2000-Present

1900-1993   |   1994-1999   |   2000-Present

+ 2000   Production began at Guanajuato Manufacturing Complex Guanajuato Forge begins construction in Mexico Cheektowaga Manufacturing Facility is opened in Cheektowaga, New York Powerlite® aluminum axles designed for mass savings introduced Powerdense® gearsets offering reduced weight and increased torque capacity developed

+ 2001   TracRite® Axle & Transmission Differentials introduced AAM introduced Integrated Oil Pan Front Axle with Electronic Disconnect SmartBar™ Electronic Stabilizer System is introduced I-Ride™ front & rear axle modules introduced  Implemented new net shaped differential pinion and side gear technology to forge net shaped differential gears Estabilshed Sao Paolo business office in Sao Paolo, Brasil Initiated expansion of Guanajuato Manufacturing Complex to support new business from Chrysler

+ 2002 Three Rivers Manufacturing Facility expanded to include driveline production Advanced Technology Showcase Vehicle Fleet introduced AAM won Automotive News/PricewaterhouseCoopers "Shareholder Value Award" - one year return AAM named one of the Best Big Companies in America by Forbes Magazine R.E. Dauch named World Trader of the Year by Detroit Regional Chamber of Commerce Transitioned 11.5” GM axle production from Guanajuato Manufacturing Complex to Three Rivers Manufacturing Facility

+ 2003   Family of Power Transfer Units (PTU) introduced PowerFilm® driveline lubricant developed AAM announced Technical Center expansion completion adding 37,000 square feet - highlight of expansion is the addition of the Road Load Simulator AAM do Brasil moved to larger facility in Araucaria, Brasil Installed advanced grinding equipment at Three Rivers Manufacturing Facility to begin production of spider u-joint cross pins

+ 2004   AAM World Headquarters is opened and dedicated Awarded first driveline system contract with Korean OEM - SsangYong AAM opened Pune Business Office & Engineering Center in Pune, India AAM launched driveline system with SmartBar™ Electronic Stabilizer System for 2005 Ram Power Wagon AAM's Quality Engineering Technical Center, Training Center and Process Development Center is opened in the Detroit Manufacturing Complex - South Campus AAM won second Automotive News/PriceWaterHouse Coopers "Shareholder Value Award" - three year return AAM is named Best Big Company in its sector by Forbes Magazine

+ 2005   AAM opened business offices in Shanghai, China and Seoul, South Korea AAM opened the Process Development Center Completed additional expansion of Guanajuato Manufacturing Complex to support driveshaft production New state of the art electronics lab added at AAM’s Technical Center in Rochester Hills, MI

+ 2006   AAM awarded SmartBar™ application for Jeep® Rubicon Olawa, Poland manufacturing facility announced Europe Headquarters & Engineering Center opened in Bad Homburg, Germany Began production at Changshu Manufacturing Facility Expansion of Colfor Manufacturing initiated (2005) and completed

+ 2007   AAM formed India Joint Venture Company, AAM Sona Axle Private Limited Richard E. Dauch received the American Society for Quality, Automotive Division, 2007 Quality Leader of the Year Award AAM was awarded a new contract to produce rear drive modules (RDM) for a Chery Automobile Co., Ltd. crossover vehicle  "One Piece Flow" welding is introduced to improve welding of tube flanges and brackets and replaces four, stand alone batch processes. AAM expanded R&D in Off-Road Racing AAM opened a new forging facility in Oxford, Michigan, Oxford Forge Inc.                                   Initiated Restructure, Resize and Recovery program to transition business to meet current and projected market requirements.

+ 2008   AAM and JAC Group Subsidiary in China formed a joint venture resulting in Hefei AAM Manufacturing Facility in China.   AAM formed new Metal Formed Products company, DieTronik™, focusing on precision tool and die manufacturing AAM forms AccuGear™ Inc., a high-quality gear manufacturer                                     To support increased business for Europe, AAM transfers operations in Poland from Olawa to Swidnica AAM awarded first major North American commercial truck program AAM achieved a historic and transformational labor agreement in the U.S. with the UAW

+ 2009   General Motors and Chrysler filed for Chapter 11 – Bankruptcy Launched light commercial axle production at AAM’s Pantnagar Manufacturing Facility Pune Business Office & Engineering Center in India, ISO 9001-2008 Registered AAM-JAC Hefei joint venture begins operations in China Flawlessly launched gear and component machining capabilities in China Established new, regional manufacturing facility in Lancaster, PA to support commercial vehicle business The multi-year Restructure, Resize and Recovery program is completed, resulting in significant, permanent and structural cost reductions as well as a reduction in AAM’s operating breakeven level to a U.S. SAAR equivalent of approximately 10 million vehicle units

+ 2010   AAM World Headquarters was awarded the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's prestigious Energy Star award  Launched Rear Drive Module, Power Transfer Unit and a three piece Driveshaft for premium crossover vehicles at the Guanajuato Manufacturing Complex  AAM relocates the Quality Engineering Technical Center and Process Development Center to Auburn Hills, MI AAM's Guanajuato Manufacturing Complex North Plant was awarded the 2009 Shingo Prize for Excellence in Manufacturing  Araucaria Manufacturing Facility in Brasil launches driveline products for Volkswagen AG AAM launches  EcoTracTM brand of fuel-efficient and environment-friendly driveline products                                   AAM establishes eAAM Driveline Systems AB, a joint venture with global premium car maker Saab Automobile AB

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