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ConMet Honored with 2023 Aurora Parts Supplier Award
VANCOUVER, Wash. — October 25, 2024 — ConMet is proud to announce that it has been awarded the prestigious 2023...
Electric Forklifts and AGVs: A Step Toward a More Sustainable Future
In today's rapidly evolving industrial landscape, the shift towards sustainability is no longer just a trend—it's a necessity. Manufacturing plants...
ConMet Unveils Latest Freight Efficiency Technologies at ACT Expo 2024
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — May 20, 2024 — ConMet, a leader in sustainable solutions for the transportation industry, is proud...
ConMet Releases Service Videos to Share 60 Years of Wheel-End Expertise
VANCOUVER, Wash. — March 19, 2024 — ConMet, the industry leader in wheel-end technology for 60 years, is excited to...
TruckWings Device Shows 5.25% Fuel Savings on CNG-powered Class 8 Day Cab Tractor
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — March 12, 2024 — MVT Solutions (MVTS), a provider of fuel economy testing and design and...
TruckWings Device Improves Efficiency by 6.2% on Diesel Class 8 Day Cab Tractor
LAS CRUCES, N.M. — March 07, 2024 — MVT Solutions (MVTS), a provider of fuel economy testing and design and...
ConMet’s Nmotion TR 160-45 Wins HDT Top 20 Product Award
VANCOUVER, Wash. — March 05, 2024 — ConMet eMobility’s Nmotion™ TR 160-45 has been identified by the editors of Heavy...
ConMet Reveals TruckWings Device Efficiency Results for CNG and Diesel Trucks at TMC24
NEW ORLEANS, La. — March 03, 2024 — ConMet, a leading provider of innovative solutions for the commercial vehicle industry,...
ConMet Receives APEX Award from Daimler Truck North America
VANCOUVER, Wash. — February 06, 2024 — ConMet is honored to have been recognized with a supplier award from DTNA...
ConMet Expands Medium-Duty PreSet Hub Aftermarket Portfolio
VANCOUVER, Wash. — January 23, 2024 — ConMet, a leading global provider of innovative parts and components for commercial trucks...
Wheel end PMs to Keep Your Fleet Running Safely
Smart fleet managers practice preventive maintenance (PM), scheduling regular service for their vehicles before they need it. The alternative, waiting...
ConMet Receives Supplier Award from Aurora Parts
VANCOUVER, Wash. — November 14, 2023 — ConMet has been honored with the Supplier Partnership Award for Superior Performance in...
ConMet Acquires TruckLabs, the Creator of TruckWings
VANCOUVER, Wash. — November 7, 2023 — ConMet, a leading global provider of transformative parts and components for commercial trucks...
PreSet® Wheel End Technology: The Evolution of Excellence
At ConMet, we take pride in our ability to help our customers solve problems. We put ourselves in their shoes...
ConMet Establishes European Headquarters, Further Advancing Global Strategic Growth
STUTTGART, Germany — October 03, 2023 — ConMet, a leading global provider of transformative technologies for commercial trucks and trailers,...
ConMet Receives 2023 Supplier Excellence Award from Navistar
VANCOUVER, Wash. — September 28, 2023 — ConMet is proud to announce it has received a 2023 Supplier Excellence Award from...
ConMet PreSet Plus® Hub Assemblies Chosen as Standard for Cheetah Chassis Trailers
VANCOUVER, Wash. — September 19, 2023 — ConMet, a leading global provider of transformative technologies for commercial trucks and trailers,...
Keep Your Fleet On The Road With Regular Preventive Maintenance
July 2023 - Preventive maintenance is the practice of scheduling regular service for a fleet, rather than waiting until a...
ConMet eMobility Enables First Zero-Emission Refrigerated Tractor-Trailer Deployed by Penske Logistics
VANCOUVER, Wash. — July 18, 2023 — ConMet eMobility announced today that Penske Logistics has become the first third-party logistics...
U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley Visits ConMet Foundry in Clackamas, Oregon, With a Focus on Sustainability
CLACKAMAS, OR — July 17, 2023 — U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) visited the Clackamas, Oregon foundry of ConMet, a...
How to Maximize Results When Integrating Telematics into Fleet Operations
In recent years, digital fleet telematics solutions have emerged as a critical tool for fleet management, providing fleet operators with...
ConMet to showcase expanding eMobility product line at ACT Expo 2023
ANAHEIM, Calif. — May 1, 2023 — ConMet, a leading global provider of transformative technologies for commercial trucks and trailers,...
Wheel End Maintenance 101: Keeping Your Hub Assemblies Road Ready
April 2023 - Fleets know the importance of keeping their vehicles in top shape and ready for service. Proper maintenance...
