Global Aftermarket
Johnson Controls Signs Long-Term Automotive Battery Supply Agreement With SAIC Motor Corp. In China

High-capacity absorbent glass mat (AGM) batteries to power start-stop vehicles in China.

Spectra Premium Industries To Purchase Assets Of Richporter Technology Ltd.

Founded by Keith and Patrick Richardson along with Lawrence Hung, Richporter Technology was founded in 2001 based in Montreal, Quebec, Canada, with distribution handled from Champlain, N.Y., and manufacturing presence in Kaohsiung, Taiwan.

BorgWarner Begins Production Of Visctronic Fan Drives In Brazil

BorgWarner’s advanced technology provides efficient engine cooling as well as improved fuel economy and reduced emissions for trucks, buses and off-highway applications.

Federal-Mogul Expands Footprint In China To Meet Customer Demand For Advanced Piston Technologies

Qingdao manufacturing facility investment enables local production of lightweight, fuel-efficient pistons for Chinese automotive market.

Meritor And Brakes India Ltd. Sign Expanded Brake Agreement

The agreement, which expands on an existing licensing agreement for B-frame hydraulic disc brakes, air drum and air disc brakes, builds on the long-term, successful cooperation between both companies in the Indian market.

ISN Expands Internationally With Acquisition Of Distribution PDG In Canada

ISN Canada anticipates rapid growth with new product extension and plans to aggressively expand throughout Canada to serve its already extensive Canadian customer base.

The Network Signs Third Parts Plus Mexico Member

The Automotive Distribution Network continues to expand its Parts Plus Mexico footprint with the signing of OASA (Oxigeno y Acetileno S.A. de C.V.) into membership. With headquarters in Mexicali, on the east side of Baja, Calif., OASA has 21 locations, including stores in Ensenada, Tecate, Rosarita, San Quintin, San Felilpe, Puerto Penasco and Hermosillo.

DENSO Announces Year-End Financial Results

Consolidated net sales totaled $39.8 billion, a 14.4 percent increase from the previous year.

Donaldson Expands Global Distribution Capacity

Investment in Slovakia demonstrates commitment to customer service and growth.

The Network Extends Parts Plus Brand Into Puerto Rico

The Network will provide the new Parts Plus jobbers on the island with marketing and product programs as well as private-label lines like filters, chemicals and batteries to help UniPiezas increase its profitability and market share.

Genuine Parts Co. Reports Sales And Earnings For The First Quarter Ended March 31, 2014

Company reports 13 percent sales increase.

ITW Reports First Quarter 2014 Financial Results

Total revenues grew 4 percent to $3.6 billion and operating income increased 16 percent to $667 million.