Global Aftermarket
Axalta Coating Systems To Coat Beijing’s Blue Cat Subway Line

Refurbished trains, nicknamed “Blue Cat” for their blue Axalta color coating and striking similarity to a cat, will cross the city from east to west and hit speeds of up to 80 kilometers per hour.

Champion Oil Seeking Master Warehouse Distributor In Middle East

The company will be conducting interviews at the upcoming Middle East Business Development Conference sponsored by SEMA in the Unite Arab Emirates this coming March.

LIQUI MOLY Invests 20 Million Euros In Development And Production

This is the largest investment program in the company’s history.

Visteon Completes Sale Of Yanfeng Joint Venture

The sale of the YFV stake is the largest part of a series of transactions that also includes the sale of certain other interiors joint ventures and the acquisition by Visteon of a controlling interest in Yanfeng Visteon Automotive Electronics Co. Ltd. (YFVE), which was completed in November 2013.

BorgWarner Acquires Wahler

With locations in Germany, Brazil, the U.S., China and Slovakia, Wahler employs approximately 1,250 people and supplies customers such as Daimler, Volkswagen, BMW, GM and John Deere.

Axalta Coating Systems Opens Offices, Academy For Customers In The U.K.

The refinish training center, called the Axalta Coating Systems Academy, will open in February 2014.

Kumho Shares Plans For 2014

Kumho reflects on 2013 and shares its plans for 2014 at its annual dealer meeting.

Meritor Announces New European Air Disc Brake Contract With Scania

With Meritor’s extended family of air disc brakes, the company says it now offers more optimized products for every vocation.

Continental Presents ‘Rubber for Running’ Technology Cooperation With Adidas

Since 2007, international tire manufacturer Continental has supported sports equipment manufacturer adidas as a supplier of so-called “Traction Compound” soles for various shoes. Following an adidas project focusing on improving grip, a technology cooperation was established, which has resulted in more than 80 different shoes being made available on the market, also helping professional marathon runners to break numerous records, according to the company.

Jack Mezadurian Of Eximus Corp. Honored With OAC’s Lifetime Achievement Award

“Jack Mezadurian has served the export community for more than 33 years,” said Steven Dreyfus, managing director of Dreyfus Global Trade LLC and the 2012 OAC Lifetime Achievement Award recipient, in presenting the award. “Jack has built friendships and business relationships throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas, but he has always said that the value of the friendships he’s made have far outweighed the value of the dollars he’s brought in.”

WABCO To Supply IVECO Trucks With Newest Anti-Lock Braking System

This marks the first time in the commercial vehicle industry that these advanced WABCO safety technologies are being adopted together in series production.

Network Meets With Australia’s Automotive Brands Group To Discuss International Industry Trends

Australia’s largest privately owned distributor and franchise operator, ABG provides independently owned auto stores and service dealers with business tools and marketing elements to more effectively compete, much like the Network’s Parts Plus and Auto Pride programs.