Global Aftermarket
SKF USA Inc. And Poul Jeppesen To Receive Business Entrepreneurial Award From Swedish-American Chamber Of Commerce-Philadelphia

SKF was founded in 1907 in Sweden and has become a leading global supplier of products, customer solutions and services in the business of rolling bearings, seals, lubrication, mechatronics and services. SKF USA Inc. has its U.S. headquarters – a LEED certified Platinum building- in Lansdale, Pa. Jeppesen has served as president and CEO of SKF USA Inc. since January 2010.

Lear Corp. To Construct Automotive Wiring Facility In Morocco

Lear currently operates three plants in Morocco, including two in Tangier for electrical wiring systems and automotive seating and one in Rabat, supplying industry-leading electronics such as battery chargers and gateway modules to European automakers including BMW, Renault and Volkswagen.

TAIPEI AMPA 2013 Set To Break Attendance Records

A record-breaking 1,100 exhibitors and 3,000 booths are expected, show organizers say.

Autoliv Expands In Indonesia

The company says this new plant will enable the company to grow its sales in Indonesia from $12 million last year to $25 million by 2015 in already booked business and to $50 million when the plant will be fully utilized.

Autopromotec 2013 Pre-Catalogue Now Online

Show organizers hope to encourage communication between visitors, especially international ones, and exhibitors, to enable visitors to more efficiently plan their visit to Autopromotec 2013.

Eaton Completes Acquisition Of Cooper Industries

The acquisition, first announced on May 21, combines Eaton and Cooper into a new, premier global power management company named Eaton Corporation plc.

KPS Capital Partners Portfolio Company, Chassis Brakes International Group, Acquires Business Of Autocast And Forge Pty Limited

KPS purchased CBI from The Bosch Group in May 2012 with a strategic plan to grow the business as an independent enterprise.

TI Automotive Opens New Fuel Tank Systems Production Facility In India

New Chennai, India, facility produces fuel tanks for Nissan to serve domestic India market.

DENSO Celebrates Grand Opening Of Its India Technical Center

The technical center was established with a total investment of approximately 1.5 billion rupees (approximately US $28.2 million), and currently employs 52 people.

Multi Parts Supply Announces First Significant Corporate Rebrand

Global aftermarket auto parts supplier updates brand collateral for first time in the company’s 25-year history.

Eaton, Cooper Shareholders Approve Acquisition Proposal

As previously announced, on May 21, Eaton and Cooper entered into a transaction agreement by which Eaton will acquire Cooper through the formation of a new Irish holding company that will be renamed Eaton Corporation plc.

APRA’s International Remanufacturing Forum To Take Place Dec. 10 In Shanghai

APRA has joined with Automechanika Shanghai as the co-organizers of this International Remanufacturing Forum, which will be held just prior to Automechanika Shanghai taking place Dec. 11-14, 2012.