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Janusz Zielinski, Global Heavy Duty Business Development NEXUS Automotive International Emmanuel Voguet, Corporate Communication & Sustainability Director NEXUS Automotive International

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12 INSIGHTS FROM NEXUS COMMUNITY NEWS • Urvi launches PADEAM, the first senior management program aimed specifically for the Aftermarket, IDAP • NEXUSTRUCK Lithuania training programs, NEXUS Automotive Nordic Baltics • Speeding towards normal times after the COVID pandemic, Tavo • Your partner on the road ahead, AFINTA part

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VOLUME 3 | INSIDE TRUCK 07 | JUNE 2022 IN!SIDE TRUCK Newsletter is published by NEXUS Automotive International, Geneva, Switzerland.

PRODUCT NEWS HD MEMBERS Spare parts for vans now available in autos. Autos Poland HD SUPPLIERS Back on truck: Brembo aftermarket expands its heavy-duty and lcv product offerings. Brembo • A game changer in European market Unique Dinex Design. Dinex • Power-up with odyssey® batteries. Enersys • Heavy Duty Water Pumps now available from Gates. Gates • Grau, the second brand of Haldex. Haldex • With SKF chassis expert nothing can stop your commercial vehicle. SKF • Valeo, a history steeped in rotating machines. Valeo • Two new products from NRF. NRF

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64 INSIGHTS FROM THE AFTERMARKET WORLD AND BEYOND

• APRA, Remanufacturing is the highest form of recycling. Peter Bartel, Vice Chairman of APRA Europe • Megatrends are reshaping the commercial vehicle industry - what does it mean for the aftermarket? Frank Pietras & Hasmeet Kaur, Partners Roland Berger • Extended portfolio. Extended Service. Sustainable approach. Miklos Gerendai, Sales Manager Knorr-Bremse TruckServices • CO2 reduction – Modern exhaust systems for HD and recycling process for DPF filtration. Christina Jørgensen, Regional Sales Manager Aftermarket Europe Dinex Group • EUROPART takes a strategic approach to sustainability. Karl Andreassen CEO Green Energy A/S & Olaf Giesen, CEO EUROPART Holding GmbH • NEXUS & NEXMENTO can offer part solutions for Chinese trucks. James Zhang, Business Development Management China/Korea/Japan NEXUS Automotive International • The NEXUSTRUCK colors on track on May 21 & 22 in Misano (Italy) for the first race of the #ETRC with Lion Truck Racing • Jaltest Telematics committed to sustainable transport and after sales service.

José Angel Gallego, Director, Sales & Business Development Cojali Jaltest.

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Janusz Zienlinski N! Global Heavy Duty Business Development

DEAR READER, We are delighted to present you with the first edition of this year’s IN!SIDE Truck magazine. After a very successful 2021, the war in Ukraine is impacting on the supply chain and, as a result, general costs for transport companies are increasing dramatically. This is why it is very important to provide the best support and services to the HD aftermarket industry - not only by supplying parts and components, but to also create concrete services and concepts.

Meanwhile, the industry is evolving and has to adapt to the major challenges of the future (EV, new mobilities, lack of skills & training; and of course, sustainability).

As sustainability is on everyone’s lips, the whole aftermarket community is working towards a common industry vision and roadmap (creation of green parts and services, sharing best practices, etc.) and to ultimately make firm commitments. These issues will be on the agenda of Climate Day, taking place on September 12th, during the opening day of Automechanika Frankfurt.

This new edition of INSIDE Truck will include a range of topics and provide some answers to current issues. We hope you will have enjoy reading this new edition of INSIDE Truck.

Kind regards,

Janusz Zielinski Global Heavy Duty Business Development

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Emmanuel Voguet N! Corporate Communication & Sustainability Director

DEAR READER, IN!SIDE Truck magazine is your magazine. Not only will you find news from the truck industry, but we also provide highlights on the trends that are affecting our business.

Sustainability has been and continues to be a major talking point. Does the sustainability challenge only concern the automotive industry? Of course not, it concerns each and everyone of us. The main transition will clearly impact on the passenger car industry, but will also affect many other sectors.

We are, of course, already implementing changes on buses used in public transportation – the electric buses of today could become powered by green hydrogen tomorrow. This transition falls under our responsibility. Truck engines aren’t currently at the center of the electrification needs, but we can make a difference on a production process level, as well as office management and the development of travel policies.

In the coming decade we will be facing the new mobility revolution and at the heart of this is our commitment to sustainability.

The AA Climate Day, which takes place in Frankfurt on September 12 this year, is an annual ongoing event that welcomes all truck industry players willing to contribute to a collective effort. It’s aimed at the passenger car of today, the commercial vehicles of tomorrow and for trucks in the long-term.

So don’t wait, climb onboard with our sustainability policies to build the future!

