Accuride News Updates

Business, Equipment

Accuride Finalizes Acquisition of KIC

Accuride Corp. completed its acquisition of KIC and certain of its affiliated entities, following an agreement announced April 26, the company said.

May 2, 2017
Business, Equipment

Accuride Reaches Agreement to Acquire Wheel-End Supplier KIC

Commercial vehicle supplier Accuride Corp. has reached an agreement to acquire KIC, a supplier of wheel-end components, and certain of its affiliated entities.

April 26, 2017
Business, Equipment

Accuride Introduces Lighter Steel and Aluminum Wheels

Accuride Corp. announced new steel and aluminum wheels that it said offered weight-saving benefits, including the industry’s first 65-pound steel wheel and 40-pound aluminum alloy wheel for commercial vehicles. 

January 23, 2017
Business, Equipment

Accuride Shareholders Approve Merger With Crestview Partners

Commercial wheel and wheel-end supplier Accuride Corp. reported that its shareholders approved the proposed merger with Crestview Partners, a New York-based private equity firm.

November 15, 2016
Business, Equipment

Accuride Corp. Enters Into Agreement to Be Acquired by Crestview Partners

Heavy-duty supplier Accuride Corp. said it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by funds managed by Crestview Partners, a leading New York-based private equity firm, for $2.58 per share in cash.

September 2, 2016
Business, Equipment

Accuride Reports Profitable Second Quarter, Six-Month Loss

Commercial vehicle components supplier Accuride Corp. reported a profitable second quarter but still posted a net loss for the six-month period due to headwinds in key markets.

July 26, 2016
Business, Equipment

Accuride Launches Video Series Covering Wheels, Brakes

Commercial vehicle supplier Accuride Corp. announced June 7 that it had launched a new series of how-to videos to help fleet maintenance technicians properly install and service its steel and aluminum wheels and Gunite-brand brake drums and automatic slack adjusters.

June 7, 2016
Business, Equipment

Accuride Wins DTNA Contract for Flywheels

Commercial vehicle component supplier Accuride Corp. said its Brillion Iron Works business unit won a long-term contract to supply the flywheel used with the Detroit DT12 automated manual transmission.

May 16, 2016
Business, Equipment

Accuride’s Share Price Falls Below Listing Standard, NYSE Tells Supplier

Accuride Corp. has been notified by the New York Stock Exchange that it was not in compliance with NYSE’s continued listing standard, according to the commercial component supplier.

February 22, 2016
Business, Equipment

Accuride’s New Steel Wheel Has Corrosion Warranty; Lighter Weight Brake Drums in Development

Heavy-duty supplier Accuride Corp. introduced EverSteel, a new steel wheel that uses a four-phase coating technology and comes with a five-year warranty against corrosion, both industry firsts, the company said.

January 26, 2016