PR Newswire
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.
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SOURCE American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings, Inc.