Enjoy the reading of IN!SIDE Truck magazine.

Kind regards,

Emmanuel Voguet Corporate Communication & Sustainability Director

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SCR systems (Selective Catalytic Reduction) in modern vehicles are operated with a solution of 32.5% synthetic urea and 67.5% demineralized water, known under the brand name of AdBlue®. AdBlue® is dispensed from the tank via the metering unit as required based on driving condition and injected into the exhaust tract upstream of the SCR catalytic converter. The reaction of urea with the hot exhaust gases in an SCR catalytic converter, converts toxic nitrogen oxides into harmless nitrogen and water vapor.

AdBlue Urea filters ensure that no contaminants enter the metering unit to guarantee long component service lives. The mesh and change intervals are comparable to those of a diesel fuel filter. If the filter is clogged or the SCR system no longer functions due to neglected maintenance or damaged components, the engine control unit will switch to an emergency program.

Engine speed and power will be reduced depending on vehicle type. If the fault in the system is not rectified, the drive to the closest garage will happen at walking speed in the worst case. Only completion of the required maintenance/repair of the SCR system by a specialist workshop will make it possible to end the emergency program. febi offers the widest range of AdBlue Urea filters, making it your No. 1 in the Independent Aftermarket for AdBlue Urea filters. We’re even taking things a step further – in addition to filters, we offer other SCR system articles as well.

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URVI LAUNCHES PADEAM, THE FIRST SENIOR MANAGEMENT PROGRAM AIMED SPECIFICALLY FOR THE AFTERMARKET During Motortec Madrid 2022, Urvi, a distributor of specialized spare parts for commercial vehicles (and an IDAP member), presented PADEAM, a Unique, Exclusive and Specific Senior Management Program for the Automotive Aftermarket. This is an essential training option for future managers and/or members of the governing bodies of family-owned aftermarket companies and responds to the specific characteristics of family-owned aftermarket companies.

During a meeting with the press, Urvi’s CEO, Alfonso Castellano, unveiled the main details of a project that “can be considered a master’s degree” and which seeks to respond to “the problem of generational handover.” Clearly this is a recurring problem in the aftermarket sector, in which many companies are passed on from generation to generation.

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Continuous loop vs. single use: sustainability in the aftermarket Bosch programs based on the principles of circular economy support workshops in their contribution towards increased sustainability

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NEXUSTRUCK LITHUANIA TRAINING PROGRAMS What an Incredibly dramatic year the start of 2022 was - starting with the members event for NexusTruck Lithuania concerning training programs for local sales and workshop specialists.

An incredibly high demand exists for professional workers focused on commercial transport maintenance services. Therefore, lectures were delivered by several vocational training colleges; and delegates were involved in a brainstorming session focusing on the development of a training program for the freight transport mechanics of the future.

Another key event that took place was the uplifting internal company ‘Annual Awards’ presentations. Jupojos technika’s employees were nominated for various achievements in both serious and fun fields, such as Authority of the Year, Division of the Year and Newbie of the Year.

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SPEEDING TOWARDS NORMAL TIMES AFTER THE COVID PANDEMIC For Finnish company Tavo Ltd, the start of the pandemic, like for so many companies, was very concerning. However, this seller of spare parts and accessories for heavy equipment, weathered the storm and pulled through well.

Tavo’s Purchasing Manager Juha Korpinen says that the demand for spare parts has largely ridden the effects of the pandemic. “COVID-19 influenced the availability of goods all over the world and, of course, our business experienced it also,” he added.

Summer 2022 marks a return to meeting customers at the fair as well. In early May, Tavo participated in the three-day Maxpo Trade Fair, which is one of the largest events in the offroad machinery industry staged in Finland.

TAVO Oy is a Finnish company importing, wholesaling and retailing spare parts for heavy equipment. Operations began in Tampere in 1976 and today there are five locations throughout Finland.

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AFINTA PART - YOUR PARTNER ON THE ROAD AHEAD At present Afinta Part has 8 Retail outlets nationwide, that is self-standing customer focused operations. Each with a sales team consisting of internal salesmen; with certain regions having external sales representatives, thereby ensuring that the necessary expertise is on hand to assist the varying customer groups being serviced. AfintaPart is planning to increase its national footprint to 27 Retail outlets over the next 5 years. Part of this expansion, includes a joint venture with Alert Engine Parts, one of our Motus Aftermarket Parts’ divisions. Currently AfintaPart has 3 joined outlets, namely: Nelspruit, East London and Bloemfontein.

Afinta Part is a leader in the aftermarket parts sector in South Africa and, thanks to its footprint expansion nationwide, it will bring part supply closer to customers; offering them a better service and enabling them to get their trucks back on the road quicker.

