AFTERMARKET INTERNATIONAL 18-3 ENGLISH

A S I A

A F R I C A

M I D D L E

E A S T

E U R O P E

A U S T R A L I A

FLIP OVER To See The Spanish Edition

>

A

E ngl i s h Edi t i o n

FTERMARKET I N T E R N AT I O N A L aftermarketinternational.com

Vol. 18 No. 3 2019

Rotor Transfer and Transfer Layer

Problems ADAS

Require Higher Skills Trade Show Previews New Products Industry News

See our ad Inside Back Cover

All roads lead to Automann.

Automann Assured is our commitment to deliver the highest level of quality, service and value everyday. Why choose one, when you can have all three?

Air Brake & Wheel

Driveline

Leaf Springs

Polyurethane & Rubber

Steering

Air Springs

Fifth Wheel

Shock Absorbers

Suspension

Miscellaneous

Scan this QR code for more information.

1.888.288.6626 WWW.AUTOMANN.COM MARK ON ON CARD CARD NO. NO. 622 000 MARK

AFTERMARKET

OUT FRONT

I N T E R N AT I O N A L

A Quarterly Review of New Products for Aftermarket Executives

W

hen I was a young man here in the U.S., I often watched a Saturday afternoon show on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) called “Wide World of Sports.” Airing for 37 years, it had a longevity rarely seen these days, and a motto of “spanning the globe to bring you the constant variety of sports.”

Why do I mention this? Because Aftermarket International also covers its industry from all four corners of the globe. We have added a number of new shows in the past dozen years, which has helped us reach new readers and new advertisers. And it’s something we plan on continuing—postal rates notwithstanding.

For example, this past April, we were here, there and everywhere: Europe: Automechanika Istanbul, ReMaTec, and Autopromotec Asia: Automechanika Dubai; North America: INA PAACE; Central America: Latin Auto Parts Expo; South America: Expopartes It’s enough to make your head spin… and fill your passport with stamps.

We took a bit of a breather in August, but we were still on the road: Asia: MIMS Automechanika Moscow; Europe: Equip Auto.

And to conclude our year, we are making sure we hit those airports again! North America: AAPEX, SEMA, Big R /ATRA, Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (Feb. 2020), and Expo Transporte; Asia: Automechanika Shanghai This list doesn’t even include Automechanika Frankfurt, which occurs only on the even-numbered years..

I want to emphasize our participation in Expo Transporte. Primarily visited by those in the heavy-duty market, this show in Guadalajara, Mexico, is a new one for us. It was a recommendation from the good folks at Peterson Manufacturing, and after researching, we found it a good fit and decided to participate. Look for an article on Expo Transporte in this issue too.

Now, let’s get to this issue. To begin, Jim Wilder, whom we introduced as a contributor in August, has been promoted to editorial director. After a distinguished career, Wilder recently retired from an aftermarket trade journal. We have been admiring his work from afar, all the while hoping we would one day get the chance to convince him to join our team. Fortunately, he agreed. Please see his column in this and future issues.

We are also excited to announce our new technical editor, another automotive industry veteran, Ron Henningsen.

This issue’s two technical articles are as follows: “Advanced Drives Assistant Systems (ADAS) Require Higher Skill Set.” Thank you to Hunter Engineering for its assistance with this feature. And “Rotor Transfer Layer and TransferLayer Problems.”

You may notice that these technical articles contain more photos and diagrams than past articles, both in our print and digital editions. We hope they make these very sophisticated subjects easier to understand.

This is our final issue of 2019. Thank you for your past, present, and future support. Please feel free to contact us at aftermarketinternational.com. You can also email me at bsgrep@aol.com.

Lastly, please don’t hesitate to read past issues via our digital editions or to contact our advertisers via the live links in their ads. Or, if you prefer, ask me to contact them on your behalf and I will be happy to do so.

Brad Glazer Publisher bsgrep@aol.com

Jim Wilder

Editorial Director james.r.wilder@att.net

Jillian Kramer Managing Editor jilliankramer1@gmail.com

Ron Henningsen

Technical Editor ronald.henningsen@gmail.com

Jeff Greene Art Director jeff.greene1116@gmail.com

Maria Balcells Forrellad Translation Editor marybalcells@gmail.com

ADVERTISING SALES REPRESENTATIVES United States Brad Glazer, Publisher bsgrep@aol.com Tel: 216-233-6943 Fax: 216-803-6151 Europe Eric Jund eric.jund@wanadoo.fr Tel: 33-4-93-587743/33-4-93-586205 Fax: 33-4-93-240072 China Arlen Luo Tel: 0086-10-88579899 Fax: 0086-10-82160061 Cell: 0086-137-0126-6684

JABS Media, LLC Contents copyright (2008) by JABS Media, LLC, Executive Offices: Brad Glazer, 3793 Meadowbrook Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44118 • Tel: 216233-6943 • Fax: 216-803-6151. Postmaster: Send address change to Aftermarket International, 3793 Meadowbrook Blvd., Cleveland, OH 44118.

Information presented in Aftermarket International is supplied by manufacturers and/or advertisers and is, to the best of our knowledge, accurate. JABS Media, LLC makes no representation, warranty or guarantee, expressed or implied, as to the quality, marketability, fitness for a particular purpose or use, or other characteristics of any product or material referred to in its publications. Publication does not constitute endorsement.

Brad Glazer, Publisher Aftermarket International

Aftermarket International

October 2019

aftermarketinternational.com

3

Editor’s Note

Who Is This Guy? Comments from the Editorial Director Dear Readers: By now, many of you may have noticed a byline in a past issue of Aftermarket International pertaining to the cover feature—mine. And, many of you may have asked yourself: “Who is this guy?”

Well, I’ve been a member of the automotive aftermarket since 1981; longer if you count that I am the son of an automotive-repair shop owner. Although, my work at his shop was limited, I recall the long hours my dad put in and the stories he would tell when he returned home every night.

My field of choice was journalism and I went the newspaper route for the first five years of my career until I was offered a job as editor of the automotive trade journal, Muffler Digest.

Many specialty muffler shops had more business than they could handle back then, since stainless-steel components were still in their infancy. Fast forward four years, and I was snagged

by AP Parts, an exhaust-system manufacturer. I joined its public relations department. I worked closely with the engineering and marketing teams, gaining a vast knowledge of the products the company produced and the aftermarket it served. The company still exists under the name AP Emissions Technologies. In 1990, I was offered a job as editor at Undercar Digest, the successor of Muffler Digest, and remained there until this past January when I retired.

I wanted to stay active in the aftermarket without the daily office grind. That’s when I was contacted by Aftermarket International Publisher Brad Glazer, who offered me this job. As a result, in upcoming issues you will see an assortment of technical articles covering a wide variety of topics designed to assist technicians dealing with the latest vehicle technologies, as well as some repair basics for those just entering the automotive-repair field.

You’ll also see some additional bylines. My longtime associate and friend, Ron Henningsen, has joined the team as technical editor. Ron has been involved in the automotive-repair industry his entire life as a professional trainer. He continues to attend classes to stay abreast of the ever-changing technologies. He also served as technical editor for Undercar Digest for more than three decades. In addition, we’ll be presenting some of the latest automotive findings from professors at leading automotive technical universities and from some of their mostoutstanding students, who now play active roles in the aftermarket and the original-equipment segments of the industry.

Ron and I look forward to hearing from our readers as we enhance our knowledge of the automotive aftermarket on an international scale. I’m sure we’ll be hearing from some longtime friends and form bonds with new acquaintances in this industry. We look forward to hearing from you.

What else makes Jim Wilder and Ron Henningsen tick?

Well, I’m a fan of the Old West. I recently authored my first western novel, Terror Near Town, which is available on Amazon. A sequel to the novel, Tough Times in Grubville, is expected to be released by the end of this year.

My friend Ron is a “car guy” through and through. He owns a 1927 Ford T-bucket roadster, along with a barn full of project vehicles with build dates ranging from the 1940s through the 1970s.

Jim Wilder Editorial Director james.r.wilder@att.net

Ron Henningsen Technical Editor ronald.henningsen@gmail.com

4

Aftermarket International

October 2019

aftermarketinternational.com

of STOPPING

E V E R Y D AY. E N H A N C E D . P E R F O R M A N C E .

MARK ON CARD NO. 623 ©2019 Brake Parts Inc LLC. All rights reserved. RAYBESTOS and THE BEST IN BRAKES are among the registered trademarks and trademarks of BPI Holdings International, Inc.

8

IN THIS ISSUE/

VOL. 18 No. 3 October 2019

Fe ature s 8/Rotor Transfer Layer and TransferLayer Problems. What’s true, what’s myth and what’s normal.

12/ADAS Requires Higher Skill Set. Once only available on high-end vehicles, are becoming more and more common on everyday entry-level and mid-priced vehicles.

12

Ad ve rt is ing 42/Must See Advertisers who receive leads from our extensive and exclusive print and online lists 42/Ad Index

D epart m e n t s

ONLINE DIGITAL EDITION

3/Out Front 16/New Products Timing chain and water pump kits, new premium coil spring conversion kits, swing arm tire changers and new air disc rotor parts.

20/Industry News Acquisitions, wireless fleet tools, people, technology hotbeds, company updates, trade shows and awards.

