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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

Commission File Number 333-50239

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ACCURIDE CORPORATION
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (812) 962-5000

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

         Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act:

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         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act. Yes o    No ý

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 of Section 15(d) of the Act. Yes o    No ý

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant: (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ý    No o

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes o    No o

         Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ý

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See definitions of "large accelerated filer," "accelerated filer" and "smaller reporting company" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Exchange Act Rule 12b-2). Yes o    No ý

         The aggregate market value of the registrant's common stock held by non-affiliates based on the Over The Counter Bulletin Board closing price as of June 30, 2010 (the last business day of registrant's most recently completed second fiscal quarter) was approximately $131,132,817. This calculation does not reflect a determination that such persons are affiliates of registrant for any other purposes.

         Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has filed all documents and reports required to be filed by Section 12, 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 subsequent to the distribution of securities under a plan confirmed by a court. Yes ý    No o

         The number of shares of Common Stock, $0.01 par value, of Accuride Corporation outstanding as of March 25, 2011 was 47,260,056.

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ACCURIDE CORPORATION
FORM 10-K
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010

Explanatory Note:

        Effective November 18, 2010, Accuride Corporation implemented a one-for-ten reverse stock split of its Common Stock. Unless otherwise indicated, all share amounts and per share data in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Successor Company have been adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split. See Note 1 of the consolidated financial statements.

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PART I

Item 1.    Business

The Company

        We are one of the largest and most diversified manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicle components in North America. Our products include commercial vehicle wheels, wheel-end components and assemblies, truck body and chassis parts, and other commercial vehicle components. We market our products under some of the most recognized brand names in the industry, including Accuride, Gunite, Imperial, Fabco, Brillion, and Highway Original. We believe that we have number one or number two North American market positions in steel wheels, forged aluminum wheels, brake drums, disc wheel hubs, and metal bumpers in commercial vehicles. We serve the leading original equipment manufacturers, or OEMs, and their related aftermarket channels in most major segments of the commercial vehicle market, including heavy- and medium-duty trucks, commercial trailers, light trucks, buses, as well as specialty and military vehicles.

        Our primary product lines are standard equipment used by a majority of North American heavy- and medium-duty truck OEMs, creating a significant barrier to entry. We believe that substantially all heavy-duty truck models manufactured in North America contain one or more of our components.

        Our diversified customer base includes substantially all of the leading commercial vehicle OEMs, such as Daimler Truck North America, LLC ("DTNA"), with its Freightliner and Western Star brand trucks, PACCAR, Inc. ("PACCAR"), with its Peterbilt and Kenworth brand trucks, Navistar, Inc. ("International Truck"), with its International brand trucks, and Volvo Truck Corporation ("Volvo/Mack"), with its Volvo and Mack brand trucks. Our primary commercial trailer customers include leading commercial trailer OEMs, such as Great Dane Limited Partnership and Wabash National, Inc. Our major light truck customer is General Motors Corporation. Our product portfolio is supported by strong sales, marketing and design engineering capabilities and is manufactured in 15 strategically located, technologically-advanced facilities across the United States, Mexico, and Canada.

        Our business consists of five operating segments that design, manufacture, and distribute components for trucks, trailers, and other vehicles. This excludes our seat segment divested in early 2011. These operating segments are aggregated into three reportable segments as each reportable segment has similar economic characteristics, products and production processes, class of customer and distribution methods. The Wheels segment's products primarily consist of wheels for heavy- and medium-duty trucks and commercial trailers. The Components segment's products consist primarily of truck body and chassis parts, wheel-end components and assemblies, and seats. The Other segment's products primarily consist of other commercial vehicle components, including steerable drive axles and gearboxes. We believe this segmentation is appropriate based upon management's operating decisions and performance assessment. Our financial results for the previous three fiscal years are discussed in "Item 7: Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operation" and "Item 8: Financial Statements and Supplementary Data" of this Annual Report.

Corporate History

        Accuride Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and Accuride Canada Inc., a corporation formed under the laws of the province of Ontario, Canada, and a wholly owned subsidiary of Accuride, were incorporated in November 1986 for the purpose of acquiring substantially all of the assets and assuming certain of the liabilities of Firestone Steel Products, a division of The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. The respective acquisitions by the companies were consummated in December 1986.

        On January 31, 2005, pursuant to the terms of an agreement and plan of merger, a wholly owned subsidiary of Accuride merged with and into Transportation Technologies Industries, Inc., or TTI, resulting in TTI becoming a wholly owned subsidiary of Accuride, which we refer to as the TTI merger.

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TTI was founded as Johnstown America Industries, Inc. in 1991 in connection with the purchase of Bethlehem Steel Corporation's freight car manufacturing operations.

Chapter 11 Proceedings

        On October 8, 2009, Accuride and its domestic subsidiaries filed voluntary petitions for relief under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code with the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware (the "Bankruptcy Court"). Prior to filing for bankruptcy, we were in default under our prepetition senior credit facility and the indenture governing our prepetition senior subordinated notes due to our failure to comply with certain financial covenants in the prepetition senior credit facility and to make the $11.7 million interest payment due August 3, 2009 on our prepetition senior subordinated notes. Beginning in July 2009, we entered into a series of amendments and temporary waivers with our senior lenders and forbearances with our prepetition noteholders related to these defaults, which prevented acceleration of the indebtedness outstanding under these debt instruments and enabled us to negotiate a financial reorganization to be implemented through the bankruptcy process with these key constituents prior to our bankruptcy filing. On October 7, 2009, we entered into restructuring support agreements with the holders of approximately 57% of the principal amount of the loans outstanding under our prepetition senior credit facility and the holders of approximately 70% of the principal amount of our prepetition senior subordinated notes, pursuant to which the parties agreed to support a financial reorganization of Accuride and its domestic subsidiaries consistent with the terms set forth therein.

        On November 18, 2009, we filed our Joint Plan of Reorganization and the related Disclosure Statement with the Bankruptcy Court. All classes of creditors entitled to vote voted to approve the Plan of Reorganization. A confirmation hearing for the Plan of Reorganization was held beginning on February 17, 2010. At the confirmation hearing, we and all of our constituents reached a settlement to fully resolve all disputes related to the Plan of Reorganization and all of our key constituents agreed to support the Plan of Reorganization. On February 18, 2010, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order confirming the Third Amended Joint Plan of Reorganization, which approved and confirmed the Plan of Reorganization, as modified by the confirmation order. On February 26, 2010 (the "Effective Date"), the Plan of Reorganization became effective and we emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. During the pendency of the bankruptcy, we operated our business as debtors-in-possession under the jurisdiction of the Bankruptcy Court and in accordance with the applicable provisions of the Bankruptcy Code.

Relisting

        On December 22, 2010, our Common Stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the symbol "ACW" after being traded under various symbols on the Over The Counter Bulletin Board.

Financial Statement Presentation

        We have prepared the accompanying consolidated financial statements in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification ("ASC") 852, Reorganizations. ASC 852 requires that the financial statements for the periods subsequent to a Chapter 11 filing separate transactions and events that are directly associated with the reorganization from the ongoing operations of the business. Accordingly, all transactions (including, but not limited to, all professional fees, realized gains and losses and provisions for losses) directly associated with the reorganization of the business are reported separately in the

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financial statements as reorganization items, net. The Predecessor Company recognized the following reorganization income (expense) in our financial statements:

Fresh-Start Reporting

        Upon our emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, we adopted fresh-start accounting in accordance with the provisions of ASC 852, pursuant to which the midpoint of the range of our reorganization value was allocated to our assets and liabilities in conformity with the procedures specified by ASC 805, Business Combinations.

        The following fresh-start balance sheet illustrates the financial effects on the Company of the implementation of the Plan of Reorganization and the adoption of fresh-start reporting. This fresh-start balance sheet reflects the effect of the consummation of the transactions contemplated in the Plan of Reorganization, including issuance of new indebtedness and repayment and settlement of old indebtedness.

        As a result of the adoption of fresh-start reporting, our consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of operations subsequent to February 26, 2010, will not be comparable in many respects to our consolidated balance sheets and consolidated statements of operations prior to February 26, 2010. References to "Successor Company" refer to the Company after February 26, 2010, after giving effect to the application of fresh-start reporting. References to "Predecessor Company" refer to the Company prior to February 26, 2010.

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        The effects of the Plan of Reorganization and fresh-start reporting on the Company's consolidated balance sheet as of February 26, 2010 are as follows:

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Fresh-Start Reporting Adjustments

        In applying fresh-start reporting, we applied ASC 805, Business Combinations, and recorded our assets and liabilities at fair value on February 26, 2010. These fresh-start adjustments were finalized during the fourth quarter of 2010. Aside from the assets and liabilities that already represented fair value on our consolidated balance sheet, the significant assumptions related to the valuations of our assets and liabilities that were revalued in connection with fresh-start reporting are subsequently discussed.

Inventory

        We recorded inventories at their fair value of $59.7 million, which was an increase of $3.0 million. Historically, our inventories were stated at the lower of cost or market on a first-in, first-out ("FIFO") basis. The fair value valuation was determined based on the estimated selling price less costs to sell for finished goods and work-in-process, which also considered costs to completion. Raw material values were based on replacement cost. The increase of fair value over our stated values was amortized during 2010 as a component of cost of goods sold.

Supplies

        At emergence the Successor Company adopted a supplies accounting policy that requires capitalization of critical supplies that are above a threshold limit with subsequent amortization over their useful lives. Supplies purchased that are valued below the threshold limit will be immediately recognized as an expense in our consolidated statements of operations. Approximately $16.4 million of supplies for our Predecessor Company were removed from other current assets and $2.6 million were added to other non-current assets, which represented the fair value of the supplies that met the requirements of the accounting policy.

Property, Plant and Equipment

        We recorded property, plant and equipment which includes land, land improvements, buildings, machinery and equipment, and construction in progress at its fair value of $255.7 million. Fair value was based on the highest and best use of specific properties. Specific approaches by asset class are as follows:

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Land and land improvement values were determined based on the sales comparison approach, which considers the value of the land parcels if vacant. In the sales comparison approach, comparable land sales and listings in each property's geographic area were obtained and compared to the property being valued, focusing most heavily on recent sales of similar size, location, and zoning.



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The buildings and building improvements were valued using a direct cost method whereby the replacement cost was estimated based on building class using square foot costs. An estimate of physical deterioration as well as functional and external obsolescence was then applied to arrive at a final fair value.



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allowances for physical deterioration as well as functional and external obsolescence to arrive at a final fair value. Construction in progress was reported using original cost basis.

Other intangible assets

        We recorded other intangible assets of $224.4 million at their fair values. The following is a summary of and approaches used to determine the fair value of our significant intangible assets:

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Trade names and technology were valued at $34.1 million and $40.4 million, respectively, which were determined using the relief from royalty method, which capitalizes the cost savings associated with owning, rather than licensing the trade names and technology. Other significant considerations include revenues applicable to the trade names and technology with a declining obsolescence factor for technology, useful life, royalty rates, income tax rates, discount rates, and the tax benefits from amortization expense.



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Customer relationships were valued at $149.9 million using the multi-period excess earnings approach, which is a form of the income approach. This method is based on the concept that cash flows attributable to the assets are available after deducting the costs associated with the business as well as the return on assets employed in the generation of the cash flows. Significant considerations include cash flows from existing customer relationships, estimating contributory asset charges and required rates of return on tangible and intangible assets, the tax amortization benefit, and discount rates.

Goodwill

        We recorded Goodwill of $177.6 million upon application of fresh-start reporting. When applying fresh-start reporting, the difference between the business enterprise value and the fair value of our assets and liabilities gives rise to goodwill, which is a residual.

Deferred Income Taxes

        We recorded deferred income tax assets and liabilities of $2.5 million and $25.6 million, respectively, for temporary differences resulting from applying fresh start reporting.

Debt

        We recorded our long-term debt at their total fair value of $604.1 million, which had two major components, as follows:

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The senior credit facility of $309.0 million.



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The $140 million aggregate principal amount of convertible notes was recorded at fair value of $124.2 million and its embedded conversion option at $170.9 million. The fair values related to the convertible notes and the embedded conversion option considered several factors, such as the price of our Common Stock, volatility, the risk-free rate, and credit spreads. Also significant are the coupon interest rate, the rate of conversion of the notes into shares of our Common Stock, and the term of the instrument.

Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Liabilities, current and non-current

        We recorded pensions of $35.0 million and other postretirement benefit plan liabilities of $73.1 million, which includes the actuarial measurement of all of our benefit plans. These liabilities increased by $11.1 million compared to the Predecessor's valuations due to changes in the market value of our assets and liabilities, eliminating accumulated other comprehensive income, and revised discount rates, which declined between 75 and 100 basis points from the Predecessor's valuations.

Stockholder's Equity (Deficiency)

        The changes to our Stockholder's Equity (Deficiency) reflect our recapitalization using $563 million, which is the midpoint of the range of our enterprise valuations in our Plan of Reorganization and the application of fresh-start reporting. Also included is the elimination of our Predecessor Common Stock, Treasury Stock, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, and Accumulated Deficiency.

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Postpetition Capital Structure

        Pursuant to the Plan of Reorganization, as of the Effective Date, our new capital structure consisted of the following:

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Postpetition Senior Credit Facility—Our prepetition senior credit facility was amended and restated to provide for a senior credit facility of approximately $311.2 million. All Last-Out-Loans under our prepetition senior credit facility were paid in full on the Effective Date. On July 29, 2010, we refinanced the postpetition senior credit facility and the postpetition senior credit facility was terminated.



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7.5% Senior Convertible Notes—We issued $140 million aggregate principal amount of 7.5% Senior Convertible Notes due 2020 (the "convertible notes") pursuant to a rights offering. The first six interest payments on the convertible notes were to have been paid-in-kind ("PIK") interest. Thereafter, beginning on August 26, 2013, interest on the convertible notes was to be paid in cash. As of the Effective Date, the initial $140 million principal amount of convertible notes was convertible into 18,666,666 shares of our Common Stock. Pursuant to a conversion offer for the convertible notes we completed on November 29, 2010 and privately negotiated exchanges completed on December 22 and December 29, 2010, substantially all of the convertibles notes were exchanged for shares of our Common Stock. Currently, there are no outstanding convertible notes.



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Common Stock and Warrants—We issued the following equity securities: (i) 9,800,000 shares of our postpetition Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share (the "Common Stock"), to holders of our prepetition senior subordinated notes, on a pro rata basis (ii) 2,500,000 shares of Common Stock to the parties backstopping the rights offering of convertible notes as payment of their backstop fee, (iii) 200,000 shares of Common Stock to holders of our prepetition Common Stock on a pro rata basis, (iv) warrants to purchase 2,205,882 shares of Common Stock (the "Warrants") to holders of our prepetition Common Stock on a pro rata basis and (v) 129,488 shares of Common Stock, net of shares withheld for tax purposes, under our Key Executive Incentive Plan. The Warrants are exercisable at an exercise price of $21.00 per share of Common Stock until February 26, 2012.

        Under the Plan of Reorganization, our prepetition Common Stock, all other equity interests in Accuride, our prepetition senior subordinated notes and the indenture governing our prepetition senior subordinated notes were cancelled. The holders of these securities received the distributions described above. All amounts outstanding under the DIP credit facility were also paid in full on the Effective Date and the DIP credit facility was terminated in accordance with its terms.

        Additionally, pursuant to the Plan of Reorganization, we amended and restated our Certificate of Incorporation and our Bylaws to, among other things, reduce the size of our Board of Directors to seven directors.

Product Overview

        We believe we design, produce, and market one of the broadest portfolios of commercial vehicle components in the industry. We classify our products under several categories, which include wheels, wheel-end components and assemblies, truck body and chassis parts, and other commercial vehicle components including seating assemblies through January 2011. The following describes our major product lines and brands.

