TORONTO, Sept. 20,
2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Martinrea International
Inc. (TSX: MRE), a diversified and global automotive supplier
engaged in the design, development, and manufacturing of highly
engineered, value-added Lightweight Structures and Propulsion
Systems, was named a 2022 Automotive News PACE Award winner at the
awards ceremony on September 19. The
prestigious award recognizes automotive suppliers for superior
innovation, technological advancement, and business
performance.
Martinrea was recognized for its Brake Lines with
GrapheneGuard™, which marks the first use of graphene in an
automotive brake line application. Martinrea recognized the
potential of graphene and developed the revolutionary
GrapheneGuard™ coating technology which incorporates graphene into
nylon. The development of GrapheneGuard™ is a convergence of
material science innovation and process engineering that brings to
the automotive market a brake line coating that has unmatched
properties. The new sophisticated material can provide up to 25
percent weight savings while simultaneously demonstrating superior
strength, greater abrasion protection, and improved chemical
resistance, all while utilizing current manufacturing equipment and
processes.
"Being recognized as a PACE Award winner among the top
innovations in the automotive industry is a testament to both our
commitment to developing innovative solutions and to graphene's
ability to address key challenges in the automotive industry," said
Pat D'Eramo, President and Chief Executive Officer of Martinrea.
"With the proven potential to reduce weight while delivering
enhanced performance, we are also exploring opportunities to
improve other automotive components through graphene-enhanced
products."
The 28th annual PACE Awards were presented by
Automotive News. The competition was open to suppliers that
contribute products, processes, materials, or services directly to
the manufacture of cars or trucks. The Automotive News PACE Award
is accepted around the world as the industry benchmark for
innovation.
Martinrea earned an Automotive News PACE Award following an
extensive review by an independent panel of judges including a
comprehensive written application and a virtual site
visit.
For complete details of the Automotive News PACE Award, visit
www.autonews.com/pace.
About Martinrea International
Inc.
Martinrea International Inc. (TSX: MRE) is a leader in the
development and production of quality metal parts, assemblies and
modules, fluid management systems, and complex aluminum products
focused primarily on the automotive sector. Martinrea currently
operates in 57 locations in Canada, the United
States, Mexico,
Brazil, Germany, Slovakia, Spain, China,
South Africa, and Japan. Martinrea's vision is making lives
better by being the best supplier we can be in the products we make
and the services we provide. For more information on Martinrea,
please visit www.martinrea.com. Follow Martinrea on Twitter and
Facebook.
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