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MODERN TRUCKS NEED THE BEST BATTERY TECHNOLOGY. The VARTA® ProMotive AGM represents a significant breakthrough in commercial vehicle battery development. It is the result of many years of expertise gained

by VARTA in the production of start-stop batteries.

This innovative product meets all requirements and even surpasses them. But what makes the VARTA ProMotive AGM so powerful?

Batteries in commercial vehicles have been subjected to constantly increasing demands for some time now. Many devices that benefit safety, the environment and the driver’s comfort contribute to the increased load on the truck battery. This calls for battery technology that provides high vibration resistance, fast recharging, and a large cycle life along with an increased depth of discharge.

The AGM technology delivers all that and more. In AGM batteries the electrolyte is no longer free-floating, but rather bound in a special fleece separator – hence the name “Absorbent Glass Mat”. They can withstand up to six times more cycle life than regular batteries. Another advantage of AGM batteries is that they are not dependent on their position. Due to the bound electrolyte, no liquid can escape from the reinforced case which has been developed to guarantee the highest vibration resistance. A unique feature of VARTA AGM batteries is the patented PowerFrame ® design. The VARTA ProMotive AGM uses this special grid for maximum performance and excellent starting characteristics even with low charge levels.

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The charging cycle is the term for discharge and recharging of the battery. Batteries with many charging cycles reduce operating costs and increase service life. The more often a truck battery can be discharged and then recharged, the more overnight stays are possible in the vehicle. With the right battery technology, a large cyclic depth of discharge can be achieved to supply the large number of electrical consumers during break times. Due to the special design the VARTA ProMotive AGM can be discharged by up to 80 % without significantly compromising cycle life.

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“AGM technology allows the batteries to deliver more energy, while at the same time absorbing more charge – meaning this battery will be fully charged within a few hours.” says Thorsten Werle, Engineering Design Lead Heavy Duty at Clarios EMEA, referring to another feature of the battery, the charge acceptance. This is the ability of a battery to accept and store energy considering factors like temperature, state of charge, charging voltage or battery history. A half-discharged AGM battery can be recharged to 90% in only one hour and is fully charged after less than 3 hours of driving.

In comparison, a conventional battery needs 2.5 hours to reach the 90% and more than 5 hours for a full charge.

VARTA Fleet Program: direct contact to the manufacturer The increasing complexity of modern trucks represents a major challenge for trucking companies. To ensure that fleets are best equipped to cope with these, VARTA has not just developed a reliable, future-ready product in the form of the AGM battery, but also offers the corresponding service with its VARTA Fleet Program. This program’s main feature is that it offers fleet managers direct contact to the manufacturer. Members will receive custom advice relating to their fleet, strategic purchase recommendations, support on battery management-related questions, analysis and optimization options for battery performance.

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Comprehensive ZF range for commercial vehicle clutch service ZF offers solutions for shaping the future of the commercial vehicle sector that ensure greater efficiency, safety, connectivity, and intelligence.

Thanks to its aftermarket organization and a global service network, ZF can provide a comprehensive range of solutions ranging from maintenance and repair to sustainable remanufacturing and the digitization of fleet operations. For many years now, the Group has been known as the number one supplier of driveline and transmission systems. The ZF Aftermarket range therefore includes all spare parts for clutch and transmission repair.

And the range goes far beyond the commercial vehicle brands with ZF transmissions.

The TraXon automatic commercial vehicle transmission with 12 or 16 gears is the most widely used system in young vehicle heavy trucks on the European market. In addition to major brands in the truck sector, many bus manufacturers also use this transmission system. In series production since 2014 as the successor to the AS-Tronic model, vehicles with this type of transmission are increasingly appearing in independent truck workshops.

Although automatic actuation significantly reduces clutch wear compared with earlier manual truck transmissions, the friction clutch of the TraXon is still a wearing part. The service life depends to a large extent on the usage profile: In long-distance traffic, a mileage of up to one million

kilometers is possible in view of the comparatively few starting and shifting operations. Conversely, in heavy construction site traffic a change may be necessary after just 250,000 kilometers.

A significant difference compared to the predecessor model, AS-Tronic, is in the clutch actuation. The TraXon transmission is always equipped with ConAct®, a concentric pneumatic release cylinder that has replaced conventional clutch actuation by release lever. The system automatically determines the optimum release position; the vehicle electronics gently regulate the actuation. This eliminates the risk of clutch overload by the driver.

But ZF Aftermarket not only offers spare parts for its own transmissions. Rather, ZF is also the most important supplier of clutches for those truck manufacturers that produce their own transmissions. Even for models that were equipped with a clutch from another supplier as original equipment, aftermarket components of OE quality can be found in the ZF program. At ZF Aftermarket, OE technical innovations find their way into the independent aftermarket particularly quickly. No later than two years after the start of production, these are available as spare parts for all independent operations.