Wheels (Approximately 37% of our 2010 net sales, 42% of our 2009 net sales, and 42% of our 2008 net sales)

        We are the largest North American manufacturer and supplier of wheels for heavy- and medium-duty trucks and commercial trailers. We offer the broadest product line in the North American

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heavy- and medium-duty wheel industry and are the only North American manufacturer and supplier of both steel and forged aluminum heavy- and medium-duty wheels. We also produce wheels for buses, commercial light trucks, heavy-duty pick-up trucks, and military vehicles. We market our wheels under the Accuride brand. A description of each of our major products is summarized below:

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Heavy- and medium-duty steel wheels.  We offer the broadest product line of steel wheels for the heavy- and medium-duty truck and commercial trailer markets. The wheels range in diameter from 17.5" to 24.5" and are designed for load ratings ranging from 2,400 to 13,000 lbs. We also offer a number of coatings and finishes which we believe provide the customer with increased durability and exceptional appearance. We are the standard steel wheel supplier to most North American heavy- and medium-duty truck OEMs and to a number of North American trailer OEMs.



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Heavy- and medium-duty aluminum wheels.  We offer a full product line of aluminum wheels for the heavy- and medium-duty truck and commercial trailer markets. The wheels range in diameter from 19.0" to 24.5" and are designed for load ratings ranging from 7,000 to 13,000 lbs. Aluminum wheels are generally lighter in weight, more readily stylized, and approximately 3.5 times as expensive as steel wheels.



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Light truck steel wheels.  We manufacture light truck single and dual steel wheels that range in diameter from 16" to 20" for customers such as General Motors. We are focused on larger diameter wheels designed for select truck platforms used for carrying heavier loads.



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Military Wheels.  We produce steel and aluminum wheels for military applications under the Accuride brand name.

Wheel-End Components and Assemblies (Approximately 27% of our 2010 net sales, 27% of our 2009 net sales, and 23% of our 2008 net sales)

        We are the leading North American supplier of wheel-end components and assemblies to the heavy- and medium-duty truck markets and related aftermarket. We market our wheel-end components and assemblies under the Gunite brand. We produce four basic wheel-end assemblies: (1) disc wheel hub/brake drum, (2) spoke wheel/brake drum, (3) spoke wheel/brake rotor and (4) disc wheel hub/brake rotor. We also manufacture a full line of wheel-end components for the heavy- and medium-duty truck markets, such as brake drums, disc wheel hubs, spoke wheels, rotors and automatic slack adjusters. The majority of these components are critical to the safe operation of vehicles. A description of each of our major wheel-end components is summarized below:

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Brake Drums.  We offer a variety of heavy- and medium-duty brake drums for truck, commercial trailer, bus, and off-highway applications. A brake drum is a braking device utilized in a "drum brake" which is typically made of iron and has a machined surface on the inside. When the brake is applied, air or brake fluid is forced, under pressure, into a wheel cylinder which, in turn, pushes a brake shoe into contact with the machined surface on the inside of the drum and stops the vehicle. Our brake drums are custom-engineered to exact requirements for a broad range of applications, including logging, mining, and more traditional over-the-road vehicles. To ensure product quality, we continually work with brake and lining manufacturers to optimize brake drum and brake system performance. Brake drums are our primary aftermarket product. The aftermarket opportunities in this product line are substantial as brake drums continually wear with use and eventually need to be replaced, although the timing of such replacement depends on the severity of use.



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Disc Wheel Hubs.  We manufacture a complete line of traditional ferrous disc wheel hubs for heavy- and medium-duty trucks and commercial trailers. A disc wheel hub is the connecting piece between the brake system and the axle upon which the wheel and tire are mounted. In addition, we offer a line of lightweight cast iron hubs that provide users with improved operating

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efficiency. Our lightweight hubs utilize advanced metallurgy and unique structural designs to offer both significant weight savings and lower costs due to fewer maintenance requirements. Our product line also includes finely machined hubs for anti-lock braking systems, or ABS, which enhance vehicle safety.

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Spoke Wheels.  Due to their greater strength and reduced downtime, we manufacture a full line of spoke wheels for heavy-and medium-duty trucks and commercial trailers. While disc wheel hubs have begun to displace spoke wheels, they are still popular for severe-duty applications such as off-highway vehicles, refuse vehicles, and school buses. Our product line also includes finely machined wheels for ABS systems, similar to our disc wheel hubs.



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Disc Brake Rotors.  We develop and manufacture durable, lightweight disc brake rotors for a variety of heavy-duty truck applications. A disc rotor is a braking device that is typically made of iron with highly machined surfaces. Once a disc brake is applied, brake fluid from the master cylinder is forced into a caliper where it presses against a piston, which then squeezes two brake pads against the disc rotor and stops the vehicle. Disc brakes are generally viewed as more efficient, although more expensive, than drum brakes and are often found in the front of a vehicle with drum brakes often located in the rear. We manufacture ventilated disc brake rotors that significantly improve heat dissipation as required for applications on Class 7 and 8 vehicles. We offer one of the most complete lines of heavy-duty and medium-duty disc brake rotors in the industry.



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Automatic Slack Adjusters.  Automatic slack adjusters react to, and adjust for, variations in brake shoe-to-drum clearance and maintain the proper amount of space between the shoe and drum. Our automatic slack adjusters automatically adjust the brake shoe-to-brake drum clearance, ensuring that this clearance is always constant at the time of braking. The use of automatic slack adjusters reduces maintenance costs, improves braking performance and minimizes side-to-pull and stopping distance.

Truck Body and Chassis Parts (Approximately 11% of our 2010 net sales, 13% of our 2009 net sales, and 12% of our 2008 net sales)

        We are a leading supplier of truck body and chassis parts to heavy- and medium-duty truck manufacturers. We fabricate a broad line of truck body and chassis parts under the Imperial and Highway Original brand names, including bumpers, battery and toolboxes, crown assemblies, fuel tanks, roofs, fenders, and crossmembers. We also provide a variety of value-added services, such as chrome plating and polishing, hood assembly, and the kitting and assembly of exhaust systems.

        We specialize in the fabrication of components requiring a significant amount of tooling or customization. Our truck body and chassis parts manufacturing operations are characterized by low-volume production runs. Additionally, because each truck is uniquely customized to end user specifications, we have developed flexible production systems that are capable of accommodating multiple variations for each product design. A description of each of our major truck body and chassis parts is summarized below:

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Bumpers.  We manufacture a wide variety of steel bumpers, as well as polish and chrome these products with pre-plate and decorative polishing to meet specific OEM requirements, for our Highway Original aftermarket brand, and private label aftermarket requirements.



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Fuel Tanks.  We manufacture and assemble aluminum and steel fuel tanks, fuel tank ends and fuel tank straps, as well as polish fuel tanks for OEM and for our Highway Original aftermarket customers.



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Battery Boxes and Toolboxes.  We design and manufacture, as well as polish, steel and aluminum battery and toolboxes for our heavy-duty truck OEM customers and our Highway Original aftermarket customers.

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Front-End Crossmembers.  We fabricate and assemble front-end crossmembers for heavy-duty trucks. A crossmember is a structural component of a chassis. These products are manufactured from heavy steel and assembled to customer line-set schedules.



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Muffler Assemblies.  We fabricate, assemble and polish muffler assemblies consisting of large diameter exhaust tubing assembled with a muffler manufactured by a third party.



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Crown Assemblies and Components.  We manufacture multiple styles of crown assemblies and components. A crown assembly is the highly visible front grill and nameplate of the truck. These products are fabricated from both steel and aluminum and are chrome-plated and polished.



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Other Products.  We fabricate a wide variety of structural components/assemblies and chrome-plate and polish numerous other components for truck manufacturers, bus manufacturers, OEM and aftermarket suppliers. These products include fenders, exhaust components, sun visors, windshield masts, step assemblies, quarter fender brackets, underbells, fuel tank supports, hood inner panels, door assemblies, dash panel assemblies, outrigger assemblies, diesel particulate filter housings, and various other components.

Other Components (Approximately 25% of our 2010 net sales, 18% of our 2009 net sales, and 23% of our 2008 net sales)

        We produce other commercial vehicle components, including steerable drive axles and gearboxes as well as engine and transmission components.

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Steerable Drive Axles and Gear Boxes.  We believe we are a leading supplier of steerable drive axles, gearboxes and related parts for heavy- and medium-duty on/off highway trucks and utility vehicles under the Fabco brand name. Our axles and gearboxes are utilized by most major North American heavy- and medium-duty truck manufacturers and modification centers. We also supply replacement parts for all of our axles and gearboxes to OEMs and, in some cases, directly to end users. Our quick turnaround of parts minimizes the need for our customers to maintain their own parts inventory.



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Transmission and Engine-Related Components.  We believe that our Brillion foundry is a leading source for the casting of transmission and engine-related components to the heavy- and medium-duty truck markets, including flywheels, transmission and engine-related housings and brackets.



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Industrial Components.  Our Brillion foundry produces components for a wide variety of applications to the industrial machinery and construction equipment markets, including flywheels, pump housings, small engine components, and other industrial components. Our industrial components are made to specific customer requirements and, as a result, our product designs are typically proprietary to our customers.



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Seating.  We formally designed, engineered and manufactured air suspension and static seating assemblies under the Bostrom brand name for heavy- and medium-duty trucks, the related aftermarket, and school and transit buses. On January 28, 2011, we sold substantially all of the assets and business related to this product line to a subsidiary of Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

Customers

        We market our components to more than 1,000 customers, including most of the major North American heavy- and medium-duty truck and commercial trailer OEMs, as well as to the major aftermarket suppliers, including OEM dealer networks, wholesale distributors, and aftermarket buying groups. Our largest customers are Navistar, PACCAR, Daimler Truck North America, and Volvo/Mack, which combined accounted for approximately 53.8% of our net sales in 2010, and individually

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constituted approximately 21.1%, 13.8%, 11.9%, and 7.0%, respectively, of our 2010 combined net sales. We have long-term relationships with our larger customers, many of whom have purchased components from us or our predecessors for more than 45 years. We garner repeat business through our reputation for quality and position as a standard supplier for a variety of truck lines. We believe that we will continue to be able to effectively compete for our customers' business due to the high quality of our products, the breadth of our product portfolio, and our continued product innovation.

Sales and Marketing

        We have an integrated, corporate-wide sales and marketing group. We have dedicated salespeople and sales engineers who reside near the headquarters of each of the four major truck OEMs and who spend substantially all of their professional time coordinating new sales opportunities and developing our relationship with the OEMs. These sales professionals function as a single point of contact with the OEMs, providing "one-stop shopping" for all of our products. Each brand has marketing personnel who, together with applications engineers, have in-depth product knowledge and provide support to the designated OEM salespeople.

        We also have fleet sales coverage focused on our wheels and wheel-end markets who seek to develop relationships directly with fleets to create "pull-through" demand for our products. This effort is intended to help convince the truck and trailer OEMs to designate our products as standard equipment and to create sales by encouraging fleets to specify our products on the equipment that they purchase, even if our product is not standard equipment. This same group provides aftermarket sales coverage for our various products, particularly wheels and wheel-end components. These salespeople promote and sell our products to the aftermarket, including OEM dealers, warehouse distributors and aftermarket buying groups.

        Effective May 2009, we implemented a consolidated aftermarket distribution strategy for our wheels, wheel-end components, and Highway Original aftermarket brand. In support of this initiative, we closed two existing warehouses and opened a distribution center strategically located in the Indianapolis, Indiana, metropolitan area. As a result, customers can order steel and aluminum wheels, brake drums/rotors, automatic slack adjusters, bumpers, fuel tanks, and battery boxes on one purchase order, improving freight efficiencies and improved inventory turns for our customers. This capability is a strategic advantage over our single product line competitors. The aftermarket infrastructure enables us to expand our manufacturing plant direct shipments to larger aftermarket customers utilizing a virtual distribution strategy that allows us to maintain and enhance our competitiveness by eliminating unnecessary freight and handling through the distribution center.

International Sales

        We consider sales to customers outside of the United States as international sales. International sales for the years, ended December 31, 2010, 2009, and 2008 are as follows:

        For additional information, see Note 12 to the "Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" included herein.

Manufacturing

        We operate 15 facilities, which are characterized by advanced manufacturing capabilities, in North America. Our U.S. manufacturing operations are located in California, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky,

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Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. In addition, we have manufacturing facilities in Canada and Mexico. These facilities are strategically located to meet our manufacturing needs and the demands of our customers.

        All of our significant operations are QS-9000/TS 16949 certified, which means that they comply with certain quality assurance standards for truck components suppliers. We believe our manufacturing operations are highly regarded by our customers, and we have received numerous quality awards from our customers including PACCAR's Preferred Supplier award and Daimler Truck North America's Masters of Quality award.

Competition

        We operate in highly competitive markets. However, no single manufacturer competes with all of the products manufactured and sold by us in the heavy-duty truck market, and the degree of competition varies among the different products that we sell. In each of our markets, we compete on the basis of price, manufacturing and distribution capabilities, product quality, product design, product line breadth, delivery, and service.

        The competitive landscape for each of our brands is unique. Our primary competitors in the wheel markets include Alcoa Inc., ArvinMeritor, Inc., and Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. Our primary competitors in the wheel-ends and assemblies markets for heavy-duty trucks and commercial trailers are ArvinMeritor, Inc., Consolidated Metco Inc., and Webb Wheel Products Inc. The truck body and chassis parts markets are fragmented and characterized by many small private companies. Our major competitors in the industrial components market include ten to twelve foundries operating in the Midwest and Southern regions of the United States and Mexico.

Raw Materials and Suppliers

        We typically purchase steel for our wheel products from a number of different suppliers by negotiating high-volume contracts with terms ranging from one to two years. While we believe that our supply contracts can be renewed on acceptable terms, we may not be able to renew these contracts on such terms or at all. However, we do not believe that we are overly dependent on long-term supply contracts for our steel requirements as we have alternative sources available if need requires. Furthermore, it should be understood that the domestic steel industry, under normal circumstances, does not have the capacity to support the economy at large and the market thus depends on a certain level of imports. Depending on market dynamics and raw material availability, the market is occasionally in tight supply, which may result in occasional industry allocations and surcharges.

        We obtain aluminum for our wheel products through third-party suppliers. We believe that aluminum is readily available from a variety of sources. Aluminum prices have been volatile from time-to-time. We attempt to minimize the impact of such volatility through selected customer supported hedge agreements, supplier agreements and contractual price adjustments with customers.

        Major raw materials for our wheel-end and industrial component products are steel scrap and pig iron. We do not have any long-term contractual commitments with any steel scrap or pig iron suppliers, but we do not anticipate having any difficulty in obtaining steel scrap or pig iron due to the large number of potential suppliers and our position as a major purchaser in the industry. A portion of the increases in steel scrap prices for our wheel-ends and industrial components are passed-through to most of our customers by way of a fluctuating surcharge, which is calculated and adjusted on a periodic basis. Other major raw materials include silicon sand, binders, sand additives and coated sand, which are generally available from multiple sources. Coke and natural gas, the primary energy sources for our melting operations, have historically been generally available from multiple sources, and electricity, another of these energy sources, has historically been generally available.

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        The main raw materials for our truck body and chassis parts are sheet and formed steel and aluminum. Price adjustments for these raw materials are passed-through to our largest customers for those parts on a contractual basis. We purchase major fabricating materials, such as fasteners, steel, and tube steel, from multiple sources, and these materials have historically been generally available.

Employees and Labor Unions

        As of December 31, 2010, we had approximately 2,927 employees, of which 640 were salaried employees with the remainder paid hourly. Unions represent approximately 1,659 of our employees, which is approximately 57% of our total employees. We have collective bargaining agreements with several unions, including (1) the United Auto Workers, (2) the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, (3) the United Steelworkers, (4) the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, (5) the National Automobile, Aerospace, Transportation, and General Workers Union of Canada and (6) El Sindicato Industrial de Trabajadores de Nuevo Leon.

        Each of our unionized facilities has a separate contract with the union that represents the workers employed at such facility. The union contracts expire at various times over the next few years with the exception of our union contract that covers the hourly employees at our Monterrey, Mexico, facility, which expires on an annual basis in January unless otherwise renewed. The 2011 negotiations in Monterrey were successfully completed prior to the expiration of our union contract and the contract at our Elkhart, Indiana facility was extended through April 2012. In 2011, we have collective bargaining agreements expiring at our Brillion and Livermore facilities. We do not anticipate that the outcome of the 2011 negotiations will have a material adverse effect on our operating performance or costs.

