23rd
April 2009 -
STEMCO
Announces Strategic Alliance with Duroline SA
STEMCO, an EnPro Industries company,
has announced that it has
formed a strategic alliance with Duroline SA,
a Vipal SA partner. The STEMCO
Duroline alliance will provide brake linings to
the on-highway commercial vehicle market in
North America. Duroline, based in Caxias do Sul,
Brazil, is a
leading manufacturer of high performance friction material for
commercial vehicles utilizing its proprietary “Wave Process”
which delivers superior stopping performance with reduced noise
and reduced drum wear.
Under the alliance, Duroline will transfer all distribution of
its products in North America to STEMCO and STEMCO will invest
in the expansion of Duroline’s Brazilian manufacturing facility
to meet the anticipated increase in demand.
The alliance combines the partners’ strong commercial vehicle
focus, superior product technology and outstanding reputations
for training and customer support. It will utilize
STEMCO’s 45 member fleet-based
technical sales team to assist customers with the repair and
selection of friction products appropriate to their needs. The
sales team will also provide on-site foundation brake training
to maximize both the life of friction material and vehicle
safety.
“This alliance combines Duroline’s great product with
STEMCO’s precision training to improve the braking
performance of customers’ equipment while lowering their
total operating costs,” said Jon Cox, STEMCO president. “We
are very excited to enter into this relationship with
Duroline. We are committed to the long term success of this
relationship, and we look forward to exploring other
opportunities to expand it in the future.”
Founded in 1988 to supply brake linings for medium and
heavy-duty vehicles and buses, Duroline is an outstanding
international manufacturer of friction materials. The company’s
commitment to providing its clients with quality products is
ensured by leading-edge manufacturing processes and strict
quality control. Based in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, Duroline is a
Vipal SA partner. Vipal operates in the national and
international markets in product segments for tire retreads,
tube repairs, rubber flooring and sheets, and rubber compounds
for several applications.
For more information, visit the Duroline website at
www.duroline.com.br.
Source: STEMCO Press Release