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SPARE PARTS FOR VANS NOW AVAILABLE IN AUTOS A few years ago, Autos Poland introduced a new range of parts into the market dedicated to construction machinery; and now the group is joined by an offer of spare parts and accessories designed for vans.

Initially, the range of spare parts for vans included an assortment of brands for premier brands such as Fiat, Iveco, Renault, Citroen, Peugeot, Ford, Mercedes and Volkswagen.

There are nearly 40,000 available parts in stock in over 100 branches and the online store from April (Automotive accessories, Alternators and starters, Gearboxes and axle spare parts, Spare parts for trailers and axles, Spare parts for engines, Air-conditioning systems, Spare parts for steering, Spare parts for vehicle suspension,Trucks body parts, Filters, Lighting, Oils and greases, Turbochargers, Braking systems, Fuel systems, Exhaust systems and more).

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BACK ON TRUCK: BREMBO AFTERMARKET EXPANDS ITS HEAVY-DUTY AND LCV PRODUCT OFFERINGS Stezzano (Italy), May, 2022 – Brembo, the world industry-leading innovator of brake technology, has introduced its newborn Aftermarket line of brake pads dedicated to heavy-duty vehicles. The company has also completed its replacement discs offer with new Co-Cast solutions and the introduction of an entirely new family of floating calipers and brackets for LCV (light commercial vehicles).

Key to the development of this upgraded portfolio has been Brembo’s technological ‘know-how’ and deep experience as a renowned ‘top quality’ brake manufacturer in the Original Equipment market.

Covering more than 95% of commercial vehicles in Europe, the new wide range of replacement parts includes 100 unique part numbers of new brake discs and 67 brake pads, as well as 86 brake calipers for LCV. All these new products are now available on the EMEA market in special dedicated packaging.

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TECHNICAL ARTICLE A look inside Monroe Magnum shocks Why has Monroe Magnum technology gained such widespread popularity among commercial vehicle fleet professionals and technicians? Here’s a quick overview of a few of the “inside” advantages of these units.

Blow-off rebound valve technology Monroe Magnum axle shocks include blow-off rebound valve technology that helps provide better control and stability through higher forces at low piston speeds, thereby minimizing body roll. At the same time, the blow-off valve maintains these forces at comfortable levels at high piston speeds. This technology helps provide a safer ride due to the fact that these “extra” efforts both minimize cabin roll and increase handling and road holding of the truck.

The hydraulic lockout feature Many Monroe Magnum shocks also include a “hydraulic lockout” feature. Here’s why this matters: on commercial vehicles with air suspensions, the shock absorber helps limit suspension travel, including over-extension of the air spring, which can cause expensive damage.

The hydraulic lockout consists of a patented secondary piston positioned above the valving piston. This design helps transfer mechanical force through the entire diameter of the piston rod, but its primary function is to reduce the velocity at full extension. So, as the lockout piston travels into the extended rod guide, increased hydraulic pressure reduces rod velocity and minimizes metal-to-metal contact at full extension.

High-quality oil seal A high-quality oil seal is absolutely vital to shock durability. Failure of the seal can allow hydraulic oil and/or gas to leak from the unit. A bad seal can also permit dirt, grit and other contaminants to enter the shock. This elastic element should be designed to withstand strong friction forces and high temperatures. Monroe Magnum shock absorbers feature an advanced Viton double-lip high-temperature-resistant oil seal designed to minimize leakage and help extend operating life under even the most demanding working conditions. In fact, this seal allows Magnum shocks to maintain excellent performance in temperatures up to 200º C. Protective paint coating Even the shock’s outer “skin” – its protective paint coating – can be an important differentiator. Keep in mind that shocks are often subjected to brutal conditions, including exposure to road salt and other corrosives. Monroe Magnum shocks are painted using a high-quality electrostatic process that attracts paint molecules to all metallic surfaces, ensuring outstanding coverage, consistency and protection. Once the shock housings are correctly coated with paint, they receive a thermal treatment for added hardening.

Every shock is different Just as all shocks are not the same, commercial vehicles can vary widely in terms of operating demands. Each also has unique design configurations: leaf springs, air springs, height, total weight, engine power, etc. For this important reason, each Monroe Magnum shock absorber is individually engineered to meet the requirements of the corresponding EU.MONROE.COM

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HEAVY DUTY WATER PUMPS NOW AVAILABLE FROM GATES Heavy duty water pumps have become part of the Gates FleetRunner™ range. Truck and bus operators will now be able to carry out a complete accessory belt drive system overhaul using heavy duty parts (water pump, coolant hoses, belt, tensioner and idler) all covered by the Gates warranty.

For parts distributors, the new FleetRunner heavy duty water pumps offer a wide range of benefits, including the ability to stock parts for which there is already rising demand; and an opportunity to supply water pumps covered by the extended Gates warranty programme.

