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 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 Brakes OE on 2011 Car of the Year
Akebono Brake Corporation is proud to announce that their ceramic brake pads are original equipment on the 2011 Motor Trend Car of the Year, the Chevrolet Volt.
FMSI: Serving Shops and Brake Manufacturers for More than 60 Years
If you purchase almost any set of brake pads or shoes, the last three or four digits of the parts number match for most of your brand choices. This is not an accident or OEM conspiracy. This is the product of more than 60 years of cooperation of brake friction manufacturers. This collaboration is the Friction Materials Standards Institute (FMSI) and the FMS number system. The fruits of this endeavor go beyond part number; it has given shops new brake applications sooner and at a lower cost.
New Name, New Strategy for Akebono
Akebono Corporation (North America) announced that as of January 1, its North American headquarters will operate under the name Akebono Brake Corp.