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Amsted Automotive Group Acquires SMW Manufacturing Company, Expanding Footprint as a Leading Supplier of Engineered and Net Formed Products for Vehicular, Energy, and Infrastructure Markets

November 4, 2021

Acquisition adds a broader range of cold-forming technology and engineering to Amsted Automotive Group’s advanced metal forming, powder metallurgy, and electro mechanical torque transfer and propulsion system design capabilities Expands Amsted Automotive Group’s reach in commercial vehicle and industrial markets Chicago, IL – Amsted Automotive Group’s Burgess-Norton Mfg. Co., Inc. unit announced today that it has acquired SMW Manufacturing Company, an engineering and manufacturing firm for

Amsted Automotive Expands Global Powder Metallurgy Capacity by Forming a Joint Venture with Anhui HOFO Mechanical and Electrical Co. Ltd.

September 28, 2021

The newly formed BN-HOFO Material Technology (Anhui) Ltd. joint venture expands Amsted Automotive’s global presence in the powder metal market Amsted Automotive will gain access to a broader customer base Increases powder metallurgy presence in Asia while meeting the related needs from Chinese EV automakers This joint venture will be ready to manufacture production components in 2022 Southfield, MI – Amsted Automotive has formed a joint

Burgess-Norton Receives Third Perfect Quality Award from Nexteer Automotive

July 29, 2021

Geneva, IL – Burgess-Norton, an Amsted Automotive company, earned the Nexteer Automotive 2020 Perfect Quality Award, which recognizes companies that achieve zero quality claims over all product groups. The Burgess-Norton Beaver Dam, Wisconsin, facility received the award for setting the standard of exceptional quality performance, with a perfect delivery rating and zero defects for the 2020 calendar year. This facility manufactures powder metal parts for light

Amsted Automotive Expands Its Position as a Leader in Emerging Automotive Markets by Forming a Joint Venture with VT Industrial Technology

April 7, 2021

Joint Venture combines Amsted Automotive’s Transform Products metal forming and joining knowledge with VT Industrial Technology’s expertise in complex tooling manufacturing The joint venture, named MVT, expands Amsted Automotive’s global presence, with entry into the rapidly expanding Chinese automotive market This is Amsted Automotive’s third joint venture in the region adding to its existing Piston Pin Co. and Burgess Norton WH (Shanghai) Auto-Parts Co. The latest

Amsted Automotive Group Formed to Focus on Electric and Traditional Vehicle Markets

March 3, 2021

Combines Advanced Metal Forming, Powder Metallurgy, and Electro-Mechanical Torque Transfer & Propulsion System Design Capabilities Leverages each company’s century-long strengths and experience in the Automotive Industry Positions the Amsted Automotive Group as a vertically integrated leader of electrified propulsion solutions for Global Transportation Systems Chicago, IL – Amsted Industries, a diversified designer and manufacturer of cutting-edge industrial solutions serving the railroad, vehicular and construction markets with

Burgess Norton Selected by Tenneco to Supply Powertrain Components

April 20, 2020

GENEVA, Ill. – Burgess Norton (BN) announced today that the company has reached agreement with Tenneco Inc. to provide its full range of piston pin technology and bearing surface finish solutions for the Tenneco Powertrain Business Group. Tenneco is a world leader in gasoline and diesel engine piston technologies. “This agreement is a solid strategic fit for both companies,” said Luke Rubino, President of Burgess Norton.