Installers benefit from a first time fit and a comprehensive level of technical support, which often takes the form of direct training or online training for workshop mechanics.

In addition to basic fitting instructions and information around the importance of flushing out the cooling system after installation, the available technical support also extends to webinars that cover more complex areas such as cooling system diagnostics and how to maintain optimum coolant condition.

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HEAVY DUTY WATER PUMPS ALL NEW, NOW FROM GATES OE QUALITY WATER PUMPS ARE NOW PART OF THE FLEETRUNNER RANGE Gates designs belt drive systems for the world’s major truck and bus manufacturers.

Now you can source everything you need to complete a heavy duty accessory belt drive system overhaul. Belts, tensioners, idlers, hoses, thermostats and now, a range of brand new belt-driven water pumps. When delivery schedules are tight and reliability is a must, source replacement parts for your fleet from a brand with a strong OE pedigree.

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MAXIMUM POWER. MINIMUM DOWNTIME. The Yuasa YBX super heavy duty range

Super heavy duty power for the long haul.

Yuasa batteries are trusted by leading commercial vehicle manufacturers who demand the best so fit them as standard.

The new YBX range is manufactured using some of the toughest components and materials available. It represents the latest in performance and reliability, giving drivers and fleet managers what they really want - longer life with less down time.

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Grau is the second brand to be owned by Haldex. It was initially established as a wellknown German brand of ABS valves, which was originally introduced through acquisition in the 1990s. Today, it stands for a good-quality range of all-makes of manufactured parts for not only trailers, but trucks too.

Key Grau parts now include 40 different available brake pads, 68 brake actuators and, coming to the market at the end of the year, almost 50 references of disc brake rotors for European Trailers, Trucks and Buses.

We focus 100 per cent on ensuring that quality control standards are met. Even when undertaking a like-for-like comparison, a Grau part will be less expensive than a Haldex one, but that doesn’t mean it is a low-quality product. Our brands are so well matched that a customer could install a Haldex brake actuator on one end of an axle and a Grau one on the other.

Haldex’s current ambitious expansion plans mean that if customers aren’t yet familiar with Grau, they soon will be, contends Alessio Paiusco, the European Sales manager for other brands.

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ROBUST TECHNOLOGY

2 Brands One Partner Grau has reinvented itself to better fit modern times. Grau provides quality products with an accessible price range all while providing the same premium support.

The Aftermarket needs to be able to rely on safe and trustworthy brands. Because we believe paying for an accessible service should not be synonymous with a faulty or lack of support.

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COMMERCIAL VEHICLES FROM HERTH+BUSS Meeting the highest quality requirements Herth+Buss supplies NOx sensors as part of its Elparts range. They offer NOx sensors for both cars and commercial vehicles. The NOx sensors measure the nitrogen oxide concentration in the exhaust gas for Euro V and Euro VI commercial vehicles with SCR exhaust aftertreatment system. The Euro V and Euro VI standards regulate pollutant emissions from heavy commercial vehicles throughout Europe.

the nitrogen oxide content of the exhaust gases before and after the built-in SCR catalyst. The SCR catalyst converts the harmful nitrogen oxides into non-toxic nitrogen and water vapours by addition of the AdBlue urea solution. The task of the NOx sensor is not only to measure the pollutant content, but also to control the engine, ensuring appropriate metering of the AdBlue solution. The AdBlue solution can significantly reduce NOx emissions, assisting in compliance with the requirements of the Euro V and Euro VI emissions standards.

Faulty NOx sensors Faulty NOx sensors can interfere with the vehicle‘s operation by triggering emergency operation, exceeding emissions limits, and excessive addition of AdBlue. The consequence of faulty NOx sensors may be fatal, as they may cause more toxic exhaust gases to be emitted, which are even more harmful to the environment.

NOx sensor function The NOx sensor is required to monitor the nitrogen oxides in the exhaust gas from a vehicle.

NOx is a collective designation for the following nitrogen oxides: Nitrogen monoxide (NO), nitrogen dioxide and other nitrous gases. An NOx sensor measures

NOx sensors for different manufacturers The NOx sensors from Herth+Buss meet the highest quality requirements and enable the best possible performance. They are also available for different manufacturers such as MAN, DAF, IVECO, SCANIA and Mercedes.

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HELLA BLACK MAGIC LED SERIES: OFF-ROAD AUXILIARY LIGHTS – Take the adventure with you Offroad – a word which many people associate with adventure and wilderness.

For HELLA however, offroad means so much more. For HELLA it means the aspiration to keep developing new and even better products that can withstand extreme demands and stresses. The New HELLA BLACK MAGIC LED SERIES, the latest innovation, is proof of this. These auxiliary headlamps with 100 % LED technology are always a good choice for off-road use due to their robust, completely dark appearance and compact dimensions.

