Global Aftermarket
Automechanika Kiev 2015 Canceled

In view of the current political situation in the Ukraine, the premiere of Automechanika Kiev planned for June 9-11, 2015, has been cancelled. Automechanika Brand Manager Michael Johannes, explains: “We have now made two attempts to enable our customers from the automotive aftermarket to do business in the Ukraine. Nevertheless, given the situation prevailing there

Bremskerl North America Moving To New, Larger Facility

BARTLETT, Ill. – Bremskerl has announced it will move to a larger 50,000-square-foot facility in Bartlett, Ill., on March 1. The move is needed in order to meet continued demand for the company’s RoHS- and REACH-compliant friction materials. Bremskerl North America Inc. is a subsidiary of BREMSKERL-REIBBELAGWERKE EMMERLING GMBH & CO. KG, a global manufacturer

Biggest Drop Since 2009 Hits U.S. Ports As West Coast Suffers

From Bloomberg, MEMA Industry News MEMA Industry News Editor’s Note: MEMA President and CEO Steve Handschuh spotlighted the West Coast port crisis on CNBC this week, highlighting the high costs of delays to suppliers and the impact on the U.S. economy and consumers as a result. MEMA’s message also was focused on helping to increase

WAIglobal Expands European Distribution With New Warehouse In Poland

EXTON, Pa. – WAIglobal has opened a new warehouse in Poland to expand distribution of its products to automotive customers throughout Poland and the surrounding countries. The auto electrical specialist has continued to grow its market share in the country and this new warehouse, located in the Głogów Małopolski close to Rzeszow, offers customers next-day

Magna Celebrates Grand Opening Of Mexico Chassis Facility

AURORA, Ontario – Magna International has announced the grand opening of Autotek Morelos, a new greenfield facility in Emiliano Zapata, Morelos, Mexico, for the assembly of automotive chassis products. Company officials were joined by members of state and local government as well as customers to celebrate the occasion. The 130,000-square-foot facility will produce structural welded

Autopromotec 2015 To Host International Automotive Aftermarket Meeting

BOLOGNA, Italy – AutopromotecEDU, taking place as part of Autopromotec 2015 in Bologna, Italy, this May, will host a meeting dedicated to IVCS (in-vehicle communication systems). This will be the topic for this year’s International Automotive Aftermarket Meeting (IAAM15). This is the fifth time IAAM will take place as part of Autopromotec. IAAM15, which takes

Three-Time Indy 500 Winner Helio Castroneves To Appear At The Latin Auto Parts Expo

PANAMA, Republic of Panama – Helio Castroneves, Team Penske’s elder statesman, is set to make a guest appearance at the Latin Auto Parts Expo on June 18 in Panama, Rep. of Panama. Currently ranked second in IZOD IndyCar Series, Castroneves will be signing autographs and taking photos during the Expo in Hall A of the

Magneti Marelli Earns Technology Of The Year 2015 Award From Indian Automotive Magazine

CORBETTA, Italy – The Indian automotive magazine Overdrive and CNBC-TV18 television network presented the “Technology of the Year 2015” award to Magneti Marelli for its Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) Technology. Established in 2000, the CNBC-TV 18 Overdrive Award has been acknowledging technological and product excellence in the Indian and international automotive industry and is the

FCA, Iveco, Magneti Marelli And Israel’s Fuel Choices Initiative Form Natural Gas-Based Partnership

LONDON – Israel’s Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) through the Israel Fuel Choices Initiative (IFCI) this week signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA), Iveco (a brand of CNH Industrial) and Magneti Marelli (FCA Group) for co-operation in the development of natural gas-based technologies. The signatories are also discussing the possibility

Spectro Oils Extends Its Global Distribution Network

BROOKFIELD, Conn. – Spectro Oils of America has expanded its global distribution network with the addition of its newest distributor: Cuesta Del Agua Chirrip S.A. The company is a leading regional importer, distributor and wholesaler of motorcycle spare parts and accessories covering the markets of Costa Rica, Nicaragua and the rest of the Central American

New Packaging For TMD Friction’s Textar Brand

LUXEMBURG – Friction material specialist TMD Friction has unveiled a new packaging design for its premium brand Textar. The new packaging retains the yellow color that customers have come to know. However, according to TMD, the new box design features new imagery and has a futuristic feel in keeping with the brand’s innovative ethos. Similarly,

Booth Space For Latin Auto Parts Expo More Than 90 Percent Reserved

PANAMA – The Latin Auto Parts Expo, taking place June 18-20 in Panama, Rep. of Panama, is more than 90 percent reserved with more than 270 companies participating. The U.S. Department of Commerce recently granted Trade Fair Certification to the event. Through certification, the Commercial Service of the Department of Commerce recognizes the expo’s professional