Global Aftermarket
Atlas Copco Listed Among World’s Most Ethical Companies By Ethisphere Institute For Second Consecutive Year

The ethical ranking, presented at the Global Ethics Summit in New York, recognizes companies that demonstrate leadership in ethics, corporate responsibility, sustainability and governance.

AAMP Of America Announces Acquisition Of U.K.-Based Armour Automotive

Headquartered in Hampshire, U.K., Armour Automotive is a leading designer and distributor of branded connectivity and audio solutions for the in-vehicle entertainment and communication markets.

BorgWarner Completes Acquisition Of Gustav Wahler GmbH & Co. KG

With this acquisition, company expands product leadership in exhaust gas recirculation technologies.

AAIA To Participate In Latin American Trade Mission

The 2014 Trade Winds program, organized by the U.S. Commercial Service, the export promotion arm of the Department of Commerce, includes a Latin America-focused business forum consisting of regional and industry-specific conference sessions, as well as prearranged consultations with U.S. Foreign Commercial Service Senior Commercial Officers representing commercial markets throughout the region.

Event Organizers Say Plans For Autopromotec 2015 Off To A Strong Start

The show organizers say a closer look at preliminary figures reveals some interesting trends: spare parts and car service areas, as well as areas devoted to tire and diagnostic equipment, are almost sold out, even though Autopromotec 2015 is more than a year down the road.

Chengdu International Trade Fair For Automotive Parts And Aftermarket Services To Take Place In China In July

CAPAS makes its debut in Chengdu to offer exhibitors and suppliers more opportunities in the Chinese market.

Slowdown Of Commercial Vehicle Segment Affects Bridgestone India’s OEM Sales

Tomio Fukuzumi, managing director for Bridgestone Tyres India said that several factors such as political instability and the ensuing parliament elections have led to a slowdown in sales.

The Parts House Hosts First Buying Show In Puerto Rico

TPH’s top jobber customers were on hand to learn more about the Parts Plus program’s marketing elements, buying power and IT initiatives. To date, 11 jobbers in the area have committed to joining the Parts Plus family of stores.

Lear Opens New Asia Headquarters And Regional Product And Technology Center In Shanghai

The new Asia headquarters will support approximately 21,000 employees in 11 countries in Asia, including almost 11,000 in China.

Continental To Expand Replacement Business

During its annual press conference, Continental CEO Elmar Degenhart shared that expansion of the tire business and further acquisitions are on the cards as part of the company’s aim of reducing its reliance on the automotive original equipment industry.

AkzoNobel Hosts Capital Markets Day 2014

The event is intended to give analysts and investors further insight into the operational strategies AkzoNobel is pursuing in its three business areas and will feature an introduction from CEO Ton Buchner as well as presentations from the responsible executive committee members and from CFO Keith Nichols.

Messe Frankfurt Announces Acquisition Of Automotive Engineering Show In India

Previously owned and managed by Focussed Event Management Pvt Ltd, the Automotive Engineering Show further expands Messe Frankfurt’s portfolio of mobility and infrastructure fairs by promoting innovations at the manufacturing level, for one of the world’s fastest-growing automotive markets.