32/Trade Shows Automechanika Shanghai, AAPEX, BigR/ATRA, Expo Transporte, HDAW 20 and SEMA.

6

Aftermarket International

Find information, contacts, links to industry associations, free literature from businesses that advertise in the publication, events, and downloadable issue archives dating to 2007 at aftermarketinternational.com For advertising, contact Brad Glazer at 216-233-6943 or bsgrep@aol.com or info@aftermarketinternational.com

October 2019

aftermarketinternational.com

MARK ON CARD NO. 624

Figure 2

Figure 1

Rotor Transfer Layer and Transfer-Layer Problems

By Ron Henningsen, Technical Editor and Jim Wilder, Editorial Director

T

wo terms that technicians frequently see regarding a transfer layer of brake-pad material onto a rotor are “abrasive” and “adherent.” The true definition of these two terms, as they are applied, is that an abrasive brake material for pads does not establish a transfer layer. Abrasive brake material also will cause a higher rate of wear of the rotor and the brake pads. Adherent brake material is designed to establish or create a transfer layer of brake-pad material onto the rotor.

When the brakes are applied with this transfer layer established, the friction between the pads and the rotor is created by similar material on both surfaces (the pads and the rotor).

FRICTION AND TRANSFER MATERIAL STATEMENTS Some aftermarket manufacturers report that abrasive friction material is undesirable. It has been stated that brakelife expectancy of the front brakes can be as low as 10,000 to 20,000 miles on Original Equipment (OE) brakes that use abrasive friction. Also, it would be logical that a greater amount of brake dust would be created when using abrasive friction than when using adherent friction.

It also has been stated that some friction in reality is a blend of adherent and abrasive materials. This is, perhaps, reality for brake applications on everyday general-use family vehicles. For performance vehicles capable of excessively high speeds it can be an entirely different story.

8

Aftermarket International

Generally, the brake-friction category of semi-metallic or metallic brake-friction material is listed as abrasive friction.

Most NAO (Non-Asbestos Organic) pads also fall into the abrasive-friction category. The true abrasive-friction group of disc-brake pads does not establish a transfer layer, creates a higher rate of rotor and pad wear and may have a shorter service life than adherent friction. You may on occasion see some reference to the type of brakes used on high-performance vehicles but generally there is little if any information available as to whether a vehicle has adherent or abrasive friction.

Looking in various aftermarket manufacturers’ brake catalogs you will find generalized descriptions of what the various types of friction are but really no statements that the friction is abrasive, adherent or a blend of the two. In other words, when installing aftermarket friction material, you may normally only know from the catalog that the friction is described as ceramic, semi-met or NAO. In addition, there is no way of learning what was on the vehicle from the factory.

CERAMIC BRAKE PADS AND EXCESSIVE TRANSFER-LAYER BUILDUP Ceramic pads became popular many years ago as a way to eliminate the brake-dusting issue with vehicle wheels and also because they were reportedly quieter. While both of these statements are true, an unexpected consequence came with the use of ceramic pads on many different vehicles. Ceramic pads

October 2019

aftermarketinternational.com

Figure 3

do build up a transfer layer, which in many cases can become excessive in its thickness. Now it must be understood that on everyday light vehicles and trucks, there is less airflow across on the inside surface the brake rotor than on the outside. For this reason, a thicker transfer-layer buildup takes place on the inside of the rotor than on the outside. Figures 1 & 2 show the inside of rotors. Figure 3 shows the outside of a rotor. Note the large difference in the amount of transfer layer between the outside and inside surfaces of the rotor. In areas of the world where corrosion is likely, mostly due to snow and ice and the substances used to melt them, rust forms at the outer edge of the rotor’s braking surface and works toward the center of the rotor. This rust has a jacking effect, lifting the transfer layer off the surface of the rotor. In many instances, flaking such as that shown in Figures 1 & 2, along with noise and pedal movement during brake application would be present. This problem happens both with OE and aftermarket rotors. The solution has been to install a different set of ceramic pads with an updated brake-material formulation and new rotors.

One very inaccurate myth that is widely circulated says that the metal on the inside of the rotor is often defective or of an incorrect formulation. A little commonsense thinking will quickly dispel this myth, as the entire braking surface of the rotor is cast when poured and therefore it’s impossible to have different metals on the inside and outside braking surfaces.

WHAT’S A NORMAL TRANSFER LAYER? Some aftermarket companies state that a normal transfer layer will appear as a black stripe or band along the friction surface of the rotor. In the real world, this banding is usually more evident on the outside of the rotor than on the inside. Figures 4, 5 and 6 show what could be considered a normal transfer layer.

BEDDING IN BRAKE PADS According to some definitions, bedding in brake pads is done to establish the transfer layer from the pads to the rotor. According to other definitions of the same term, it means to perform a post-cure of the brake friction material. Still others think that by bedding in or seating in the brake pads, you cause a smoothing or change in the roughness average of the brake pads. Just understand and put the term into context with the way the expression “bedding in brake pads” is used. If it’s used in support of establishing a transfer layer, it means just that, establishing the transfer layer.

When used in another context it could mean something different.

Some aftermarket manufacturers or parts suppliers give specific instructions on bedding in or seating in new pads, while others offer instructions only pertaining to specific formulation groups.

In other words, they may instruct you to follow the same beddingin braking sequence of a certain number of stops followed by a cool-down period for a very small vehicle or a mid- to large-sized SUV, provided both are using the same brake formulation.

Figure 4

Figure 6

Figure 5 Aftermarket International

October 2019

aftermarketinternational.com

9

BRAKE JUDDER IS NOT ROTOR PULSATION Brake judder is caused by the friction material under pressure contacting a rotor as the vehicle is driven. If a rotor has an uneven, imbalanced or contaminated transfer layer, the pads will have a varying amount of friction or stopping force as the rotor passes under them. This may lead to what is known as brake judder. Brake-pedal pulsation is usually caused by a thicknessvariation problem of the rotor not by a transfer layer. While it is true that the transfer layer may vary slightly in thickness the amount of variation would be so microscopic that it would not cause a pedal-pulsation problem. It’s the difference in the friction quality of one part or section of the rotor compared to other parts that cause the brake-judder issue. For this reason, it’s very important that the detailed instructions, if they are supplied by the brake-pad manufacturer, be followed to establish the initial transfer layer on a rotor.

MAINTAINING FRICTION BALANCE AND ESTABLISHING FRONT-TO-REAR BRAKE BALANCE Sometimes it’s common for shops to “pad-slap” vehicles.

This refers to replacing worn-out front pads with a new set and returning the vehicle to service without doing much of anything else. This can lead to a variety of brake problems, especially in the area of a lack of stopping power, brake-pedal feel or a frontto-rear brake-balance issue. By anyone’s commonsense theory of brakes, if you have brake pads that are of the adherent type or a blended type, you must start off with a “clean or machined rotor” in order to establish the correct transfer layer and coefficient of friction. Pad-slapping a vehicle without any concern for the type of pads previously used and the transfer layer that may be on a rotor could lead to a variety of problems, some of which can create a degree of liability. Obviously, the correct solution would be to turn the old rotors or replace the old rotors with new ones, which will enable you to establish the correct transfer layer and brake pad-to-rotor interaction.

Many years ago, it was common for vehicles that were not driven a great deal or were usually driven slowly around town to have squeaky brakes (think little old lady driving to the local store). The solution was to take the vehicle out for an aggressive “stopping experience,” allow for a cooldown period and then return the vehicle to the customer. During a brake-engineering design and testing class, presented by an engineer from one of the “Big Three” automakers, it was stated that the following could be thought of as a general rule for the establishment and maintenance of a transfer layer on a rotor.

• At slow to moderate speeds, a transfer layer is being used.

• At moderate to mid-range to high speeds, a transfer layer is being established.

• At very high speeds, a transfer layer may be laid down excessively with buildup.

By understanding these three generalized areas about a transfer layer you can easily understand that when a vehicle is only driven at very slow speeds, the transfer layer will not be 10

Aftermarket International

maintained and the brakes may squeak. This also explains the phenomenon of why certain vehicles using certain types of pads will have a pedal shake, severe brake judder or other problems after making a very high-speed stop. The classic example is a vehicle with ceramic pads that develops a pedal shake even under light braking.

WHAT IS NOT A TRANSFER LAYER ON A BRAKE ROTOR The following photos show what might appear at first glance to be a transfer layer on a rotor. Remember, a transfer layer is a molecular bonding of the friction material to the rotor, which then acts on the pads as they contact the rotor.

In Figure 7 the rusty-looking rotor is a rear rotor on a truck that uses semi-metallic brake pads. This rust is the residue on the surface of the rotor that remains after the vehicle is driven.

It was then parked and more rust occurred because of high humidity. After two or three quick stops this rotor would be shiny and clean without any evidence of the rust.

Figure 8 shows what a rotor looks like after heat buildup or an overheating condition of the rotor. While there may be some material transfer because of the rotor or brake pad running excessively hot, this in itself is not what we consider a transfer layer. n

Figure 7

Figure 8

Ron Henningsen (ronald.henningsen@gmail.com) is the former Technical Editor of Undercar Digest magazine. He has been a professional brake and alignment trainer for more than four decades.

Jim Wilder (james.r.wilder@att.net) is the former editor of Undercar Digest. He has been an active member of the industry since 1981.

