Federal-Mogul Powertrain Opens New Distribution Center In Thailand
The new distribution center will expand the reach of the company’s value and premium lines of industrial ignition products. Federal-Mogul Powertrain’s industrial ignition aftermarket products are sold under the Federal-Mogul and Champion brands globally.
NEXUS Automotive Algeria: The First National Organization For NEXUS Automotive International On The African Continent
The new local organization, with headquarters in Algiers, will be officially launched on May 16, and will be comprised of A&M Distribution, DOUADI Automotive, HABCHI Auto Distribution and SIAD Automobile Group.
Adient Files SEC Form 10 For Planned Spin-off From Johnson Controls
Details on the location of Adient’s international headquarters and the expected makeup of its board of directors have been announced.
From GlobalBusinessProfessor.com: Automotive Quality Requirements Of The Chinese Consumer
This new On Demand Seminar describes some of the differences in market background and consumer preferences in the Chinese market compared to the United States. In addition, general observations are made on the performance quality of the vehicles with respect to consumer preferences in the two markets.
Leaders Of The Automotive Industry From 34 Countries Meet During Automechanika Istanbul
For four days, the leaders of the industry came together under one roof for mutual benefit and growth, organized by Messe Frankfurt Istanbul and Hannover Fairs Turkey Fuarcılık.
Tenneco Expands Japan Technical Center
The Tenneco Japan Technical Center features two engine dynamometers used in the testing of emissions control systems for both diesel and gasoline engines. Additional emission control testing capabilities include an anechoic chamber for acoustic testing, cold flow bench for backpressure verification, thermal durability testing, hot vibration testing, system design and analysis, modeling, acoustic analysis and performance validation using advanced CAE tools.
SKF Divests Kaydon Velocity Control Business
Christian Johansson, senior vice president and chief financial officer, said, “This is a significant step in our efforts to focus on our core bearing business, a process which has been ongoing for the past 12 months. The Kaydon velocity control business is a well-managed, stand-alone operation. Under Stabilus’ ownership, it has the ability to reach its full potential.”
Magna Signs Agreement To Acquire Automotive Electronics Engineering Business
Once complete, Telemotive, with its five German facilities and approximately 550 employees, will be integrated into Magna’s vehicle engineering and contract manufacturing operating unit, Magna Steyr.
From GlobalBusinessProfessor.com: Advanced Purchasing Dynamics
Manufacturing companies can learn how to decrease costs and improve their bottom line by watching Jeoff Burris’ On-Demand Seminar, “Assessing and Analyzing the Risks of Global Sourcing.”
The Haartz Corp. Forms Strategic Partnership For Chinese Automotive Market
The new company, to be known as Haartz-Minth (Ningbo) Automotive Ltd., will focus on manufacturing automotive interior surface materials utilizing Haartz technology. The business will be located near Ningbo, China.
Valeo Announces 50/50 Joint Venture Agreement Project With Siemens
The joint venture will capitalize on Valeo’s and Siemens’ leading positions in their respective sectors, with the ultimate goal of creating a global leader in the fast-growing market of automotive electrification.
Magneti Marelli Opens New Chinese Headquarters In Shanghai
In addition to hosting the administrative and commercial staff for the powertrain, automotive lighting, exhaust systems, suspension and aftermarket areas, the new building also includes an R&D center for the powertrain and automotive lighting business areas.
