American Axle & Manufacturing

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Metaldyne Performance Group diverse metal-forming and advanced machining and assembly, MPG is well positioned to serve our customers with value-added powertrain content. Formed by the merger of three leading metal-forming technology companies, MPG is an industry leader in complex metal-formed components for engine, transmission, driveline and suspension applications for the automotive, commercial and industrial markets. MPG focuses on components that are essential to vehicle performance, fuel economy and safety, which are among the fastest-growing and most crucial categories within the vehicle.

MSP manufactures precision forged powertrain, driveline, chassis and other components for the automotive industry using cold and warm forging processes. It operates two manufacturing facilities in Oxford, Michigan and a third facility in Center Line, Michigan. MSP adds to AAM's product line a variety of transmission parts for platforms used in 30 passenger car and truck models, as well as 50 drivetrain and transmission shaft components used in passenger car and truck drivetrain systems. It diversifies AAM's customer base by adding new customers such as Meritor and Simpson Industries.

Colfor Manufacturing specializes in machining and in precision cold, warm and hot forgings. It operates three manufacturing facilities in Ohio -- in Minerva, Malvern and Salem. Colfor complements AAM's product portfolio with additional hypoid gears, axle shafts and input-output shafts for transfer case applications. In addition to adding to AAM's current book of business with Ford and GM, Colfor will add the following customers: Dana, GKN Automotive, Borg-Warner Automotive, Linamar Corporation, Reese Products and New Venture Gear.

Albion supplies front steerable and rear axles, driving heads, crankshafts, chassis components and transmission parts used primarily in medium and heavy-duty trucks and buses for customers located in the United Kingdom and elsewhere in Europe.