Global Aftermarket
LKQ Corp. Acquires Andrew Page Limited

As part of the transaction, Euro Car Parts has acquired 102 Andrew Page branch locations, its national distribution center and corporate office.

Vehicle Service Group Acquires Italy’s Ravaglioli S.p.A. Group

The acquisition allows VSG to expand its product portfolio with world-class wheel and tire service and diagnostics equipment backed by a long track record of innovation, says the company.

Horizon Global Completes Acquisition Of Westfalia-Automotive And Terwa

Through a significantly expanded global footprint and a much wider network of customers, Horizon Global says it is well-positioned for continued growth in both revenue and profit.

Export Trends Offer Significant Growth Opportunities For Businesses

In this 5-minute interview from GlobalBusinessProfessor.com, Eduardo Lopez-Soriano, director of marketing (Great Lakes District) at UPS, discusses trends and opportunities UPS is seeing in the marketplace, specifically relating to exporting.

Renault-Nissan Alliance Purchases Majority Share Of PI-VI RICAMBI SRL

The business will continue as a NEXUS ITALIA SCARL shareholder and member of NEXUS AUTOMOTIVE INTERNATIONAL.

University Of The Aftermarket And AASA Announce Global Leadership Education Program

The “Leadership 3.0: The Global Aftermarket” program will launch in June 2017 in China.

Interface Performance Materials Announced Temel Gaskets As Its Certified Partner

Interface Performance Materials recognized Temel Gaskets’ formalized status as a Certified Partner at a special dinner hosted during the week of Automechanika Frankfurt.

Dana Enhances Engine Testing Capabilities

The new 15,500-square-foot center in Neu-Ulm, Germany, features three engine test benches, as well as test benches for hot gas and acoustic measurement.

CLEPA Board Of Directors Reaffirms Priorities

The CLEPA board of directors met in Paris ahead of the Mondial de l’Automobile 2016 and agreed to the political agenda of the European automotive suppliers for the months to come.

Commercial Vehicle Group Awarded Caterpillar Platinum Certification For Plant In Czech Republic

The Platinum Status is the highest distinction, awarded only to a select few suppliers that meet or exceed Caterpillar’s supplier standards.

Messe Frankfurt Launches ‘Hypermotion’

With the new event in the “Mobility & Logistics” business unit, Messe Frankfurt aims to close a gap in the national and international trade-fair market and create the first independent platform with digital transformation in the mobility and transport sector as the primary theme.

Yanfeng Automotive Interiors And KOSTAL Cooperate On Innovative Smart Interior Surfaces

With the new strategic partnership, both companies are drawing on the market trend toward the integration of HMI operating controls into high-quality surfaces in vehicle interiors.