Monday, August 08, 2011 Lightweight Steel Wheel Project Launched
 To showcase the benefits of steel wheels to automotive manufacturers and consumers, the Steel Market Development Institute’s (SMDI) Wheels Task Force announced August 2 that it will begin a project to develop a lightweight high-strength steel wheel, with a cost-effective design and manufacturing process.
The Wheels Task Force – which is comprised of executives in the steel, automotive and wheel markets – will explore opportunities to significantly reduce weight and cost when compared to traditional steel and cast aluminum designs. Project results are expected to be announced in the fall.
SMDI's Steel Wheel Task Force Members:
• Accuride Corporation
• AK Steel Corporation
• ArcelorMittal Dofasco
• ArcelorMittal USA LLC
• Chrysler Group LLC
• Ford Motor Company
• General Motors Company
• Hayes Lemmerz International
• Hess Industries, Inc.
• Lacks Wheel Trim Systems
• Maxion-Fumagalli Wheels
• Nucor Corporation
• PPG Industries Inc.
• Severstal North America Inc.
• Topy America, Inc.
• ThyssenKrupp Steel USA LLC
• United States Steel Corporation
For more news or information, visit www.autosteel.org.
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