Award-winning top seller in the USA now also available on the European market.

HELLA has introduced the new Black Magic LED series to the European market, launching a new era in worklights. The robust headlamp series has been specially designed for off-road applications and features a dustproof and waterproof housing. This has already earned HELLA two well-known awards for this product series in the USA, the AAPEX Award and the Sema Global Media Award. The innovative worklights combine the typically high LED light output of up to 15,000 lumens with a slim and elegant all-black design. This makes them just as attractive in 4x4 use as they are as worklights on agricultural and construction machinery. A special reflector ensures homogeneous off-road illumination that is easy on the eyes. In addition, the headlights have an integrated thermal management system. Intelligent adaptation to the respective ambient temperature optimizes both the luminous efficacy and the LED service life.

The Black Magic LED series is available as floodlight or spotlight version in different housing shapes as Cubes, Lightbars and Mini Lightbars.

The spotlights can be mounted upright or suspended and integrated into the bodywork or bumper.

Cube Set HELLA‘s Black Magic Cubes are available in 2 sizes, 2.7˝ and 3.2˝. Distinguished by the full blackout appearance and sleek design makes this light stand out from the crowd. They come in kits of 2 lights including a wiring harness with DT connector, switch, connector and relays making them easy to install.

Mini Lightbars Distinguished by the full blackout appearance and sleek design that stands out from the crowd with unmatched light output. The long included cable allows for easy vehicle mounting. The Mini Lightbar comes as a Flood or Spot light and can be upright or pendant mounted or integrated into the body work or bumper. This light bar is ready to brighten up your next adventure. Dimensional sketches of the BLACK MAGIC LED MINI LIGHT BARS Surface mount versions Flush mount version.

Lightbars The HELLA Black Magic Lightbars offer driving beams with very powerful lightoutput up to 15,000 lumen, ideal for off-road situations where you need this the most. They have a recognizable and attractive full blackout appearance, slim and edgeless design. Typical applications would be installations as Hood, Bumper, Ground Bumper and Roof Lightbars.

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VALEO, A HISTORY STEEPED IN ROTATING MACHINES

Over 100 years’ experience of production has led Valeo to being considered the number one manufacturer in rotating machines for all vehicle segments. As it stands, one in three cars worldwide are fitted with a Valeo unit, and 4.5 million starters and alternators are produced by Valeo every year.

In 1918, Valeo (then Paris Rhone) invented the first starter, the dynamotor, only three years after being founded. This was followed by the founding of Marchal in 1923 and Ducellier in 1937. Jump forward 47 years and all three companies were united under the common brand, VALEO—what would soon become a byword for innovation and expertise in the world of starters and alternators.

In 1989, a new plant was opened up in Isle d’Abeau, Lyon, which specialised in starters, and over the next thirty years, there would be major innovations that would culminate, in the past two years, with developments such as Stop and Start, the i-StARS, and the iBSG. More than 43 million Valeo starter generators are currently in circulation across the globe.

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OUTSTANDING QUALITY IS VALEO’S MISSION

Over a lifetime, commercial trucks will experience some of the toughest operating conditions a vehicle possibly can.

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Under the hood, medium and heavy commercial vehicles are exposed to high temperatures, constant vibrations, and aggressive liquids such as oil, coolants, and cleaning products. On the outside, vehicles undergo hugely differing weather conditions and extreme temperatures from cold polar winds to hot desert sun, as well as traversing an array of terrains such as asphalt, mud, dust, and sand, with different states of disrepair and in unexpected traffic situations.

Given these extremely difficult conditions, Valeo develops its starter and alternators for Commercial Vehicles with the highest specifications. For instance, new starters have to reach a minimum of 40,000 cycles while alternators must achieve 1,000 hours at 90° and high speed rotation. In addition, all products are 100% tested at the end of the production line. Valeo starters and alternators for Commercial Vehicles provide excellent reliability in the toughest operating conditions.

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The Valeo offer consists of 3 ranges. Each one offers excellent value and together they cover 90% of the market. They are ORIGINS, RE-GEN and CORE-FLEX. ORIGINS is the best quality offer. It provides 100% new parts, and thus ensures durability and reliability that is as good as the original equipment. For any new vehicle with high residual value, ORIGINS is the best option for long-lasting functioning. The warranty scheme is 3 years/300,000 km.

RE-GEN is Valeo’s best price offer. It has the added bonus of being 100% eco-friendly.

For older vehicles with a lower residual value, Valeo offers remanufactured starters and alternators with a surcharge. They are fully tested and provide the same technical and functional characteristics as new ones.

CORE-FLEX is the competitive offer and is made up of a mixture of remanufactured and new ones, with no surcharge constraint and an ecological discount for customers returning cores to Valeo.

