Brembo announced that it inaugurated its new brake plant in Escobedo, Mexico on 20 October. Completed in record time, with an investment of $36 million, the new plant will focus on the production of aluminium calipers and is intended to strengthen Brembo’s presence in North America. At the same time the company announced a plan to invest an additional $93 million to build a new foundry for cast iron discs.
Roadlink International has labelled the Automechanika Frankfurt 2016 exhibition under the SMMT Great Britain pavilion a “success”. The company said its presence had sparked industry interest and generated a number of solid leads. With 136,000 UK and overseas visitors in attendance, Roadlink was among a record-breaking 4,820 exhibitors, leading the way for UK commercial vehicle (CV) component suppliers by inviting key industry players onto its well-attended stand.
Brake Engineering has extended its product range by introducing six new brake calipers and one additional wheel cylinder. The braking specialist continues to launch new products each month covering an even wider vehicle parc as it remains committed to securing optimum customer satisfaction. The latest additions to its caliper range cover both left- and right-hand […]
Gary Ponsford, East Kent Components managing director, states that suppliers must work closely with motor factor staff to ensure they can put across a brand’s messages, but also fuel development and skills in motor factoring.
Car parts distributor Euro Car Parts (ECP), says more than half of its Eicher brake disc stock is already R90 compliant, well ahead of the legislation coming into force.
Brake Engineering has launched a new, responsive website, designed to continue and develop the braking supplier’s Original Aftermarket initiative. The website provides exclusive information about the company, as well as regular updates from the braking brand, including new-to-range product introductions and events. Customers can also access Brake Engineering’s dedicated customer portal, where they can purchase […]
The world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for commercial vehicles, Knorr-Bremse, has partnered UK -ased telematics provider Microlise in a move that will see a range of transport management products launched across Europe.
Knorr-Bremse AG has made a takeover offer for all shares in Haldex. Knorr-Bremse is offering 110.00 Swedish krone per Haldex share, 10.0 per cent higher than ZF Friedrichshafen AG’s offer of 100.00 krone per Haldex share.
Roadlink International will exhibit its full product range on stand 5.1 C78 under the SMMT Great Britain pavilion at Automechanika Frankfurt on 13-17 September 2016.
Brake Engineering has added six new brake calipers, as well as one pair of brake discs and one brake pad set to its extensive product range, reflecting its commitment to constantly develop its offering to meet customer requirements.
Dynastat, a UK provider of vehicle brake disc lathes, has launched a new range of UK manufactured brake lathes via its updated website dynastat.org.
At the Automechanika show in Frankfurt (13-17 Sept 2017) they firm will debut its new “Indy420” brake lathe range. This range is made in the UK, with 90 per cent being made in Gloucestershire
Parts supplier Motaquip is pursuing what it calls an “aggressive” development of its diverse product portfolio, as the company seeks growth two years after securing its independence from the PSA Group. The British auto parts and consumables supplier is celebrating 35 years of trading in 2016. It has a customer base of 175 independent motor factors – all members of the Motaquip Distributor Network. It supplies braking, filtration, steering and suspension, lubricants, engine components, transmission products, electrical and consumables.
Leading Italian brake manufacturer, Brembo has reported revenues of 1,146.8 million euros, up 10 per cent compared with the first half of 2015 (+12.2 per cent on a like-for-like exchange rate basis). During the same period, pre-tax profits (EBIT) grew +42.9 per cent to 173.3 million euros.
Delphi has released its latest catalogue, containing information on more than 4,200 part numbers. The 2016/2017 Friction, Discs and Drums catalogue covers over 95 per cent of the EMEA car parc for braking and includes 360 new part numbers. In addition to these new part numbers, numerous new applications for existing part numbers have been added.
Brake Engineering is celebrating the one-year anniversary of its Original Aftermarket initiative stating it has already changed perceptions in the automotive industry.
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