Global Aftermarket
Nokian Tyres Makes Changes In Operational Structure, Management Team

With the new management structure, the former operations of passenger car tires will be dissolved and reorganized in the following way: product management, R&D and sales functions will report directly to CEO; and procurement, demand and supply management together with logistics and customer service functions will be part of new Supply Operations unit.

GKN Driveline Breaks Ground On Mexico Expansion

The facility will accommodate Mexico’s burgeoning automotive sector and the broader growth in demand for all-wheel drive vehicles in the Americas.

Bosch Officially Opens New Research Campus In Renningen

The company has invested around €310 million ($352.58 million) in the new location. The research campus, whose motto is “Connected for millions of ideas,” is the hub of Bosch’s global research and development network.

US Department Of Commerce Grants Trade Fair Certification To The Latin Auto Parts Expo

Through certification, the Commercial Service of the Department of Commerce recognizes the show organizer’s professional capability to organize a United States Pavilion and endorses the event as an excellent opportunity to showcase U.S. products and services.

Wulf Gaertner Autoparts Invites Visitors On Virtual Tour Of The Company

At Wulf Gaertner Autoparts, visitors can explore different parts of the company, from the front desk, training workshop and warehouse to the staff restaurant in a full 360-degree tour.

Pirelli Board Members Resign

Several members of Pirelli & C. SpA’s board of directors have tendered their resignations from the company.

Brake Parts Inc Launches Raybestos Braking System Safety Service Program In China

Executives of Brake Parts Inc (BPI) recently visited the city of Jinzhou in the province of Liaoning, China, to introduce the Raybestos Braking System (RBS) Safety Service program with its partner Aoxing Yue Xiu.

ChemChina Completes Pirelli Buy-out

This 87 percent stake is just below the 90 percent threshold that would require the automatic buy-out of the remaining investors, removing Pirelli from the stock market.

From GlobalBusinessProfessor.com: Aon Hewitt Consultants Present Strategies For Managing Retirement And Risk Benefits For Internationally Mobile Employees

Organizations are increasingly using Internationally Mobile Employees (IMEs) to support international growth and to enhance corporate oversight. However, managing retirement and risk benefits for IMEs has become increasingly complex – there is now an increased focus on compliance, cost management and providing a reward package that is competitive.

Brake Parts Inc Launches Raybestos Braking System Safety Service Program In China

Adapted to the aftermarket parts and services industry in China, the Raybestos Braking System Safety Service program is designed to provide repair workshops with a comprehensive value proposition of high-quality brake products, advanced brake safety maintenance know-how and excellent training resources for brake service professionals, BPI says.

Axalta Expands Capabilities To Supply Automotive OEMs In India

The company plans to double production capacity and construct an automotive OEM coatings development laboratory at its operations center in Savli in Gujarat State.

Solvay Acquires EPIC Polymers’ Long-Fiber Thermoplastics Business

This technology deal will expand lightweight materials offering for automotive and other transportation market applications.