AMN Heads to Automechanika
The editorial staff of aftermarketNews will be on-hand at the event in Frankfurt, reporting live on the most exciting events, innovations and announcements taking place on the show floor. Automechanika Frankfurt 2012 takes place Sept. 11-16, 2012, in Frankfurt, Germany.
Auto Parts Supplier HELLA Introduces New Brand Message
“Technology with Vision” is the company’s new corporate theme.
Automechanika Shanghai Nearly Sold Out, According to Show Organizers
The event will be held at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, and will host some 3,900 exhibitors from 37 countries, and some 70,000 expected attendees.
Goodyear Opens New Plant in China
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s new tire plant in Dalian, China, is now up and running. The tiremaker held a formal opening of the 780,300-square-meter plant Aug. 15.
New CAR Study Estimates Effects of a Free Trade Agreement with Japan On the U.S. Auto Industry
The study models Japanese automotive vehicle exports to the United States and estimates the likely effect of a tariff reduction brought on by a Free Trade Agreement between Japan and the United States – one that would be characteristic of Japan’s inclusion in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP).
Brembo Brakes Honored by German Sports Car Publication
For the sixth time, Brembo wins for the Best Brand Award from “Sport Auto,” a popular German magazine dedicated to sports cars.
Stant and Pyongsan Announce Joint Venture Partnership for South Korean Operations
Partnership supports Stant’s continued global expansion.
Allison Transmission to Join Russell Global Index
Membership in the Russell Global Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the appropriate large-cap, small-cap, all-cap indexes as well as the applicable style, sector and country indexes.
Johnson Controls to Manufacture Automotive Batteries in Tianjin, China
The new plant will be the company’s first facility in China to produce advanced batteries for Start-Stop vehicles.
Multi Parts Supply Opens New Shanghai China Facility
The facility houses MPS’ test laboratory, quality control department, light assembly and packaging operation.
Mexico Continues to be Top Choice for Manufacturing ‘Near-Shoring,’ Says AlixPartners Study
AlixPartners said results from the survey also suggest that rising domestic demand in developing countries such as China may encourage even more near-shoring and “re-shoring” in the West in the future.
Visteon Expands Electronics Plant in China
Visteon’s electronics arm in China doubles size of its Shanghai facility to accommodate business growth in domestic and overseas markets.