ConMet Receives PACCAR SPM Award Across Three Divisions
VANCOUVER, Wash. — April 04, 2023 — ConMet has received PACCAR's 2022 SPM Award across its wheel ends, castings, and plastics...
ConMet Earns PACCAR 10 PPM Award at Six Manufacturing Facilities
VANCOUVER, Wash. — March 23, 2023 — ConMet has earned PACCAR’s 10 PPM Award across six of ConMet's North American...
Why the Commercial Vehicle Industry is Turning to Lightweight Components
March 2023 - Today’s global commercial vehicle industry is facing many challenges, from supply chain uncertainties to accelerating climate change....
Telematics and the Road to Fleet Maintenance Autonomy
As more organizations are adopting fleet telematics technology, maintenance programs are becoming smarter, more efficient, and more effective. These systems are...
3 Ways to Enhance Your Preventative Maintenance Program
January 2023 - Preventative maintenance is make-or-break for commercial vehicles. Ignoring this critical component of fleet management can lead to...
How Telematics Help Fleets Capitalize on Cost Savings During Winter Months
For commercial vehicle fleets, the winter months mean an increase in operating costs. When assets are exposed to cold temperatures,...
Replace and Save: Why Rebuilding Wheel Hubs is Costing Fleets Money
Commercial vehicle fleets are constantly adapting to fluctuating market conditions, increasing customer expectations, and supply chain volatility, among a multitude...
Cultivating a “Service to Others” Mindset at ConMet
An article by John Waters
Industry Leaders Join Together to Advance Freight Electrification
WASHINGTON — In September, the Electrification Coalition (EC) announced the launch of the Electric Freight Consortium (EFC), a forum for collaboration between...
How Fleets Leverage Digital Technology to Maximize Safety Efforts
The rise of digital technology in today’s trucking industry is helping fleets maximize the effectiveness of their safety and compliance...
DTNA Recognizes ConMet’s Outstanding Service with the ‘Masters of Quality’ Award
VANCOUVER, Wash. — September 28, 2022 — ConMet is excited to announce that three of its facilities have once again...
ConMet to Showcase Innovative, Lightweight Commercial Vehicle Components at IAA Transportation 2022
HANNOVER, Germany — September 19, 2022 — ConMet, a leading global manufacturer of wheel end systems, chassis components, structural plastics,...
ConMet Receives Navistar Supplier Excellence Award
Vancouver, Wash. — July 6, 2022 — ConMet (Consolidated Metco, Inc.) announces its recognition for a Supplier Excellence award of...
Driver Tips for Wheel End Pre-Trip Inspections
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) recently conducted its annual International Roadcheck. A 72-hour targeted inspection and enforcement program aiming...
Spotlight on Wheel End Safety
International Roadcheck, an annual three-day event sponsored by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) in cooperation with North American regulatory...
Preventative Maintenance: A Critical Step To Managing Your Fleet
Preventive maintenance is the practice of scheduling regular service for a fleet, rather than waiting until a repair is necessary...
ConMet Receives High Gear Supplier Award for 2021 from FleetPride
Vancouver, Wash. — April 20, 2022 — FleetPride has recognized ConMet with the High Gear Supplier Award. Presented to ConMet...
ConMet Receives 3 PACCAR Awards for 2021
Vancouver, Wash. — March 31, 2022 — PACCAR has recognized ConMet with three 2021 Supplier Performance Management awards across multiple...
How the Role of the Fleet Maintenance Technician is Evolving
Class 8 trucks are being reimagined to solve today’s most pressing challenges — lowering emissions, increasing fuel efficiency, and improving...
Fleets Weigh Repair-Versus-Replace Maintenance Dilemma Every Day
Technicians deal with these decisions all the time: Rebuild complex assemblies—work that costs a lot of time and money—or simply...
ConMet launches upgraded training website
Vancouver, Wash. January — 18, 2022 — ConMet is pleased to announce the launch of a new, upgraded online training...
ConMet Receives Three ‘Masters of Quality’ Awards
Vancouver, Wash. — November 11, 2021 — ConMet, the industry’s leading global manufacturer of wheel hubs, structural plastic, and aluminum...
Utility Makes ConMet Preset Plus® Standard on All Trailers
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif. — April 9, 2021 — Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co., the industry’s largest manufacturer of refrigerated trailers and...
ConMet Wins PACCAR’s SPM Awards Across All Business Units
VANCOUVER, Wash. — April 7, 2021 —ConMet has been recognized by PACCAR as a recipient of three Supplier Performance Management...
Optimal Vehicle Management through Telematics: Fleet Complete and ConMet Team Up
Toronto, Canada — April 1, 2021 — Fleet Complete, a leading global provider of connected mobility solutions, is excited to announce...