Hengst says it's strengthening its international sales team for the automotive aftermarket: Lars Biesenbach has been the company's key account manager for customers in North America since the middle of April 2010. In addition, he will also continue to press forward with the strategic expansion of the North American market, the company said.

Biesenbach holds an MBA and has many years of experience in the international independent aftermarket. His objective will be to continue to successfully build the position of Hengst filters in the replacement part business together with his customers.