At 100,000 square feet, the new plant is five times the size of the company’s former
"We've seen increased demand for this product line, and we're making this move to expand our capacity to produce, stock and ship our products to better serve our customers," says Menon.
Drive shafts are safety-critical components, and efficiently producing and shipping them quickly is a Dorman strength. The new plant boasts an impressive array of advanced computer-controlled machine tools, robotic welding, drive shaft balancing equipment and testing gear, all designed to efficiently engineer and manufacture front and rear drive shafts.
Steel and aluminum drive shafts require protective packaging to ensure that the precise balance achieved during final testing is maintained during shipping to Dorman customers all over
Luftig adds, “We’re especially proud to note that this newest facility increases Dorman’s
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Note: Vehicle-in-Operation (VIO) information in this press release is based on Dorman’s analysis of third-party reports.
Contacts
- Marketing:
Steve Gisondi , Vice President of Marketing
sgisondi@dormanproducts.com
- Investor Relations:
David Hession , Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
dhession@dormanproducts.com
About
Dorman gives repair professionals, enthusiasts, and owners greater freedom to fix motor vehicles. For over one hundred years, we have been driving new repair solutions, releasing tens of thousands of aftermarket replacement products engineered to save time and money, and increase convenience and reliability.
Founded and headquartered in
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