WILMINGTON, Del. — DuPont Fluoroproducts has announced a 10 percent global price increase for its bulk R-134a refrigerant, effective with shipments on or after Dec. 1, as contracts allow. Increasing raw material costs necessitated the price increase.
The increase applies to all 134a bulk product sold in applications including automotive air conditioning, stationary air conditioning, stationary refrigeration and foam expansion.
Complete strut assemblies, shock absorbers, shock absorber assembly kits and suspension struts for some of the most popular VIO applications are included in the release, FCS said.
FCS Automotive announced the release of 42 new numbers in May, including:
8 Complete Strut Assemblies (936,389 vehicles in operation)
6 Shock Absorber Assembly Kits (2,696,801vehicles in operation)
16 Shock Absorbers (6,245,071 vehicles in operation)
12 Suspension Struts (2,135,974 vehicles in operation)
US Motor Works released Part No. USEP9214M, for several BMW applications.
The focus is on assistance systems and engine and transmission management, with more than 300 new part numbers, as well as the expansion of its product lineup for EVs.
Dana 60 semi-float rear axles will be featured on the limited-edition Chevrolet Silverado Fox Factory Edition truck.
The Standard and Blue Streak Camshaft and Crankshaft Position Sensor program features nearly 1,000 SKUs covering more than 250 million vehicles, SMP said.
New coverage for Ford and Chevy includes popular pickup trucks and SUVs.
GSP said 14 new CV axle part numbers are in stock and ready to ship.
Akebono said it expanded its severe-duty ultra-premium disc brake pad line by 14 new part numbers.
Lumileds has expanded the Philips Ultinon Drive 5000 series to include eight models.
