SAF-HOLLAND Announces Acquisition of the Gunite Automatic Slack Adjusters

Muskegon, Michigan, April 1, 2025 – SAF-HOLLAND Group, one of the world’s leading suppliers of trailer and truck components, including Haldex Brake System Products, is pleased to announce the acquisition of the Gunite Slack Adjuster Product Line from Accuride Corporation in Livonia, Mich.

The acquisition of the Gunite slack adjuster product line aligns with the SAF-Holland global strategy to reinforce its position in the heavy-duty brake product industry by expanding its brake product portfolio and strengthening its market presence.

Gunite automatic slack adjusters are recognized for their exceptional performance, reliability, and safety. Engineered to enhance braking efficiency, they help reduce operating costs and minimize downtime, delivering greater value to customers. The well-respected Gunite slack adjuster design will now be manufactured and serviced under the trusted brand, Haldex, the market leader in Automatic Brake Adjusters, with all its technologically advanced processes. We will also change the product designation to Gunite Automatic Brake Adjusters for continuity between products.

“We are thrilled to extend this offer for the Gunite automatic brake adjuster product line," said Kent Jones, President of SAF-Holland – Americas. “The expertise that the Gunite automatic brake adjuster product line brings will be a valuable addition to our capabilities, supporting our vision to expand our product portfolio and better serve our customers.”

SAF-Holland recommends that customers reach out to their SAF-HOLLAND/Haldex sales representative with any questions regarding the upcoming transition.

About SAF-HOLLAND Group

SAF-HOLLAND Group is one of the largest independent listed suppliers to the heavy-duty commercial vehicle market with sales of approximately EUR 1.87 billion in 2024. The Company manufactures and supplies chassis-related systems and components primarily for trailers, trucks, buses, and recreational vehicles. The product range comprises axle and suspension systems, fifth wheels, kingpins, and landing gear marketed under the brands SAF, Haldex, Holland, Neway, KLL, V.Orlandi, and York. SAF-HOLLAND sells its products to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) on six continents. The Group’s Aftermarket business supplies spare parts to the service networks of Original Equipment Suppliers (OES), as well as to end customers and service centers through its extensive global distribution network. SAF-HOLLAND is one of the few suppliers in the truck and trailer industry that is internationally positioned in almost all markets worldwide. More than 6,000 committed employees worldwide are already today working on the future of the transportation industry.