October 2019

aftermarketinternational.com

MARK MARK ON ON CARD CARD NO. NO. 425 625

ADAS Requires Higher Skill Set

By Jim Wilder, Contributing Editor

A

dvanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), once only available on high-end vehicles, are becoming more and more common on everyday entry-level and mid-priced vehicles. These recent advancements in collision avoidance are the precursors to systems that will make the autonomous vehicle possible. In my opinion, the driverless car won’t be commonplace until the 2030s, but shops that take pride in the four-wheel-alignment services they offer should be taking their skill levels up a notch if they haven’t already started.

Pete Liebetreu, vice president of marketing for Hunter Engineering, Bridgeton, Mo., USA, noted ADAS-equipped vehicles require a level of awareness on the technician’s part beyond classic chassis, suspension and alignment adjustments.

Today’s vehicles are equipped with steering-angle sensors (SAS), as well as ADAS and, in many vehicles; SAS has to be reset

prior to alignment. It’s equally important that the steering-angle sensors be reset on vehicles for ADAS to function properly, he said. Setting SAS requires upgrades in equipment and training, but the benefits of having the right equipment and highly trained technicians will eventually determine which shops will continue to provide alignment services.

Kaleb Silver, Hunter Engineering director of product management, explained that there are more than 90 million vehicles on the road today in the USA alone that require steering-angle reset and 5 million of those vehicles require it for ADAS. In Europe, an estimated 40% of the vehicles in operation require SAS reset as part of an alignment, he said. In addition to having anti-lock braking systems and electronic stability control, these vehicles may have electric power steering. Add lane departure, lane assist, active steering and parking assist for many of these vehicles. The latest vehicles also are equipped

Illustrations courtesy of Hunter Engineering

12

Aftermarket International

October 2019

aftermarketinternational.com

Manifold Catalytic Converters “ More Like OE Than Ever Before”

OBDII Universal Converters — Dealer Alternative Converters World Class Customer Service—Advanced Technical Training & Support Introducing The Davico SLEDGEHAMMER 2 Step Induction Kit

“A professional strength solution for stubborn PO420 Codes and carbon & soot related Catalyst Efficiency Issues” 800-422-6046 www.davicomfg.com contactdavico@davicomfg.com MARK ON CARD NO. 626

As seen at Automechanika Mexico City - See us in Las Vegas Nevada

Exact-Fit Catalytic Converters — Exact-Fit Exhaust

AAPEX 2019 Sands Expo Center November 5th—7th Booth 125

Podemos ayudarte a destacar entre tu competencia.

with surround view, cross-traffic alert, lane-departure warning, emergency braking, pedestrian detections, adaptive cruise control, collision avoidance, traffic-signal recognition and blind-spot detection. Many of these may malfunction if the steering-angle sensor has not been reset properly, he said.

Hunter Engineering is staying on the forefront of this technology and is working continuously to universalize ADAS reset procedures into its guided alignment software, calling it Safety System Alignment. Keep in mind that procedures for resetting SAS can vary since automakers have designed these systems differently than their competitors.

Liebetreu said that new-car dealerships likely would promote that their operations are ready to handle this new state-ofthe-art service, grabbing the attention of motorists.

However, he foresees that high-quality alignment shops can compete with dealerships

just as they always have if they invest in training and in equipment. He noted that over the years, many successful alignment shops have taken in business from smaller generalrepair shops that fail to offer alignment. The same situation applies to collision shops that make body and frame repairs, but ship out the alignment work to a reputable alignment shop that can guarantee that the ADAS will work properly.

These collision shops have made substantial investments in recent years to handle modern vehicle designs and clean-air standards – and may decide not to invest in ADAS technology.

Some smaller vehicle dealerships also send alignment work to independent shops for the same reason, he said.

The opportunity to not just survive, but to thrive, is available to shop owners who have the will power to evolve with the industry, Liebetreu said. n

Jim Wilder has been a member of the automotive aftermarket for more than 38 years as an editor, writing technical, management and industry news articles.

ADAS-equipped vehicles require a level of awareness on the technician’s part beyond classic chassis, suspension and alignment adjustments. Today’s vehicles are equipped with steeringangle sensors (SAS), as well as ADAS and, in many vehicles; SAS has to be reset prior to alignment

14

Aftermarket International

October 2019

aftermarketinternational.com

ALL-AMERICAN LINEUP S/T/ T Lights Turn Signals Backup Lights Strobe Lights

Peterson Ad

At Peterson, we’re proud to make many of the best LED lights on the market. We’re even prouder to make them right here in America’s heartland, where the world’s best workforce keeps innovative Peterson solutions on the move. Every time you choose a Peterson LED, take pride in making America’s light shine a little brighter.

Brighter, Safer, Better Looking...and Made in America.

LumenX video

www.pmlights.com MARK ON CARD NO. 627

[NEW PRODUCTS] INNOVATIONS FROM AFTERMARKET MANUFACTURERS

Arnott® Introduces New Premium Coil Spring Conversion Kit for 2004-2009 Jaguar XJ Series

Cloyes Timing Chain Water Pump Kits Designed for the replacement of worn or damaged timing chains, tensioners, sprockets, guides, and water pumps, Cloyes timing chain water pump kits provide professional technicians and do-it-yourself customers with a complete repair solution.

“The addition of chain-driven water pumps to our timing chain kits is a natural next step for Cloyes,” said Jason Thompson, vice president of engineering and product development for Cloyes. “With water pumps failing more frequently than timing chains, we’re now giving our customers the opportunity to replace these components concurrently, which can reduce comebacks and additional labor fees for the consumer.”

Timing chain-driven water pumps should always be replaced at the same time as the timing chain to reduce warranties, customer comebacks, and preserve long-term system performance. Water pump replacement rates are nearly eight times higher than timing chain replacement rates, according to the Auto Care Association. Replacement rates reflect the percent of cars that had a relevant part replaced or service performed during a sample year.

The first two timing chain water pump kits from Cloyes are for General Motors (GM) 2.0, 2.2, and 2.4-liter Ecotec engines and cover nearly 4 million vehicles in operation in North America. In 2019, Cloyes will complete development of additional timing chain water pump.

Arnott’s premium Jaguar suspension conversion kit C-3270 for the 2004-2009 Jaguar XJ Series (X350 & X358 Chassis) features highperformance Eibach® front and rear monotube dampers custom tuned by Arnott to provide the comfort and handling Jaguar owners expect.

The conversion kit also features powder-coated steel springs made by Eibach.

The Arnott-designed kit is pre-assembled in the U.S. with CNC machined aluminum upper mounts and lower seats and provides an exact fit for easy installation. The kit includes Arnott’s patented Electronic Bypass Module (U.S. Pat. No. 9,329,917) to eliminate suspension-related dash panel error messages. The Arnott aftermarket Jaguar conversion kit is backed by Arnott’s industry-leading warranty. arnottindustries.com For more information, see reader service page, and write in 637

cloyes.com For more information, see reader service page, and write in 636

16

Aftermarket International

october 2019

aftermarketinternational.com

AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET LEADER SINCE 1919 Standard Motor Products is honored to be in business for one hundred years. We are a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of more than 100 product categories for American, Japanese, Korean, and European vehicles.

Engine Management

Air Conditioning Systems

Temperature Control

Heating Systems

MARK ON CARD NO. 642

™

Contact us: smpcorp.com • export@smpcorp.com

[NEW PRODUCTS] INNOVATIONS FROM AFTERMARKET MANUFACTURERS

Raybestos Adds New Air Disc Rotor Part Numbers to Specialty Line Raybestos® now offers increased coverage for air disc applications, and intends to release additional part numbers later this year.

“We’re thrilled to continue expanding our air disc rotor offering to pair with our already strong air disc brake pad offering,” said Sam Rusenovich, director of sales – commercial vehicle and customer experience, Brake Parts Inc LLC. “Our air disc products are specifically designed to handle the demands of class 7 and 8 vehicles by providing better stopping power and unmatched durability.

All of our air disc products meet or exceed original design and performance requirements.”

Raybestos air disc rotors are designed to meet or exceed OE fit, form, function and SAE metallurgy.

This discipline in design allows for better endurance under extreme temperatures and vehicle load. All rotors are 100 percent coated with Grey Fusion 4.0™ technology for corrosion resistance. Raybestos air disc rotors are qualified by the new SAE J3080 crack test procedure for air disc brakes, written specifically for these applications in 2018. Raybestos not only passed this rigorous test, but far exceeded its stringent requirements. raybestos.com For more information, see reader service page, and write in 638

18

John Bean T2545T Swing Arm Tire Changer The new John Bean® T2545T Swing Arm Tire Changer is ideal for handling passenger cars, light trucks and highperformance wheel and tire assemblies.

“The ergonomic design and safety-enhancing features of the new John Bean T2545T tire changer provide the user a safe work space when changing a variety of tires,” said Adam Brown, director of product management for John Bean.

“The T2545T is easy to set up, simple to use and offers a large range of capacity. Its compact design gives it a small footprint, even with larger tire sizes.”

The John Bean T2545T Swing Arm Tire Changer features a locking mount/demount head offset. This feature offers

Aftermarket International

October 2019

maximum cosmetic safety for expensive wheels, significantly reducing the risk of harming wheel and tire assemblies.

Its robust design, including precision-cast and machined shoes with robust cast jaws, makes for precise clamping.

