessels that the Dutch company announced are “set to revolutionize the transportation industry, driving the transition to cleaner, more sustainable energy sources.” Derek Kiesler, Direct
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