In 2023, Mercedes-Benz intensified its efforts to combat counterfeit automotive parts, resulting in the seizure of over 1.6 million counterfeit products during more than 740 global raids. This represents a nearly 20 percent increase in enforcement actions compared to the…
In a recent interview with The BRAKE Report, Roei Ganzarski, CEO of Alitheon, the global leader in optical AI for counterfeit and gray market identification, recently shed light on the escalating issue of counterfeit brake parts infiltrating the automotive supply…
Source: Mercedes-Benz announcement STUTTGART, Germany — The global trade in counterfeit Mercedes-Benz products continues to increase. In 2021 alone, more than 1.86 million counterfeit products were seized in over 650 raids. This is a significant increase of around six percent…
Source: Brembo post CURNO, Italy – Brembo has released a smartphone app to help determine if a product labeled with the renowned brake-company name is what it claims to be. The following details on the new iOS and Android app…
Counterfeit Parts Fight Intensified by Daimler Source: Daimler announcement STUTTGART Germany — Counterfeit products are not only illegal, they also endanger the health and safety of car drivers and other road users. This is why Daimler continued its efforts to…
Source: Authentic Vision announcement SALZBURG, Austria – Authentic Vision announced a new partnership with Svendborg Brakes. Svendborg Brakes manufactures a range of brake components used in a wide range of industrial machinery. These brakes components require stringent design, materials and…
Source: Digital Labels & Packaging post LEVERKUSEN, Germany – TMD Friction, a provider of brake technology to the automotive industry, is incorporating tamper evident labels from security printing specialist Eltronis, in an effort to better protect its customers from a…
Source: Knorr-Bremse post MUNICH – Every year the German mechanical and plant engineering industry loses €7.6 billion due to counterfeit products. Bringing a case against the perpetrators is tough work; making it stick is even tougher. Knorr-Bremse is now in…
Source: Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation announcement BIRMINGHAM, U.K. — The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has warned that the coronavirus pandemic could contribute to a rise of counterfeit car parts entering the U.K. automotive industry in the latest Annual IP…
Source Daimler AG announcement STUTTGART, Germany – As the global trade in counterfeit spare parts continues to grow, now approximately $509 billion annually and rising according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, Daimler AG works with international authorities…
Source: The following is excerpted from a blog post by Authentic Vision sounding the warning as to the impact of parts counterfeiting for the entire automotive industry. SALZBURG, Austria – Automotive parts counterfeiting is a global problem with an estimated…
Source: TMD Friction LEVERKUSEN, Germany – Premium brake brand, Textar has launched PROriginal, a new safety seal for its packaging to better protect its customers from counterfeit goods. Starting with passenger car packaging, all Textar products will be secured with…
DETROIT, Mich.–“FMSI has successfully pursued (FMSI part-numbering system) violators with equitable results.” says Frank Oliveto President of FMSI. “We have an aggressive initiative in progress in preparing for the 2019 APPEX event and will enforce Temporary Restraining Orders (TRO’s) at…
Editor’s note: This is Part 1 of an ongoing series on Fake Brakes. Part 2 is also posted. Counterfeit brake parts are a big, international, complex — and most of all murky — problem. The BRAKE Report spoke with industry…
OCTOBER 22, 2018T – The National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center (IPR Center) is working with the Global Brake Safety Council (GBSC) to heighten public awareness about the need to ensure the safety of the motoring public through the use…
Officials gathered at an Interpol crime conference in Dubai said the global trade in fake goods was now worth a staggering US$461 billion a year. “The counterfeit boxes are very good,” said Julian Redman, managing director of operations at SilberArrows,…
Haldex, a global leader in truck and trailer braking systems, prioritizes safety throughout the lifecycle of its products. With a focus on design, manufacturing, and maintenance, Haldex ensures its braking systems meet the highest safety standards. By incorporating rigorous testing,…
ZF Aftermarket has launched the “Keep it Real with ZF Genuine Parts” initiative to emphasize the critical role of genuine original equipment (OE) quality parts in ensuring safety and performance. This campaign underscores ZF Aftermarket’s dedication to combating counterfeit parts…
The picturesque city of Naples, Florida is gearing up for FMSI’s Brake Weekend, scheduled from May 31 to June 2. This gathering promises an enriching lineup of discussions led by an all-star cast of industry leaders in Artificial Intelligence (AI)…
In an enlightening conversation, Sriram Viji, the Managing Director of Brakes India, sheds light on the vibrant dynamics of the Indian automotive market and the strategic trajectory of one of its leading brake components manufacturers. Key Insights: About Brakes India…
BELLEVUE, Wash. — Alitheon, a worldwide pioneer in optical AI-driven serialization, announced today that its proprietary FeaturePrint® technology has been recognized by TIME magazine in its annual Best Inventions list. FeaturePrint, leveraging a standard camera, serializes parts and products to…
EMIRATE OF SHARJAH, UAE – The government-owned Sharjah Taxi fleet has introduced Brake Plus, a brake-safety system to curtail accidents, especially ones involving sudden stops by the cabs. The new systems activates the cabs’ hazard lights when the driver applies…
LONDON — The global automotive brake friction products market is expected to create lucrative growth opportunities with an opulent compound annual growth (CAGR) of 4.8 percent during the forecast period from 2022 to 2032, according to a recently published study…
Source: Future Market Insights announcement NEWARK, Del. – The global automotive friction-products market is expected to grow from $10.4 billion in 2021 to $17.2 billion by 2032, according to a recent report from Future Market Insights (FMI). The brake-friction products…
Source: BBB Industries announcement DAPHNE, Ala. — BBB Industries®, LLC, a leading sustainable manufacturer of automotive aftermarket parts, announced a new online portal designed to enhance 24-hour ordering, enabling customers to instantly order replacement parts from www.bbbind.com/1stop “BBB Industries is…