The heavy-duty pneumatic valves are simple to operate and offer intuitive functionality.

A powerful electric motor generates 885 foot-pounds (ftlb) of torque to the turntable to mount stiff, difficult tires.

Another unique feature of the John Bean T2545T is its newly designed bead breaker control, which is ergonomic to operate.

JohnBean.com For more information, see reader service page, and write in 639

aftermarketinternational.com

MARK ON CARD NO. 629

[INDUSTRYNEWS] ALL AROUND THE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY

NEWS

Parts Authority Acquires Penny Pincher Auto Parts Parts Authority, one of the largest distributors of automotive and truck parts to the aftermarket auto parts industry throughout the U.S., has acquired Penny Pincher Auto Parts, expanding the Parts Authority market share in Arizona. The transaction closed May 1, 2019.

Penny Pincher has built its reputation on providing the highest level of service combined with the most reliable inventory in Phoenix for more than 40 years. Under the Parts Authority umbrella, Penny Pincher will continue to operate with its existing management teams.

“This is an incredible addition to our Parts Authority family of brands. Jeff and Juan have built a tremendous business over the years at Penny Pincher. The business model and team they have in place is a great addition to our overall platform,” said Eric Schwartz, vice president of West Coast operations of Parts Authority.

“Juan and I are extremely excited to join the Parts Authority Family. Parts Authority has been a major force in the automotive and truck parts aftermarket for many years. We believe this partnership will allow us to be even more competitive in the Phoenix Metro marketplace, while also providing great benefits to our knowledgeable team members and our loyal customers. We’re ecstatic at what this partnership has to offer,” said Jeff Ungerman, owner of Penny Pincher.

20

Aftermarket International

Truck-Lite’s Road Ready System STEMCO’s AirBat Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS); Aeris Automatic Tire Inflation System (ATIS); and the TracBat hubodometer are now available with the Road Ready system. Truck-Lite announced Wednesday it has integrated the STEMCO wireless suite of products into the Road Ready system via its SmartBridge Integrator (SBI).

Released in 2018, Truck-Lite the SBI bridges OE trailer systems with the Road Ready network, which communicates crucial trailer data to a fleet dispatcher and provides greater insight into a trailer environment.

The recent integration with STEMCO enables end users to seamlessly access information from their STEMCO wireless products including tire pressure, inflation and mileage events, helping them to better manage their fleets and avoid damage and downtime, the companies say.

“Tying STEMCO into the Road Ready system is the latest major development in creating a complete telematics network,” says Rob Richard, general manager, Truck-Lite’s Road Ready division. “Any fleet currently utilizing wireless STEMCO systems can immediately incorporate and benefit from Road Ready.”

Truck-Lite says the SBI will transmit data from the complete suite of STEMCO wireless products, including the AirBat Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS); Aeris Automatic Tire Inflation System (ATIS); and the TracBat hubodometer.

“Our wireless ATIS and TPMS products are designed to provide valuable data to our customers, and this integration makes that data even more accessible,” adds Lee Alexander, STEMCO director of product management, innovative tire and mileage solutions. “This data makes a significant difference for fleets in the way they manage and run their businesses.”

October 2019

aftermarketinternational.com

McCarthy Head of AASA “Paul is a recognized and valuable thoughtThe Automotive Aftermarket leader who has successfully led many of AASA’s Supplier Association (AASA) has landmark studies and research,” said Long. “He tapped Paul McCarthy to lead the brings the right set of experience, skills, and strategic association as president and chief thinking necessary to lead AASA during this time of operating officer, effective July 1, 2019. transformation in vehicle technology and significant McCarthy comes up through shifts in the global marketplace.”

AASA’s top leadership, where he Prior to joining AASA/MEMA, McCarthy led the had served nearly three years as Paul McCarthy Automotive and Industrial Products Strategy Practice second in command and executive at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC), providing business vice president to AASA’s previous president and COO and strategy services to dozens of automotive Bill Long. Long was named president and CEO of suppliers and eight of the top ten global automakers.

AASA’s parent organization, the Motor & Equipment His past leadership roles include heading PwC Manufacturers Association (MEMA), in February. In Germany’s Automotive Strategy advisory practice addition to his previous role at AASA, McCarthy has and leading global forecasting and analysis for a also served as senior vice president of MEMA, focused prominent vehicle forecast service, Autofacts. primarily on strategy and business planning.

McCarthy takes the helm of AASA at a critical time, as aftermarket suppliers face both opportunity and challenges in the wake of rapid technological advances and an uncertain trade environment. AASA’s mission is to advance the aftermarket industry and the business interests of its members and to support a highgrowth, profitable, innovative, and influential aftermarket supplier industry. Advancing this mission will be McCarthy’s primary focus.

“Data access and consumer freedom of choice in repair and maintenance are, and will continue to be, one of the biggest issues our Online orders, exchanges and free electronic catalog members will grapple with in coming years,” McCarthy said. “With uncertainty being the WHOLESALERS OF: new political certainty, aftermarket suppliers Shock absorbers Computers need to be nimble and prepared. AASA is Gas pumps Brake pumps well positioned to help members meet the Alternators Guide boxes Power steering pumps Axes challenges, capitalize on the opportunities Brake equipment Rack & pinion ahead, and provide companies with the tools Bearings Gas pumps they need to succeed. The entire AASA team Seals Water pumps is prepared to help our member companies Joints Window motors reach and exceed their goals in real and Suspension parts Windshield motors meaningful ways.”

Spare parts of suspension Sleeves and straps Pistons Batteries AASA, which represents a $1 trillion Rings Blower motors global sector of the wider motor vehicle Cranks Calipers manufacturing industry, is a division of Windshield equipment Ignitions MEMA, along with its heavy duty, original Antilock brake parts equipment, and remanufacturing divisions.

This ability to leverage the economic impact TPH Global Export: Tel. (305) 625-4446 Fax (786) 248-5566 jcramirez@thepartshouse.com www.thepartshouse.com and job-creating power of the entire supplier 13230 NW 45th Ave. Opa-locka, FL 33054 industry in the United States provides AASA

Parts for Japanese, Korean, European and American Cars and Trucks

members an influential voice in Washington, DC, and across the country.

Aftermarket International

October 2019

MARK ON CARD NO. 630 aftermarketinternational.com

21

[INDUSTRYNEWS] ALL AROUND THE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY

Israel Becomes Latest Hotbed for Auto Tech Around the time General Motors was heading toward bankruptcy, its top executives placed a bet on a little-known corner of the automotive world that’s now paying dividends.

GM opened a technical center in the Israeli coastal city of Herzliya in 2008, a year before its Chapter 11 reorganization, becoming the first major automaker to secure a foothold in what’s become an oasis for mobility startups on a par with Silicon Valley.

“They understood this was the future of the company,” Gil Golan, a GM lifer who lobbied for the Advanced Technical Center and now is its executive director, said in an interview. “It was like a baby.”

Since GM, dozens of automakers and Tier 1 suppliers -- including BMW, Hyundai, Bosch and Lear Gil Golan -- have opened similar centers in Israel to tap into the talent here. Ford Motor Co., which acquired Israeli computer vision company SAIPS in 2016, formally opened its own r&d center in Tel Aviv last week.

The boom is driven by culture and necessity.

Near-universal conscription into the Israel Defense Forces has instilled a sense of maturity and leadership among Israeli entrepreneurs. And many autonomous technologies, from cybersecurity systems to radar and lidar sensors, have their roots in military applications.

The culture that encourages risk- taking, local leaders say, stems from a historical lack of natural resources and an ingrained belief that Israelis can overcome challenges by creating something where nothing exists.

22

Aftermarket International

“We go after the impossible,” Golan said. “This is how we’re educated from childhood.”

While the country produces talent in multiple areas, the auto industry has become a major player in recent years.

Since 2013, some $6 billion has been invested in high-tech mobility startups, according to data from EcoMotion, a nonprofit that launched an annual mobility conference in Tel Aviv that year. Since then, the number of mobility startups has exploded to 644 from 87, organizers say. They make up about 10 percent of the country’s total startups.

“We’re becoming this mobility hub that everyone comes to brainstorm, test and develop,” Orlie Dahan, EcoMotion’s executive director, told Automotive News. “You can Skype and fly in from time to time, but there’s nothing like being close and on the ground.”

NEXT TO APPLE That’s the message Golan lobbied to GM’s top brass even as the company hemorrhaged cash in the depths of the Great Recession.

The automaker had been scouting in the region since the late 1990s, but having a physical presence before many competitors helped GM attract top talent -- and keep it after rivals followed suit.

The site today has roughly 350 employees -mostly computer scientists and electrical engineers -- in 50,000 square feet of office space. It expanded to a second location a few blocks away in late 2017.

The new building features a trendy groundfloor cafeteria and two levels of open office space.

Meeting rooms bear the names of famous inventors, including da Vinci, Newton and Curie.

October 2019

aftermarketinternational.com

The site is next to offices for 1,700 employees of Apple, near Amazon and about half a mile from Microsoft, all of which are looking for similar talent, Golan said.

GM workers there help develop sensor hardware and are directly responsible for multiple innovations in vehicles today, including a map on the myChevrolet app for users of the Bolt electric vehicle that shows how far the car can take them and nearby charger locations. The team also was responsible for the OnStar app interface in Europe.

