Meritor To Showcase New Products That ‘Fuel Change’ At TMC Expo
TROY, Mich. — Meritor plans to introduce three new products and announce a new ratio for a current axle solution at the Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) 2015 Annual Meeting & Transportation Technology Exhibition taking place Feb. 16-19 in Nashville, Tenn. Meritor plans to “fuel change” in the industry by showcasing: · MTIS Tire Inflation
New VP Of Sales Named At Auto 7
MIRAMAR, Fla. – Auto 7 Inc. has named Patrick Sommerfeld, formerly global sales director at Wells Vehicle Electronics, as the company’s new vice president of sales. Sommerfeld has more than 20 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket. He will report directly to Auto 7 President Steven Kruss and will oversee all sales for Auto
Bosch Group Increases Sales And Margins
STUTTGART – According to preliminary figures, the Bosch Group increased its sales by 6.2 percent in 2014, to 48.9 billion euros. After adjusting for exchange-rate effects, sales growth was 7.2 percent. Sales results were negatively impacted by exchange-rate effects of nearly 500 million euros. The supplier of technology and services also improved its earnings in
WIX Filters Showcases Heavy-Duty Product Line In Latest Fuel Maintenance Initiative
GASTONIA, N.C. – With a strong 75-year history and foundation in the over-the-road market, WIX Filters is featuring its extensive heavy-duty product line in a comprehensive fuel maintenance initiative. According to WIX, the company saw a need to create a more expansive product line aimed at its diverse range of customers. The new product line
Redline Detection Unveils New HD PowerSmoke
LAS VEGAS – Redline Detection, a provider of OEM-approved automotive diagnostic leak detection equipment, yesterday unveiled the HD PowerSmoke for heavy-duty trucks, buses, commercial, industrial and agricultural applications at the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week Show (HDAW) in Las Vegas. Developed in collaboration with a major American heavy-duty OEM, HD PowerSmoke replicates a high-pressure boost load
Bendix Grows Reman Business, Responding To Industry Demand For OE-Quality Components
ELYRIA, Ohio – Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC says it is continuing to build on its nearly 40-year legacy as a remanufacturing leader, growing its reman business and further developing its operations and offerings. The company currently offers remanufactured brake shoes, valves, air dryers, compressors and electronics for commercial vehicles. “Across the industry, we’re seeing
Bendix Online Brake School Reports User Milestone
ELYRIA, Ohio – As the Bendix Online Brake School nears completion of its second year, the online technical training site continues to expand its offerings to a growing number of participants. Since March 2013, when Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC established brake-school.com, the training portal has delivered more than 750,000 courses to registered users. Total
Johnson Controls’ Lithium-ion Batteries Power 2014 Hybrid Range Rover
MILWAUKEE – Johnson Controls is supplying its advanced Lithium-ion batteries for the 2014 Hybrid Range Rover. Production of the cells and complete battery systems is underway at Johnson Controls’ manufacturing facility in Holland, Mich. Hybrid batteries are a part of the company’s full-spectrum of energy storage solutions for vehicles to help automakers meet increasing regulations
Technician Receives Remy International-Sponsored Award
PENDLETON, Ind. – Remy International, manufacturer of Delco Remy heavy-duty starters and alternators, recently recognized Brett Lanpher from Camby, Ind., as the Delco Remy/ASE M/H Truck Electrical/Electronic Systems Technician of the Year. The award was presented at the Fall Board of Governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). “With more than
Crowne Automotive Aftermarket Group Announces New Sales Structure
John Casanova has been named vice president of commercial sales at Crowne AAG. Previously, he served as director of sales at Carter Fuel Systems.