Source: Kentucky.gov FRANKFORT, Ky. – WABCO USA LLC plans to triple its employment as it reinvests more than $3 million in the distribution portion of its heavy-duty truck parts manufacturing and warehousing facility in Hebron, Gov. Andy Beshear announced. “I…
Source: Continental GURGAON, India – The leading technology company Continental recently announced that Krishan Kohli will take over as head of its Gurgaon location and head of Business Unit Hydraulic Brake Systems in addition to his existing role as Head…
Source: Bendix ELYRIA, Ohio – Commercial vehicle braking systems are vital to driver and highway safety year-round – but even more so in winter, when road and weather conditions across North America make it even more imperative to have properly…
Source: Reuters TEL AVIV – Arbe, an Israeli provider of radar sensing technology for driver safety and autonomous vehicles, recently announced it raised $32 million in a private funding round, bringing to $55 million the total it has raised to…
Source: Grede SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — Grede, a leading developer, manufacturer assembler and supplier of ductile, gray, and specialty iron castings and machined components for automotive, commercial vehicle and industrial markets, has announced its first day of operations as an independent…
Source: BBB Industries DAPHNE, Ala. – BBB Industries, LLC announced the appointment of Don Bigler to Chairman Emeritus, recognizing his three decades of service to the company and his ongoing involvement as an advisor to the Chief Executive Officer. As…
Source: Haldex KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Haldex Executive Vice President Americas Walter Frankiewicz has been ratified as a member of the Board of Directors for the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA). The HDMA is a division of the Motor Equipment…
Source: Volkswagen Group of America HERNDON, Va. – Volkswagen Group of America (VWGoA) announced it has joined The Automated Vehicle Safety Consortium (AVSC). The group, which includes automakers and technology companies, is focused on jointly developing standards and best practices for…
DAYTON, Ohio – Forgeline will debut a variety of wheels at the upcoming 2019 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Show in Indianapolis. GS16 “Skinny” debuts for drag-racing market As part of a full-scale embrace of the motorsport drag racing market, Forgeline…
Source: Knorr-Bremse Munich/Budapest – One of Hungary’s leading business magazines, Figyelő, has named Knorr-Bremse Rail Systems Budapest “Company of the Year” 2019 at its annual TOP200 gala. According to the expert jury, the company has displayed an outstanding performance in…
Source: The following is excerpted from a post on racingnew.co and can be read in its entirety at: PENSACOLOA, Fla. – Stephen Nasse was disqualified at 5 Flags Speedway for an illegal part in the brake system after finishing…
Source: DENSO SOUTHFIELD, Mich. — DENSO the world’s second largest mobility supplier, is developing new technologies and strengthening initiatives that improve pedestrian and overall community safety. In 2018, the number of pedestrian fatalities increased by 3.4 percent, reaching its highest level in…
Source: Continental Frankfurt am Main, Germany/Las Vegas — Technology company Continental is closing a gap in the industry’s automotive sensor portfolio through developing the new Contact Sensor System (CoSSy). This system detects low-speed contact between a vehicle and a person…
Source: CRP Automotive CRANBURY, N.J. – RP Automotive, a leading source of OE-quality replacement and service parts, offers Rein® Automotive Brake Vacuum Pumps for popular Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls Royce, VW, and Volvo applications. Rein Automotive Brake Vacuum Pumps are…
Source: Trelleborg TRELLEBORG, Sweden – Trelleborg is implementing organizational changes with the aim of focusing the Group on selected segments and at the same time highlight areas where improvement in profitability must occur. The ambition is to continue to develop…
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…
Source: Winhere Brake Parts BARTLETT, Ill. – Winhere Brake Parts has recognized Chick Capoli Jr. with its first Sales Representative of the Year award. Capoli is a member and partner of Chick Capoli Sales Company. The award was presented at…
Source: Financial Express MANESAR, India – Continental Automotive has been in India for years now and technology in braking systems and hydraulics has evolved since rolling out its first ABS system in 1969. Today Continental is at MK 100 ABS…
Source: Haldex LANDSKRONA, Sweden – Haldex has appointed Stephan Kulle as Executive Vice President of EMEA. He succeeds Göran Jarl, who leaves the management team to take on another role within Haldex EMEA organization. Stephan will be a member of…
Source: ZF GUANGZHOU, China/FRIEDRICHSHAFEN, Germany – ZF Friedrichshafen AG is establishing a third Chinese research and development center in Guangzhou southern China. Representatives of ZF and the local authorities have signed an agreement and ZF plans to invest approximately €90…
Source: AuManufacturing.com PERTH, Australia – Perth’s Advanced Braking Technology (ABT) has made good progress in the past year in stabilizing the company’s financial position. Chairman Dagmar Parsons told the company’s annual general meeting that the company had undertaken a strategic…
Source: Mintex CLECKHEATON, UK – Mintex has expanded its distribution network with the addition of a new stockist based in Northern Ireland, AC Components. With an extensive range of car parts, AC Components is a one-stop motor factor, offering delivery…
Source: Centric Parts CARSON, Calif. – Centric Parts, a division of APC Automotive Technologies and North America’s leading manufacturer and supplier of aftermarket brake and chassis solutions, earned the prestigious 2019 Best New Product Line award from the Import Vehicle…
Source: FMSI AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – FMSI has just launched the well-anticipated modern and fully integrated very user-friendly database. This was all part of the aggressive five-year plan rolled out to our members in June 2017 according to Frank Oliveto…
Source: Tribotecc ARNOLDSTEIN, Vienna – Tribotecc announced the addition of Ron Cune in November to its sales teams covering the company’s activities in the United States and Canada. Originally from the Netherlands but living now in Chicago, Cune will bring…