GOLAN: “GO AFTER THE IMPOSSIBLE.” “This is my startup,” Golan said of the company’s Israel operations. “I’m building something from scratch. The auto industry has a great story to tell.

We’re impacting society, and [workers] want to be part of something big.”

Ford now hopes to replicate that success. The

automaker has been scouting Israel for talent throughout the last decade, but last week, it committed more firmly with a research center here.

Ford Research Center, Israel is next to offices for SAIPS, and together, the two take up roughly 5,000 square feet, according to Udy Danino, SAIPS’ founder and CEO. Executive Chairman Bill Ford attended the center’s ribbon-cutting along with his family, including his son Will, who works at Fontinalis Partners, a venture capital firm the elder Ford started in 2009 to invest in promising startups.

Bill Ford said it’s important for the automaker to have a permanent presence in the country.

“Ford needs to cast our net as wide as we can and to reach innovators wherever they are,” he told Automotive News. “Israel is such a hotbed of innovation right now. We need to stay very close to the ecosystem that’s developed here.”

EXHAUST SOLUTIONS

5 Reasons WHY to buy Grand Rock! · Over 40+ years in the aftermarket manufacturing industry. · Our Chrome parts, along with other industry standard material parts, have renown quality within the industry. · Excellent Customer Service! · Broadest parts offering, along with all catalog parts In Stock! · Industry’s best packaging, with rapid delivery!

Follow us on

395 Fountaine Ave. Painesville, Ohio 44077 · www.grandrock.com 800-321-3674

MARK ON CARD NO. 634 Aftermarket International

October 2019

aftermarketinternational.com

23

[INDUSTRYNEWS] ALL AROUND THE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY

The center’s research will focus on interior monitoring, sensors, over-the-air updates, cybersecurity and autonomous technology. It will work closely with other Ford sites around the globe.

It will be staffed by 10 to 12 employees to start, Bill Ford said, but that number should grow, just as the company has boosted its employment in Palo Alto, Calif., to 250 employees since planting a flag there in 2015.

“It will, importantly, provide an access point for all these entrepreneurs to be able to find Ford Motor Co.,” he said. “Somebody can become an advocate, then, in our system and get them to the right people and make sure their voice isn’t lost.”

ISRAELI INNOVATION Bill Ford’s visit last week was his first to Israel. He swam in the Dead Sea, hiked the ancient Masada mountaintop fortress and toured the Golan Heights region. He planned to visit Jerusalem after attending the r&d center opening.

AFTERMARKET I N T E R N AT I O N A L

He said he admired the country’s ability to innovate through struggles, whether crafting unique irrigation systems in a desert climate or adopting top-notch military practices because of constant tensions in the region.

Ford’s research center in Israel formally opened last week with events including a ribbon-cutting by Executive Chairman Bill Ford, second from right.

“They keep running into obstacles, either natural or man-made, and they keep solving their problems,” Ford said. “It’s not surprising that kind of creativity and brainpower has the ability to change our industry and many other industries as well.”

Ford Motor’s history makes the company’s arrival in Israel particularly notable. Founder Henry Ford was known to espouse anti-Semitic views, although Bill Ford, his great-grandson, has supported a number of Jewish causes.

The automaker was the only sponsor of the 1997 NBC commercial-free broadcast of Schindler’s List, and Ford has donated to and supported filmmaker

Contact : Brad Glazer, Publisher • 216-233-6943 • bsgrep@aol.com Mail to: 3793 Meadowbrook Rd., Cleveland, OH 44118 Fax in the USA • 216-803-6151 • www.aftermarketinternational.com

Don't delay,simply fill out the form and return it to us via fax or mail. FAX 216-803-6151 Please write the number of the product that you are interested in below:

Please check each of your companies activities.

A ❏ Operators of a fleet of vehicles, including trucking companies, buses, passenger and taxi fleets B ❏ Independent repair shop or service station, engine rebuilder, body or paint shop C ❏ Vehicle dealer, importer, distributor D ❏ Parts or equipment distributor/representative/dealer/importer E ❏ Vehicle manufacturer or assembler, parts or equipment manufacturer F ❏ Government, school, association G ❏ Other (please specify)____________________________ COMPLETE ONLY IF YOU ARE A FLEET OPERATOR: TYPE OF VEHICLE: ____________________________________________________________

1 ❏ Trucks

2 ❏ Buses

500 ❏ Accessories 501 ❏ Air conditioning, cooling, heating 502 ❏ Alignment and balancing equipment 503 ❏ Analyzers and testers 504 ❏ Brakes, wheel, axle, parts

3 ❏ Taxis

4 ❏ Autos

505 ❏ Fuel system parts 506 ❏ Car care products 507 ❏ Chassis parts 508 ❏ Collision repair equipment 509 ❏ Engines, engine parts 510 ❏ Ignition/Electrical

511 ❏ Lighting 512 ❏ Lubricants, additives, chemicals 516 ❏ Filters: fuel, oil, air 518 ❏ Tools and shop equipment 519 ❏ Transmission, drive train parts

520 ❏ Pumps, fuel, oil, water 521 ❏ Suspension parts 522 ❏ Collision repair parts 523 ❏ Exhaust parts 524 ❏ Heavy duty parts 525 ❏ Hoses and belts

Do you wish to receive AFTERMARKET INTERNATIONAL for FREE? ❏ YES ❏ NO Name ________________________________Title ____________________________ Company _____________________________________________________________ Address ______________________________________________________________ Phone __________________________________Fax___________________________ E-mail________________________________________________________________

24

Aftermarket International

October 2019

aftermarketinternational.com

Steven Spielberg’s USC Shoah Foundation. Bill Ford received the organization’s Ambassador for Humanity Award in 2015.

CONGESTION RELIEF The auto industry faces a unique set of challenges, especially in densely populated cities such as Tel Aviv. Side streets are clogged with cars parked on both shoulders, leaving narrow driving corridors.

Bicycles, electric scooters and mopeds are ubiquitous, and parking is so scarce that the local government operates a large lot on the city’s outskirts where commuters can board free buses to central points.

Solving congestion was one of the many topics that startups at the 2019 EcoMotion conference last week tried to address, along with medical transportation, vehicle maintenance and noise cancellation, among others.

“It’s in our DNA,” Dahan said of innovation. “It’s being fearless of failing.”

EcoMotion, run by a joint venture between the Israeli government and the nonprofit Israel Innovation Institute, has grown rapidly since its inception in 2013.

There were 4,000 attendees at this year’s event. In addition to Bill Ford, speakers included government officials, a vice president at the Bird scooter company and former Ford CEO Mark Fields.

For the first time, the North American International Auto Show in Detroit sent a representative as part of a Michigan delegation to explore partnership opportunities.

To kick off the event, organizers allowed anyone to come up to the main stage, grab the mic and make a 15-second pitch to the crowd. A line wrapped around the stage with dozens, if not hundreds, of startups offering mobility-related products.

“I’m not a prophet; I can’t tell you Aftermarket International

when autonomous vehicles will be on the road,” Dahan said. “What I can tell you is that every autonomous vehicle will have some kind of Israeli tech on it.”

— O D E W L L A N I Y T QUALI S R A E Y 0 7 R E V O FOR

See our printed catalog or online parts look up system at www.melling.com to search for: • • • • •

Oil Pumps Camshafts Timing Components Valve Train Cylinder Sleeves

Visit melling.com • 800-777-8172 Tom Trosin | TTrosin@melling.com

MARK ON CARD NO. 635 October 2019

aftermarketinternational.com

25

[INDUSTRYNEWS] ALL AROUND THE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY

Georgianne Dickey of NTN Bearing Moves into President Role at ACC Following another successful Automotive Communications Council (ACC) Annual Conference in San Antonio, Texas, USA, the council has announced the new Georgianne Dickey appointments to its leadership team and Board of Governors.

The structure of the membershiprun organization promotes a deeper involvement of the ACC membership and encourages education across all marketing and communications functions. The council is led by a President, Immediate Past President, Vice President and 6 additional members that serve as the Board of Governors. These 9 members serve as project leads in various areas of need for the organization including communications, events and member services.

Georgianne Dickey has served on the ACC board for six of her active 10 years as a member. She has held various positions including Secretary, Treasurer, Chair of the Membership Committee and most recently Vice President. “ACC is a unique industry marketing association that has benefited me greatly throughout my career,” says Dickey. “I have been an avid supporter of ACC for a decade and now incredibly humbled to be given the opportunity to give back to ACC at such an honored level.” Georgianne has been working in the automotive aftermarket for the past 20 years, currently with NTN Bearing Corporation of America. Georgianne is responsible for the marketing communications and product development strategies and executions for the BCA and Bower brands in the automotive and heavy duty aftermarket.

26

Aftermarket International

New Cooperation Between Automechanika and IBIS The IBIS (International Bodyshop Industry Symposium) global conferencing platform and the international Automechanika trade fair brand are coordinating their schedules: the upcoming Automechanika fairs in Shanghai and Frankfurt will each feature an IBIS regional event.

