Akebono Brake’s Elizabethtown Plant Wins GM Supplier Quality Award 2014
Akebono Brake Corp. has announced that one of its plants, Akebono Brake, Elizabethtown Plant, has won the General Motors 2014 Supplier Quality Excellence Award among 1,506 global suppliers. The company was recognized for supplying the highest levels of quality performance over the past 12 months. The award ceremony was held at Cobo Center in Detroit,
Akebono Brake Corp. Continues Commitment To USA Through Its Aftermarket Ceramic Brake Pad Manufacturing
Akebono Brake Corp. says it is continuing its commitment to the United States with its ultra-premium ceramic disc brake pad line manufactured 100 percent in the U.S. According to Akebono, this enables the company to maintain superior quality and proprietary control throughout the manufacturing process. “Akebono’s fully-validated braking solutions follow the most stringent quality standards,
Akebono Brake Corp. Receives 2013 Altrom Group Supplier Of The Year Award
Akebono Brake Corp. has been awarded the Altrom Group 2013 Supplier of the Year Award. The Altrom Group, a division of Genuine Parts Co. (GPC), presents this award to its most accomplished vendor based on performance measurements, including sales growth, fill rate, marketing, sales support, product quality and coverage. This is the second time in three
Akebono Adds More Than 50 New Part Numbers, In Conjunction With Software Updates
Akebono Brake Corp. announced it has added 51 new part numbers into its aftermarket brake pad portfolio providing coverage to more than 24 million additional vehicles. This added coverage features popular late-model domestic, European and Asian vehicles.
Akebono’s Euro, Performance Lines Already Compliant With 2021 Low Copper Regulations
Akebono Brake Corp. has announced that both its EURO and Performance brake pad lines are already fully compliant with state regulations that require low copper content in brake pads beginning in the year 2021. According to Akebono, these pads have been compliant with the stringent formulae called for in the regulations since the product lines were launched in 2005.
Akebono Congratulates General Motors On ‘North American Truck Of The Year’ Award For Chevrolet Silverado
Akebono Brake Corporation congratulates General Motors on receiving the North American Truck of the Year award for the 2014 Chevrolet Silverado. The award-winning truck is equipped with foundation brake components provided by Akebono, which improve brake performance, extend rotor life and reduce noise and vibration, said the company.
Akebono Expands Coverage Of EURO Ultra-Premium Ceramic Brake Pad Line
Akebono Brake Corporation has expanded the EURO ceramic brake pad product line to cover a greater number of European vehicle models. Akebono now offers 147 unique front and rear part numbers of its EURO brake pads, featuring its exclusive ceramic technology for popular European vehicle applications.
Akebono Launches ‘Sell Brakes, Get Rewards’ Summer Promo
Akebono Brake Corp. has launched a new summer promotion to reward retail counter and commercial phone sales teams for selling Akebono brake pads.
Akebono Brake Announces $82 Million Clarksville Plant Expansion
Akebono Brake Corp. has announced plans for an $82 million expansion of its Clarksville, Tenn., location. The expansion will bring an additional 94 jobs to the area. The expansion effort was the result of a partnership between the City of Clarksville, the Clarksville-Montgomery County Industrial Development Board, the Aspire Foundation and the Japan-U.S. Southeast Association.
Akebono Brake Corporation to Partner with ExtremeWrench.com
Akebono Brake has partnered with ExtremeWrench to offer rewards points to independent repair shops via the ExtremeWrench rewards portal.