[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 78 (Tuesday, May 17, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E721]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               MONROE SHOCKS AND STRUTS 100TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. TIM WALBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, May 17, 2016

  Mr. WALBERG. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of the 100th 
anniversary of Monroe Shocks and Struts--founded in Monroe, Michigan.
  In 1916, a humble mechanic and inventor, August F. Meyer, established 
Brisk Blast Manufacturing Company as a solution to combat frequent flat 
tires.
  Under the leadership of Mr. Meyer, Brisk Blast quickly became a 
leading producer of tire pumps.
  Two years later, Mr. Meyer partnered with Charles McIntyre, and the 
growing enterprise became Monroe Auto Equipment Company. The business 
soon perfected the first self-oiled, single-barreled tire pump, which 
increased sales to over two million a year.
  In 1926, the first Monroe shock eliminator was introduced and quickly 
became one of the best known shock absorbers in the world, used by the 
majority of American automobile makers through the 1950s.
  The emergent company soon became a world leader, as Monroe expanded 
internationally to Europe in 1964, Japan, Australia, and Mexico in 
1972, and South America in 1974. Monroe was then purchased by global 
manufacturer Tenneco Inc. in 1977 and developed into the leading 
supplier to North American, Asian and European vehicle manufacturers.
  Today, Monroe has cemented itself as the global leader in ride 
control, having introduced products such as Sensa-Trac, Reflex, and the 
popular Quick-Strut units.
  Most notably, the innovative company still engineers and manufactures 
its products in North America, maintaining its global leadership as a 
domestic manufacturer. By partnering with a talented and highly 
committed workforce, Monroe is the predominant brand of vehicle ``ride 
control'' products.
  I offer my best wishes to my constituents and friends at Monroe 
Shocks and Struts as they continue to provide motorists across the 
globe with safety and control.

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