Automechanika, the leading international trade fair for the automotive aftermarket, is collaborating with the organisers of the International Bodyshop Industry Symposium to bring IBIS regional events to the world’s two largest Automechanika fairs. This allows Automechanika to offer even more for its target audience in the field of body and paintwork. Michael Johannes, Vice President Mobility & Logistics at Messe Frankfurt: “We are delighted that we can offer our trade fair guests such a prestigious conference focused on paint and bodywork, and I am certain that this will create valuable synergies for conference and trade fair visitors in Shanghai and Frankfurt.”

IBIS conferences have been bringing international collision industry leaders together since 2001 to network and discuss the latest trends. IBIS regional events have already been held in Brazil, San Diego, Dubai, Istanbul and Johannesburg. Now it will have two brand new venues at the Automechanika fairs in Shanghai from 3 to 6 December 2019 and in Frankfurt from 8 to 12 September 2020.

The cooperation with IBIS offers yet another building block for organisers of Automechanika trade fairs worldwide for expanding their body and paintwork portfolio. Every two years, the industry comes together in Frankfurt, and 2020 will be the first time that ‘Body & Paint’ has its own exhibition area, in both Hall 11 and the adjacent Portalhaus.

Jason Moseley, Chief Executive Officer of IBIS: “We are delighted to leverage the Automechanika global footprint for some of our regional events. These events will bring a more targeted and localised message to those markets, as an offshoot of our industry leading annual IBIS Global Summit.”

October 2019

aftermarketinternational.com

DENSO Products and Services Americas Welcomes New President DENSO, the world’s second largest mobility supplier, has named Hirokatsu Yamashita president of DENSO Products and Services Americas Inc. The Hirokatsu Yamashita appointment follows sweeping personnel and organizational changes announced in March that enable DENSO to act more nimbly and efficiently in the face of rapid industry change.

In his new executive role, Yamashita oversees more than 600 employees of all DENSO Products and Services Americas groups: DENSO Light Vehicle Parts, Commercial & Heavy Duty, MovinCool, Robotics, Automated Data Capture (ADC), and DENSO Connected Services. Operations include the company’s headquarters in Long Beach; manufacturing operations in Murrieta, California; regional sales offices in Plano, Texas, and West Chester, Ohio; warehouses in Rancho Cucamonga, California, and Jeffersonville, Indiana; and a new technology center in Jermyn, Pennsylvania.

Yamashita brings more than 26 years of experience with DENSO in its sales, business planning, and administrative operations to his new post. Over time, he has held various positions of increasing responsibility within the corporation’s overseas network, as well as DENSO headquarters in Japan.

“I am honored to lead DENSO Products and Services Americas and build on the success of our team and our company’s continued growth in a rapidly changing automotive industry,” Yamashita said. “We are dedicated to staying ahead of the curve to meet our customers’ needs and strengthening relationships built on the quality and value of our parts and services.”

Aftermarket International

Cloyes Unveils New Global Branding Strategy and Supporting Website After hearing from its customers and gaining important market intelligence, Cloyes Gear and Products, Inc., today unveiled a new global branding strategy and logo, as well as a new website, designed to communicate the nearly-100-year history of the company, the quality of its automotive timing products, and its commitment to supporting its customers and the automotive aftermarket.

“The global landscape in our product category is incredibly competitive,” said Brian Wheeler, vice president of business development and marketing for Cloyes. “Following months of competitive analyses and market research, we’re excited to launch a new global branding strategy and logo to support our brand growth worldwide. We’ve leveraged the history and value of the Cloyes brand to elevate our branding strategy and communicate the effectiveness and quality of our automotive product line.”

The updated Cloyes logo and brand materials are reflective of the company’s heritage, while still emblematic of the organization’s current technology and more modern aesthetic. The refreshed Cloyes’ branding strategy ensures that customer interactions with the company’s messaging and materials will be as consistent and high quality as the Cloyes family of products.

The new Cloyes website features a custom parts lookup tool and online catalog, complete with the easy-to-use year-make-model part finder as well as vehicle identification number (VIN) lookup technology. Each search result links all applicable assets and content to each part number, such as installation tips, technical resources, and videos. The custom designed site was developed with a modern bold aesthetic and mobile-friendly design providing an intuitive user experience on desktop or any device on the go.

“Automotive professionals and consumers continue to rely on the internet more and more to research quality parts and find application-specific replacement parts,” said John Bohenick, chief executive officer for Cloyes. “With our new website, our main goal was to help users find parts more efficiently. With the technology we’ve designed, for both OE replacement and high performance timing products, we’ve achieved that goal.”

October 2019

aftermarketinternational.com

27

[INDUSTRYNEWS] ALL AROUND THE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY

“He won Daytona; he won Indianapolis,” Trump said.

“He won probably more than anyone in the history of racing. I can’t imagine anyone even being close.”

Penske Automotive spokesman Anthony Pordon said the award came as a surprise to Penske and he learned about it on June 20.

Pordon said a ceremony is planned but has not been scheduled by the White House.

“It is truly an honor to be recognized by President Trump and awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom,” Penske said in a statement. “I am humbled by the President’s acknowledgement of our achievements in business, in motorsports and in our community. Thank you to President Trump for this special recognition. On behalf of my wife Kathy (Penske), our family and our nearly 65,000 team members worldwide, it will be my privilege to accept this prestigious award.”

Trump to Award Roger Penske Presidential Medal of Freedom President Donald Trump will award Roger Penske, auto retail luminary and racing heavyweight, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the highest civilian honor in the U.S. The Presidential Medal of Freedom is presented to those who have made meritorious contributions to the security or national interests of the country, to world peace or to cultural or other significant public or private endeavors, according to the White House.

“He’s very deserving. He’s a great gentleman.

A very brilliant guy,” Trump said at an Oval Office meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on June 20, as he praised Penske’s racing achievements.

28

Aftermarket International

RICH HISTORY Penske, 82, began racing in the late 1950s and won the Sports Car Club of America’s Presidents Cup in 1960, 1962 and 1963. He won Sports Illustrated’s Driver of the Year award in 1961.

After retiring from driving in 1965, Penske started his own racing teams. Last month, Penske celebrated Team Penske’s latest Indianapolis 500 win and his 50th anniversary at Indy. The race marked Team Penske’s 18th victory, making Penske the most decorated racing owner.

Trump has given the medal to nine others, including Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, Elvis Presley, Babe Ruth and Tiger Woods.

Penske’s dealership group -- Penske Automotive Group, of Bloomfield Hills, Mich. -- ranks No. 2 on Automotive News’ list of the top 150 dealership groups based in the U.S., retailing 236,000 new vehicles in 2018. It retailed 282,500 used vehicles for the same period, ranking No. 2 on Automotive News’ list of the top 100 retailers in used-vehicle sales.

Penske, who has led the dealership group since 1999, has innovated the business by adding more standalone used-vehicle stores, implementing sales and financing technology, and launching a digital retail platform.

Penske also owns truck leasing and logistics businesses.

He was inducted into the Automotive Hall of Fame in 2015 and the NASCAR Hall of Fame this year.

October 2019

aftermarketinternational.com

Autopromotec 2019 Successful The 28th edition of Autopromotec, the biennial international Aftermarket exhibition of automotive equipment, ended successfully on Sunday, May 26, 2019. The event brought together the entire vehicle assistance sector in Bologna in a five-day event dedicated to recent market developments, technological innovation, specialisation and professional training.

Figures confirm Autopromotec as a global reference point for the vehicle maintenance sector.

In fact, 1,676 companies have chosen the event as a showcase to present their products and services, with a 4.4% increase in the number of participating companies compared 2017. Of these, the share of foreign companies was 43%, for a total of 53 countries represented. The event, which took place throughout 17 exhibition Halls and 5 outdoor areas, with a total exhibition area of 162,000 m2, attracted 119,108 professional operators, up by 4.85% compared to 2017, who had the opportunity to meet specialist companies from all sub-sectors of the Aftermarket.

Autopromotec demonstrated its increasingly global outlook with an 18% share of foreign professionals and the presence of more than 100 delegates from 32 countries. Buyers and institutional operators were the protagonists of 629 B2B meetings with Italian exhibitors, organized as part of a plan to promote Autopromotec as well as the entire automotive aftermarket chain internationally, the result of an ongoing collaboration with the Emilia-Romagna Region and ICE (Italian Trade Agency).

The event witnessed also a strong increase in digital activity: in the first five months of 2019, the Autopromotec website recorded 234,868 single visitors (+28.3% compared to the same period in 2017), for a total of 2,476,314 pages viewed (+25% compared to the same period in 2017). The number of users who followed the 2019 edition of Autopromotec live, interacting actively on social profiles, was also remarkable.

Aftermarket International

October 2019

Confirming Autopromotec as a venue of in-depth analysis and professional growth for the average operator in the car repair market, the 2019 edition explored key issues for the entire automotive after-sales market. During the more than 20 appointments scheduled for the AutopromotecEDU conference calendar and round tables, centred around correct information, training and timely discussions, what emerged was how the evolution of the market and new mobility scenarios require new and ground-breaking solution to be applied also to vehicle assistance, besides the need to acquire new professional skills and marketing tools.

