ConMet
ConMet is a manufacturer of wheel end components for the commercial vehicle industry. Their product line includes hub assemblies, hub and rotor assemblies, brake drums, wheel bearings, wheel seals.
Company / Brand Profile
- Company / Brand: Consolidated Metco, Inc. (ConMet)
- Parent Company: Amsted Industries
- Headquarters: Vancouver, Washington
- Founded Date: 1964
- Founder:
- Traded as:
- Subsidiaries / Brands:
- Website: conmet.com
- Learn More: Related Content
Parts & Accessories
- Wheel End Components
- Hub Assemblies
- Hub and Rotor Assemblies
- Brake Drums
- Wheel Bearings
- Wheel Seals
Historical Highlights
1964
ConMet begins as a part of Portland Freightliner, a subsidiary of Consolidated Freightways, and builds its first aluminum foundry.
1974
Enters plastics manufacturing with the addition of the Cashiers Plant.
1987
Company goes private, becoming an independent company.
1989
Varlen Corporation of Naperville, Illinois, purchased ConMet.
1995
ConMet introduces a PreSet® Hub to help eliminate premature wheel end failure on trucks and trailers.
1999
Amsted Industries acquires Varlen Corporation. With Varlen’s purchase, Amsted Industries becomes the leader in three markets: railroad freight cars and locomotives, heavy-duty trucks and trailers, and automotive and light trucks.
2011
ConMet opens China Nanjing PreSet Assembly Plant, announcing their entrance into the Chinese market with the launch of PreSet wheel hubs.
2011
Introduces PreSet Plus® in North America, the only fully integrated hub system to feature PreSet technology.
2012
Introduces its proprietary wheel seals to the industry.
2014
Introduces its proprietary wheel bearings to the industry.
2015
ConMet reaches $1 billion in sales.
2016
Opens distribution warehouse in Charlotte, North Carolina to support aftermarket demand.
2017
ConMet announces PreSet Plus® Electric Hub (eHub™), an electric in-wheel drive system developed in partnership with Protean Electric to provide hybrid-electric solutions for medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicle markets.
2017
Announces PreSet Plus® SmartHub™, an intelligent in-wheel diagnostic system that will allow drivers and fleet managers to monitor the health of the wheel end through access to real-time data on important hub functions.
2018
Launches the Snap-in ABS Tone Ring.
2018
Opens second facility in Monroe, North Carolina, dedicated to assembling wheel end components and supporting a growing demand for air disc brakes.
2019
Launches ConMet Digital, a business unit dedicated to providing a holistic view of unmatched, actionable intelligence that will allow fleets to make better, more precise decisions and drastically improve their operations.
2020
Launches ConMet eMobility, a business unit committed to the development of zero-emission commercial vehicles, helping fleets exceed Corporate Social Responsibility goals and comply with tough emissions regulations.
2023