COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PRODUCTS Medium & Heavy Duty Trucks Agriculture Equipment Construction Equipment
HEAVY DUTY SOLUTIONS FOR THE WORLD S COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS AAM s Commercial Vehicle Operations is a global leader in innovation, engineering and manufacturing of commercial vehicle driveline systems. AAM s commitment to this heavyduty market begins with our broad international resources, allowing us to supply products for commercial on-highway and off-road applications around the world. Utilizing our proven AAM team approach to product design, engineering and manufacturing, our global commercial vehicle network produces world-class quality driveline systems, on-time, every time. AAM s global resources, dedication to quality and delivery excellence ensure that we can meet the product requirements of the global commercial vehicle and off-road equipment industry. AAM s 110 years of rich heritage and experience positions us to deliver powerful solutions. Our approach is different: we look at the whole system versus strictly components. We optimize designs, incorporate system efficiencies and manufacture to exacting process specifications. Our cross-functional teams stand ready to assist global customers at every point in the product development process. Our in-depth support can reduce development time, while improving time to market. From concept through validation and production, we will be part of your team. At AAM, our goal is simple: complete customer satifisfaction by delivering world-class quality, on-time, every time, at globally competitive levels. 1913 Albion car manufacturing ceased and moved product strategy to commercial vehicles 1980 Albion shifted to components manufacturing, focusing on axles ceasing vehicle production 1899 Albion Automotive formed in Scotland 1951 Albion merged with Leyland Motors and became part of the nationalized British Leyland 1
AAM COMMERCIAL VEHICLE CUSTOMERS 1987 Albion became part of the DAF family with two facilities one in Glasgow, Scotland and one in Lancashire, England 2007 AAM opens Fort Wayne engineering center in Indiana, U.S.A. 1998 AAM purchased Albion Automotive John S. Sofia Vice President, Commercial Vehicle Operations 2
AAM COMMERCIAL VEHICLE PRODUCT PORTFOLIO Single-Drive and Tandem Rear Axles AAM single-drive rear axle systems are rated from 5,250 to 11,500 Kg GAWR (11,600 to 25,360 lb.). AAM s tandem drive rear axle systems are rated up to 21,000 kg GAWR (46,000 lb.). Fitted with our PowerDense matched gearsets, they deliver large capacity in a modestly sized package, ultimately reducing the weight of the axle. Driveheads Offering driveheads for single drive truck, bus applications and tandem applications with ring gear sizes up to 457mm (18 ) in diameter. Single-Drive Rear Engine Bus Axles AAM offers single-drive hypoid rear axles for rear engine buses with an inverted drivehead driving on drive side of gear teeth. Rear ring gear sizes are offered in 350mm (13.8 ) and 368mm (14.5 ) diameters. Ground gears are available for improved NVH, with a wide range of axle ratios available for all applications. Front Steerable Axles Our light, medium and heavy front axles are offered with GAWR capacities from 1,350 to 9,000 Kg (2,976 to 20,000 lb.). A perfect match for our rear axles, our front-steer axles are engineered to optimize your vehicle design without limiting your choice of wheels or brakes. Propeller Shafts AAM produces a wide range of propeller shafts and related components that incorporate advanced materials, coatings and processes, giving commercial customers improved vehicle performance. A variety of joint sizes and end configurations are also available. 3
AAM COMPONENTS ON THE ROAD EMERGING TECHNOLOGIES IN AGRICULTURE & CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT AAM is committed to developing technologies and innovation for markets beyond the commercial vehicle manufacturers. We are expanding our experience in engineering and manufacturing to the agriculture, construction and military markerts. We are able to offer products that are world-class, precision engineered and manufactured with the efficiency and expertise required of these markets. AAM is focused on the following technologies / innovations: - Expansion of product offerings for Single Rear Drive Axles up to 23,000 lb GAWR - Expansion of product offerings for Tandem Rear Drive Axles up to 40,000 lb GAWR - Expansion of steerable Front Drive Axle offerings, for off-road, agriculture, construction and military equipment applications - Expansion of propeller shaft offerings ranging 25-40 Ton applications AAM understands this unique market, and whether these products are used in construction, agriculture or military applications it is critical that the products for these vehicles and equipment withstand the rough roads, no roads, extreme conditions, as well as heavy loads on a daily basis. Our tough line of products are in the development and testing phases building off of the robust, high precision expertise AAM is known for offering our customers the quality, reliability, cost and on-time delivery they can rely on and trust. 4
