DETROIT, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- American Axle
& Manufacturing (NYSE: AXL) has been named as the sole-supplier
of front and rear pickup axles for production at General Motor's
Oshawa, Canada, facility.
Oshawa will restart production of
the pickup trucks later this year.
AAM's manufacturing facilities will provide both front and rear
axles for use at Oshawa. This new
business is in addition to AAM's current supply of front and rear
axles to GM's full-size pickup assembly facilities in Indiana, Michigan and Mexico.
"This additional sourcing continues to leverage AAM's strategic
partnership with GM having supported their full-size light truck
program with durable, efficient and lightweight drivelines for many
decades," said David C. Dauch, AAM
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. "This is a critical part of
our business and integral to our two-pronged approach to support
both internal combustion and battery electric / hybrid vehicles
with the industry's leading driveline technology."
About AAM
AAM (NYSE: AXL) delivers POWER that moves the world. As a
leading global Tier 1 automotive supplier, AAM designs, engineers
and manufactures driveline and metal forming technologies that are
making the next generation of vehicles smarter, lighter, safer and
more efficient. Headquartered in Detroit, AAM has approximately 20,000
associates operating at nearly 80 facilities in 17 countries to
support our customers on global and regional platforms with a focus
on quality, operational excellence and technology leadership. To
learn more, visit aam.com.
Media Contact
Christopher M. Son
Vice President, Marketing & Communications
(313) 758-4814
chris.son@aam.com
Investor Contact
David H.
Lim
Head of Investor
Relations
(313)
758-2006
david.lim@aam.com
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