Intellectual Property

        We believe the protection of our intellectual property is important to our business. Our principal intellectual property consists of product and process technology, a number of patents, trade secrets, trademarks and copyrights. Although our patents, trade secrets, and copyrights are important to our business operations and in the aggregate constitute a valuable asset, we do not believe that any single patent, trade secret, or copyright is critical to the success of our business as a whole. We also own common law rights and U.S. federal and foreign trademark registrations for several of our brands, which we believe are valuable, including Accuride®, Brillion ^TM, Fabco ^TM, Gunite®, Highway Original® and Imperial ^TM. Our policy is to seek statutory protection for all significant intellectual property embodied in patents and trademarks. From time to time, we grant licenses under our intellectual property and receive licenses under intellectual property of others.

Backlog

        Our production is based on firm customer orders and estimated future demand. Since firm orders generally do not extend beyond 15-45 days and we generally meet all requirements, backlog volume is generally not significant.

Cyclical and Seasonal Industry

        The commercial vehicle components industry is highly cyclical and, in large part, depends on the overall strength of the demand for heavy- and medium-duty trucks. These industries have historically experienced significant fluctuations in demand based on factors such as general economic conditions, gas prices, interest rates, government regulations, and consumer spending. From mid-2000 through 2003, the industry was in a severe downturn. From 2004 though 2006, major OEM customers experienced an upturn in net orders, which resulted in stronger industry conditions. Beginning in the second quarter of 2007, the commercial vehicle market has experienced a severe drop in production as predicted by analysts, including America's Commercial Transportation ("ACT") and FTR Associates

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("FTR") Publications. During 2010, commercial vehicle production levels increased, and we expect that demand for our products will improve in 2011 as economic conditions continue to improve.

        In addition, our operations are typically seasonal as a result of regular customer maintenance and model changeover shutdowns, which typically occur in the third and fourth quarter of each calendar year. This seasonality may result in decreased net sales and profitability during the third and fourth fiscal quarters of each calendar year.

Environmental Matters

        Our operations, facilities, and properties are subject to extensive and evolving laws and regulations pertaining to air emissions, wastewater and stormwater discharges, the handling and disposal of solid and hazardous materials and wastes, the investigation and remediation of contamination, and otherwise relating to health, safety, and the protection of the environment and natural resources. The violation of such laws can result in significant fines, penalties, liabilities or restrictions on operations. From time to time, we are involved in administrative or legal proceedings relating to environmental, health and safety matters, and have in the past incurred and will continue to incur capital costs and other expenditures relating to such matters. For example, we are involved in proceedings regarding alleged violations of air regulations at our Rockford facility and stormwater regulations at our Brillion facility, which could subject us to fines, penalties or other liabilities. In connection with such matters, we are negotiating with state authorities regarding certain capital improvements related to the underlying allegations. Based on current information, we do not expect that these matters will have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial conditions; however, we cannot assure you that these or any other future environmental compliance matters will not have such an effect.

        In addition to environmental laws that regulate our ongoing operations, we are also subject to environmental remediation liability. Under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and analogous state laws, we may be liable as a result of the release or threatened release of hazardous materials into the environment regardless of when the release occurred. We are currently involved in several matters relating to the investigation and/or remediation of locations where we have arranged for the disposal of foundry and other wastes. Such matters include situations in which we have been named or are believed to be potentially responsible parties in connection with the contamination of these sites. Additionally, environmental remediation may be required to address soil and groundwater contamination identified at certain of our facilities.

        As of December 31, 2010, we had an environmental reserve of approximately $1.5 million, related primarily to our foundry operations. This reserve is based on management's review of potential liabilities as well as cost estimates related thereto. The reserve takes into account the benefit of a contractual indemnity given to us by a prior owner of our wheel-end subsidiary. The failure of the indemnitor to fulfill its obligations could result in future costs that may be material. Any expenditures required for us to comply with applicable environmental laws and/or pay for any remediation efforts will not be reduced or otherwise affected by the existence of the environmental reserve. Our environmental reserve may not be adequate to cover our future costs related to the sites associated with the environmental reserve, and any additional costs may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. The discovery of additional environmental issues, the modification of existing laws or regulations or the promulgation of new ones, more vigorous enforcement by regulators, the imposition of joint and several liability under CERCLA or analogous state laws, or other unanticipated events could also result in a material adverse effect.

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        The Iron and Steel Foundry National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants ("NESHAP") was developed pursuant to Section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act and requires major sources of hazardous air pollutants to install controls representative of maximum achievable control technology. Based on currently available information, we do not anticipate material costs regarding ongoing compliance with the NESHAP; however if we are found to be out of compliance with the NESHAP, we could incur liability that could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

        Many scientists, legislators and others attribute climate change to increased emissions of greenhouse gases ("GHGs"), which has led to significant legislative and regulatory efforts to limit GHGs. There are bills pending in Congress that would limit and reduce GHG emissions through a cap-and-trade system of allowances and credits, under which emitters would be required to buy allowances to offset emissions. In addition, in late 2009, the EPA promulgated a rule requiring certain emitters of GHGs to monitor and report data with respect to their GHG emissions and, in June 2010, promulgated a rule regarding future regulation of GHG emissions from stationary sources. Also, several states, including states in which we have facilities, are considering or have begun to implement various GHG registration and reduction programs. Certain of our facilities use significant amounts of energy and may emit amounts of GHGs above certain existing and/or proposed regulatory thresholds. GHG laws and regulations could increase the price of the energy we purchase, require us to purchase allowances to offset our own emissions, require us to monitor and report our GHG emissions or require us to install new emission controls at our facilities, any one of which could significantly increase our costs or otherwise negatively affect our business, results of operations or financial condition. In addition, future efforts to curb transportation-related GHGs could result in a lower demand for our products, which could negatively affect our business, results of operation or financial condition. While future GHG regulation appears increasingly likely, it is difficult to predict how these regulations will affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.

Research and Development Expense

        Expenditures relating to the development of new products and processes, including significant improvements and refinements to existing products, are expensed as incurred. For the period January 1, 2010 to February 26, 2010 and for the period February 26, 2010 to December 31, 2010 we expensed $1.2 million and $5.9 million, respectively. The amounts expensed in the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 totaled $6.8 million and $10.9 million, respectively.

Website Access to Reports

        We make our periodic and current reports available, free of charge, on our website as soon as practicable after such material is electronically filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"). Our website address is www.accuridecorp.com and the reports are filed under "SEC Filings" in the Investor Information section of our website.

Item 1A.    Risk Factors

Factors That May Affect Future Results

        In this report, we have made various statements regarding current expectations or forecasts of future events. These statements are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of that term in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act"). Forward-looking statements are also made from time-to-time in press releases and in oral statements made by our officers. Forward-looking statements are identified by the words "estimate," "project," "anticipate," "will continue," "will likely result," "expect," "intend," "believe," "plan," "predict" and similar expressions.

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        Such forward-looking statements are based on assumptions and estimates, which although believed to be reasonable, may turn out to be incorrect. Therefore, undue reliance should not be placed upon these estimates and statements. These statements or estimates may not be realized and actual results may differ from those contemplated in these "forward-looking statements." We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. You are advised to consult further disclosures we may make on related subjects in our filings with the SEC. Our expectations, beliefs, or projections may not be achieved or accomplished. In addition to other factors discussed in the report, some of the important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those discussed in the forward-looking statements include the following risk factors.

Risks Related to Our Business and Industry

We rely on, and make significant operational decisions based in part upon, industry data and forecasts that may prove to be inaccurate.

        We continue to operate in a challenging economic environment and our ability to maintain liquidity may be affected by economic or other conditions that are beyond our control and which are difficult to predict. The 2011 production forecasts by ACT Publications for the significant commercial vehicle markets that we serve, as of March 10, 2011, are as follows:

The failure to realize cost savings under our cost restructuring plan could adversely affect our business.

        During 2008, 2009, and 2010, we implemented various cost reduction initiatives in response to, among other things, significant downturns in our industry. These initiatives have included aligning our workforce in response to slowdowns in the industry and consolidating certain of our facilities. We have recorded pre-tax restructuring expenses to cover costs associated with our cost reduction initiatives. We cannot assure you that these cost reduction initiatives will sufficiently help in returning us to profitability. Because our restructuring activities involve changes to many aspects of our business, the cost reductions could adversely impact productivity and sales to an extent we have not anticipated. Even if these activities generate the anticipated cost savings, there may be other unforeseeable and unintended factors or consequences that could adversely impact our profitability and business, including unintended employee attrition.

We are dependent on sales to a small number of our major customers and on our status as standard supplier on certain truck platforms of each of our major customers.

        Sales, including aftermarket sales, to Navistar, PACCAR, DTNA, and Volvo/Mack constituted approximately 21.1%, 13.8%, 11.9%, and 7.0%, respectively, of our 2010 combined net sales. No other customer accounted for more than 5% of our net sales for this period. The loss of any significant portion of sales to any of our major customers would likely have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

        We are a standard supplier of various components at a majority of our major customers, which results in recurring revenue as our standard components are installed on most trucks ordered from that platform, unless the end user specifically requests a different product, generally at an additional charge. The selection of one of our products as a standard component may also create a steady demand for that product in the aftermarket. We may not maintain our current standard supplier positions in the future, and may not become the standard supplier for additional truck platforms. The loss of a

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significant standard supplier position or a significant number of standard supplier positions with a major customer could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

        We are continuing to engage in efforts intended to improve and expand our relations with each of the customers named above. We have supported our position with these customers through direct and active contact with end users, trucking fleets, and dealers, and have located certain of our marketing personnel in offices near these customers and most of our other major customers. We may not be able to successfully maintain or improve our customer relationships so that these customers will continue to do business with us as they have in the past or be able to supply these customers or any of our other customers at current levels. The loss of a significant portion of our sales to any of these named customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. In addition, the delay or cancellation of material orders from, or problems at, any of our other major customers could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition. See "Item 1A—Risk Factors—Current economic conditions, including those related to the credit markets, may have a material adverse effect on our industry, business and results of operations."

Increased cost or reduced supply of raw materials and purchased components may adversely affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.

        Our business is subject to the risk of price increases and fluctuations and periodic delays in the delivery of raw materials and purchased components that are beyond our control. Our operations require substantial amounts of raw steel, aluminum, steel scrap, pig iron, electricity, coke, natural gas, sheet and formed steel, bearings, purchased components, fasteners, silicon sand, binders, sand additives, coated sand, and tube steel. Fluctuations in the delivery of these materials may be driven by the supply/demand relationship for material, factors particular to that material or governmental regulation for raw materials such as electricity and natural gas. In addition, if any of our suppliers seeks bankruptcy relief or otherwise cannot continue its business as anticipated or we cannot renew our supply contracts on favorable terms, the availability or price of raw materials could be adversely affected. Fluctuations in prices and/or availability of the raw materials or purchased components used by us, which at times may be more pronounced during periods of higher truck builds, may affect our profitability and, as a result, have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition. In addition, as described above, a shortening or elimination of our trade credit by our suppliers may affect our liquidity and cash flow and, as a result, have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition. See "Item 1A—Risk Factors—Current economic conditions, including those related to the credit markets, may have material adverse effect on our industry, business and results of operations or financial condition."

        We use substantial amounts of raw steel and aluminum in our production processes. Although raw steel is generally available from a number of sources, we have obtained favorable sourcing by negotiating and entering into high-volume contracts with third parties with terms ranging from one to two years. We obtain raw steel and aluminum from various third-party suppliers. We may not be successful in renewing our supply contracts on favorable terms or at all. A substantial interruption in the supply of raw steel or aluminum or inability to obtain a supply of raw steel or aluminum on commercially desirable terms could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. We are not always able, and may not be able in the future, to pass on increases in the price of raw steel or aluminum to our customers on a timely basis or at all. In particular, when raw material prices increase rapidly or to significantly higher than normal levels, we may not be able to pass price increases through to our customers on a timely basis, if at all, which could adversely affect our operating margins and cash flow. Any fluctuations in the price or availability of raw steel or

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aluminum may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

        Steel scrap and pig iron are also major raw materials used in our business to produce our wheel-end and industrial components. Steel scrap is derived from, among other sources, junked automobiles, industrial scrap, railroad cars, agricultural and heavy machinery, and demolition steel scrap from obsolete structures, containers and machines. Pig iron is a low-grade cast iron that is a product of smelting iron ore with coke and limestone in a blast furnace. The availability and price of steel scrap and pig iron are subject to market forces largely beyond our control, including North American and international demand for steel scrap and pig iron, freight costs, speculation and foreign exchange rates. Steel scrap and pig iron availability and price may also be subject to governmental regulation. We are not always able, and may not be able in the future, to pass on increases in the price of steel scrap and pig iron to our customers. In particular, when raw material prices increase rapidly or to significantly higher than normal levels, we may not be able to pass price increases through to our customers on a timely basis, if at all, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating margins and cash flow. Any fluctuations in the price or availability of steel scrap or pig iron may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. See "Item 1—Business—Raw Materials and Suppliers."

Our business is affected by the seasonality and regulatory nature of the industries and markets that we serve.

        Our operations are typically seasonal as a result of regular customer maintenance and model changeover shutdowns, which typically occur in the third and fourth quarter of each calendar year. This seasonality may result in decreased net sales and profitability during the third and fourth fiscal quarters and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition. In addition, federal and state regulations (including engine emissions regulations, tariffs, import regulations and other taxes) may have a material adverse effect on our business and are beyond our control.

Cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives by OEMs could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

        We are primarily a components supplier to the heavy- and medium-duty truck industries, which are characterized by a small number of OEMs that are able to exert considerable pressure on components suppliers to reduce costs, improve quality and provide additional design and engineering capabilities. Given the fragmented nature of the industry, OEMs continue to demand and receive price reductions and measurable increases in quality through their use of competitive selection processes, rating programs, and various other arrangements. We may be unable to generate sufficient production cost savings in the future to offset such price reductions. OEMs may also seek to save costs by relocating production to countries with lower cost structures, which could in turn lead them to purchase components from local suppliers with lower production costs. Additionally, OEMs have generally required component suppliers to provide more design engineering input at earlier stages of the product development process, the costs of which have, in some cases, been absorbed by the suppliers. Future price reductions, increased quality standards and additional engineering capabilities required by OEMs may reduce our profitability and have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.

We operate in highly competitive markets.

        The markets in which we operate are highly competitive. We compete with a number of other manufacturers and distributors that produce and sell similar products. Our products primarily compete on the basis of price, manufacturing and distribution capability, product design, product quality, product delivery and product service. Some of our competitors are companies, or divisions, units or

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subsidiaries of companies that are larger and have greater financial and other resources than we do. For these reasons, our products may not be able to compete successfully with the products of our competitors. In addition, our competitors may foresee the course of market development more accurately than we do, develop products that are superior to our products, have the ability to produce similar products at a lower cost than we can, or adapt more quickly than we do to new technologies or evolving regulatory, industry, or customer requirements. As a result, our products may not be able to compete successfully with their products. In addition, OEMs may expand their internal production of components, shift sourcing to other suppliers, or take other actions that could reduce the market for our products and have a negative impact on our business. We may encounter increased competition in the future from existing competitors or new competitors. We expect these competitive pressures in our markets to remain strong. See "Item 1—Business—Competition."

        In addition, potential competition from foreign truck components suppliers, especially in the aftermarket, may lead to an increase in truck components imports into North America, adversely affecting our market share and negatively affecting our ability to compete. At present, competition from non-U.S. manufacturers is constrained in the markets in which we compete due to factors such as high shipping costs. However, if the cost of fuel goes down, shipping costs would be significantly reduced, increasing the likelihood that foreign manufacturers will seek to increase their sales of track components in North American markets. Foreign truck components suppliers, including those in China, may in the future increase their currently modest share of the markets for truck components in which we compete. Some of these foreign suppliers may be owned, controlled or subsidized by their governments, and their decisions with respect to production, sales and exports may be influenced more by political and economic policy considerations than by prevailing market conditions. In addition, foreign truck components suppliers may be subject to less restrictive regulatory and environmental regimes that could provide them with a cost advantage relative to North American suppliers. Therefore, there is a risk that some foreign suppliers, including those in China, may increase their sales of truck components in North American markets despite decreasing profit margins or losses. If future trade cases do not provide relief from such potential trade practices, U.S. protective trade laws are weakened or international demand for trucks and/or truck components decreases, an increase of truck component imports into the United States may occur, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

We face exposure to foreign business and operational risks including foreign exchange rate fluctuations and if we were to experience a substantial fluctuation, our profitability may change.

