OREANDA-NEWS. Metaldyne Performance Group Inc. (NYSE: MPG), a leading provider of highly-engineered components for use in powertrain and safety-critical applications for the global light, commercial and industrial vehicle markets,  announced the exit of its wheel bearing business in Sandusky, Ohio (the "Business").  MPG, in coordination with its customers and suppliers, anticipates an orderly wind-down and exit of the Business operations by late 2016 or early 2017.

The Business was acquired by a subsidiary of HHI Group Holdings, Inc (the predecessor of MPG) in 2008 and specializes in the manufacturing of wheel bearings for the passenger car market.  Exiting the Business further drives MPG's focus, resources, and capital into faster growing powertrain applications.

"The Sandusky, Ohio facility has a long history and heritage of making high quality wheel bearings," said George Thanopoulos, Chief Executive Officer of MPG.  "MPG is focused primarily on powertrain applications versus wheel bearings.  I want to thank the workforce for many great years of exceptional performance through outstanding delivery, quality and service to our customers." 

About MPG  
MPG Inc (NYSE:MPG) is a leading provider of highly-engineered components for use in powertrain and safety-critical platforms for the global light, commercial and industrial vehicle markets. MPG produces these components using complex metal-forming manufacturing technologies and processes for a global customer base of vehicle OEMs and Tier I suppliers. MPG's metal-forming manufacturing technologies and processes include aluminum die casting, forging, iron casting and powder metal forming as well as advanced machining and assembly. Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, MPG has a global footprint spanning 61 locations in 13 countries across North America, South America, Europe and Asia with approximately 12,000 employees.