Source: BBB Industries announcement DAPHNE, Ala. — BBB Industries, LLC (BBB), a leading remanufacturer of automotive aftermarket parts, was recently recognized with the Cornerstone Award at the virtual 2021 APA Annual Shareholders and Suppliers Conference. “It is an honor to…
Source: Brake Engineering announcement WREXHAM, U.K. — Brake Engineering is celebrating its 40th year of remanufacturing in conjunction with Global Reman Day, as it continues to offer its “Original Aftermarket” promise to provide the industry with complete traceability and reliability.…
This is the first installment of a four-part article by: Kenneth Mendoza, Project Engineer, HiL Systems, Electronics in Applus IDIADA Fabio Squadrani, Senior Manager, Braking Systems in Applus IDIADA on developing a control module to simulate hybrid regenerative braking on…
Source: International Brake Industries announcement Lima, Ohio — International Brake Industries (IBI) announced Andy Mayfield has been named chief commercial officer. Mayfield has served as IBI’s vice president of sales since 2018. During this time, he led the expansion of…
Source: Bremskerl announcement BARTLETT, Ill. — Bremskerl North America, Inc., a leading friction material manufacturer, announced the United States Patent and Trademark Office has issued registration for the company’s “Color Green as applied to the surface of brake pads for…
VACANCY FILLED A global European brake component supplier is looking to expand into North America and searching for a Sales Manager – U.S. to lead its business development activities. The Sales Manager, U.S. Region will develop new business opportunities through…
Source: ConMet announcement VANCOUVER, Wash. – ConMet has been recognized by PACCAR for three of its Supplier Performance Management (SPM) awards for 2020. ConMet’s Wheel Ends and Castings divisions received the SPM Leader award, while Plastics received the SPM Achiever…
Source: Champion Oil announcement CLINTON, Mo. — Champion Brands, a globally recognized blender and packager of automotive, racing, and heavy-duty lubricants, chemicals, additives, and motor oils for more than six decades, has recently appointed Scott Baubie of High Point, N.C.…
Source: Haldex announcement LANDSKRONA, Sweden — Haldex has begun further adapting its existing brake pad range, for the ModulT to better match aftermarket requirements. Haldex provides what customers really need: a competitive price, without having to pay for parts they…
Source: NRS Brakes announcement TORONTO – Continuing its drive to be the brake company for the electric-vehicle segment, NRS Brakes introduced galvanized brake pads for the 2019-2020 model year Kia Niro EV and 2019-2020 model year Hyundai Kona EV. The…
Source: Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems announcement ELYRIA, Ohio –How did Bendix follow up its 2019 recognition as one of America’s Safest Companies? For starters, it achieved the lowest injury rate in its 90-year history. Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC (Bendix)…
Source: Phillips Industries announcement SANTA FE SPRINGS, Calif. — The aftermarket business of Phillips Industries has been recognized by FleetPride as its 2020 High Gear Award winner. Phillips was recognized on February 21 during FleetPride’s Annual Supplier Conference. The High…
In this episode, Brian Hagman sits down with Carlos Lorenzana, Technical Director for rimsa to learn more about the company and the role it plays in the automotive brake industry. “People Rethinking Solutions” is the phrase that best defines rimsa.…
Source: Neotek North America announcement MEMPHIS — David Hittinger, General Manager of Neotek North America has announced his retirement after 40 years in the automotive industry. Hittinger joined Neotek in September 2018 and has been an integral part of improving…
Source: Haldex announcement LANDSKRONA, Sweden — Haldex AB published its Annual and Sustainability Report 2020 recently and the English translation has now been finalized and uploaded on the Haldex Group web site at: Printed copies can be ordered by…
Source: Alstom announcement SAINT-OUEN, France — Alstom continues to implement its Alstom in Motion strategic plan with the acquisition of Flertex, a group which specializes in the design and manufacture of brake linings (pads and shoes) for braking systems, particularly…
Hagman Search Group is conducting a Senior Account Manager search for a leading global brake manufacturer. This position reports to the Director of Sales and is responsible for all aspects of sales development and customer relationship management for the assigned…
Source: FleetComplete announcement VANCOUVER, Wash. — Fleet Complete, a leading global provider of connected mobility solutions, announced a partnership with ConMet, an industry leader in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of commercial vehicle parts for more than 50 years. ConMet…
The following is excerpted from an interview posted on Thomasnet.com as part of its Insights series. TORONTO — “Nothing likes to stick to steel,” says Mark Lavelle, Global OE Sales Director for metal-forming company GRIPMetal. “In order to get something…
Source: BBB Industries announcement DAPHNE, Ala. — BBB Industries, LLC (BBB), a remanufacturing leader in the automotive aftermarket, is excited to announce the launch of its new online shopping cart. The shopping cart – — gives customers the ability…
Source: Brembo announcement CURNO, Italy — From its creation way back in 1927, the Nürburgring has been used by the world’s most important manufacturers to put the strengths and flaws of their prototypes to the test. With a length of…
Source: FISITA post STANSTED, U.K. –As preparations for EuroBrake 2021 ramp up, Chris Mason, FISITA Chief Executive (CEO), shares his thoughts on the event, the value of the partnership between FISITA and EuroBrake, and why EuroBrake reaches out beyond the…
Source: WMG at the University of Warwick announcement COVENTRY, U.K. — The Safety PoolTM Scenario Database, the largest public repository of scenarios for testing autonomous vehicles (AVs) in the world, has been launched by WMG at the University of Warwick,…
Source: Randon Companies announcement RIO GRANDE DO SUL, Brazil — In 2020, Randon Companies saw an increase in their consolidated net revenue, reaching BRL 5.4 billion, 6.5 percent higher than 2019 revenues. Gross revenues increased 5.6 percent in 2020 when…
Source: Mercedes-Benz announcement STUTTGART, Germany – When it comes to increasing vehicle safety, Mercedes-Benz Trucks has always been a pioneer in the industry. The company has invested hundreds of millions of Euros per year in research and development, for assistance…