        In the normal course of doing business, we are exposed to risks associated with changes in foreign exchange rates, particularly with respect to the Canadian dollar. From time to time, we use forward foreign exchange contracts, and other derivative instruments, to help offset the impact of the variability in exchange rates on our operations, cash flows, assets and liabilities. We had no outstanding foreign exchange forward contract instruments open at December 31, 2010. Factors that could further impact the risks associated with changes in foreign exchange rates include the accuracy of our sales estimates, volatility of currency markets and the cost and availability of derivative instruments. See "Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk—Foreign Currency Risk." In addition, changes in the laws or governmental policies in the countries in which we operate could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.

We may not be able to continue to meet our customers' demands for our products and services.

        We must continue to meet our customers' demand for our products and services. However, we may not be successful in doing so. If our customers' demand for our products and/or services exceeds our ability to meet that demand, we may be unable to continue to provide our customers with the products and/or services they require to meet their business needs. Factors that could result in our inability to

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meet customer demands include an unforeseen spike in demand for our products and/or services, a failure by one or more of our suppliers to supply us with the raw materials and other resources that we need to operate our business effectively or poor management of our Company or one or more divisions or units of our Company, among other factors. Our ability to provide our customers with products and services in a reliable and timely manner, in the quantity and quality desired and with a high level of customer service, may be severely diminished as a result. If this happens, we may lose some or all of our customers to one or more of our competitors, which would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.

        In addition, it is important that we continue to meet our customers' demands in the truck components industry for product innovation, improvement and enhancement, including the continued development of new-generation products, design improvements and innovations that improve the quality and efficiency of our products. Developing product innovations for the truck components industry has been and will continue to be a significant part of our strategy. However, such development will require us to continue to invest in research and development and sales and marketing. Our recent financial condition has constrained our ability to make such investments. In the future, we may not have sufficient resources to make such necessary investments, or we may be unable to make the technological advances necessary to carry out product innovations sufficient to meet our customers' demands. We are also subject to the risks generally associated with product development, including lack of market acceptance, delays in product development and failure of products to operate properly. We may, as a result of these factors, be unable to meaningfully focus on product innovation as a strategy and may therefore be unable to meet our customers' demand for product innovation.

Equipment failures, delays in deliveries or catastrophic loss at any of our facilities could lead to production or service curtailments or shutdowns.

        We manufacture our products at 15 facilities and provide logistical services at our just-in-time sequencing facilities in the United States. An interruption in production or service capabilities at any of these facilities as a result of equipment failure or other reasons could result in our inability to produce our products, which would reduce our net sales and earnings for the affected period. In the event of a stoppage in production at any of our facilities, even if only temporary, or if we experience delays as a result of events that are beyond our control, delivery times to our customers could be severely affected. Any significant delay in deliveries to our customers could lead to increased returns or cancellations and cause us to lose future sales. Our facilities are also subject to the risk of catastrophic loss due to unanticipated events such as fires, explosions or violent weather conditions. We may experience plant shutdowns or periods of reduced production as a result of equipment failure, delays in deliveries or catastrophic loss, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

We may incur potential product liability, warranty and product recall costs.

        We are subject to the risk of exposure to product liability, warranty and product recall claims in the event any of our products results in property damage, personal injury or death, or does not conform to specifications. We may not be able to continue to maintain suitable and adequate insurance in excess of our self-insured amounts on acceptable terms that will provide adequate protection against potential liabilities. In addition, if any of our products proves to be defective, we may be required to participate in a recall involving such products. We have an ongoing product recall campaign related to automatic slack adjusters manufactured by our Gunite business unit, and have recorded reserves in 2010, related thereto. A successful claim brought against us in excess of available insurance coverage, if any, or a requirement to participate in any product recall, could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

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Work stoppages or other labor issues at our facilities or at our customers' facilities could have a material adverse effect on our operations.

        As of December 31, 2010, unions represented approximately 57% of our workforce. As a result, we are subject to the risk of work stoppages and other labor relations matters. Any prolonged strike or other work stoppage at any one of our principal unionized facilities could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. We have collective bargaining agreements with different unions at various facilities. These collective bargaining agreements expire at various times over the next few years, with the exception of our union contract at our Monterrey, Mexico facility, which expires on an annual basis. The 2011 negotiations in Monterrey were successfully completed prior to the expiration of our union contract and the contract at our Elkhart, Indiana facility was extended through April 2012. In 2011, we have collective bargaining agreements expiring at our Brillion and Livermore facilities. Any failure by us to reach a new agreement upon expiration of other union contracts may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

        In addition, if any of our customers experience a material work stoppage, that customer may halt or limit the purchase of our products. This could cause us to shut down production facilities relating to these products, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

We are subject to a number of environmental laws and regulations that may require us to make substantial expenditures or cause us to incur substantial liabilities.

        Our operations, facilities, and properties are subject to extensive and evolving laws and regulations pertaining to air emissions, wastewater and stormwater discharges, the handling and disposal of solid and hazardous materials and wastes, the investigation and remediation of contamination, and otherwise relating to health, safety, and the protection of the environment and natural resources. The violation of such laws can result in significant fines, penalties, liabilities or restrictions on operations. From time to time, we are involved in administrative or legal proceedings relating to environmental, health and safety matters, and have in the past incurred and will continue to incur capital costs and other expenditures relating to such matters. For example, we are involved in proceedings regarding alleged violations of air regulations at our Rockford facility and stormwater regulations at our Brillion facility, which could subject us to fines, penalties or other liabilities. In connection with such matters, we are negotiating with state authorities regarding certain capital improvements related to the underlying allegations. Based on current information, we do not expect that these matters will have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial conditions; however, we cannot assure you that these or any other future environmental compliance matters will not have such an effect.

        In addition to environmental laws that regulate our ongoing operations, we are also subject to environmental remediation liability. Under the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act ("CERCLA") and analogous state laws, we may be liable as a result of the release or threatened release of hazardous materials into the environment regardless of when the release occurred. We are currently involved in several matters relating to the investigation and/or remediation of locations where we have arranged for the disposal of foundry and other wastes. Such matters include situations in which we have been named or are believed to be potentially responsible parties in connection with the contamination of these sites. Additionally, environmental remediation may be required to address soil and groundwater contamination identified at certain of our facilities.

        As of December 31, 2010, we had an environmental reserve of approximately $1.5 million, related primarily to our foundry operations. This reserve is based on management's review of potential liabilities as well as cost estimates related thereto. The reserve takes into account the benefit of a contractual indemnity given to us by a prior owner of our wheel-end subsidiary. The failure of the

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indemnitor to fulfill its obligations could result in future costs that may be material. Any expenditures required for us to comply with applicable environmental laws and/or pay for any remediation efforts will not be reduced or otherwise affected by the existence of the environmental reserve. Our environmental reserve may not be adequate to cover our future costs related to the sites associated with the environmental reserve, and any additional costs may have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. The discovery of additional environmental issues, the modification of existing laws or regulations or the promulgation of new ones, more vigorous enforcement by regulators, the imposition of joint and several liability under CERCLA or analogous state laws, or other unanticipated events could also result in a material adverse effect.

        The Iron and Steel Foundry National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants ("NESHAP") was developed pursuant to Section 112(d) of the Clean Air Act and requires major sources of hazardous air pollutants to install controls representative of maximum achievable control technology. Based on currently available information, we do not anticipate material costs regarding compliance with the NESHAP; however, if we are found to be out of compliance with the NESHAP, we could incur liability that could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition. See "Item 1—Business—Environmental Matters."

Future climate change regulation may require us to make substantial expenditures or cause us to incur substantial liabilities.

        Many scientists, legislators and others attribute climate change to increased emissions of greenhouse gases ("GHGs"), which has led to significant legislative and regulatory efforts to limit GHGs. There are bills pending in Congress that would limit and reduce GHG emissions through a cap-and-trade system of allowances and credits, under which emitters would be required to buy allowances to offset emissions. In addition, in late 2009, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") promulgated a rule requiring certain emitters of GHGs to monitor and report data with respect to their GHG emissions and in June 2010 promulgated a rule regarding future regulation of GHG emissions from stationary sources. Also, several states, including states in which we have facilities, are considering or have begun to implement various GHG registration and reduction programs. Certain of our facilities use significant amounts of energy and may emit amounts of GHGs above certain existing and/or proposed regulatory thresholds. GHG laws and regulations could increase the price of the energy we purchase, require us to purchase allowances to offset our own emissions, require us to monitor and report our GHG emissions or require us to install new emission controls at our facilities, any one of which could significantly increase our costs or otherwise negatively affect our business, results of operations or financial condition. In addition, future efforts to curb transportation-related GHGs could result in a lower demand for our products, which could negatively affect our business, results of operation or financial condition. While future GHG regulation appears increasingly likely, it is difficult to predict how these regulations will affect our business, results of operations or financial condition.

Our Warrants are not listed on any securities exchange and, as a result, our Warrants may be less liquid than they otherwise would be if listed on a securities exchange.

        Our Warrants are not listed on any securities exchange. Instead, our Warrants are currently traded over-the-counter on the OTC Bulletin Board ("OTCBB"). Over-the-counter transactions involve risks in addition to those associated with transactions in securities traded on a securities exchange. Many over-the-counter securities trade less frequently and in smaller volumes than exchange-listed securities. Accordingly, our Warrants may be less liquid than they would otherwise be and may be difficult to sell. Also, the values of these securities may be more volatile than exchange-listed securities. In addition, issuers of securities traded on the OTCBB do not have to meet the same specific quantitative and qualitative listing and maintenance standards.

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We might fail to adequately protect our intellectual property, or third parties might assert that our technologies infringe on their intellectual property.

        The protection of our intellectual property is important to our business. We rely on a combination of trademarks, copyrights, patents, and trade secrets to provide protection in this regard, but this protection might be inadequate. For example, our pending or future trademark, copyright, and patent applications might not be approved or, if allowed, they might not be of sufficient strength or scope. Conversely, third parties might assert that our technologies or other intellectual property infringe on their proprietary rights. Any intellectual property-related litigation could result in substantial costs and diversion of our efforts and, whether or not we are ultimately successful, the litigation could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. See "Item 1—Business—Intellectual Property."

Litigation against us could be costly and time consuming to defend.

        We are regularly subject to legal proceedings and claims that arise in the ordinary course of business, such as workers' compensation claims, OSHA investigations, employment disputes, unfair labor practice charges, customer and supplier disputes, and product liability claims arising out of the conduct of our business. Litigation may result in substantial costs and may divert management's attention and resources from the operation of our business, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

If a person unaffiliated with us were to acquire a substantial amount of our Common Stock, a change of control could occur.

        If a person is able to acquire a substantial amount of our Common Stock, a change of control could be triggered under Delaware General Corporation Law, our ABL credit facility, or the indenture governing our senior notes. If a change of control under our ABL credit facility or the indenture governing our senior notes was to occur, we would need to obtain a waiver from our lenders or noteholders, as applicable, or amend these debt instruments. Otherwise, the lenders or noteholders, as applicable, could accelerate the debt outstanding under these debt instruments. If we are unable to obtain a waiver or otherwise refinance this debt, our liquidity and capital resources would be significantly limited, and our business operations could be materially and adversely impacted.

If we fail to retain our executive officers, our business could be harmed.

        Our success largely depends on the efforts and abilities of our executive officers. Their skills, experience and industry contacts significantly contribute to the success of our business and our results of operations. The loss of any one of them could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. All of our executive officers are at will, but each of them has a severance agreement, as discussed directly below. In addition, our future success and profitability will also depend, in part, upon our continuing ability to attract and retain highly qualified personnel throughout our Company.

We have entered into typical severance arrangements with certain of our senior management employees, which may result in certain costs associated with strategic alternatives.

        Severance and retention agreements with certain senior management employees provide that the participating executive is entitled to a regular severance payment if we terminate the participating executive's employment without "cause" or if the participating executive terminates his or her employment with us for "good reason" (as these terms are defined in the agreement) at any time other than during a "Protection Period." The regular severance benefit is equal to the participating executive's base salary for one year. See "Item 10—Directors and Executive Officers of the Registrant."

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A Protection Period begins on the date on which a "change in control" (as defined in the agreement) occurs and ends 18 months after a "change in control." A change in control within the meaning of the agreements occurred as a result of the implementation of the Plan of Reorganization for all then outstanding severance and retention agreements, which did not include the severance and retention agreements with Mr. Dauch and Mr. Woodward entered into after our emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

        The change in control severance benefit is payable to an executive if his or her employment is terminated during the Protection Period either by the participating executive for "good reason" or by us without "cause." The change in control severance benefits for Tier II executives (Messrs. Dauch, Maniatis, Schomer, Woodward and Wright) consist of a payment equal to 200% of the executive's salary plus 200% of the greater of (i) the annualized incentive compensation to which the executive would be entitled as of the date on which the change of control occurs or (ii) the average incentive compensation award over the three years prior to termination. The change in control severance benefits for Tier III executives (other key executives) consist of a payment equal to 100% of the executive's salary and 100% of the greater of (i) the annualized incentive compensation to which the executive would be entitled as of the date on which the change of control occurs or (ii) the average incentive compensation award over the three years prior to termination. If the participating executive's termination occurs during the Protection Period, the severance and retention agreement also provides for the continuance of certain other benefits, including reimbursement for forfeitures under qualified plans and continued health, disability, accident and dental insurance coverage for the lesser of 18 months (or 12 months in the case of Tier III executives) from the date of termination or the date on which the executive receives such benefits from a subsequent employer. There are currently no Tier I executive with severance and retention agreements.

        Neither the regular severance benefit nor the change in control severance benefit is payable if we terminate the participating executive's employment for "cause," if the executive voluntarily terminates his or her employment without "good reason" or if the executive's employment is terminated as a result of disability or death. Any payments to which the participating executive may be entitled under the agreement will be reduced by the full amount of any payments to which the executive may be entitled due to termination under any other severance policy offered by us. These agreements would make it costly for us to terminate certain of our senior management employees and such costs may also discourage potential acquisition proposals, which may negatively affect our stock price.

Our products may be rendered obsolete or less attractive by changes in regulatory, legislative or industry requirements.

        Changes in regulatory, legislative or industry requirements may render certain of our products obsolete or less attractive. Our ability to anticipate changes in these requirements, especially changes in regulatory standards, will be a significant factor in our ability to remain competitive. We may not be able to comply in the future with new regulatory, legislative and/or industrial standards that may be necessary for us to remain competitive and certain of our products may, as a result, become obsolete or less attractive to our customers.

Our strategic initiatives may be unsuccessful, may take longer than anticipated, or may result in unanticipated costs.

        Future strategic initiatives could include divestitures, acquisitions, and restructurings, the success and timing of which will depend on various factors. Many of these factors are not in our control. In addition, the ultimate benefit of any acquisition would depend on the successful integration of the acquired entity or assets into our existing business. Failure to successfully identify, complete, and/or integrate future strategic initiatives could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, or financial condition.

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        Additionally, our strategy contemplates significant growth in international markets in which we have significantly less market share and experience than we have in our domestic operations and markets. An inability to penetrate these international markets could adversely affect our results of operations.

Risks Related to Our Indebtedness

Our leverage and debt service obligations could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or our ability to fulfill our obligations and make it more difficult for us to fund our operations.

        As of December 31, 2010, our total indebtedness was $310.0 million. Our indebtedness and debt service obligations could have important negative consequences to us, including:

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Increased vulnerability to general economic downturns and adverse industry conditions;



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Placing us at a competitive disadvantage compared to our competitors that have less debt, and



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Limited flexibility in planning for, or reacting to, changes in our business and industry.

