Global Aftermarket
Charter Members Of The China Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Make Inaugural Visit To United States

Bi-lateral orientation conference includes interaction with customers, key vendors, shareholders and staff.

Hankook Tire Selected For Dow Jones Sustainability Asia Pacific Index For Two Consecutive Years

Company recognized for its corporate social responsibility activities, ethics management and environmental management.

AkzoNobel Opens State-Of-The-Art Vehicle Refinishes Plant In China

The new factory adds around 25 million liters of capacity for Sikkens, Lesonal and Prime vehicle refinishes products. It also strengthens AkzoNobel’s position as one of the leading players in China’s vehicle refinishes and commercial vehicle OEM markets, building on its acquisition of Changzhou Prime Automotive Ltd. in 2010.

Federal-Mogul Powertrain Expands Manufacturing Footprint In China

Company opens new state-of-the-art systems protection facility in Changshu; will supply products for automotive, high-speed rail and aviation sectors.

Passenger Vehicle Volumes In China To Rise

Passenger vehicle volumes in China are expected to rise more than 10 million units by 2026, according to IHS Automotive forecasts.

Details Announced For 2015 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo

Event organizers say demand from exhibitors for display space is the strongest on record. With six months before the doors open, almost 90 percent of the Expo floor space has been sold.

Goodyear’s Global Headquarters Earns LEED Gold Rating

One of the largest LEED Gold certified buildings in Ohio.

Axalta In China Wins 2014 Innovation Award For Competitiveness

More than 40 of the industry’s top players received awards this year, with Axalta the only coatings company to be recognized.

Sensata Technologies Completes Acquisition Of Schrader International

The transaction provides a leadership position in the growing TPMS market as well as additional low-pressure sensing, communication and design capabilities that address large and fast-growing sensing markets.

Bosch Associates Begin Moving To New Research Campus

Some 800 associates expected to move in by the end of 2014; remaining construction and move to be completed by early summer 2015.

Commerce Dept. Says Difficult China Case Needs More Consideration

The U.S. Commerce Department has pushed back the date for it to make a preliminary decision on its investigation of consumer tires imported from China.

Federal-Mogul Powertrain Opens New Piston Ring Manufacturing Facility In Puebla, Mexico

New facility will support automotive ring production for vehicle manufacturers throughout North and South America.