ENGINEERING & MANUFACTURING DELIVERING WORLD-CLASS COMPONENTS AROUND THE WORLD AAM MANUFACTURING, ENGINEERING AND BUSINESS GLOBAL LOCATIONS NORTH AMERICA EUROPE United States of America Michigan World Headquarters Detroit Manufacturing Complex DieTronik MSP Industries Oxford Forge Technical Center Three Rivers Manufacturing Indiana AccuGear, Inc. Fort Wayne Engineering Center New York Cheektowaga Manufacturing Ohio Colfor Manufacturing Malvern Manufacturing Minerva Manufacturing Salem Manufacturing Mexico Guanajuato Manufacturing Complex SOUTH AMERICA Brazil Araucária Manufacturing São Paulo Business Office & Engineering Center Germany Europe Headquarters & Engineering Center Luxembourg Luxembourg Business Office Poland Oława Manufacturing United Kingdom England Spurrier Manufacturing Scotland Glasgow Manufacturing ASIA China Asia Headquarters & Engineering Center Changshu Manufacturing Wuhu Business Office AAM-HAAC Manufacturing India Pune Business Office & Engineering Center Pune Manufacturing AAM Sona Manufacturing Japan Tokyo Business Office South Korea Seoul Business Office & Engineering Center Thailand Rayong Manufacturing In today s world economy, automotive engineering and production operations converge with national, regional and global markets. AAM manufactures commercial vehicle components both in and for the markets we serve. In range and performance, AAM components reflect our technical leadership position. AAM s engineering and manufacturing facilities are strategically located around the globe. Our crossfunctional teams are ready to work side-by-side with your global team. The AAM process begins at the conceptual stage. Our expert engineers work to your exacting process specifications. Drawing on our extensive experience in component and system design, we will ensure every AAM-supplied component is matched perfectly to your application. Our engineering initiatives originate from our world-class engineering centers around the globe. With locations in Brazil, China, Germany, India, Mexico, United Kingdom and the USA AAM provides advanced technical support for all of our customers. The cornerstone of our product validation initiatives begin at our Technical Center in Rochester Hills, Michigan. This Center houses a materials and metallurgical lab, two-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive dynamometers for in-use testing, a semi-anechoic chamber and multiple testing capabilities. In addition to our core Engineering resources in North America, AAM offers local application engineering support in Europe, South America, Asia and India. Focusing on research, design, development and validation for individual markets, our local engineering teams are able to support our customers and manufacturing operations, addressing their specific needs in that region. The AAM manufacturing process utilizes the most advanced methods and machinery to ensure world-class quality products and systems. Our lean and efficient manufacturing process, as well as our advanced validation procedures, makes us competitive in the global market while maximizing return on investment. To better meet the needs of our demanding customer base, we maintain operational excellence in engineering, forging, heat treating, machining, welding, assembly and validation. World-class quality is the focus for AAM and quality products are what we deliver.
AAM COMMERCIAL VEHICLE COMMITMENT MISSION STATEMENT Profitably grow with strategic focus on the greatest market opportunities, globally through product development, providing both technical and cost advantages. VISION STATEMENT Achieve profitable growth as a premier global supplier of driveline systems for commercial vehicles while providing our customers with competitive advantages. COMMITMENT TO QUALITY To provide products and services which totally satisfy the requirements as defined by the customer who uses the product. AAM s Commercial Vehicle operations has recently completed 24 months of axle supply to a major global OEM with a PPM performance of ZERO. AAM s company-wide PPM performance is world-class, with a 12 month rolling average of 9 PPM. This is indicative of AAM s exceptional Quality Systems and global commitment to produce quality products which totally satisfy customer requirements every time. 6
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