Both RE-GEN & CORE-FLEX come with a 2 year warranty/200,000 km With Valeo’s proven track record in producing top quality rotating machines, strong R&D, stringent quality control, and a professional warranty scheme, Valeo has guaranteed its place at the forefront of the rotating machines market for years to come.

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VISCOTIC CLUTCH WITH FAN WHEEL NRF introduces a complete kit of a viscotic clutch with a fan wheel. In total NRF launches a range of 49 new items dedicated for common truck brands as DAF, Iveco, MAN, Mercedes-Benz, Renault Trucks, Scania and Volvo. The kits saves assembly time and are precisely balanced. With these kits, you are assured of a reliable part with a long product lifetime.

ADBLUE® PUMP AND DOSING MODULE Brand new in the NRF offer is the Adblue® pump and the corresponding dosing module for the Mercedes-Benz Actros and Atego (EURO 4-5). Both the pump and dosing module are tested under real operating conditions. In this way, NRF guarantees a high quality and reliable aftermarket part.

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Fuel filtration for the D15, D20, D26 and D38 engines from MAN. For its customer MAN Truck & Bus, Hengst used the Blue.maxx modular system for diesel filtration as the basis for development of a custom solution: the Fuel Service Center (FSC).

The FSC is a five-stage filtration system with lifetime water separation, in which the single stages are optimally integrated in a pre-filter and main filter. The fuel filter system meets the requirements of Common Rail technology and is able to remove finest dirt particles and also water from the fuel. With the respective sensor system (partially optional) and various valve functions, the fuel circuit is monitored and, if required, the flame start system is supplied and the separated water automatically discharged from the collection tank. The special feature of this custom application is the mixing valve. At cold temperatures (during winter operation) warm diesel fuel from the return flow of the common rail system is mixed with cold diesel from the fuel tank. This prevents blockage of the filter insert by paraffin crystals. The system also ensures reliable operation during the transition period from summer to winter. This makes it possible to eliminate the electric heater in the pre-filter for normal use. The FSC will first be installed in MAN’s new D15, D20, D26, and D38 engine series.

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VOICE OF REMANUFACTURING

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Peter Bartel Vice Chairman of APRA Europe

APRA,Remanufacturing is the highest form of recycling APRA (Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association) is the only global association that has been representing the interests of automotive remanufacturing companies since 1941. APRA’s Europe Middle East Africa division (EMEA) is well-known as APRA Europe and is based in Brussels, Belgium. The association has approximately 600 members worldwide and are primarily vehicle manufacturers, tier 1 suppliers and independent remanufacturers, as well as core brokers. They represent approximately two-thirds of all employees in the European automotive remanufacturing industry.

APRA Europe promotes remanufacturing as an integral part of the circular economy and represents the interests of the industry which includes free trade, an independent aftermarket and legal certainty. Remanufacturing is the highest form of recycling and should therefore be actively promoted by politicians, law giving institutions and companies. Members benefit from the organization’s close integration with other industry associations, receiving guidance and support for business matters. APRA Europe also holds its own conferences and other events to bring together supply and demand – for the benefit of each. In 2021, APRA merged with FIRM, the European umbrella organization representing the interests of engine remanufacturers and rebuilders. There are currently 10 national trade associations that are members of FIRM comprising more than 1000 engine remanufacturers and rebuilders.

APRA is the Voice of Remanufacturing since 1941.

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Remanufacturing as best practice of the Circular Economy For service and maintenance of motor vehicles, the automotive industry has to provide the relevant spare parts to the aftermarket. These service parts have to be available for decades after the original parts were developed and produced. The market demands, even for older vehicles, quality spare parts at a reasonable price.

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Often, this is only possible with a remanufactured product. When purchasing a remanufactured spare part, the customer has the right to return the defective used part (which is called a Core) out of his vehicle. The reverse logistics process, back to the supplier, is normally supported by financial incentives to ensure the availability of used parts for remanufacturing. Cores are the raw material for the next remanufacturing cycle. Within the European Community, about 10% of the technical spare parts in the automotive aftermarket are remanufactured.

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Motor vehicles are progressively getting more complex utilizing specific production processes and a higher diversity of materials. Many of these specific production processes will not be available in future decades to come. For example, today the life cycle of semiconductors is less than the production life of a vehicle. We can expect that in the future the production costs of new spare parts will dramatically increase. This will become even more important, when in the process towards HV electrical vehicles production lines for legacy technology, will no longer be available. Without remanufacturing, obtaining spare parts for a reasonable price will not be achievable. Relatively new cars could be scrapped when maintenance costs become unaffordable to the customer.

A remanufactured part fulfills a function which is at least equivalent to that of an original part. It is restored from an existing part (Core), using standardized industrial processes, in line with specific technical specifications. A remanufactured part is given the same warranty as a new part; and it clearly identifies the part as a remanufactured one and states the name of the remanufacturer.

