Hendrickson Walking Beam Suspension Marks 100 Years at IAA 2026

Hendrickson to Mark 100 Years of Walking Beam Suspension

Hendrickson will mark the 100th anniversary of its patented walking beam suspension at IAA Transportation 2026 on August 31, presenting a portfolio developed for demanding vocational and commercial vehicle applications. The company will showcase suspension, auxiliary axle, and component technologies aimed at supporting severe-duty vehicle requirements. The presentation will highlight the continued role of its walking beam legacy through the ULTIMAAX family, while also featuring auxiliary axle solutions and locally supplied components. Together, these technologies are positioned around durability, ride quality, lightweight performance, vehicle configuration, payload requirements, and the needs of commercial vehicle customers.

ULTIMAAX Family Continues Walking Beam Legacy

Hendrickson will feature the ULTIMAAX 26T and ULTIMAAX 21T as part of the ULTIMAAX family at the event. Both products continue the company’s walking beam suspension legacy, with solutions designed for severe-duty applications. Their stated focus is on balancing durability, ride quality, and lightweight performance, addressing the demanding operating conditions associated with vocational and commercial vehicles. The ULTIMAAX family therefore represents a central part of the technology portfolio that Hendrickson plans to present at IAA Transportation 2026, while maintaining the walking beam approach that has defined an important part of its suspension offering for a century.

Auxiliary Axles and Local Components Expand Portfolio

Hendrickson will also present the MLA3 and COMPOSILITE EXS auxiliary axles, which are intended to support vehicle configuration and payload requirements across commercial vehicle applications. These systems complement the suspension portfolio by addressing auxiliary axle needs within demanding vehicle configurations. Alongside these axle technologies, the company will display steel and composite springs, U-bolts, and stabilizers as part of its local component footprint. These components are intended to support Hendrickson’s commercial vehicle customers and demonstrate the breadth of its suspension-related offering for vocational and commercial vehicle applications.

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What will Hendrickson showcase at IAA Transportation 2026?
Hendrickson will showcase suspension, auxiliary axle, and component technologies for demanding vocational and commercial vehicle applications at IAA Transportation 2026. The portfolio includes the ULTIMAAX 26T and ULTIMAAX 21T, which continue the company’s walking beam legacy while targeting durability, ride quality, and lightweight performance. Hendrickson will also present the MLA3 and COMPOSILITE EXS auxiliary axles, along with steel and composite springs, U-bolts, and stabilizers. These products support vehicle configuration, payload requirements, and commercial vehicle customer needs.