WM Closes Acquisition Of Trost SE, Becoming 1 Of Europe’s Largest WDs
The combination of the two companies – formerly No. 2 and No. 3 in the German aftermarket – will form Europe’s largest warehouse distributor with revenues exceeding 1.5 billion euros, operating more than 200 warehouse locations in Germany and five other countries.
From AMN Global: Spectra Premium Opens European Sales Office In The Netherlands
“As part of our globalization development planning, we believe this new European sales office will enable us to accelerate our European market penetration,” said Jason Best, senior vice president, aftermarket, for Spectra Premium Industries.
Chengdu Trade Fair Opens Doors For Companies Looking At Growth In Sichuan, China
According to the 2015 China National Economic Statistics, vehicle production in Sichuan increased 9.1 percent over last year, compared to the national average increase of 2.7 percent.
New Report Details International Automakers’ Positive Impact On American Economy
“The United States today is a great place to build and export cars,” said John Bozzella, president and CEO of Global Automakers and spokesman for Here For America. “International automakers accounted for nearly half of all U.S. auto production last year and exported over 750,000 of these vehicles to countries around the world.”
GKN Driveline Starts Production At State-Of-The-Art Mexico Facility
At full capacity, the new Villagran, Mexico, plant will produce more than 1 million propshafts a year and will employ 380 people.
Total And Aston Martin Sign A New Global Partnership
As part of the agreement, Total will support Aston Martin Racing throughout the FIA World Endurance Championship, becoming the “Official Lubricant and Technical Partner” of Aston Martin Racing.
PPG Announces Executive Appointment For Latin America
Adriana Macouzet has been named vice president, Latin America, and general manager, protective and marine coatings. She will provide regional leadership for Latin America overall, excluding PPG Comex.
Falken Tyre Europe To Present Portfolio Of Products At The Essen Trade Show
The Falken stand also will exhibit prototypes that allow visitors a sneak preview of the brand-new Super RoWi Tyre, a new Falken model that offers exceptionally low rolling resistance, and the “noiseless” Silent Core Tyre.
Bosch Opens Innovation Incubator In Sweden
The company is working on new software and hardware in areas such as vehicle connectivity, automotive security systems and motorized two-wheelers.
Hitachi Completes Development Of OTA Software Update Solution For Autonomous Driving Systems
The new over-the-air software update solution provides high-speed and secure delivery of electronic control unit software updates through wireless communication.
Dayco Expands Presence In Industrial, Agricultural Markets In South America
This expansion follows the launch of the company’s new line of industrial and agricultural belts at Agrishow 2016.
H2 MOBILITY To Debut Hydrogen Fuel At Upcoming UNITI Expo In Stuttgart
By 2023, up to 400 hydrogen refueling stations are to be installed in Germany, providing nationwide coverage. Hydrogen-powered fuel cell vehicles produce neither climate-damaging CO2 nor nitrogen oxides.