The 2019 edition of Autopromotec attracted a wide audience of professionals and enthusiasts thanks to special initiatives such as the “Hybrid & ADAS Village”, an area dedicated to demonstrations and tests on the latest generation of ADAS systems on hybrid cars, created in collaboration with Quattroruote Professional; “Autopromotec Motorsport”, on the other hand, an initiative sponsored by ACI Sport and ANFIA-Motorsport, celebrated the relationship between aftermarket firms and the motorsport sector; the “Officina X.0” project, developed in collaboration with Accenture, highlighted the role of digitisation and connectivity in tomorrow’s workshops. Autopromotec, held in the heart of the “Motor Valley”, could not neglect to tribute the Italian genius, creativity and passion for engines with “Italy, passion in red”, a special exhibition of vintage cars managed by Ruote Classiche, with 6, strictly red, Italian vintage cars, organized in collaboration with FCA Heritage and private collectors.

The organizers of Autopromotec are already looking at the future, and the dates of the next edition of the fair have already been defined: the 29th edition of Autopromotec will be held from the 26th to the 30th May, 2021, as always at the Bologna fair-grounds. aftermarketinternational.com

29

[INDUSTRYNEWS] ALL AROUND THE AFTERMARKET INDUSTRY

JASPER Acquires Diesel USA Group Inc. JASPER Holdings Inc., the parent company of Jasper Engines and Transmissions, has acquired Diesel USA Group Inc., headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky.

The Diesel USA Group will remain a separate company and brand as it becomes part of the JASPER Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).

From its locations in Louisville, Kentucky; Cincinnati, Ohio; Indianapolis, Fort Wayne and Crown Point, Indiana; and Fontana, California, Diesel USA Group is a distribution, service and repair company servicing air and fuel products for gas and diesel engines along with a variety of other complementary products.

Acquiring the company from the Bailey family, which has owned the company since its inception in 1950 by Lloyd A. Bailey. The current leadership team at Diesel USA Group will continue to lead and operate the company. Diesel USA Group and JASPER will operate independently of each other as they work together as part of JASPER Holdings Inc. JASPER has been in the air and fuel business as part of their diesel remanufacturing process since the late 1960s. Over the past several years, JASPER has focused more on this product line and recognizes opportunities with the increased use of turbochargers on passenger cars, light trucks and SUVs. “Diesel USA Group is a respected brand with a great team. We are excited about the growth opportunities for the products and services they offer and feel they will be a great addition to the JASPER ESOP,” said Zach Bawel, JASPER president.

30

Aftermarket International

“With this acquisition, it enables us to continue to diversify our family of companies while remaining committed to an industry we understand.”

“The business relationship between JASPER and Diesel USA Group dates back to the 1960s. We have always admired their disciplined approach to business and the very nature of their products. It is an honor to be a part of the process of blending our companies as we set our sights upon growth for our valued suppliers and our fellow Associate Owners.

These are exciting times for all of us,” said Jay Miller, president of the Diesel USA Group Inc. The Diesel USA Group of companies was founded in 1950 by Bailey, a “D-Day” veteran of the landing on Omaha Beach, in Normandy, France in 1944. As the post-war era in America led to great prosperity, the role of the diesel engine became increasingly important. The Diesel USA Group of companies played a significant part of the nation’s diesel service industry and its infrastructure by specializing in the repair and remanufacturing of complicated fuel injection and turbocharger assemblies commonly found on all diesel engines.

The business then grew into distributing new OEM air and fuel products for several manufacturers.

This acquisition further diversifies the brands of JASPER Holdings Inc. Jasper Engines and Transmissions is one of the nation’s largest remanufacturers of drivetrain components with five manufacturing locations, two distribution centers, and 47 US branch locations branch locations.

October 2019

aftermarketinternational.com

Can’t miss it!

Register for free Book your hotel. www.ExpoTransporte.com

MARK ON CARD NO. 628

www.ExpoTransporte.com

[TRADE SHOWS] AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET PLACES TO BE

Automechanika Shanghai Following a record-breaking year, the 15th edition of Automechanika Shanghai will run from Dec. 3 through Dec. 6, 2019, and be held at the National Exhibition and Convention Center.

The show anticipates hosting more than 6,270 exhibitors across the 350,000-square-meter space. The show will also have a growing number of special sectors, zones, and fringe program events that will amplify the latest advancements and trends throughout the industry.

“Over the past 14 editions, Automechanika Shanghai has continued to thrive alongside Asia’s automotive industry; China has now become the world’s largest auto market,” Fiona Chiew, Messe Frankfurt’s deputy general manager, said in a press release. “When the show first opened its doors in 2004, it hosted just 235 exhibitors and 9,000 visitors. In 2018, a staggering 150,568 visitors filtered through every corner of the [convention

32

center]. The show has continued to embrace change and nurtured development by way of new themes and elements.”

This year, Automechanika Shanghai will echo the ever-changing automotive ecosystem. “The developing term comes as a result of rapid advancements in the industry that are currently remapping the automotive value chain,” according to a press release. “It zooms in on the concept of connectivity; not just through emerging technology, but also the notion of networks and knowledge sharing.” As such, Automechanika Shanghai will place more focus on digitalization, future technologies, and services, it promises—as well as creating more opportunities in its fringe program and working closer with research institutes and the wider auto community.

The “Tomorrow’s Service & Mobility” sector returns to this year’s show, and it promises to demonstrate the show’s strengthened ability for emphasizing digital trends and connectivity. “For instance, research

suggests that the connected vehicle market in Asia Pacific is expected to reach $47.4 billion by 2023,” according to a press release. “As such, the sector shines a light on communication between the vehicle, infrastructure, pedestrians and networks. And with this in mind, show exhibitors will cover the latest innovations for electromobility, intelligent vehicle technology, car connectivity, mobility services, as well as lightweight materials and more.”

The automotive service sector will be one of the most important aspects of the show, as it has in years past, because many maturing automotive markets, such as China, are becoming more established. “For example, last year, cars aged between four and nine accounted for 50 percent of vehicles on the road, consequently bringing the demand for auto repairs and maintenance to an all-time high,” according to a press release. “The rise of China’s automotive aftermarket will bring forward new business opportunities to its underlying sectors and will rely on the continuous smart transformation of the supply chain.” The show’s “Supply Chain” and “Chain Store” zones will return to address the changing needs in the transforming local auto market.

Customization is also seeing more attention. “Reports project that the global market is likely to yield more than 253 billion dollars by the end of 2024,” according to the

press release. And that is why the show is including a “Customizing” sector at its 2019 show.

The “Customizing” sector will span 44,000 square meters of space, and will include the latest trends for exterior, interior, and high-performance customization.

It will also feature sport exhaust systems, sport air filters, and sport chassis, as well as engine tuning, audio modification, seats, recreational vehicles (RV), and offroad vehicle modification.

“In conjunction with China’s auto market becoming more diverse, the speed at which efficiency and quality have accelerated significantly too,” Cheng Yongshun, vice president of China National Machinery Industry International, the show’s co-organizer, said in a press release. “On top of this, the overwhelming increase for customization will continue to play a vital role in bolstering the demand for interior and exterior accessories and modification. The shift in consumer preference has led to more emphasis on aesthetic appeal and enhanced performance, as well as the delivery of entertaining driving experiences. As such, the new sector will amplify buzz around the fast-growing customization and racing markets.”

For more information, please contact Messe Frankfurt at auto@hongkong.messefrankfurt.com.

33

[TRADE SHOWS] AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET PLACES TO BE

SEMA The 2019 SEMA Show will be held Nov. 5th through Nov. 8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The annual trade-only show will bring more than 2,400 automotive parts and accessories manufacturers together with resellers and distributors from 145 countries.

According to a press release, “last year’s four-day SEMA Show attracted 161,000 industry professionals, including more than 71,000 professional buyers representing retail shops, warehouse distributors,

34

e-commerce sites, speed shops, dealers, installers, and jobbers from all over the world.”

“The SEMA Show is the automotive industry’s leading trade event, and where manufacturers of specialty and performance parts and accessories connect with the $44 billion aftermarket marketplace,” said Tom Gattuso, SEMA Vice President of Events. “The Show is the optimal place for companies to meet with existing customers and establish relationships with new buyers and key decision makers who attend the SEMA Show.”

Attendees of this year’s show can view 3,000 new products on display and more than 2,400 exhibiting companies in more than 1 million square feet of the Las Vegas Convention Center. Participants can also take advantage of SEMA’s educational program, which will include free seminars focused on current issues and new technologies that affect industry businesses, changes in international tariffs, challenges with protecting trademarks, leveraging social media, and how to stay up-to-date on new technology.

Attendees can purchase a single SEMA Show badge, which will allow them to attend “all four days of the SEMA Show, as well as the SEMA Cruise and SEMA Ignited, the official SEMA Show after-party that takes place Friday, Nov. 8, after the SEMA Show closes,” according to the release. “As vehicles from the SEMA Show parade out of the Las Vegas Convention Center, they make their way to SEMA Ignited, where they are joined by SEMA Showgoers and consumers.”

For more details, visit www.SEMAShow.com, www. sema.org, or call 1-909-396-0289.

T R A D E O N LY

Discover new products, trends and ideas that will drive more sales for your business.

Register to Attend at MARK ON CARD NO. 649

SEMASHOW.COM

[TRADE SHOWS] AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET PLACES TO BE

Expo Transporte The 18th annual Expo Transporte will take place from Oct. 16 through Oct. 18, 2019 at Puebla Exhibitor Center—and reports that 100 percent of its exhibition spaces have already been sold.

In fact, about 400 exhibitors will offer their products and services this year, with approximately 45,000 attendees enjoying more than 60,000 square meters of space throughout the center.