Despite our leverage, we and our subsidiaries will be able to incur more indebtedness. This could further exacerbate the risk immediately described above, including our ability to service our indebtedness.

        We and our subsidiaries may be able to incur additional indebtedness in the future. Although our ABL credit facility and indenture governing our senior notes contain restrictions on the incurrence of additional indebtedness, such restrictions are subject to a number of qualifications and exceptions, and under certain circumstances indebtedness incurred in compliance with such restrictions could be substantial. For example, we may incur additional debt to, among other things, finance future acquisitions, expand through internal growth, fund our working capital needs, comply with regulatory requirements, respond to competition or for general financial reasons alone. To the extent new debt is added to our and our subsidiaries' current debt levels, the risks described above would increase.

To service our indebtedness, we will require a significant amount of cash. Our ability to generate cash depends on many factors beyond our control.

        Our ability to make payments on and to refinance our indebtedness and to fund planned capital expenditures and research and development efforts will depend on our ability to generate cash in the future. This, to a certain extent, is subject to general economic, financial, competitive, legislative, regulatory, and other factors that are beyond our control.

        Our business may not, however, generate sufficient cash flow from operations. Our currently anticipated cost savings and operating improvements may not be realized on schedule. Also, future borrowings may not be available to us under our ABL credit facility in an amount sufficient to enable us to pay our indebtedness or to fund other liquidity needs. If our cash flows and capital resources are insufficient to fund our debt service obligations, we may be forced to reduce or delay capital expenditures, sell material assets or operations, obtain additional equity capital or refinance all or a portion of our indebtedness. We are unable to predict the timing of such sales or the proceeds which we could realize from such sales, or whether we would be able to refinance any of our indebtedness on commercially reasonable terms or at all.

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Risks Related to Our Emergence from Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Proceedings

Our actual financial results may vary significantly from the projections filed with the Bankruptcy Court, and investors should not rely on the projections.

        Neither the projected financial information that we previously filed with the bankruptcy court in connection with the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings nor the financial information included in the Disclosure Statement filed with the bankruptcy court in conjunction with our Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings (the "Disclosure Statement") should be considered or relied on in connection with the purchase of our Common Stock, Warrants, or other securities. We were required to prepare projected financial information to demonstrate to the Bankruptcy Court the feasibility of the Plan of Reorganization and our ability to continue operations upon emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings. This projected financial information was filed with the Bankruptcy Court as part of our Disclosure Statement approved by the Bankruptcy Court. The projections reflect numerous assumptions concerning anticipated future performance and prevailing and anticipated market and economic conditions that were and continue to be beyond our control and that may not materialize. Projections are inherently subject to uncertainties and to a wide variety of significant business, economic and competitive risks. Our actual results will vary from those contemplated by the projections for a variety of reasons including the subsequent sales of assets related to our farm equipment and seating product lines. Furthermore, the projections were limited by the information available to us as of the date of the preparation of the projections, including production forecasts published by ACT Publications which have been substantially revised (the revised numbers being included in this report). Therefore, variations from the projections may be material, and investors should not rely on such projections.

Because of the adoption of fresh-start accounting and the effects of the transactions contemplated by the Plan of Reorganization, financial information subsequent to February 26, 2010, will not be comparable to financial information prior to February 26, 2010.

        Upon our emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, we adopted fresh-start accounting in accordance with the provisions of ASC 852, Reorganizations, pursuant to which the midpoint of the range of our reorganization value was allocated to our assets and liabilities in conformity with the procedures specified by ASC 805, Business Combinations. Accordingly, our consolidated statements of financial position and consolidated statements of operations subsequent to February 26, 2010, will not be comparable in many respects to our consolidated statements of financial position and consolidated statements of operations prior to February 26, 2010. The lack of comparable historical financial information may discourage investors from purchasing our capital stock.

Our emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings may limit our ability to offset future U.S. taxable income with tax losses and credits incurred prior to emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings.

        In connection with our emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, we were able to retain a portion of our U.S. net operating loss and tax credit carryforwards (collectively, the "Tax Attributes"). However, Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") Sections 382 and 383 provide an annual limitation with respect to the ability of a corporation to utilize its Tax Attributes against future U.S. taxable income in the event of a change in ownership. Our emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings is considered a change in ownership for purposes of IRC Section 382. In our situation, the limitation under the IRC will be based on the value of our Common Stock on or around the time of emergence, and increased to take into account the recognition of built-in gains. As a result, our future U.S. taxable income may not be fully offset by the Tax Attributes if such income exceeds our annual limitation, and we may incur a tax liability with respect to such income. In addition, subsequent changes in ownership for purposes of the IRC could further diminish our ability to utilize Tax Attributes.

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We may be subject to claims that were not discharged in the Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings, which could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations and profitability.

        Substantially all of the claims against us that arose prior to the date of our bankruptcy filing were resolved during our Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings or are in the process of being resolved in the bankruptcy court as part of the claims reconciliation process. Although we anticipate that the remaining claims will be handled in due course with no material adverse effect to our business, financial operations or financial conditions, we cannot assure you that this will be the case or that the resolution of such claims will occur in a timely manner or at all. Subject to certain exceptions (such as certain employee and customer claims) and as set forth in the Plan of Reorganization, all claims against and interests in us and our domestic subsidiaries that arose prior to the initiation of our Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings are (1) subject to compromise and/or treatment under the Plan of Reorganization and (2) discharged, in accordance with the Bankruptcy Code and terms of the Plan of Reorganization. Pursuant to the terms of the Plan of Reorganization, the provisions of the Plan of Reorganization constitute a good faith compromise or settlement of all such claims and the entry of the order confirming the Plan of Reorganization or other orders resolving objections to claims constitute the bankruptcy court's approval of the compromise or settlement arrived at with respect to all such claims. Circumstances in which claims and other obligations that arose prior to our bankruptcy filing may not have been discharged include instances where a claimant had inadequate notice of the bankruptcy filing.

Item 1B.    Unresolved Staff Comments

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Item 2.    Properties

        The table below sets forth certain information regarding the material owned and leased properties of Accuride as of December 31, 2010. We believe these properties are suitable and adequate for our business.

Facility Overview

        On January 28, 2011, we sold our Piedmont, Alabama facility as part of the sale of substantially all of the assets of our Bostrom Seating business to a subsidiary of Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. Our Erie, Pennsylvania property may be purchased for a nominal sum, subject to refinancing of $2.1 million from the local government economic development organization.

Item 3.    Legal Proceedings

        Neither Accuride nor any of our subsidiaries is a party to any legal proceeding which, in the opinion of management, would have a material adverse effect on our business or financial condition. However, we from time-to-time are involved in ordinary routine litigation incidental to our business, including actions related to product liability, contractual liability, intellectual property, workplace safety and environmental claims. We establish reserves for matters in which losses are probable and can be reasonably estimated. While we believe that we have established adequate accruals for our expected future liability with respect to our pending legal actions and proceedings, our liability with respect to any such action or proceeding may exceed our established accruals. Further, litigation that may arise in the future may have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.

        For more information, please see "Item 1.—Business—Chapter 11 Proceedings" in this annual report.

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PART II

Item 5.    Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities

Prepetition Common Stock

        Our prepetition Common Stock began trading publicly on the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE") on April 26, 2005, under the symbol "ACW." Prior to that date, there was no public market for our Common Stock. On November 7, 2008, NYSE Regulation, Inc. ("NYSER") issued a written notice that trading of our common shares would be suspended prior to NYSE's opening on Wednesday, November 12, 2008, and that NYSER would initiate procedures to delist our Common Stock for failing to satisfy certain listing standards. Our prepetition Common Stock commenced trading on the OTCBB on November 12, 2008, under the symbol "AURD."

        The following table sets forth the high and low sale prices, or OTCBB quotations, as applicable, of our prepetition Common Stock during 2009 and 2010.

        On the Effective Date of our Plan of Reorganization, our prepetition Common Stock was cancelled.

Postpetition Common Stock

        On the Effective Date of the Plan of Reorganization, our postpetition Common Stock was issued. Our postpetition Common Stock traded on the OTCBB under the symbol "ACUZ" and our Warrants trade on the OTCBB under the symbol "ACUZW." On November 18, 2010, we effected a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of our Common Stock. On December 22, 2010, our Common Stock began trading on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ACW." As of March 25, 2011, there were approximately 9 holders of record of our postpetition Common Stock, although there are substantially more beneficial owners.

        The following table sets forth the high and low sale prices, or OTCBB quotations, as applicable, of our postpetition Common Stock during 2010, given the impact of the reverse split.

        On March 15, 2011, the closing price of our Common Stock was $13.06.

DIVIDEND POLICY

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dependent upon then existing conditions, including our financial condition and results of operations, capital requirements, contractual restrictions, business prospects and other factors that our Board of Directors considers relevant.

2010 RESTRICTED STOCK UNIT AWARDS

        In May 2010, we entered into individual restricted stock unit agreements with certain employees of the Company and its subsidiaries that provided for the issuance of up to 1,829,517 shares of Common Stock on a pre-reverse split basis. The RSUs entitled the recipients to receive a corresponding number of shares of the Company's Common Stock on the date the RSU vests. The RSUs were not granted under the terms of any plan and are evidenced by the previously filed form Restricted Stock Unit Agreement. The RSUs vest one-third annually over three years subject to the employee's continued employment with the Company. The RSUs will fully vest upon a change in control of the Company, as defined in the Restricted Stock Unit Agreement.

        In August 2010, we entered into individual restricted stock unit agreements with members of our Board of Directors that provided for the issuance of up to 557,977 shares of Common Stock on a pre-reverse split basis. The RSUs entitled the recipients to receive a corresponding number of shares of the Company's Common Stock on the date the RSU vests. The RSUs were not granted under the terms of any plan and are evidenced by the previously filed form Restricted Stock Unit Agreement. On a pre-reverse split basis, 304,353 RSUs vested on March 1, 2011 and the remaining 253,624 RSUs vest on March 1, 2014 subject to the director's continued service with the Company. The RSUs will fully vest upon a change in control of the Company, as defined in the Restricted Stock Unit Agreement.

STOCK INCENTIVE AND PURCHASE PLAN

        In 2005, we adopted the Accuride 2005 Incentive Award Plan (the "2005 Incentive Plan"), and the Accuride Employee Stock Purchase Plan ("ESPP"). Up to 3,633,988 shares of our pre-petition (old) Common Stock were reserved for issuance upon the grant or exercise of Awards as defined in the Incentive Plan. Under the ESPP, we reserved 653,595 shares of our pre-petition (old) Common Stock as available to issue to all of our eligible employees as determined by the Board of Directors, all of which were issued in the offering period corresponding to the fourth quarter of 2008.

        As of February 26, 2010, all outstanding equity awards under the 2005 Incentive Plan and the ESPP were either cancelled or fully-vested, pursuant to the terms of the Plan of Reorganization. The value of the awards vested was approximately $16,000. On the Effective Date of our Plan of Reorganization, the 2005 Incentive Plan and ESPP were cancelled.

        In August 2010, we adopted the Accuride Corporation 2010 Incentive Award Plan (the "2010 Incentive Plan") and reserved 1,260,000 shares of Common Stock for issuance under the plan, plus such additional shares of Common Stock that the plan administrator deemed necessary to prevent unnecessary dilution upon issuance of shares pursuant to terms of our 7.5% convertible notes due 2020, up to a maximum number shares of Common Stock such that the total number of shares available for issuance under the 2010 Incentive Plan would not exceed ten percent (10%) of the fully diluted shares outstanding from time to time calculated by adding the total shares issued and outstanding at any given time plus the number of shares issued upon conversion of any of the convertible notes at the time of such conversion. During 2010, we effectively converted all outstanding convertible notes to equity, and we subsequently amended the 2010 Incentive Plan to reserve 3,500,000 shares of Common Stock for issuance under the 2010 Incentive Plan.

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        The following table gives information about equity awards as of December 31, 2010:

PERFORMANCE GRAPH

        The following graph shows the total stockholder return of an investment of $100 in cash on March 3, 2010, the date public trading commenced in our postpetition Common Stock, to December 31, 2010 for (i) our postpetition Common Stock, (ii) the S&P 500 Index, and (iii) a peer group of companies we refer to as "Commercial Vehicle Suppliers." Five year historical data is not presented as a result of the bankruptcy and since the financial results of the Successor Company are not comparable with the results of the Predecessor Company. We believe that a peer group of representative independent automotive suppliers of approximately comparable size and products to Accuride is appropriate for comparing shareowner return. The Commercial Vehicle Suppliers group consists of ArvinMeritor, Inc., Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc., Cummins, Inc., Eaton Corporation, and Stoneridge, Inc. All values assume reinvestment of the full amount of all dividends and are calculated through December 31, 2010.

RECENT SALES OF UNREGISTERED SECURITIES

        None.

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

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Item 6.    Selected Consolidated Financial Data

        The following financial data is an integral part of, and should be read in conjunction with the "Consolidated Financial Statements" and notes thereto. Information concerning significant trends in the financial condition and results of operations is contained in "Item 7—Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations." Unless otherwise indicated, all share and per share data have been adjusted for the one-for-ten reverse stock split which was effective on November 18, 2010.

        Selected Historical Operations Data (In thousands, except per share data)

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(a)

Gross profit for 2006 was impacted by a $10.4 million increase in revenue from a resolution of a commercial dispute with a customer, accelerated depreciation expense of certain light wheel assets in our London, Ontario, and Monterrey, Mexico, facilities of $16.3 million, a loss of $1.4 million from a sale of property in Columbia, Tennessee, an impairment of tooling assets in our Piedmont, Alabama, facility of $2.3 million and a non-cash pension curtailment charge of $2.5 million in our London, Ontario, facility. Gross profit for 2007 was impacted by a $10.6 million increase in revenue from a 2006 resolution of a commercial dispute with a customer, depreciation expense of certain Wheel assets of $12.8 million associated the acceleration of depreciation in 2006, a non-cash post-employment benefit curtailment charge of $1.2 million due to a plan amendment at our Erie, Pennsylvania facility, and a non-cash curtailment charge of $9.1 million in our London, Ontario, facility. Gross profit for 2008 was impacted by $7.7 million of costs related to a labor disruption at our Rockford, Illinois, facility, a $7.4 million charge for restructuring that was primarily severance-related, $3.1 million non-cash charge for the loss on a sale of assets at our Anniston, Alabama, facility, and $2.8 million in other severance charges unrelated to our restructuring activities. Gross profit for 2009 was impacted by non-cash pension curtailment charges of $2.9 million in our London, Ontario facility, operational restructuring related charges of $5.2 million primarily due to warehouse abandonment charges and employee severance related items, and $5.8 million in other severance charges unrelated to our restructuring activities. Gross profit for 2010 for the Successor Company was impacted by $3.0 million for fresh-start inventory valuation adjustments.

(b)

Includes $1.1 million, $0.3 million, $2.4 million, $2.7 million, and $1.5 million of stock-based compensation expense during the years ended December 31, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, and 2006, respectively. The stock-based compensation expense in 2010 was fully recognized by the Successor Company. Operating expenses for 2009 reflects $25.9 million of charges related to our credit agreement and Chapter 11 filing. Operating expenses for the Successor Company during 2010 reflect $14.9 million of charges and fees related to bankruptcy, relisting and our senior secured notes offering.

(c)

During 2007, an intangible asset impairment of $1.1 million was recorded related to our Gunite trade name. During 2008, a goodwill and intangible asset impairment charge of $277.0 million was recognized. In 2009, an intangible asset impairment of $3.3 million was recorded related to our Components trade names.

(d)

Represents operating income as a percentage of sales.

(e)

Includes $1.6 million for fees related to an amendment of covenants during the year ended December 31, 2007.

(f)

Includes our income from AOT, Inc., a joint venture in which we owned a 50% interest through October 31, 2006. On October 31, 2006, Accuride acquired the remaining interest from Goodyear, making AOT, Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Company.

(g)

Consists primarily of realized and unrealized gains and losses related to the changes in foreign currency exchange rates. During 2010, the Successor Company recognized a gain of $2.6 million related to the valuation of our Common Stock warrants.

