Meritor Increases Pledge to $55,000 in Support of Freedom Center at
Detroit Metropolitan Airport
TROY, Mich., Nov. 9, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition
of Veteran's Day, Meritor, Inc. (NYSE: MTOR) today announced a
three-year pledge totaling $30,000
from the Meritor Trust Fund to support the Freedom Center located
in the McNamara Terminal at Detroit Metropolitan Airport.
This support is in addition to the two-year pledge totaling
$20,000, committed this time last
year at the official opening dedication of the Freedom Center, and
a $5,000 donation to support the
Freedom Center Gala event. The Freedom Center is a world-class
reception and hospitality area designed to welcome military service
members and their families to Detroit, whether passing through or in
Detroit for an extended period.
All retired and active duty members of the armed services, family
members and veterans, are invited to enjoy this new airport
amenity.
"We are honored to provide support to our nation's warfighters
and their families as they travel through Detroit," said Tim
Burns, vice president and general manager, Defense and
Specialty, Industrial, Meritor. "During our first 12 months of
operation, Freedom Center volunteers have hosted more than 30,000
members of our military, their dependents and veterans. By
providing a world-class lounge, we have been able to say 'Thank you
for your service' to our troops. They are heroes to all of us and
Meritor is committed to them and their families."
Meritor has a long history of supporting armed services members
and their families. In 2009, Meritor was recognized with the Pro
Patria Award, presented by the Michigan National Guard and Reserve
for the company's employee military leave program. Meritor also
supports our nation's military personnel through the following
efforts:
- Tim Burns is on the board of
directors of the Michigan Armed Forces Hospitality Center.
- Recent grassroots employee efforts raised $12,888 for organizations supporting veterans
through "jeans day" donations: $7,616
for the Freedom Center and $5,272 for
USA Cares, which provides military
families with financial and advocacy support.
- Meritor Defense is one of the lead $5,000 "Distinguished Service Cross" sponsors of
the Association of the United States Army's (AUSA) Thanksgiving Gala event in November 2012. The event supports worthwhile
organizations such as the Fallen & Wounded Soldiers Fund and
the John Dingell VA Hospital.
Meritor has produced drivetrain components for U.S. military
fleets around the world for more than 100 years. The company has
more than 500 employees in the United
States dedicated to designing, testing and manufacturing
drivetrain components for the U.S. Army's Family of Medium Tactical
Vehicles (FMTV) and Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicles
(MRAP). Meritor also is designing and developing drivetrain
technology for future military programs, including the Joint Light
Tactical Vehicle (JLTV), High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle
(HMMWV) Recapitalization and the Marine Personnel Carrier
(MPC).
The Freedom Center is staffed by volunteers seven days a week,
365 days a year. Operating hours are from 6
a.m. to 11:30 p.m. However, many nights Freedom Center has
operated around the clock when travelling soldiers, sailors and
Marines are stranded due to flight delays or weather issues.
About Meritor, Inc.
Meritor, Inc. is a leading global supplier of drivetrain,
mobility, braking and aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicle
and industrial markets. With more than a 100-year legacy of
providing innovative products that offer superior performance,
efficiency and reliability, the company serves commercial truck,
trailer, off-highway, defense, specialty and aftermarket customers
in more than 70 countries. Meritor is based in Troy, Mich., United
States, and is made up of about 10,000 diverse employees who
apply their knowledge and skills in manufacturing facilities,
engineering centers, joint ventures, distribution centers and
global offices in 19 countries. Common stock is traded on the New
York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol MTOR. For important
information, visit the company's website at meritor.com.
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