Monroe Brakes Product Promo Gives Motorists an Oil Change Rebate After Purchase of Premium Brakes
The ‘Summerize Your Ride’ promotion is available on qualifying Monroe friction products this July and August.
Bosch Says New Beam Wiper Blade Offers a ‘Clear Advantage’
Bosch Clear Advantage beam wiper blades feature a precision-tensioned mono-steel spring that distributes uniform pressure along the entire length of the blade to ensure a consistent, smooth and clean wipe, the company says.
Freudenberg-NOK Promoting New Materials, Green Technologies
A common theme in many 2012 vehicles is fuel efficiency and lowered emissions. Freudenberg Sealing Technologies’ new Low-Emission Sealing Solutions (LESS) helps address these automaker demands, the company says.
Federal-Mogul to Showcase Several New Technologies During AAPEX
The company’s exhibit (No. 3217) will highlight several new vehicle repair and maintenance solutions that are now available through four of Federal-Mogul’s most popular and trusted brands: ANCO, Champion, MOOG and Wagner Brake.
Raybestos Brand Professional Grade Strut Assemblies Available Now
The total market size for struts, strut cartridges, strut assembles, components and hardware is up 22 percent since 2008, according to Affinia. Strut assemblies make up the fastest growing segment, up 92 percent since 2008.
Federal-Mogul Opens State-of-the-Art Asia Pacific Headquarters and Technical Center in Shanghai, China
The Technical Center, which Federal-Mogul constructed in one of China’s rapidly growing industrial centers, is one of the company’s 18 globally networked engineering and technical centers.
AP Auto Markets New StormShield Premium Wiper Blade Program
New private-label line helps jobbers remain competitive in the marketplace, according to AP Auto.
The Week in Review (Nov. 16-20, 2009)
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Executive Interview with Federal-Mogul’s Jose Maria Alapont
In this most recent interview, Federal-Mogul President and CEO Jose Maria Alapont shares his thoughts on such industry issues as green technologies, the challenges in the automotive sector, our country’s reliance on foreign oil and what Federal-Mogul looks like post-Chapter 11.
Federal-Mogul to Build New Manufacturing Facility in India
Federal-Mogul is planning to build a new facility in Chennai, India, for the manufacture of friction components for original equipment (OE) and aftermarket segments. The facility is scheduled to begin production of light vehicle brake and friction components, commercial vehicle and railway friction products by September 2009. Federal-Mogul currently manufactures products at six facilities in India, including pistons, rings, liners, bearings, ignition and sintered products for both OE and aftermarket customers.