(h)

We define Adjusted EBITDA as our net income or loss before income tax expense or benefit, interest expense, net, depreciation and amortization, restructuring, severance, and other charges, impairment, and currency losses, net. Adjusted EBITDA has been included because we believe that it is useful for us and our investors to measure our ability to provide cash flows to meet debt service. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered an alternative to net income (loss) or other traditional indicators of operating performance and cash flows determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP"). We present the table of Adjusted EBITDA because covenants in the agreements governing our material indebtedness contain ratios based on this measure on a quarterly basis. While Adjusted EBITDA is used as a measure of liquidity and the ability to meet debt service requirements, it is

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not necessarily comparable to other similarly titled captions of other companies due to differences in methods of calculations. Our reconciliation of net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDA is as follows:

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(i)

During 2007 and 2006, we recorded $12.8 million and $16.3 million of accelerated depreciation of certain wheel assets as a result of a reduction of the useful lives of the assets in 2006. During 2007, an intangible asset impairment loss of $1.1 million was recorded related to our Gunite trade name. During 2008, we recognized impairment losses of $277.0 million.

(j)

Working capital represents current assets less cash and current liabilities, excluding debt.

(k)

As a result of the Chapter 11 filings, the payment of prepetition indebtedness is subject to compromise or other treatment under a plan of reorganization. In accordance with applicable accounting standards, we are required to segregate and disclose all prepetition liabilities that are subject to compromise. Refer to Note 6, Debt and Note 1, Significant Accounting Policies, Liabilities Subject to Compromise to the consolidated financial statements. In addition, the standards require the recognition of certain transactions directly related to the reorganization as reorganization expense in the statement of operations. In 2010 and 2009, the Predecessor Company recognized the following reorganization income (expense) in our financial statements:

(l)

Basic and diluted earnings per share data are calculated by dividing net income (loss) by the weighted average basic and diluted shares outstanding.

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Item 7.    Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

        This Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations ("MD&A") describes matters we consider important to understanding the results of our operations for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2010, including the Predecessor Company and Successor Company results for 2010, and our capital resources and liquidity as of December 31, 2010 and 2009. References to "Successor Company" refer to the Company after February 26, 2010, after giving effect to the application of fresh-start reporting. References to "Predecessor Company" refer to the Company prior to February 26, 2010.

        The following discussion should be read in conjunction with "Selected Consolidated Financial Data" and our Consolidated Financial Statements and the notes thereto, all included elsewhere in this report. The information set forth in this MD&A includes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Many factors could cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements including, but not limited to, those discussed in Item 7A. "Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk," Item 1A. "Risk Factors" and elsewhere in this report.

General Overview

        We are one of the largest and most diversified manufacturers and suppliers of commercial vehicle components in North America. Our products include commercial vehicle wheels, wheel-end components and assemblies, truck body and chassis parts, and other commercial vehicle components including seating assemblies. We market our products under some of the most recognized brand names in the industry, including Accuride, Gunite, Imperial, Fabco, Brillion, and Highway Original. We believe that we have number one or number two market positions in steel wheels, forged aluminum wheels, brake drums, disc wheel hubs, and metal bumpers in commercial vehicles. We serve the leading OEMs and their related aftermarket channels in most major segments of the commercial vehicle market, including heavy- and medium-duty trucks, commercial trailers, light trucks, buses, as well as specialty and military vehicles.

        Our primary product lines are standard equipment used by a majority of North American heavy- and medium-duty truck OEMs, which creates a significant barrier to entry. We believe that substantially all heavy-duty truck models manufactured in North America contain one or more Accuride components.

        Our diversified customer base includes substantially all of the leading commercial vehicle OEMs, such as Daimler Truck North America, LLC, with its Freightliner and Western Star brand trucks, PACCAR, with its Peterbilt and Kenworth brand trucks, Navistar, with its International brand trucks, and Volvo/Mack, with its Volvo and Mack brand trucks. Our primary commercial trailer customers include leading commercial trailer OEMs, such as Great Dane Limited Partnership and Wabash National, Inc. Our major light truck customer is General Motors Corporation. Our product portfolio is supported by strong sales, marketing and design engineering capabilities and is manufactured in 15 strategically located, technologically-advanced facilities across the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Reverse Stock-Split

        Effective November 18, 2010, Accuride Corporation implemented a one-for-ten reverse stock split of its Common Stock. Unless otherwise indicated, all share amounts and per share data in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for the Successor Company have been adjusted to reflect this reverse stock split.

Business Outlook

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2011. As a result of these market conditions, the cost and availability of credit has been and may continue to be adversely affected by illiquid credit markets and wider credit spreads. Concern about the stability of the markets generally and the strength of counterparties specifically has led many lenders and institutional investors to reduce, and in some cases, cease to provide credit to businesses and consumers. These factors have lead to a decrease in spending by businesses and consumers alike. Continued turbulence in the U.S. and international markets and economies and prolonged declines in business and consumer spending may adversely affect our liquidity and financial condition, and the liquidity and financial condition of our customers, including our ability to refinance maturing liabilities and access the capital markets to meet liquidity needs.

        The heavy- and medium-duty truck and commercial trailer markets and the related aftermarket are the primary drivers of our sales. These markets are, in turn, directly influenced by conditions in the North American truck industry and generally by conditions in other industries which indirectly impact the truck industry, such as the home-building industry, and by overall economic growth and consumer spending. Accordingly, the current economic conditions described above have led to a severe downturn in the North American truck and vehicle supply industries, which resulted in a significant decline in our sales volume and necessitated our bankruptcy filings in October 2009, as described above in "Item 1—Business—Chapter 11 Proceedings." Although current industry forecasts predict continued improvement in commercial vehicle production in 2011, we cannot accurately predict the commercial vehicle cycle. Accordingly, any deterioration of the economic recovery may lead to further reduced spending and deterioration in the North American truck and vehicle supply industries for the foreseeable future. We emerged from bankruptcy with reduced financial leverage and an improved capital structure, which we believe will better enable us to operate in this economic environment. However, we continue to be a highly leveraged company, and a delayed or failed economic recovery would continue to have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

        Using the commercial vehicle industry production forecasts, we expect results from operations to improve in 2011 compared to 2010 due to increased demand for our product, improved operational efficiencies, and reduced fees and expenses related to our credit facilities.

Operational Restructuring

        In response to the slow commercial vehicle market and the decline of sales, management undertook a review of current operations that led to a comprehensive restructuring plan. During that time, we approved a restructuring plan to more appropriately align our workforce in response to the relatively slow commercial vehicle market. Included were actions that were focused on the consolidation of several of our facilities.

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        The following is a reconciliation of the beginning and ending restructuring reserve balances for the periods ended December 31, 2009 and December 31, 2010:

Liabilities Subject to Compromise

        In accordance with applicable accounting standards, we were required to segregate and disclose all prepetition liabilities that were subject to compromise as of December 31, 2009. Liabilities subject to compromise represented the amounts expected to be allowed, even if they were settled for lesser amounts. Unsecured liabilities of the Debtors, other than those specifically approved for payment by the Court, were classified as liabilities subject to compromise. Liabilities subject to compromise were adjusted for changes in estimates and settlements of prepetition obligations. The key factors which impacted our estimates were (1) court actions; (2) further developments with respect to disputed claims; (3) determinations of the secured status of certain claims; and (4) the values of any collateral securing such claims.

Results of Operations

        In connection with our emergence from Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings and the adoption of fresh-start accounting, the results of operations for 2010 separately present the 2010 Successor Period and the 2010 Predecessor Period. Although the 2010 Successor Period and the 2010 Predecessor Period are distinct reporting periods, the effects of emergence and fresh-start accounting did not have a material impact on the comparability of our results of operations between the periods. Accordingly, references to 2010 results of operations for the twelve months ended December 31, 2010 combine the two periods in order to enhance the comparability of such information to the prior year.

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Comparison of Fiscal Years 2010 and 2009

        The following table sets forth certain income statement information for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2009:

        Net Sales.    Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2010 were $764.0 million, which increased 34.0% compared to net sales of $570.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The increase was due to increased product demand from both our OEM and aftermarket customers.

        Gross Profit (Loss).    Gross profit increased $63.7 million to $61.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 from a loss of $2.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 due to the contribution from increased net sales, better capacity utilization with higher sales volumes and improvements in operating efficiencies. Included in 2009 in our Components segment were $3.2 million of costs related to lease abandonment charges recognized related to consolidating our warehouses.

        Operating Expenses.    Operating expenses increased $24.9 million to $67.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 from $42.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The increase was primarily due to fees incurred for bankruptcy, relisting, charges related to a product recall campaign, and our senior secured notes offering.

        Interest Expense.    Net interest expense decreased $18.9 million to $40.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 from $59.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. This was mostly due to not recognizing interest related to our prepetition senior subordinated notes that were cancelled as part of our Plan of Reorganization and a lower debt level maintained in 2010 compared to 2009.

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convertible notes at fair value. Due to the change in fair value of the conversion option, we recorded income of $75.6 million during 2010.

        Inducement Expense.    During 2010, we issued a conversion offer to holders of our convertible notes. ASC 470 requires the recognition of expense equal to the fair value of securities transferred in excess of the fair value of securities issuable pursuant to the original conversion terms. Related to the conversion, we recorded inducement expenses of $166.7 million. This charge represents the fair value of the incremental shares of common stock that were issued as a result of the Conversion Offer over the fair value of the shares of the common stock that the convertible note-holders would have otherwise received contractually as of the date of the Conversion Offer.

        Reorganization Items.    ASC 852 requires the recognition of certain transactions directly related to the reorganization as reorganization expense or income in the statement of operations. The reorganization gain of $59.3 million for 2010 consisted of $25.0 million professional fees directly related to reorganization and an $84.3 million gain on the discharge and issuance of our debt instruments. The reorganization expense of $14.4 million for 2009 consisted of $10.8 million professional fees directly related to reorganization and a $3.6 million loss on deferred financing fees related to our prepetition senior subordinated notes that have been included in Liabilities Subject to Compromise. In addition, we incurred $17.0 million of prepetition professional fees in 2009 directly related to our reorganization, which we reported separately in the statement of operations.

        Income Tax Provision.    Income tax expense decreased $2.3 million to $0.1 million in 2010 from a tax expense recorded in 2009 of $2.4 million. This decrease is primarily attributable to a reduction in foreign tax expense due to lower taxable income in our foreign subsidiaries as well as a benefit recorded related to uncertain tax positions as a result of a lapse in the statue of limitations. The current year benefit of net operating losses was reduced by a valuation allowance due to the likelihood of realizing the net operating loss.

        Net Loss.    We had a net loss of $75.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to a net loss of $140.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. The primary reasons for the improvement are the improved gross profit on higher sales volumes, the net of one-time items related to the debt discharge, and the non-cash market valuation income for the conversion option on our convertible notes partially offset by the inducement expense recognized in 2010.

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Comparison of Fiscal Years 2009 and 2008

        The following table sets forth certain income statement information for the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008:

        Net Sales.    Net sales for the year ended December 31, 2009 were $570.2 million, which decreased 38.8% compared to net sales of $931.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. The decreases in our Wheels and Components segments were primarily a result of the significantly reduced demand in the commercial vehicle industry, caused by the deepening economic recession during 2009.

        Gross Profit (Loss).    Gross profit decreased $57.9 million to a loss of $2.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 from $55.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2008 primarily due to reduced sales and operating inefficiencies related to low production volume. Gross profit as a percent of sales dropped from 6.0% to (0.4)%, due primarily to our Wheels segment's gross margin of 16.6% in 2008 dropping to 8.8% in 2009 primarily due to production inefficiencies caused by reduced sales. Included in 2009 in our Components segment were $3.2 million of costs related to lease abandonment charges recognized related to consolidating our warehouses.

        Operating Expenses.    Operating expenses decreased $12.8 million to $42.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 from $55.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. This decrease was primarily due to reduced salary and incentive compensation due to lower headcount in 2009 as well as charges incurred in 2008 relating to $5.0 million of restructuring costs and $4.3 million of research and development costs.

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        Interest Expense.    Net interest expense increased $8.4 million to $59.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 from $51.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. The increase was due to having a higher net debt position in 2009 along with higher interest rates and also related to bank fees for amendment and temporary waivers to our credit facilities in 2009. No interest expense was recognized subsequent to October 8, 2009 for our prepetition senior subordinated notes.

        Reorganization Items.    ASC 852 requires the recognition of certain transactions directly related to the reorganization as reorganization expense in the statement of operations. The reorganization expense of $14.4 million for 2009 consisted of $10.8 million professional fees directly related to reorganization and a $3.6 million loss on deferred financing fees related to our prepetition senior subordinated notes that have been included in Liabilities Subject to Compromise. In addition, we incurred $17.0 million of prepetition professional fees in 2009 directly related to our reorganization, which we reported separately in the statement of operations.

        Income Tax Provision.    Income tax expense increased $7.0 million to $2.4 million in 2009 from a tax benefit recorded in 2008 of $4.6 million. Our provision for income taxes was significantly impacted by the recognition of additional valuation allowance of $54.1 million.

        Net Loss.    We had a net loss of $140.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2009 compared to a net loss of $328.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2008. The decrease to our net loss was primarily due to the pre-tax $277.0 million impairment recognized during 2008 partially offset by lower gross profits due to reduced net sales as well as reorganization costs recognized in 2009.

Changes in Financial Condition

        At December 31, 2010, we had total assets of $874.1 million, as compared to $671.7 million at December 31, 2009. The $202.4 million, or 30.1%, increase in total assets primarily resulted from changes resulting from the fair valuation of the Company's assets by adopting fresh start accounting in accordance with ASC 852. Fresh start valuation resulted in increases to fixed assets of $31.4 million, goodwill of $50.1 million, and intangible assets of $136.0 million. A decrease in working capital partially offset these increases.

        We define working capital as current assets less current liabilities, excluding net debt. We use working capital and cash flow measures to evaluate the performance of our operations and our ability to meet our financial obligations. We require working capital investment to maintain our position as a leading manufacturer and supplier of commercial vehicle components. We continue to strive to align our working capital investment with our customers' purchase requirements and our production schedules.

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        Significant changes in working capital included:

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an increase in accounts receivable of $9.4 million due to the comparative increase in revenue in the months leading up to the respective period-end dates;



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an increase in inventory of $5.1 million primarily in finished goods due to increase in sales demand;



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a decrease in other current assets of $17.3 million due to the adoption of a new accounting policy for supplies as part of the fresh-start reporting;



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an increase of accounts payable of $24.0 million primarily due to $8.0 million of accounts payable being disclosed as a component of liabilities subject to compromise as of December 31, 2009, the increase in inventory-related purchases in the months leading up to the respective period-end dates, and slightly improved payment terms with our key suppliers;



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an increase in accrued interest payable of $9.1 million primarily due to our prepetition senior notes' interest being classified as liabilities subject to compromise in 2009.

Capital Resources and Liquidity

        Our primary sources of liquidity during the periods January 1, 2010 through February 26, 2010 for the Predecessor Company and February 26, 2010 through December 31, 2010 for the Successor Company were cash reserves, the debt instruments entered into in connection with our emergence from bankruptcy and refinancing in July 2010, and proceeds from the issuance of $310 million of senior secured notes and borrowings under the ABL credit facility. We believe that cash from operations, existing cash reserves, and availability under our ABL credit facility will provide adequate funds for our working capital needs, planned capital expenditures and debt service obligations through the next twelve months and the foreseeable future.

        As of December 31, 2010, we had $78.5 million of cash plus $48.1 million in availability under our ABL credit facility for total liquidity of $126.6 million.

        Our ability to fund working capital needs, planned capital expenditures, scheduled debt payments, and to comply with any financial covenants under our ABL credit facility, depends on our future operating performance and cash flow, which in turn, are subject to prevailing economic conditions and to financial, business and other factors, some of which are beyond our control.

Operating Activities

        Net cash used in operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2010 amounted to $10.4 million compared to a use of $39.3 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. This decrease in funds used was primarily a result of increased demand for our products during 2010 and included approximately $43.8 million in fees and other expenses related to bankruptcy, the Refinancing, the Conversion Offer, and the sale of certain assets that were paid during 2010. During 2009, we paid approximately $23.0 million in fees related to our credit agreement.

