Global Aftermarket
MAACO Canada Plans Major Expansion

Veteran franchisees Charlene and Marty Klyne sign development agreement to build 13 shops in Alberta and the Prairie provinces.

Pirelli To ‘Change Pace’ In Russia

In 2013, new car registrations decreased by approximately 5 percent. The tire business is expected to decrease by approximately 3.5 percent, but with a very “unexpected mix.”

Johnson Controls Acquires Majority Share Of Colombian Battery Supplier MAC

Company strengthens commitment to Central and South American automotive battery market.

Bridgestone Recalls More Than 1 Million TBR Tires

The recall notice – related to a possible abnormality in the tire inner liner – has been issued for roughly 1.2 million truck and bus tires manufactured at the plant between January 2012 and August 2013, according to a report in the Global Times.

Affinia Reports Third Quarter Results

Company says strong results in filtration led to the highest quarterly sales in company history.

Brembo Receives GM Quality Excellence Award

Brembo’s Mapello disc processing plant receives the prestigious award for high quality.

AIA To Present Global Market Updates, Highlight Key Export Markets During AAPEX

The new series is a result of recent strategic planning by the AIA Executive Leadership Council, which resulted in a decision to expand AIA’s focus to include identifying and promoting both import and export trade opportunities for AAIA members.

GKN Marks 25 Years Of Business Success In China

Shanghai GKN Drive Shaft Company has been operating since 1988 and is the largest driveshaft manufacturer in China producing components for domestic and western brands from eight manufacturing plants.

Ken-Tool reCore TPMS Sensor Saver System Wins Award

Ken-Tool took home the Silver Award in the Aftermarket & Retrofitting Category at the International Grad Pix for Automotive Innovation for its reCore TPMS Sensor Saver System.

Andreani Group Named New Italian Distributor For PFC Brakes Europe

World-renowned motorsport engineering firm to distribute PFC Brakes’ products to motorcycle, road and motorsport customers in the Italian market.

ZF Services Introduces New Brand: ZF Lenksysteme

ZF Services, the international aftersales specialist of ZF Friedrichshafen AG, and ZF Lenksysteme GmbH – a 50/50 joint venture between ZF and Robert Bosch GmbH – are restructuring their collaborative efforts. As of 2014, ZF Services will assume the responsibility for the international IAM business for steering gears, steering pumps and steering columns. ZF Lenksysteme GmbH will focus on its core competencies of production and remanufacturing. Starting in 2014, the complete product portfolio will be sold by ZF Services under the new ZF Lenksysteme brand.

AAIA Hosts European Aftermarket Leaders For Global Issues Talks

Among the issues addressed were Right to Repair, challenges posed by car company telematics systems and the common goals for the U.S./EU free trade agreement currently being negotiated.