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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