Investing Activities

        Net cash provided by investing activities totaled $4.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2010, compared to a use of $34.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. Our most significant cash outlays for investing activities were the purchases of property, plant, and equipment. Our capital expenditures in 2010 were $17.8 million compared to capital expenditures of $20.4 million in 2009. Cash generated from operations and existing cash reserves funded these expenditures. In 2009 we had cash inflows of $3.9 million related to the sale of certain marketable securities during the year. During 2010 we had cash inflows of $12.4 million related to issuance of letters of credit to replace restricted

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cash from previously drawn letters of credit compared to the cash outflows of $18.7 million related to restricted cash from drawn letters of credit in 2009. During 2010 we also had cash inflows of $9.1 million related to the sale of certain assets. Capital expenditures for 2011 are expected to be between $35 million and $40 million, which we expect to fund through our cash from operations and existing cash reserves. Due to the continued challenges facing our industry and the economy as a whole, we are managing our capital expenditures very closely in order to preserve liquidity throughout 2011, while still maintaining our production capacity and making investments necessary to meet competitive threats and to seize upon growth opportunities.

Financing Activities

        Net cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2010 totaled $28.2 million, compared to net cash provided by financing activities of $7.0 million for the year ended December 31, 2009. During 2010, we received $140 million of proceeds related to issuance of our convertible notes and exchanged our postpetition senior credit facility for the $310 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes and $75 million ABL credit facility, as discussed below. During 2009, we received $21.5 million from our DIP credit facility and had net cash outflows for our revolving credit facility of $3.7 million. During 2010, we paid $10.9 million in fees related to the refinancing. During 2009, we also incurred $10.8 million in fees associated with amending our credit facilities.

Bank Borrowing

Postpetition Senior Credit Facility

        On the Effective Date of the Plan of Reorganization, we entered into the fifth amendment and restatement to our prepetition senior credit facility (the "postpetition senior credit facility"). As of the Effective Date, under our postpetition senior credit facility Accuride had outstanding term loans of $287.0 million and outstanding letters of credit in the stated amount of $2.0 million and Accuride Canada Inc. had outstanding term loans of $22.0 million. The interest rate for all loans was, at our option, LIBOR + 6.75% (with a LIBOR floor of 3.00%) or Base Rate + 5.75% (with a Base Rate floor of 4.00%). The maturity for all loans and reimbursements of draws under the letters of credit was June 30, 2013.

        On July 29, 2010, as described below under "—Refinancing—The ABL Facility," we refinanced the postpetition senior credit facility and the postpetition senior credit facility was terminated.

Postpetition Senior Convertible Notes

        On the Effective Date, we issued $140.0 million aggregate principal amount of convertible notes and entered into the indenture governing the convertible notes, dated the Effective Date. Under the terms of the indenture, the convertible notes had an interest rate of 7.5% per annum and had a maturity date of February 26, 2020. The first six semi-annual interest payments were specified to be payment-in-kind interest. Thereafter, beginning on August 26, 2013, interest on the convertible notes was to be paid in cash.

        The convertible notes were convertible into Common Stock of the Company at any time beginning on the Effective Date until the second business day preceding maturity, at an initial conversion rate of 133.3333 shares per $1,000 principal amount of notes (equivalent to an initial conversion price of $7.50 per share of Common Stock). The conversion rate was subject to customary adjustments and was adjusted to account for PIK interest. The adjustment to the conversion rate for convertible notes issued as PIK interest served to prevent the convertible notes outstanding immediately prior to the PIK interest payment from being diluted by the notes paid as PIK interest.

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        On August 26, 2010, we made a PIK interest payment with respect to the convertible notes by increasing the principal amount of the notes by $5.25 million. Pursuant to the terms of the indenture governing the convertible notes, the conversion rate of the convertible notes was adjusted to 140.7234 shares of Common Stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes (equivalent to a conversion price of $7.10 per share of Common Stock).

        On October 6, 2010, we announced that our Board of Directors approved a conversion offer for all of the outstanding convertible notes and a 1-for-10 reverse stock split of the Company's Common Stock. On October 22, 2010, the Company commenced the conversion offer and on November 4, 2010, we announced our intention to amend certain terms of the conversion offer. In the conversion offer, holders of the Company's 7.5% senior convertible notes elected to convert their convertible notes into post-split shares of the Company's Common Stock at an increased conversion rate of 238.2119 post-split shares per $1,000 principal amount of convertible notes. The conversion rate represented approximately 98 percent of the total number of shares into which the Company expected the convertible notes would be convertible on February 26, 2013, which was the final PIK interest payment date for the convertible notes. The conversion offer was not conditioned on completion of the reverse stock split.

        On November 29, 2010, upon settlement of the conversion offer (and after taking into account cash paid in lieu of the fractional shares that would have otherwise been issuable) (i) we issued 33,606,177 shares of Common Stock to holders participating in the conversion offer upon conversion of $141,077 aggregate principal amount of convertible notes accepted for conversion by the Company, and (ii) the $141,077 aggregate principal amount of convertible notes accepted for conversion was cancelled. As of November 29, 2010, $4,173 aggregate principal amount of convertible notes remained outstanding. Prior to December 31, 2010, the remainder of the convertible notes was accepted for conversion by the Company and 993,968 additional shares of our Common Stock were issued; therefore, the remaining principal amount of the convertible notes was cancelled.

        ASC 470 requires the recognition of expense equal to the fair value of securities transferred in excess of the fair value of securities issuable pursuant to the original conversion terms. Related to the conversion offer, we recorded inducement expenses of $166.7 million. This charge represents the fair value of the incremental shares of common stock that were issued as a result of the Conversion Offer over the fair value of the shares of the Common Stock that the convertible note-holders would have otherwise received contractually as of the date of the Conversion Offer.

Refinancing

        On July 29, 2010, we completed an offering of $310.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes and entered into the ABL Credit Agreement (the "ABL facility"). We used the net proceeds from the offering of the senior secured notes, $15.0 million of borrowings under the ABL facility and cash on hand to refinance our postpetition senior credit facility and to pay related fees and expenses (the "Refinancing").

The ABL Facility

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rate equal to, at our option, either LIBOR plus 3.75% or Base Rate plus 2.75%, subject to changes based on our leverage ratio as defined in the ABL facility.

        We must also pay a commitment fee equal to 0.50% per annum to the lenders under the ABL facility if utilization under the facility exceeds 50.0% of the total commitments under the facility and a commitment fee equal to 0.75% per annum if utilization under the facility is less than or equal to 50.0% of the total commitments under the facility. Customary letter of credit fees are also payable as necessary.

        The obligations under the ABL facility are secured by (i) first-priority liens on substantially all of the Company's accounts receivable and inventories, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens (the "ABL Priority Collateral") and (ii) second-priority liens on substantially all of the Company's owned real property and tangible and intangible assets other than the ABL Priority Collateral, including all of the outstanding capital stock of our domestic subsidiaries, subject to certain exceptions and permitted liens (the "Notes Priority Collateral").

Senior Secured Notes

        Also in connection the Refinancing, we issued $310.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior secured notes. Under the terms of the indenture governing the senior secured notes, the senior secured notes bear interest at a rate of 9.5% per year, paid semi-annually in February and August, and mature on August 1, 2018. Prior to maturity we may redeem the senior secured notes on the terms set forth in the indenture governing the senior secured notes. The senior secured notes are guaranteed by the Guarantors, and the senior secured notes and the related guarantees are secured by first priority liens on the Notes Priority Collateral and second priority liens on the ABL Priority Collateral. On February 15, 2011, we completed an exchange offer pursuant to which all our outstanding senior secured notes were exchanged for registered securities with identical terms (other than terms related to registration rights) to the senior secured notes issued July 29, 2010.

        Restrictive Debt Covenants.    Our credit documents (the ABL facility and the indenture governing the senior secured notes) contain operating covenants that limit the discretion of management with respect to certain business matters. These covenants place significant restrictions on, among other things, the ability to incur additional debt, to pay dividends, to create liens, to make certain payments and investments and to sell or otherwise dispose of assets and merge or consolidate with other entities. In addition, the ABL facility contains a financial covenant which requires us to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio during any compliance period, which is anytime when the excess availability is less than or equal to the greater of $10.0 million or 15 percent of the total commitment under the ABL facility. Due to the amount of our excess availability (as calculated under the ABL facility), the Company is not currently in a compliance period and, we do not have to maintain a fixed charge coverage ratio, although this is subject to change. We expect to be in compliance with all restrictive debt covenants through the next twelve months.

        We continue to operate in a challenging economic environment and our ability to maintain liquidity and comply with our debt covenants may be affected by economic or other conditions that are beyond our control and which are difficult to predict. The 2011 production forecasts by ACT Publications for the significant commercial vehicle markets that we serve, as of March 10, 2011, are as follows:

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revenues or expenses, results of operations, liquidity, capital expenditures or capital resources. From time to time we may enter into operating leases, letters of credit, or take-or-pay obligations related to the purchase of raw materials that would not be reflected in our balance sheet.

Contractual Obligations and Commercial Commitments

        The following table summarizes our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2010 and the effect such obligations and commitments are expected to have on our liquidity and cash flow in future periods:

Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

        Our consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes have been prepared in accordance with GAAP applied on a consistent basis. The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses during the reporting periods.

        We continually evaluate our accounting policies and estimates used to prepare the consolidated financial statements. In general, management's estimates are based on historical experience, on information from third party professionals and on various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the facts and circumstances. Actual results could differ from those estimates made by management.

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Directors, include accounting for fresh-start, convertible notes, impairment of long-lived assets, goodwill, pensions, and income taxes.

        Fresh-start Accounting—We evaluated the applicable accounting guidance regarding fresh start and determined that we qualified to report under those requirements.

        In applying fresh-start reporting, we applied ASC 805, Business Combinations, and recorded our assets and liabilities at fair value as of February 26, 2010. These fresh-start adjustments were finalized during the fourth quarter of 2010. Aside from the assets and liabilities that already represented fair value on our consolidated balance sheet, the significant assumptions related to the valuations of our assets and liabilities that were revalued in connection with fresh-start reporting are subsequently discussed.

Inventory

        We recorded inventories at their fair value of $59.7 million, which was an increase of $3.0 million. Historically, our inventories were stated at the lower of cost or market on a first-in, first-out ("FIFO") basis. The fair value valuation was determined based on the estimated selling price less costs to sell for finished goods and work-in-process, which also considered costs to completion. Raw material values were based on replacement cost. The increase of fair value over our stated values was amortized during 2010 as a component of cost of goods sold.

Supplies

        At emergence the Successor Company adopted a supplies accounting policy that requires capitalization of critical supplies that are above a threshold limit with subsequent amortization over their useful lives. Supplies purchased that are valued below the threshold limit will be immediately recognized as an expense in our consolidated statements of operations. Approximately $16.4 million of supplies for our Predecessor Company were removed from other current assets and $2.6 million were added to other non-current assets, which represented the fair value of the supplies that met the requirements of the accounting policy.

Property, Plant and Equipment

        We recorded property, plant and equipment which includes land, land improvements, buildings, machinery and equipment, and construction in progress at its fair value of $255.7 million. Fair value was based on the highest and best use of specific properties. Specific approaches by asset class are as follows:

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Land and land improvement values were determined based on the sales comparison approach, which considers the value of the land parcels if vacant. In the sales comparison approach, comparable land sales and listings in each property's geographic area were obtained and compared to the property being valued, focusing most heavily on recent sales of similar size, location, and zoning.



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The buildings and building improvements were valued using a direct cost method whereby the replacement cost was estimated based on building class using square foot costs. An estimate of physical deterioration as well as functional and external obsolescence was then applied to arrive at a final fair value.



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Machinery and equipment were valued on a continued-use basis. Using the indirect method of the cost approach, the replacement cost was indexed according to the historical cost, with allowances for physical deterioration as well as functional and external obsolescence to arrive at a final fair value. Construction in progress was reported using original cost basis.

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Other intangible assets

        We recorded other intangible assets of $224.4 million at their fair values. The following is a summary of and approaches used to determine the fair value of our significant intangible assets:

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Trade names and technology were valued at $34.1 million and $40.4 million, respectively, which was determined using the relief from royalty method, which capitalizes the cost savings associated with owning, rather than licensing the trade names and technology. Other significant considerations include revenues applicable to the trade names and technology with a declining obsolescence factor for technology, useful life, royalty rates, income tax rates, discount rates, and the tax benefits from amortization expense.



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Customer relationships were valued at $149.9 million using the multi-period excess earnings approach, which is a form of the income approach. This method is based on the concept that cash flows attributable to the assets are available after deducting the costs associated with the business as well as the return on assets employed in the generation of the cash flows. Significant considerations include cash flows from existing customer relationships, estimating contributory asset charges and required rates of return on tangible and intangible assets, the tax amortization benefit, and discount rates.

Goodwill

        We recorded Goodwill of $177.6 million upon application of fresh-start reporting. When applying fresh-start reporting, the difference between the business enterprise value and the fair value of our assets and liabilities gives rise to goodwill, which is a residual.

Deferred Income Taxes

        We recorded deferred income tax assets and liabilities of $2.5 million and $25.6 million, respectively, for temporary differences resulting from applying fresh start reporting.

Debt

        We recorded our long-term debt at their total fair value of $604.1 million, which had two major components, as follows:

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The senior credit facility of $309.0 million.



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The $140 million aggregate principal amount of convertible notes was recorded at fair value of $124.2 million and its embedded conversion option at $170.9 million. The fair values related to the convertible notes and the embedded conversion option considered several factors, such as the price of our Common Stock, volatility, the risk-free rate, and credit spreads. Also significant are the coupon interest rate, the rate of conversion of the notes into shares of our Common Stock, and the term of the instrument.

Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefit Plan Liabilities, current and non-current

        We recorded pensions of $35.0 million and other postretirement benefit plan liabilities of $73.1 million, which includes the actuarial measurement of all of our benefit plans. These liabilities increased by $11.1 million compared to the Predecessor's valuations due to changes in the market value of our assets and liabilities, eliminating accumulated other comprehensive income, and revised discount rates, which declined between 75 and 100 basis points from the Predecessor's valuations.

Stockholder's Equity (Deficiency)

        The changes to our Stockholder's Equity (Deficiency) reflect our recapitalization using $563 million, which is the midpoint of the range of our enterprise valuations in our Plan of Reorganization and the application of fresh-start reporting. Also included is the elimination of our Predecessor Common Stock, Treasury Stock, Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss, and Accumulated Deficiency.

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        Convertible Notes—We bifurcated the convertible notes in regards to the valuations of the notes and the embedded conversion option. During 2010, we recognized mark-to-market valuation gains and losses related to the conversion option. As a result of the conversion offer that resulted in issuing more shares of Common Stock than was contractually required, we recognized an inducement charge of $166.7 million. This charge represents the fair value of the incremental shares of common stock that were issued as a result of the Conversion Offer over the fair value of the shares of the common stock that the convertible note-holders would have otherwise received contractually as of the date of the Conversion Offer.

        Impairment of Long-lived Assets—We evaluate long-lived assets whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of an asset or asset group may not be recoverable. In performing the review of recoverability, we estimate future cash flows expected to result from the use of the asset and our eventual disposition. The estimates of future cash flows, based on reasonable and supportable assumptions and projections, require our subjective judgments. The time periods for estimating future cash flows is often lengthy, which increases the sensitivity to assumptions made. Depending on the assumptions and estimates used, such as the determination of the primary asset group, the estimated life of the primary asset, and projected profitability, the estimated future cash flows projected in the evaluation of long-lived assets can vary within a wide range of outcomes. We consider the likelihood of possible outcomes in determining the best estimate of future cash flows.

        Accounting for Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets—We review goodwill for impairment annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of goodwill may be impaired. Recoverability of goodwill is measured by a comparison of the carrying value to the implied fair value. If the carrying amount exceeds its fair value, an impairment charge is recognized to the extent that the implied fair value exceeds its carrying value. The implied fair value of goodwill is the residual fair value, if any, after allocating the fair value to all of the assets (recognized and unrecognized) and all of the liabilities. We estimate fair value using a combination of market value approach using quoted market prices of comparable companies and an income approach using discounted cash flow projections.

