Global Aftermarket
Ford And Baidu Invest $150M In Velodyne LiDAR

According to Velodyne, this investment will allow the company to rapidly expand the design and production of high-performance, cost-effective automotive LiDAR sensors, accelerating mass adoption in autonomous vehicle and advanced driver assistance systems applications and therefore accelerating the critical, transformative benefits they provide.

Demand Driven And The Global Supply Chain

In this audio interview from GlobalBusinessProfessor.com, Carol Ptak, founder and partner of the Demand Driven Institute, describes how demand driven differs from the traditional planning approaches for international automotive suppliers.

Automechanika Frankfurt To Offer A Wide Range Of Lectures And Events

The organizers say that the Automechanika Academy program is now of a size and scope that could easily provide the material for several supplementary professional qualifications. To make it easier for visitors to choose between the available offerings, the program has been split into two main tracks.

AkzoNobel Helps Link 2 Indonesian Villages For Better Quality Of Life

Through a collaboration between leading global paints and coatings company AkzoNobel, BMT Group, a producer of international paint, and Yayasan Relawan Kampung (YRK), the “Bridge of Hope” has been built to connect the people of the two villages and enable safer crossing of the Ciliman River.

Dayco CEO John Bohenick To Keynote 2016 Automotive Aftermarket Asia Pacific Summit

Bohenick will serve as keynote speaker during the second edition of the conference and will address the challenges the industry faces in this market. The 2016 Automotive Aftermarket Asia Pacific Summit will take place Sept. 1-2 in Bangkok, Thailand.

Commercial Vehicles On The Way To Digital Transformation

The 66th IAA Commercial Vehicles trade show, taking place from Sept. 22-29 in Hannover, will place a firm focus on the megatrends of the future: digitization and electric mobility.

GKN Driveline Increases Capacity In Poland

The company says this expansion will help GKN meet demand for more advanced drivelines.

Panasonic Acquires All Shares Of German Software Company OpenSynergy

OpenSynergy is a high-tech company specializing in embedded automotive software for cockpit solutions. Panasonic said it has positioned its automotive business as a high-growth area, and expects the business to contribute in the areas of “comfort,” “safety” and “environment.”

Ficosa Opens A New Plant In Brazil

Ficosa’s new factory will manufacture rear-view mirrors, control and command systems, underhood solutions and electronic systems for automobiles.

PSA Group Acquires A Controlling Interest In Autobutler, An Online Quote Platform For Automotive Aftermarket Services

The company says the acquisition of an equity interest in this new business strengthens the PSA Group’s multi-brand aftermarket offering, particularly for “smart buy” customers seeking the best value.

DuPont Performance Materials Starts Operations In Shenzhen, China

Designed with future expansions in mind, this new compounding facility is the largest in DuPont’s global manufacturing network.

Workshops Available For Repair Specialists In English And German At Automechanika Frankfurt

Messe Frankfurt has again worked closely with exhibitors and trade associations to create a professional development program for attendees from the workshop sector, with 12 workshops for repair specialists from the collision-damage segment being held throughout the fair, from Sept. 13-17.