Halla Visteon Climate Control To Begin Manufacturing In Russia
The new facility initially will assemble cooling modules and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units for automakers in Russia. The number of employees is anticipated to reach nearly 300 over a three-year period.
Dana To Expand Gear Manufacturing Capabilities In Thailand
The new Dana facility, scheduled to open next year, will have the capacity to deliver 600,000 gear sets to the region.
Armored AutoGroup Announces Acquisition Of Kent Chamois Company
Armored AutoGroup purchased the business for approximately $3.8 million, provided from the company’s operating funds.
APRA To Support Reman Pavilion At Automechanika Shanghai
The upcoming Automechanika Shanghai, taking place Dec. 10-13 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, will have a Remanufacturing Pavilion and a new Energy Zone that will focus on these two areas that play a significant role in environmental benefits and energy savings.
Brembo Now Owns 100 Percent Of Brembo Nanjing Brake Systems
Brembo’s acquisition of remaining 30 percent stake in the business leads to full control of the Chinese company, and the complete integration of the Nanjing Industrial Hub.
Toyota Boshoku Establishes New Automotive Interior Components Company In Thailand
An investment of approximately $18 million was made to set up the new automotive interior company with the goal of expanding production capacity and establishing an optimal supply system to best meet the needs of nearby automotive manufacturers in a quick and efficient manner.
Smith Electric Vehicles To Form Joint Venture In Taiwan
Company establishes Smith manufacturing assembly, distribution and service hub in Taiwan with Taikang Technology Corp. An estimated 5,000 vehicles are already committed for production in the first three years.
Bosch And NIRA Strengthen Their Cooperation
Bosch has signed a contract with NIRA Dynamics AB, a leading global supplier of iTPMS (indirect Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems), for the installation of NIRA’s iTPMS into Bosch slip control systems sold worldwide.
WABCO To Exhibit At ComTrans 2013 In Moscow
Company plans to showcase technology innovations for vehicle safety, efficiency and environmental sustainability.
Continental Tire The Americas Announces Organizational Changes In Mexico
Javier Mendoza named head of PLT replacement sales and head of CAMEXCA Market.
LKQ Forms Joint Venture With Australia’s Suncorp Group
The joint venture is expected to bring significant benefits to consumers in Australia and New Zealand through the introduction of high-quality parts alternatives to repair vehicles that have been involved in collisions.
National Pronto Association Adds Three New Members
Refaccionaria Nueva, Pacific Automotive Warehouse and Wynne Exhaust Distributors have joined the Texas-based program group.