        The income approach uses a projection of estimated cash flows that is discounted using a weighted-average cost of capital that reflects current market conditions. The projection uses management's best estimates of economic and market conditions over the projected period including growth rates in sales, costs, estimates of future expected changes in operating margins and capital expenditures. Other significant estimates and assumptions include terminal value growth rates, future estimates of capital expenditures and changes in future working capital requirements.

        A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of impairment has occurred. Such indicators may include, among others: a significant decline in our expected future cash flows; a sustained, significant decline in our stock price and market capitalization; a significant adverse change in the business climate; unanticipated competition; and slower growth rates. Any adverse change in these factors could have a significant impact on the recoverability of these assets and could have a material impact on our consolidated financial statements.

        The midpoint of the range of fair values of our reorganization values from our Plan of Reorganization, which was approved by the bankruptcy court, was used as fair value of the Company. Based on our allocation of the reorganization value to our reporting units, step one of the annual impairment test as of November 30, 2010, passed, and we were not required to complete step two.

        We review other intangibles for impairment annually or more frequently if events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of trademarks may be impaired. If the carrying amount exceeds the fair value (determined by calculating a fair value based upon a discounted cash flow of an assumed royalty rate—relief of royalty method), impairment of the trademark may exist resulting in a charge to earnings to the extent of impairment.

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        Pensions and Other Post-Employment Benefits—We account for our defined benefit pension plans and other post-employment benefit plans in accordance with ASC 715-30, Defined Benefit Plans—Pensions, ASC 715-60, Defined Benefit Plans—Other Postretirement, and ASC 715-20, Defined Benefit Plans—General, which require that amounts recognized in financial statements be determined on an actuarial basis. As permitted by ASC 715-30, we use a smoothed value of plan assets (which is further described below). ASC 715-30 requires that the effects of the performance of the pension plan's assets and changes in pension liability discount rates on our computation of pension income (cost) be amortized over future periods. ASC 715-20 requires an employer to fully recognize the obligations associated with single-employer defined benefit pension, retiree healthcare, and other postretirement plans in their financial statements.

        The most significant element in determining our pension income (cost) in accordance with ASC 715-30 is the expected return on plan assets and discount rates. In 2010, we assumed that the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets would be 7.75% for our U.S. plans and 7.00% for our Canadian plans. The assumed long-term rate of return on assets is applied to a calculated value of plan assets, which recognizes changes in the fair value of plan assets in a systematic manner over five years. This produces the expected return on plan assets that is included in pension income (cost). The difference between this expected return and the actual return on plan assets is deferred. The net deferral of past asset gains (losses) affects the calculated value of plan assets and, ultimately, future pension income (cost).

        The expected return on plan assets is reviewed annually, and if conditions should warrant, will be revised. If we were to lower this rate, future pension cost would increase. We currently anticipate no change in our long-term rate of return assumption in 2011 for any of our U.S. and Canada plans.

        At the end of each year, we determine the discount rates to be used to calculate the present value of each of the plan liabilities. The discount rate is an estimate of the current interest rate at which the pension liabilities could be effectively settled at the end of the year. In estimating this rate, we look to rates of return on high-quality, fixed-income investments that receive one of the two highest ratings given by a recognized ratings agency. At December 31, 2010, we determined the blended rate to be 5.45%. The net effect of changes in the discount rate, as well as the net effect of other changes in actuarial assumptions and experience, has been deferred, in accordance with ASC 715-30.

        For the year ended December 31, 2010, we recognized consolidated pretax pension cost of $1.4 million compared to $6.5 million in 2009. We currently expect to contribute $12.6 million to our pension plans during 2011, however, we may elect to adjust the level of contributions based on a number of factors, including performance of pension investments, changes in interest rates, and changes in workforce compensation.

        For the year ended December 31, 2010, we recognized consolidated pre-tax post-employment welfare benefit cost of $4.6 million compared to $1.9 million in 2009. We expect to contribute $4.4 million during 2011 to our post-employment welfare benefit plans.

        Income Taxes—Management judgment is required in developing our provision for income taxes, including the determination of deferred tax assets, liabilities and any valuation allowances recorded against the deferred tax assets. We evaluate quarterly the realizability of our net deferred tax assets by assessing the valuation allowance and adjusting the amount of such allowance, if necessary. The factors used to assess the likelihood of realization are our forecast of future taxable income and the availability of tax planning strategies that can be implemented to realize the net deferred tax assets. Failure to achieve forecasted taxable income might affect the ultimate realization of the net deferred tax assets. Factors that may affect our ability to achieve sufficient forecasted taxable income include, but are not limited to, the following: increased competition, a decline in sales or margins, or loss of market share.

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        Upon emergence from bankruptcy, the Company adjusted its recorded deferred tax assets and liabilities using the valuation adjustments resulting from fresh start accounting. We concluded at that time that we remained in a net deferred tax asset position and re-evaluated the realizability of our U.S. net deferred tax assets by assessing the likelihood of our ability to utilize them against future taxable income and availability of tax planning strategies. We determined that a valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets continued to be appropriate. The Company will continue to evaluate the likelihood of realization on a quarterly basis and adjust the valuation allowance accordingly.

        We operate in multiple jurisdictions and are routinely under audit by federal, state and international tax authorities. Exposures exist related to various filing positions that may require an extended period of time to resolve and may result in income tax adjustments by the taxing authorities. Reserves for these potential exposures that have been established represent management's best estimate of the probable adjustments. On a quarterly basis, management evaluates the reserve amounts in light of any additional information and adjusts the reserve balances as necessary to reflect the best estimate of the probable outcomes. We believe that we have established the appropriate reserve for these estimated exposures. However, actual results may differ from these estimates. The resolution of these matters in a particular future period could have an impact on our consolidated statement of operations and provision for income taxes.

Recent Developments

New Accounting Pronouncements

        In January 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-6, Improving Disclosures about Fair Value Measurements, which requires interim disclosures regarding significant transfers in and out of Level 1 and Level 2 fair value measurements. Additionally, this ASU requires disclosure for each class of assets and liabilities and disclosures about the valuation techniques and inputs used to measure fair value for both recurring and non-recurring fair value measurements. These disclosures are required for fair value measurements that fall in either Level 2 or Level 3. Further, the ASU requires separate presentation of Level 3 activity for the fair value measurements. We adopted the interim disclosure requirements under this standard during the quarter ended March 31, 2010, with the exception of the separate presentation in the Level 3 activity rollforward, which is not effective until fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2010 and for interim periods within those fiscal years.

        In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-28, When to Perform Step 2 of the Goodwill Impairment Test for Reporting Units with Zero or Negative Carrying Amounts. The amendments in this update modify Step 1 of the goodwill impairment test for reporting units with zero or negative carrying amounts. For those reporting units, an entity is required to perform Step 2 of the goodwill impairment test if it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists. In determining whether it is more likely than not that a goodwill impairment exists, an entity should consider whether there are any adverse qualitative factors indicating that an impairment may exist. The qualitative factors are consistent with the existing guidance and examples in paragraph 350-20-35-30, which requires that goodwill of a reporting unit be tested for impairment between annual tests if an event occurs or circumstances change that would more likely than not reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying amount. This update is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those years, beginning after December 15, 2010. Early adoption is not permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this pronouncement.

        In December 2010, the FASB issued ASU 2010-29, Disclosure of Supplementary Pro Forma Information for Business Combinations. The ASU requires public entities to disclose pro forma information for business combinations that occurred in the current reporting period, including revenue and earnings of the combined entity for the current reporting period as though the acquisition date for all business combinations that occurred during the year had been as of the beginning of the annual

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reporting period. If comparative financial statements are presented, the pro forma revenue and earnings of the combined entity for the comparable prior reporting period should be reported as though the acquisition date for all business combinations that occurred during the current year had been as of the beginning of the comparable prior annual reporting period. Amendments in this update are effective prospectively for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2010.

Compensation Programs and Policies Risk Assessment

        We conducted a risk assessment of our compensation programs and policies from a legal, human resources, auditing and risk management perspective and reviewed and discussed this assessment with the compensation committee. Based on this assessment we concluded that we do not have any compensation programs or practices which would reasonably likely have a material adverse effect our business.

        This annual report contains "forward-looking statements" (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). These statements are based on the Company's current expectations and involve risks and uncertainties, which may cause results to differ materially from those set forth in the statements. The forward-looking statements may include statements regarding actions to be taken by the Company. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. Forward-looking statements should be evaluated together with the many uncertainties that affect the Company's business, particularly those mentioned in the risk factors in Item 1A of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2010 and in our periodic reports on Form 10-Q and Form 8-K.

Effects of Inflation

        The effects of inflation were not considered material during fiscal years 2010, 2009, or 2008.

Item 7A.    Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosure about Market Risk

        In the normal course of doing business, we are exposed to the risks associated with changes in foreign exchange rates, raw material/commodity prices, and interest rates. We use derivative instruments to manage these exposures. The objectives for holding derivatives are to minimize the risks using the most effective methods to eliminate or reduce the impacts of these exposures.

Foreign Currency Risk

        Certain forecasted transactions, assets, and liabilities are exposed to foreign currency risk. We monitor our foreign currency exposures to maximize the overall effectiveness of our foreign currency derivatives. The principal currency of exposure is the Canadian dollar. From time to time, we use foreign currency financial instruments to offset the impact of the variability in exchange rates on our operations, cash flows, assets and liabilities. We had no outstanding foreign exchange forward contract instruments at December 31, 2010.

        Foreign currency derivative contracts provide only limited protection against currency risks. Factors that could impact the effectiveness of our currency risk management programs include accuracy of sales estimates, volatility of currency markets and the cost and availability of derivative instruments.

        The counterparty to the foreign exchange contracts is a financial institution with an investment grade credit rating. The use of forward contracts protects our cash flows against unfavorable movements in exchange rates, to the extent of the amount under contract.

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Raw Material/Commodity Price Risk

        We rely upon the supply of certain raw materials and commodities in our production processes, and we have entered into firm purchase commitments for certain metals and natural gas. A 10% adverse change in pricing (considering 2011 production volume) would be approximately $35 million, which would be reduced through the terms of the sales, supply, and procurement contracts. Additionally, from time to time, we use commodity price swaps and futures contracts to manage the variability in certain commodity prices on our operations and cash flows. At December 31, 2010, we had no open commodity price swaps or futures contracts.

Interest Rate Risk

        We use long-term debt as a primary source of capital. The following table presents the principal cash repayments and related weighted average interest rates by maturity date for our fixed-rate debt at December 31, 2010:

Item 8.    Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

        Attached, beginning at page 65.

Item 9.    Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

        None.

Item 9A.    Controls and Procedures

        Evaluation of disclosure controls and procedures.    In accordance with Rule 13a-15(b) of the Exchange Act, our management evaluated, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Exchange Act) as of December 31, 2010. Based upon their evaluation of these disclosure controls and procedures, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of December 31, 2010 to ensure that information required to be disclosed under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized, and reported, within the time period specified in the SEC rules and forms, and to ensure that information required to be disclosed under the Exchange Act is accumulated and communicated to our management, including our principal executive and principal financial officers, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.

        Management's Annual Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.    Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting, as such term is defined in Rule 13a-15(f) of the Exchange Act. Our internal control over financial reporting is designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of published financial statements in accordance with GAAP.

        Our management, with the participation of our Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the framework and criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this assessment, our management

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has concluded that, as of December 31, 2010, our internal controls over financial reporting were effective based on that framework.

        Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness to future periods are subject to risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

        Deloitte & Touche LLP, the Company's independent registered public accounting firm, issued an audit report on the effectiveness of the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, which is included herein on page 66.

        Changes in Internal Controls Over Financial Reporting.    During the fourth quarter of fiscal 2010 there were no changes to our internal controls over financial reporting that have materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.

Item 9B.    Other Information

        None.

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PART III

Item 10.    Directors, Executive Officers, and Corporate Governance

        The information required by Item 10 is incorporated by reference to the information set forth in our Proxy Statement in connection to our 2011 Annual Meeting of Shareholders ("2011 Proxy Statement") to be filed with the SEC not later than 120 days after the end of our fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K.

Code of Ethics for CEO and Senior Financial Officers

        As part of our system of corporate governance, our Board of Directors has adopted a code of conduct (the "Accuride Code of Conduct") that is applicable to all employees including our Chief Executive Officer and senior financial officers. The Accuride Code of Conduct is available on our website at http://www.accuridecorp.com. We intend to disclose on our website any amendments to, or waivers from, the Accuride Code of Conduct that are required to be publicly disclosed pursuant to the rules of the SEC.

Item 11.    Executive Compensation

        The information required by Item 11 is incorporated by reference to the information set forth in our 2011 Proxy Statement.

Item 12.    Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Shareholder Matters

        The information required by Item 12 is incorporated by reference to the information set forth in our 2011 Proxy Statement.

Item 13.    Certain Relationships and Related Transactions and Director Independence

        The information required by Item 13 is incorporated by reference to the information set forth in our 2011 Proxy Statement.

Item 14.    Principal Accountant Fees and Services

        The information required by Item 14 is incorporated by reference to the information set forth in our 2011 Proxy Statement.

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PART IV

Item 15.    Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

(a)

The following constitutes a list of Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules required to be included in this report:

1.

Financial Statements

        The following financial statements of the Registrant are filed herewith as part of this report:

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.

        Consolidated Balance Sheets—December 31, 2010 (Successor) and 2009 (Predecessor).

        Consolidated Statements of Operations—Period February 26, 2010 to December 31, 2010
            (Successor), for the period January 1, 2010 to February 26, 2010 and for the years ended
            December 31, 2009 and 2008 (Predecessor).

        Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity (Deficiency)—Period February 26, 2010 to
            December 31, 2010 (Successor), for the period January 1, 2010 to February 26, 2010 and for
            the years ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 (Predecessor).

        Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows—Period from February 26, 2010 to December 31,
            2010 (Successor), for the period January 1, 2010 to February 26, 2010 and for the years
            ended December 31, 2009 and 2008 (Predecessor).

        Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements—Period from February 26, 2010 to December 31,
            2010 (Successor), period from January 1, 2010 to February 26, 2010 and years ended
            December 31, 2009 and 2008 (Predecessor).

2.

Financial Statement Schedules

Schedules are omitted because of the absence of conditions under which they are required or because the required information is presented in the Financial Statements or notes thereto.

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Exhibits

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SIGNATURES

        Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

Dated: March 28, 2011

        Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.

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ACCURIDE CORPORATION
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM

Accuride Corporation, its Directors, and Stockholders:
Evansville, Indiana

        We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Accuride Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 (Successor) and December 31, 2009 (Predecessor), and the related consolidated statements of operations, stockholders' equity (deficiency), and cash flows for the period February 26, 2010 through December 31, 2010 (Successor), and the period January 1, 2010 through February 26, 2010 and each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2009 (Predecessor) (Successor and Predecessor collectively, the Company). We also have audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. The Company's management is responsible for these financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in Management's Annual Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting in Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements and an opinion on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our audits.

        We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audits of the financial statements included examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. Our audit of internal control over financial reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

        A company's internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company's principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company's board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

        Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

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        In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Accuride Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 (Successor), and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the period February 26, 2010 through December 31, 2010, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Further, in our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Accuride Corporation and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2009 (Predecessor), and the results of their operations and their cash flows for the period January 1, 2010 through February 26, 2010, and for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2009, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. Also, in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on the criteria established in Internal Control—Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.

        As discussed in Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements, on February 18, 2010, the Bankruptcy Court entered an order confirming the plan of reorganization, which became effective after the close of business on February 26, 2010. In accordance with Accounting Standards Codification Topic 852, Reorganizations, the Successor applied fresh-start reporting and adjusted the bases of assets and liabilities to their estimated fair values. Accordingly, the accompanying Successor financial statements as of December 31, 2010 and for the period February 26, 2010 through December 31, 2010 are not comparable with the prior period financial statements of the Predecessor.

/s/ DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP

Indianapolis, Indiana
March 28, 2011

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ACCURIDE CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

See notes to consolidated financial statements.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

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