Global Aftermarket
Symbio Inaugurates First Gigafactory in Europe

Symbio said its first gigafactory, SymphonHy, is Europe’s largest integrated fuel cell production plant.

Symbio gigafactory Europe
ZKW Invests $108M in Mexico Factory Expansion

The company will add more than 168,000 square feet to its production plant in Silao, Mexico, as part of its third phase of expansion.

SKF Closes Factory in Busan, Korea, Increases Localization

The company plans to transfer production of its bearing products from Korea to factories in China, India and Mexico.

SKF HQ
Lucas Oil Announces Partnership, Expansion into Brazil

Lucas Oil has partnered with Comercial Lucar, which will be the exclusive distributor of Lucas Oil additives in Brazil.

Equip Auto on Tour Returns in 2024

The event aims to connect automotive aftermarket professionals in their local communities across France.

Equip Auto on Tour
Sentury Tire Voluntarily Recalls Batch of Passenger Tires

The recall includes Arroyo, Landgolden, Landsail, Lexani, Lionhart, Mavis, Mohave, National, Radar and Vercelli tires.

Bendix’s Mexico Tech Center Celebrates 5 Years of Growth

It features a larger lab, additional office space, and a state-of-the-art vehicle engineering garage now under construction.

Automotive Sourcing and Procurement in Poland

Interviewee Dariusz Pielach discusses the size and extent of the automotive supply chain in Poland.

Michelin Restructuring Operations in Germany

Michelin said the decision is a result of a lack of competitiveness of its German operations.

Bendix Mfg. Operation in Mexico Certified by IMSS

The certification for Plant 3 recognizes the facility’s support for the health, safety and well-being of its employees.

MAHLE China Wins ESG Performance Award 

MAHLE was awarded the “More Than a Market Awards 2023” in the Large Enterprise Group category.

ADD Group Presenting at Automechanika Shanghai 2023

The main product highlights are the company’s new complete strut assemblies and air shocks for EV applications.