Bosch Celebrates 100 Years in U.S. Market, Launches New and Expanded Lines
Much has happened in the automotive world since Bosch entered the U.S. market a century ago. Innovations such as the first high-voltage spark plug (1906), the first electric windshield wiper system (1926), the first series-produced ABS system (1978) and the first platinum spark plug (1985) are just a few of the products and systems introduced by Bosch to its OE customers and the aftermarket over the past 100 years. But as Bosch looks to the future, it continues to search for new technologies for its OE customers, and by extension, the aftermarket. Systems such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Electronic Stability Control and diesel engine management systems are already — or will soon be — common on the vehicles of today and tomorrow.
NAPA and ASE Name Parts Specialist of Year
ATLANTA — NAPA Auto Parts and the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) have named Ernesto Cerrillo the 2007 NAPA/ASE Parts Specialist of the Year. Cerrillo, who is employed by Allen’s Auto Parts, Inc. in Tonasket, WA, is the eighth individual to receive this special parts professional honor within the NAPA system. Cerrillo, an
Hella Sets Goals For Major Growth
Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. said this week it hopes to double its global sales of automotive lighting, electronics and aftermarket products to more than $7 billion in the next six years. The company also aims to significantly increase its American and Asian business in that time period. Hella has organized its global business into three divisions: lighting, electronics and aftermarket and special equipment, according to Jean-Francois Tarabbia, CEO of Hella’s Electronics Division.
Bosch Marks 100 Years in U.S.
Robert Bosch Corp. is celebrating its first 100 years in the U.S. With its high-voltage magneto ignition system for cars, Bosch entered the U.S. market in 1906 and helped pave the way for reliable motorization, according to David Coolidge, president of Bosch’s North American Aftermarket Division. Forbes magazine recently recognized that spirit of innovation and featured the leading auto part manufacturer in its Nov. 28, 2005 issue.
APRA Schedules Heavy Duty Brake and Transmission Clinics On Eve of First-Ever Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week
Top heavy duty brake and transmissions experts will offer information on new products and market forecasts in two concurrent clinics offered by the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) on Jan. 23, at The Mirage in Las Vegas.
New Lighting Technologies Could Reduce Nighttime Pedestrian Accidents, Says MVLC
With the end of Daylight Saving Time and the approach of winter in North America, nighttime arrives earlier each day. This natural occurrence — combined with the U.S. Congress’ newest directive to NHTSA to more closely study reducing pedestrian fatalities — has put nighttime driving issues in the spotlight. Each year approximately 5,000 pedestrians (which includes bicyclists) are killed along U.S. roads – 65 percent of them occurring at night — and another 70,000 pedestrians are injured in traffic crashes, according to a 2003 NHTSA report.
Hella to Introduce New Lighting Innovations at SEMA/AAPEX
Hella Inc. will introduce an array of new lighting and aftermarket products during AAIW next week. In the spotlight is DynaView Evo2, a retrofit lighting system designed to answer the visual challenges of night driving. DynaView Evo2 represents the latest advance in adaptive cornering-light technology.
ArvinMeritor to Develop On-Demand Power Steering Systems
ArvinMeritor has announced plans for its Light Vehicle Systems (LVS) business group to develop and commercialize a series of hydraulically-coupled, electric power steering systems designed to outperform other electric power steering (EPS) systems.
SAE Heavy Trucking Symposium Begins Tomorrow
The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) International will hold the Heavy Truck Handling, Dynamics & Control Symposium May 3-5 in Greenville, SC. Terry Gettys, president, Michelin Americas Research and Development Corp., will provide the welcoming remarks for the symposium. Michelin is the host company for the Symposium.
Case Study: The DNA Building-Block Approach in Action
NMS Communications, a mid-sized network equipment manufacturer, employed the Thomas Group DNA building-block approach to reengineer the supply chain for its platform business, which accounts for 80 percent of the company’s revenue. NMS realized that to maintain a competitive edge, it needed to create a high-speed, demand-driven supply chain. But developing such a capability in an environment where forecasts traditionally ruled was a challenge.