Global Aftermarket
Increase In Exhibitors, Foreign Delegations Expected For Autopromotec 2015

Ten percent more exhibitors and twice as many international buyers than the 2013 event are confirmed for 2015.

Delphi Named One Of The World’s Most Ethical Companies By The Ethisphere Institute

The recognition was given by the Ethisphere Institute, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices.

MAM Launches Online Booking, Website and Internet Marketing Solutions For Auto Repair Shops In The UK

New products add to MAM’s growing selection of e-commerce options.

LIQUI MOLY Reports Continued Growth Despite Global Challenges

Motor oil specialist increases sales in the U.S. by 21 percent.

Johnson Controls Honored For Promoting Toyota’s New Global Architecture

Partnership successfully develops a next-generation front seat structure.

Axalta Opens New Waterborne Coatings Plant In Shanghai

Expanded production capacity to help China’s auto industry grow sustainably.

Helmut Ernst Becomes Chairman Of The Board Of Directors Of ZF Services

FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – On March 1, Helmut Ernst (55) will take up the reins as new chairman of the board of directors of ZF Services. The experienced industry expert will steer the Aftersales Business Unit of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, expanding its range of telematics solutions and other tailor-made services for tomorrow’s mobility requirements. His predecessor,

Cooper Standard Becomes Largest Chinese Automotive Sealing Manufacturer

NOVI, Mich. – Cooper-Standard Holdings Inc., parent company of Cooper-Standard Automotive Inc., has completed its purchase of Huayu Automotive System Co.’s share in Huayu-Cooper Standard Sealing Systems Co. Ltd. Cooper Standard is now 95 percent equity owner of the business with 5 percent retained by the Shanghai Zhaotun Collective Assets Managing Co. As a result

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The Network Signs Sixth Parts Plus Mexico Member

GERMANTOWN, Tenn. – The Automotive Distribution Network continues to grow the Parts Plus Mexico brand with the recent signing of Refacciones Agricolas Friessen S.A. de C.V. (RAFISA) into membership, according to Mike Lambert, president of the Network. “A two-step operation with three locations in Cuauhtémoc, Nuevo Casas Grandes and Chihuahua City, Mexico, RAFISA is a

BorgWarner Builds 5 Millionth Turbocharger In China

AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – BorgWarner has built its 5 millionth turbocharger at its manufacturing facility in Ningbo, China. Since 2005, the plant has produced a variety of turbochargers for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Customers include global as well as domestic vehicle makers. Engineered to improve fuel economy, reduce emissions and enhance performance, BorgWarner’s advanced

DENSO To Build A New Plant In Cambodia

KARIYA, Japan – DENSO Corp. announced it will construct a new plant in Cambodia to produce magnetos and oil coolers. The new plant, which is located in the Phnom Penh Special Economic Zone where DENSO Cambodia Co. Ltd. operates its existing plant, will support increasing vehicle production in the ASEAN region. DENSO’s new facility is

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