Akebono Continues Expansion Of Brake Coverage With 9 New Part Numbers
Akebono Brake Corp. has continued its recent expansion of brake pad coverage with the addition of nine new part numbers to its Pro-ACT, Performance and EURO Ultra-Premium ceramic disc brake pad lines. This introduces premium brake coverage to an additional 5.8 million domestic, European and Asian vehicles. Akebono has released a total of 25 new
Akebono Adds 16 Part Numbers, Expanding Coverage By 4.6M Vehicles
Akebono Brake Corp. has introduced 16 new part numbers to its Pro-ACT, Performance and EURO premium ceramic brake pad lines. The pads are 100-percent manufactured in the United States and expand coverage to more than 4.6 million additional late-model domestic, European and Asian vehicles. Of the 16 new part numbers, Akebono released 11 Pro-ACT, four
Akebono Announces Partnership With Kettering University’s Formula SAE Team
Akebono Brake Corporation has recently become a Silver Partner sponsor of Kettering University’s Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) team for the 2015/2016 season. Akebono made a monetary contribution to the team in the amount of $2,500, with the intent of also donating brake components for next season’s car. “We are proud to support Kettering’s
Akebono Congratulates General Motors On ‘North American Truck Of The Year’ Award For Chevrolet Colorado
Akebono Brake Corp. congratulates General Motors on receiving the Motor Trend North American Truck of the Year award for the 2015 Chevrolet Colorado. The award-winning truck is equipped with foundation brake components provided by Akebono, which the company says are designed to improve brake performance, pedal feel and reduce noise and vibration. “We congratulate our
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.