Global Aftermarket
The Network Signs Fourth Parts Plus Mexico Member

With headquarters located just south of the Yuma, Ariz., border in San Luis Rio Colorado, in the northwestern corner of Sonora, Mexico, and a store location in Mexicali, Baja California, Refaccionaria del Sol imports 85 percent of its parts and products sold from the United States.

Scenes From The Show Floor: Automechanika Frankfurt 2014 (Slideshow)

AMN Managing Editor Mark Phillips has been our roving reporter this week from Automechanika Frankfurt 2014. Earlier this week, we shared his editorial coverage from the event. Today, we present some of the people, products and other sights he encountered at the trade fair.

Atlas Copco Included In Dow Jones Sustainability Index For Fourth Consecutive Year

Atlas Copco was ranked in the top tier in the machinery and electrical equipment industry and received high scores in the following categories: environmental policy/management systems, environmental reporting and risk and crisis management.

SEMA Awarded Federal Grant To Increase Exports Of Automotive Aftermarket Products And Accessories

The grant, under the Market Development Cooperator Program within the Commerce Department’s International Trade Administration (ITA), will assist SEMA in its efforts to provide exporting opportunities for its more than 6,800 members with a new yearly fact-finding and sales mission to Russia; by working with government officials to seek pro-industry regulations that allow U.S. products equal market access; and organizing overseas vehicle measuring sessions in key emerging markets.

Valeo Picks Seven Finalists In Innovation Challenge

The shortlisted teams represent six countries from four continents: Australia, Germany, the United States, Brazil, Canada and India.

Brembo Introduces New Products At Automechanika Frankfurt

At Automechanika 2014, Brembo is introducing several new products for the European marketplace, as well as several recent developments in the U.S. aftermarket, including the introduction of the first Porsche and Supercar applications in the OE replacement range and an increase in the range of UV-coated discs.

Automechanika Day 3: Endless Opportunities For Networking And Education

Day three of Automechanika was filled with more opportunities to network and learn about cutting-edge technologies, as well as view the latest parts for distribution in the U.S. and elsewhere.

Pronto And ADI Take Common Action In ‘1Parts’ Joint Venture

To cope with the ever-changing dynamics in this high-stakes environment, ADI and Pronto, sharing the same vision and strategy for their partners and customers, say they found each other as matching partners and jointly invested in a common structure: 1Parts.

DuPont Opens Innovation Center In Shanghai

Center to accelerate inclusive innovation for sustainable future in China.

Nokian Tyres To Adjust Production Output

Nokian said possible adjustments will be accomplished with temporary layoffs during the end of 2014 and in 2015.

From The Show Floor, Automechanika Frankfurt 2014

Among the more than 4,500 exhibit booths at the 2014 Automechanika Frankfurt in Germany this week was a cheeky reminder not to pirate automotive parts at Automechanika and beyond.

ZF Services Setting Trends At Automechanika 2014

From product innovations and tailor-made solutions for the daily repair shop routine to strategic digital campaigns: ZF Services is utilizing the 2014 Automechanika Frankfurt trade show taking place this week as a showcase to share experience with customers the innovations its developing. The company said it also hopes to engage in an industry dialogue about future requirements in the service business.