Global Aftermarket
B&B TOOLS Acquires Sales Company In The UK And Ireland

IQ Supplies is one of Teng Tools’ largest business partners with sales in the U.K. and Ireland.

Remanufacturing Associations Agree On International Industry Definition

The international agreement is an important milestone in the further development of a growing industry.

Taking A Glance Into Automechanika Frankfurt 2016

Automechanika Frankfurt 2016 kicked off Tuesday with an overview of the biggest trends in the automotive aftermarket, namely technology.

Last Day To Register With Big R/ReMaTecUSA Early Bird Discount

Today also is the last day for visitors who have received an invitation from an exhibiting company to register with the exhibitor discount.

Nexus Achieves €10B Global Turnover

Major automotive aftermarket alliance NEXUS Automotive International (N!) announced it is continuing its global growth and has achieved a record €10 billion ($11.2 billion USD) in consolidated group turnover. N! CEO Gael Escribe will discuss the milestone as member companies from more than 100 countries are due to gather ahead of Automechanika Frankfurt for two days of business networking.

Fix Auto World Names 2 New International Managers

Ben Pugh joins the company as international brand manager, while Nick Spiers has been appointed international operations manager.

Drivelog Connect Displays Car-Related Information On Smartphones

A special connector, the so-called Drivelog Connector is plugged into the vehicle’s OBD2 diagnostic interface. Via Bluetooth, this connector can then transmit any important information regarding the vehicle’s condition to the free-of-charge Drivelog Connect app installed on the user’s smartphone.

Dayco Names Arnold Mouw Managing Director Of Southeast Asia

As managing director, Mouw will lead the company’s business in the region, including sales, manufacturing, distribution and all support functions.

Sentury Tire Opening Plant In Georgia

Headquartered in Qingdao, Shandong, China, the tiremaker has facilities in both China and Thailand. This will be Sentury’s first U.S. plant.

Johnson Controls Board Approves Separation Of Adient

Adient shares are expected to begin trading on the NYSE on Oct. 31.

Hankook Tire Named To Dow Jones Sustainability World Indices For The First Time

The achievement highlights Hankook Tire’s commitment to supplier chain management, climate strategy and occupational health and safety.

Ford Surpasses 1M Sales In Asia Pacific This Year After A Record-Setting August

Ford sold 126,834 vehicles in the Asia Pacific region in August, up 22 percent versus a year ago, for a total market share in the region of 4.1 percent, Ford’s highest share ever for any single month.