Lear Recognizes 2015 ‘Supplier Of The Year’ Award Winners
The Lear Suppliers of the Year for 2015 were selected from more than 2,000 companies that support Lear globally. This year’s recipients demonstrated excellence in either quality, innovation, delivery, service or competitiveness during 2015.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Announces New Partnerships In China And Thailand
Federal-Mogul Motorparts and China Automotive Import and Export Co. Ltd. (CAIEC), a nationwide state-owned 4S automotive distribution network, have announced the formation of a joint venture called Federal-Mogul CAIEC Automotive Technology Services (Beijing) Co. Ltd., which will be focused on automotive aftermarket vehicle repair business within China. In addition, Federal-Mogul Motorparts has entered into a joint venture agreement with Loxley Public Co. Ltd., under which Federal-Mogul Motorparts will own a majority stake in and have operational control of Parts Zone (Thailand) Co. Ltd., an established automotive parts distributor in Thailand.
The Parts Alliance Introduces Autopart Vending Machines With The Automobile Association
The PA PartVend concept is being piloted in a number of strategic locations, with the machines electronically linked so The Parts Alliance can tell instantly which products are being used and when to replenish the stock.
China Aftermarket Industry Week Kicks Off With AASA Summit
The event is part of AASA’s China Aftermarket Industry Week, a series of supplier events running concurrent with the 2015 Automechanika Shanghai trade show.
From GlobalBusinessProfessor.com: Learn How Companies Can Defer Or Eliminate Import Duties
In the interview, foreign-trade zones are defined, the role of the Greater Detroit Foreign-Trade Zone (GDFTZ) is described and the interview details benefits for global businesses.
Federal-Mogul Announces Distribution Partnerships In China, Thailand
Federal-Mogul Motorparts and China Automotive Import and Export Co. Ltd. (CAIEC), a nationwide state-owned 4S automotive distribution network, have announced the formation of a joint venture called Federal-Mogul CAIEC Automotive Technology Services (Beijing) Co. Ltd.
Goodyear Announces New Organizational Structure
A New Americas region combines Goodyear’s North America and Latin America businesses for a more efficient model that will serve customers and consumers better. New leaders for the Americas and EMEA businesses have been appointed.
Dayco To Showcase Aftermarket Catalog, Award-Winning Products At Automechanika Shanghai 2015
“With 280,000-square-meters (3,013,894.92-square-feet) of exhibit space and more than 100,000 global buyers in attendance, Automechanika Shanghai continues to be a world-renowned event for the exchange of information related to the automotive industry,” said Charlie Qiu, president of Dayco in China. “Our entire team looks forward to connecting with customers, prospective customers and industry journalists during the four-day event.”
Axalta Becomes Mercedes-Benz Aftermarket Premium Partner In China
Under the terms of the partnership designation, Axalta will provide its flagship Spies Hecker Permahyd Hi-TEC waterborne coating products to Mercedes-Benz in China to support its collision repair business.
WABCO Earns ‘Supplier Of The Year’ Award From India’s Largest Automotive Manufacturer
Tata Motors granted WABCO its superlative award, which recognizes the contributions and commitment of its most valued partner among a distinguished group of 1,700 suppliers.
Editor’s Note: No AMN Global Issue On Thursday; Next Week, Live Coverage From Automechanika Shanghai
There will be no issue of AMN Global this coming Thursday, Nov. 26, in observance of the U.S. Thanksgiving Day holiday. Coming up next week, Jay Burkhart from the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) will be our “feet on the street” at Automechanika Shanghai, where AASA will be hosting the Aftermarket Summit on Dec. 1.
Cooper Teaming Up With Fate
As part of the agreement, Fate will distribute Cooper-branded passenger tires in Argentina.
