An Enduring Partnership: A Commitment to the Mission

River Bend Industrial Solutions + AM General – A Shared Mission 

At River Bend Defense, we don’t just provide customized parts. We help ensure Sgt. Smith completes the mission and returns safely.

For over three decades, we’ve been an integrated partner in AM General’s commitment to Sergeant Smith, delivering components that perform when it matters most. Today, RBIS supplies over 1000 critical parts for the Humvee and next-generation JLTV A2.

From the original Humvee to the cutting-edge JLTV-A2, we’ve evolved alongside AM General. We’ve continuously adapted to meet changing battlefield requirements and provided the reliability the DOD count on. This isn’t just business; it’s a shared mission and commitment to national security.

RBIS Core Products and Services

These vehicle systems contain RBIS products: fuel, power steering, coolant, brake, A/C, hydraulic, pneumatic (air), water, turbo, and power transmission.

Done in-house by RBIS 

  • hose – bulk, custom cut length, and hose assemblies  
  • tube and tube assemblies 
  • nylon tube – bulk, custom-cut lengths and air harness assemblies 
  • fitting assemblies and kitting 

RBIS is a stocking master distributor for multiple manufacturers, including commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and custom-made parts. 

  • molded hose – rubber, silicone 
  • fittings/adapters/connectors/elbow/tee/nipple/connector/coupler/union 

brass, steel, plastic (nylon, PVC, etc.). 

  • quick connects (quick disconnects) 
  • valve – needle, ball 
  • air harness 
  • ducting hose 
  • hose reel 
  • air brake tube and fittings 
  • V-belt – belt (serpentine), timing belt 

Cutting, crimping, capping, assembling, sealing, bundling/kitting, bending, machining, welding, testing, cleaning 

Parker, a top 50 defense contractor, is the global leader in motion and control technologies. RBIS has a long relationship with Parker as a distributor for the Fluid Control and Motion Controls groups. With the award of the JLTV contract, Parker chose RBIS as its partner to manage the business, recognizing the distinct market advantage RBIS and AM General relationship brings.  

Pass Through Products

This list includes COTS and custom-made to print parts from vendors specifically for Humvee and JLTV and managed by RBHS.

  • electrical parts 
  • rubber parts 
    • molded rubber 
    • plug / cap 
    • seals 
    • o-ring 
    • grommet 
    • insert 
    • washer 
  • plastic parts 
    • injection molded plastic parts 
    • gasket 
    • o-ring 
    • insert 
    • plug / cap 
    • fuel cap 
    • seals 
    • washer 
  • edge protector 
    • trim edge protector 
    • conduit slit sleeve 
  • metal parts 
    • sight glass 
    • drain cock 
    • machined metal parts 
  • straps 
  • filter pad 
  • loom 
  • bearing 
  • V-belt: belt (serpentine), timing belt 
  • heat shrink sleeving 
  • bolt mount 
  • cable assembly 
  • clamps 
  • conduit 
  • cover 
  • drain cock / plug fitting 
  • reducer 
  • footman loop 
  • regulator 
  • screw, cap 
  • weather seal

Value Beyond Components 

We integrate with your complete supply chain. 

Engineering/Design   

What We Do:

Deliver expert consultation on fluid routing, connections, and hose specifications tailored to performance requirements

Benefit to You:

  • Meet military reliability standards
  • More detailed prints, drawings, and 3D models with accurate part numbers and CAD models
  • Confidence in the product’s quality

Scheduling/Planning

What We Do:

  • Purchase most economical quantities based on VSR and/or releases
  • Schedule beyond the VSR for long lead time items
  • Manage the entire supply chain of incoming parts, RBHS production, and order fulfillment to line up OEM production

Benefit to You:

  • Eliminates the need to place, track, or follow up on blanket POs or manage order adjustments due to production schedule changes
  • Optimal order quantities and pricing means no inventory burden for defense OEM manufacturer

Aftermarket / Service

What We Do:

  • Supply 500+ different parts to aftermarket for the Humvee platform in the last four years
  • Track down any required component while maintaining reasonable minimum order quantities
  • Treat aftermarket group with same sense of urgency and importance as production operations

Benefit to You:

  • Establishes RBHS as a trusted partner
  • Ensures consistent support across all aspects of Defense OEM business

RFQ

What We Do:

  • Manage relationships with over 100 qualified vendors
  • Focus on consolidating suppliers with minimal SKU or dollar volume

Benefit to You:

  • Reduces vendor count
  • Allows Purchasing to focus on larger vendors and pursue cost savings
  • Maintains exceptional quality standards across the supply chain

Receiving/Warehouse/Production

What We Do:

  • Manage 300+ production parts for the Humvee, 400+ for the JLTV, and 80+ for the trailer delivered weekly straight to the production line regarding AM General.

Benefit to You:

  • Reduce inventory costs
  • Reduces space requirements
  • Removes handling, movement, and tracking of parts
  • Eliminates inbound freight costs for all components

Quality

RBIS developed a robust QMS program over decades of involvement with AM General and our USG nuclear waste containment programs.

What We Do:

  • Vet and qualify vendors
  • Manage the entire PPAP process and parts approval procedures

Benefit to You:

  • Reduces the number of vendor interactions required
  • Expands vendor base
  • Enhances competition
  • Provides confidence in the quality of products and services

AM General Humvee

Technical Capabilities 

RBIS delivers ISO-certified quality across standard and custom components to meet AM General’s requirements. Our built-to-print capabilities and technical consultation services provide exactly what your vehicles need. 

Commitment to Continuity 

Our robust inventory management system ensures reliable supply to your production lines, with responsive service that prioritizes your urgent needs, maintains schedules, and supports field requirements without delay.

team of mechanics discussing hydraulic repair solutions with Am General

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