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ConMet Expands Brake Portfolio With New TruCast™ Brake Drums
VANCOUVER, Wash. — July 22, 2026 — ConMet is expanding its North American aftermarket brake drum portfolio with the launch of new TruCast™ brake drums. These new drums are a ConMet-engineered product designed to deliver reliable performance and long-term durability for commercial vehicle replacement applications. This new TruCast brake drum offering includes nine part numbers covering...
ConMet – July 22, 2026
ConMet Expands Brake Portfolio With New TruCast™ Brake Drums
VANCOUVER, Wash. — July 22, 2026 — ConMet is expanding its North American aftermarket brake drum portfolio with the launch of new TruCast™ brake drums. These new...
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ConMet – May 27, 2026
ConMet Showcases Wheel End Solutions at JASE 2026 in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA, Japan — May 27, 2026 — ConMet showcased its wheel end and brake product portfolio at the Automotive Engineering...
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ConMet – April 21, 2026
ConMet Earns PACCAR SPM Leader Recognition for 2025 Performance
VANCOUVER, Wash. — April 21, 2026 — ConMet has been recognized by PACCAR with Leader-level honors in the company’s 2025 Supplier Performance Management (SPM)...
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ConMet – April 9, 2026
ConMet China Foundries Now Powered by 100% Low-Carbon Electricity
VANCOUVER, Wash. — April 9, 2026 — ConMet has announced that its foundry facilities in China now use electricity exclusively from low-carbon sources....
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ConMet – March 12, 2026
ConMet Brings Wheel End Reliability, Technician Support, and Active Aerodynamics to TMC 2026
Booth #2144 will feature wheel end reliability solutions and technician resources, with live TruckWings® technology demonstrations at Static Display #4....
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ConMet – December 18, 2025
TruckWings® technology reaches 1.5 billion miles as fleet adoption accelerates
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Dec. 18, 2025 — ConMet today announced that TruckWings® technology has exceeded 1.5 billion miles of combined...
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ConMet – June 30, 2025
ConMet Recognized with DTNA Masters of Quality Awards for 35th Consecutive Year
VANCOUVER, Wash. – June 30, 2025 – ConMet has once again earned distinction as a supplier of choice to Daimler Truck...
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ConMet – May 23, 2025
ConMet Showcases Advanced Wheel End Technologies at JSAE 2025 in Yokohama
YOKOHAMA, Japan – May 23, 2025 – ConMet, a global leader in wheel end systems, structural components, and advanced vehicle...
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Unparalleled Customer Support
At ConMet, we’re your dedicated partner at every turn, offering comprehensive assistance from responsive customer service and hassle-free warranty claims to expert product support and in-depth service training.
Aftermarket Sales course modules
Module 1
Hub Technology
Understand the innovation behind ConMet’s PreSet® and PreSet Plus® hubs.
Module 2
“The App” Sales Tool
Learn how to leverage the ConMet App to find parts fast and close sales faster.
Module 3
Selling Situations
Master real-world sales scenarios and how to position ConMet solutions with confidence.
- What you will gain
This course offers significant advantages for sales professionals who are selling wheel hub assemblies in the heavy-duty truck and trailer market. By completing the training, you will be better equipped to educate fleet seeking wheel end solutions, overcome objections, and close more deals with confidence.
Product expertise = credibility
You’ll gain in-depth knowledge of PreSet® and PreSet Plus® hubs, including their design, benefits, and applications—making you a trusted advisor to your customers.
Sell smarter, not harder
Learn how to position PreSet® and PreSet Plus® hubs as the smarter alternative to conventional hubs — saving your customers time, labor, and money.
Turn objections into opportunities
Master real-world selling situations where customers are price-sensitive, unsure about part numbers, or planning to rebuild. You’ll learn how to guide them toward better decisions using total cost of ownership.
Upsell opportunities
You’ll learn how to position PreSet Plus as a premium upgrade with added features like the integrated spindle nut and extended warranty—helping you increase average order value.
Leverage the ConMet App like a pro
Discover how to use the app to quickly identify parts, calculate ROI, and close deals faster — even when customers don’t have part numbers.
Market awareness
With over 30 million hubs on the road and 2 million replacements needed annually, you’ll understand the size of the opportunity and how to target the right customers.
Confidence in conversations
Whether you’re talking to technicians, fleet managers, or parts buyers, you’ll speak their language and build trust through technical fluency.
Brake Drums 101 course modules
Module 3
Brake Drum Inspection
Master inspection techniques to identify wear patterns, heat damage, cracks, and other conditions that affect drum performance and safety.
Module 4
Brake Drum Replacement
Discover when and why to replace brake drums, how to select the correct replacement, and the importance of replacing drums and linings in pairs.
Module 5
Additional Information
Explore advanced topics like brake drum balancing, proper storage and handling, and common misconceptions about stud holes and mounting systems.
Module 1
Drum Identification
Learn how to identify ConMet brake drums using casting marks, part numbers, and date codes. Understand the differences between hub pilot and ball seat wheel mounting systems and how to ensure compatibility.
Module 2
Brake Drum Removal
Follow detailed safety procedures for removing brake drums, including proper vehicle support, handling precautions, and contamination control.
What you will gain
This course is ideal for technicians, service managers, and anyone involved in brake system maintenance. By completing the training, you’ll gain the confidence and technical fluency to perform brake drum service safely and effectively.