Expo Transporte chose Puebla to host its show because it’s located less than three hours from about 40 percent of the transport companies and users in the region, according to a press release, which adds “this constitutes a very good investment opportunity for

34 36

participating exhibitors.”

This year’s event will focus on three major topics that concern commercial vehicles: road safety, environment, and competitiveness. That’s because, as the press release explains, these are “three fundamental pillars [that] offer a better quality of life to citizens and strengthen the national economy, bringing together, as is tradition, the authorized voices of the sector.”

But this year’s Expo Transporte boasts something new and exciting for its attendees: an exhibition track where they will be able to see a panoramic view of Puebla, while enjoying the experience in the newest models of the ANPACT associates, which include Dina, Freightliner, Hino, Isuzu, Kenworth, Mack, Man, Mercedes-Benz, Scania, Volkswagen, Volvo, and more.

“Expo Transporte ANPACT 2019 is the first edition in which 100 percent of the spaces were commercialized with 80 days left before the start of the event, which is why it is expected a success for the industry and the state of Puebla,” Miguel Elizalde, executive president of ANPACT, said in a press release. “Expo Transporte ANPACT reflects the consolidation of the commercial vehicle industry in the country and presents the opportunity to show its growth and export capacity, while generating an important economic economy in the state. The success of Expo Transporte ANPACT 2019 is a success shared by the industry and Puebla’s society.”

For more information, visit www.expotransporte.com.

MARK ON CARD NO. 648

ADVERTORIAL

International Attendees Find Global Suppliers at AAPEX 2019 Delegates connect one-on-one with leading aftermarket exporters, explore cutting-edge products, and access expert insights.

In a global industry that has surpassed $1 trillion, AAPEX 2019 provides a meeting point where automotive aftermarket professionals from around the world can get business done. In Las Vegas, Nevada, Nov. 5 – 7, international attendees will connect with more than 2,500 manufacturers and suppliers from 36 countries—representing 1,295 product categories—and discover products in 30 focused International Pavilions. They’ll also take advantage of a number of exclusive benefits.

Premier Networking In focused receptions, international attendees will identify business opportunities and expand their networks.

An international networking event open to all AAPEX attendees, the Overseas Automotive Council (OAC) Global Reception offers a unique opportunity to connect with the global aftermarket.

Meet with attendees facing similar challenges and discuss solutions while building new relationships at this ticketed event.

The Import Vehicle Community Fabulous Networking Reception is another great invitation-only event for international attendees to connect with suppliers and colleagues and maintain business growth in a competitive marketplace. Guests include industry executives from automotive parts manufacturers, distributors and service professionals for import nameplate vehicles.

Expert Insights In AAPEXedu, international attendees access leading education on today’s biggest trends and the emerging

technology shaping the future of the industry. This year’s forward-thinking sessions include “Trade, Regulation and Other Policies Impacting Your Business,” “Doing Business in China,” and “2020 Aftermarket Outlook,” which is presented

by The NPD Group. All AAPEXedu sessions will be translated to Chinese and Spanish, and are free to attend.

Training, New Products, and Technology International attendees will explore the future in Mobility Garage — Products and Training for Tomorrow, with handson underhood training programmed by AVI, NAFTC, RLO Training, and NASTF. There are two categories in which to discover new products and tools: Electric Car & Alternative Fuel/Energy and Shop Equipment & Technology.

New Product and Packaging Showcases feature hundreds of groundbreaking products, tools, and equipment from around the world, all released within the past year. Let’s Tech puts international attendees on the fast track to emerging technologies, with 20-minute sessions on products, tools, and mobile apps throughout the industry.

Discounts and Incentives AAPEX provides international attendees with additional benefits so they can capitalize on the worldwide connections they will make at the event. The International Buyer Center features dedicated on-site meeting rooms with interpreters for one-on-one meetings with partners and suppliers. A complimentary matchmaking program also pairs international buyers with exhibitors based on products of interest

MARK ON CARD NO. 646

and schedules private meetings with suppliers.

Groups attending AAPEX 2019 through the International Buyer Delegation Program enjoy even more discounts and incentives. So far this year, 19 International Buyer Delegations are on track to enhance their AAPEX experience with a delegation leader who can speak their language, assist with the visa application process, help with questions and logistics, and much more.

Joining the International Buyer Delegation Program is simple—for more information, contact Judy Novak at judy. novak@aapexshow.com or your local U.S. Embassy or Consulate.

AAPEX is a trade-only event and is not open to the general public.

AAPEX is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). For more information, visit www.aapexshow.com or email info@ aapexshow.com. On social media, follow AAPEX at #AAPEX19.

MARK ON CARD NO. 650

[TRADE SHOWS] AUTOMOTIVE AFTERMARKET PLACES TO BE

HDAW HDAW returns for its 15th year Jan. 27 through Jan. 30, 2020 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in the Dallas suburb of Grapevine, Texas.

Last year’s show was the largest North American gathering of the independent heavy-duty industry, according to the show’s website, with more than 2,300 executives and managers from the U.S., Canada, and six other countries in attendance.

This year’s show will feature 80 percent more space and will bring the event under one roof with 490,000 square feet of floor space. Organizers have announced a “Command the Road Ahead” theme, which speaks to the show’s goal to provide attendees with the knowledge and tools to succeed in the ever-evolving heavy-duty industry.

“The HDAW 2020 event theme serves as a powerful mantra and a rally-cry behind the selection of education topics and speakers as we continue to look for ways to support and grow the industry,” said Tim Bauer, vice president of Eaton Aftermarket North America and HDAW’s newly elected 2020 supplier

36 40

chair. “It’s imperative that suppliers quickly adapt to changing technology and develop new offerings for fleets. With ‘Command the Road Ahead,’ we are proactively accelerating education of industry trends and innovations. The powerful education sessions at HDAW ensure that suppliers will ‘stay in the driver’s seat’ as they plan for future success.”

The event will feature four days of education workshops and product training, including SOLD! (Service Opportunities & Learning Day), a two-day program designed for distributors with service and repair technicians. Also offered will be a product expo with the latest heavy-duty parts and services on display from key industry suppliers, various networking opportunities, social activities, and supplier and distributor one-on-one meetings.

Education sessions planned for the 2020 event focus on technology, customers, and products, specifically addressing key trends that will affect the distributor business in the next one to three years.

For more information, go to www.hdaw.org or contact W.T. Glasgow, conference management, at 1-708-226-1300.

Conquer change

Making it in the heavy-duty aftermarket world requires grit, dedication and boldness—it’s no place for the weak. You’ve shown you have what it takes, and that means you’re ready to tackle any changes coming down the pike. At HDAW, the largest North American event in the independent heavy-duty industry, you’ll find relevant education, strategic supplier networking and critical purchasing opportunities to help you face this evolving market head-on and take your business to the next level.

COMMAND THE ROAD AHEAD REGISTER TODAY!

THE GAYLORD TEXAN RESORT | GRAPEVINE, TX MARK ON CARD NO. 631

JANUARY 27-30, 2020 37

GET THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS — BRAND RECOGNITION WITH A PRINT AD AND LEADS THAT ONLY ONLINE ADVERTISING CAN SUPPLY!

MUST SEE Place your ad in our

MUST SEE SECTION

Transtar Industries, Inc. distributes a comprehensive line of Automatic and Manual Transmission Rebuilder Kits, Differential Rebuilder Kits, Torque Converters, Electrical Products, Hard Parts, Complete Transmissions and Transfer cases, Differentials and Driveshafts, Specialty Tools and service items, ATF and CVT fluids, protectants and lube, Power Steering Kits, and other driveline products.

7350 Young Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44146 +1 440 201 8153 • E-mail: tsikon@transtar1.com • www.transtar1.com

Contact Brad Glazer, Publisher

1 (216) 233-6943 bsgrep@aol.com

MARK ON CARD NO. 632

ADVERTISERS AD INDEX Advertiser & Website

Page Number

Reader Service Number

Advertiser & Website

Page Number

Reader Service Number

38

646

HDAW 20 www.hdaw.org

41

631

7

624

MACS www.macsw.org

37

648

IFC

622

Melling www.melling.com

25

635

Automechanika Shanghai 19 www.automechanika-shanghai.com

629

Peterson Manufacturing www.petersonmfg.com

15

627

B&B Manufacturing www.bbmanucacturing.com

11

625

SEMA Show www.semashow.com

35

649

BPI/Raybestos www.raybestos.com

5

623

Standard Motor Products www.smpcorp.com

17

642

Davico www.davicomfg.com

13

626

S&S Truck Parts www.sandstruck.com

IBC

633

BC

632

Taipei AMPA www.ampa-in-one.com.tw

39

650

The Parts House www.thepartshouse.com

21

630

42

632

AAPEX www.aapexshow.com Arnott www.arnottindustries.com Automann USA, Inc. www.automann.com

Dextar World Trade www.dextarworldtrade.com Edelmann www.plews-edelmann.uk

eBlast

Expo Transporte www.expotransparte.com

31

628

Grand Rock www.grandrock.com

23

634

42

Aftermarket International

Transtar Industries, Inc. www.transtar1.com *New advertisers appear in bold.

October 2019

aftermarketinternational.com

MARK ON CARD NO. 633

MARK ON CARD NO. 632