VERNON HILLS, Ill. — ZF Aftermarket expanded its parts offerings in the first quarter of 2023 for vehicles in the United States and Canada, adding 116 new listings to its ZF, Lemförder, SACHS, TRW and WABCO branded portfolios.
The latest additions expand coverage to approximately 26.3 million vehicles in operation. Additionally, the company conducted in-person training for more than 500 technicians in the first quarter and will conduct a series of training sessions across the U.S. during the second quarter.
New product numbers include 56 different part numbers for Lemförder window regulators, motors and related assemblies for various 1999-2018 Audi, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen and Volvo models. Used in Europe for over 25 years, the full line of Lemförder window regulators includes over 1,800 SKUs covering 95 percent of the aftermarket. ZF Aftermarket plans to release 300 more in North America in 2023.
Additional products launched in Q1 include a range of high-quality original-equipment (OE) braking, suspension and steering components for Ford, Dodge Hyundai, Toyota and other vehicle models, as well as the company’s Lifeguard E-fluids for BMW and Mercedes-Benz hybrid vehicles.
“ZF Aftermarket continues to expand our product offerings, while also offering convenient ‘one-stop shopping’ across all our brands,” said Mark Cali, Head of Independent Aftermarket, USC for ZF Aftermarket. “ZF, Lemförder, SACHS, TRW and WABCO products are all available from our expanded distribution center in Vernon Hills, Ill., making it easier than ever for our customers to access ZF’s broad portfolio of high-quality OE parts.”
ZF Aftermarket Training
In addition to new product introductions, ZF Aftermarket is also expanding its training offerings in 2023. With in-person training returning for the first time since before the pandemic, ZF Aftermarket experts trained more than 500 technicians in the first quarter alone. The ZF Mobile Training Center, in partnership with SSF Auto Parts and Worldpac, will host training sessions in:
Phoenix, Arizona on April 15
Atlanta, Georgia on May 20
Miami, Florida on June 10
Dallas, Texas on July 29
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