Global Aftermarket
New AkzoNobel Site Strengthens Company’s Powder Coatings Position In China

The new site will help to meet growing demand in the region and supply customers with a full range of powder products for the automotive, construction, furniture and IT industries.

Nexen Tire Holds Inauguration Ceremony For New Joint Venture In Japan

With Nexen Tire holding 51 percent and Toyota Tsusho holding the remaining 49 percent of the shares of the joint venture, Nexen Tire Japan Inc. begins sales of Nexen Tire’s products this month.

Spectra Premium Awarded TecAlliance Certified Data Supplier

Spectra Premium worked with the TecAlliance to meet its stringent vehicle application and quality control requirements. TecAlliance is Europe’s leading information and communications platform for the independent automotive aftermarket, consisting of a strong alliance of the TecDoc, TecRMI and TecCom brands.

The Importance Of Business Intelligence On Decision-Makers When Doing Business In China

In this audio interview from GlobalBusinessProfessor.com, Xiaodong Han, supply chain expert and president of Shanghai-based Taichi, discusses why it is critical to develop good intelligence on decision-makers and what are the key components of such intelligence.

China, US Offer Biggest Potential For Electric Vehicle Sales, According To Accenture Research

However, wider demand is predicted to rise. Canada, France, Germany, Japan, the Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Sweden and the United Kingdom are all ranked as “High Potentials” for their high growth prospects between now and 2020, but currently have small EV markets.

Volvo CE Announces Headquarters Move From Brussels, Belgium, To Gothenburg, Sweden

The company says this relocation will facilitate closer cooperation with the Volvo Group’s other business areas and allow for better usage of competence and resources of the whole group.

Bosch Completes Acquisition Of ITK Engineering AG

The agreement for Bosch’s acquisition of the company was signed in October 2016. ITK Engineering employs more than 900 highly qualified professionals and offers tailored development and consulting services for industrial enterprises and research institutions in a wide range of industries.

RECARO Automotive Seating Wins Major Contract With MAN Truck & Bus AG

MAN Truck & Bus is bringing the OE seat portfolio of RECARO Automotive Seating into the cabins of light, mid-sized and heavy trucks up to a uniform standard.

Truly Global – Entering New Markets Successfully

In this interview from GlobalBusinessProfessor.com, Anna Schlegel, senior director of Globalization and Information Engineering of NetApp, discusses what corporate globalization professionals do and how companies and professionals enter new markets.

Motorcade Industries Sold To Monaco Group Automotive/World Automotive Warehouse

Motorcade Industries Ltd. was established in 1957 by Martin Winter. The company has grown to become a distributor of quality automotive replacement parts to all sectors of the automotive industry.

Adient Opens New Corporate Office In Shanghai

“China is an important part of Adient’s growth strategy, and this move reaffirms our commitment to invest in China, one of the most dynamic markets around the world,” said Adient’s Chairman and CEO R. Bruce McDonald.

FlexQube Receives $250,000 Order From Cummins Motors In Mexico

Cummins adopted the FlexQube concept and used it to create ergonomic and efficient solutions for assembly kitting operations.