Remanufactured products are supported by the politicians within Europe because it has manifold positive impacts in the following fields: • • • •

Environment: Reducing potential CO2 emissions by 400 kt (only EU 27+1).

Saving natural resources: Up to 85% of raw material and using only 55% of the energy compared to that of producing a new unit.

Safety: Remanufactured products fulfill the equivalent function and are warranted as the “original product”.

Employment: 32,000 jobs are offered (only EU 27+1).

A remanufactured product is the best choice for the end user by offering great quality at a reasonable price compared with a new unit.

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100% STRONGER FOR LONGER LIFE*

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Today’s professional vehicles are more demanding, with driver systems and hotel functions now requiring higher performance than conventional batteries were ever designed for.

ODYSSEY® AGM2 batteries with TPPL (Thin Plate Pure Lead) technology provide the solution that can meet these new high power consumption demands.

With the DINC size now available with ODYSSEY®CONNECTTM and CONNECT Battery Monitoring App, you can take control, giving you real-time data to be ahead of any issues and keep you on the road.

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MEGATRENDS HAVE INITIATED A PERIOD OF SIGNIFICANT DISRUPTION

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Kaur Hasmeet & Frank Pietras Partners

MEGATRENDS ARE RESHAPING THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INDUSTRY – WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR THE AFTERMARKET?

MEGATRENDS ARE RESHAPING THE COMMERCIAL VEHICLE INDUSTRY – WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR THE AFTERMARKET? The commercial vehicle (CV) space has historically evolved incrementally – However, megatrends have initiated a period of significant disruption. The availability and attractiveness of zero emission The commercial vehicle (CV) space has historically evolved incrementally – technology will reshape of the customer fleet available toThe theavailability independent However, megatrends havepart initiated a period of significant disruption. and aftermarket (IAM).

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Regulation drives electrification in key markets Different technical setups compete for specific use cases

Intensifying demand for sustainability impacts full vehicle & transport value chain Vehicle lifecycle in focus: e.g. circular designs favored

Emergence of digital business models Focus on cost efficiency & utilization improvement

Full autonomy allows different vehicle designs New ecosystems & business models (e.g., hub operation) will materialize

Fleet available to the IAM will change (expected ZEV1) car parc penetration in EU <10% by 2030) Investments for ZE readiness required (e.g. equipment & training)

ESG compliance becomes a must in client relations E.g. new materials, used parts (reman), repair to gain importance vs. replacement

Profit pools shift away from traditional hardware towards new hardware (e.g. sensors) and services

Different component portfolio required to support autonomous fleets Reduction in number of repairs due to fewer accidents

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Depending on the engine design, equipment builders may allow biodiesel to be used either alone or when blended with traditional diesel in various quantities.

In low concentrations, such as B7, the effects of the fuel’s different chemistry are typically negligible, but in higher amounts, it can impact the functioning of an engine oil. This can lead to accelerated oil oxidation, piston deposits, altered cold flow properties and viscosity thinning - factors which can cause increased risk of component wear, unless a biodiesel-compatible lubricant is used.

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The current fuel prices are putting a big dent in the cost calculation of many fleet operators. There is little that can be done about the prices themselves.

But the fuel consumption of the vehicles can be reduced quite a bit. Every kilometer traveled, every hour the engine runs, then saves money.

How? This is done with the oil change package from LIQUI MOLY. The package consists of four parts. Firstly, the additive Pro-Line Engine Flush, which is added to the oil just before the oil change to remove deposits and sludge from the system.

Secondly, the right motor oil. Often, the motor oil is seen as a mere cost factor and therefore low-priced, high-viscosity oils such as 10W-40 or 15W-40 are used. This may have been approved by the vehicle manufacturer, but here it is a waste of potential savings. A savings potential that is all the greater the more expensive the fuel becomes. A lower-viscosity oil is thinner, so the engine needs less power to pump it. “This won’t cut fuel consumption in half, of course, but it will reduce it by a few percent,” explains Patrick Frei, who looks after the commercial vehicles sector in exports at the German oil and additive specialist LIQUI MOLY. “The more often the engine runs, the more money is saved.”

Thirdly, Pro-Line Engine Wear Protection follows.

The wear protection additive is added to the motor oil.

It contains tiny particles of MoS₂, which act as a solid lubricant to reduce direct metal-to-metal contact.

This not only reduces fuel consumption even more, but also increases the service life and reduces the risk of breakdowns and engine problems. Fourthly, the Pro-Line Diesel System Cleaner K is added to the fuel. The additive dissolves combustion residues and encrustations on the injectors, so that the diesel is finely atomized again. This restores the original fuel economy.

With this four-part package, consumption costs can be reduced by several percent, so that the expenditure for it is quickly amortized. LIQUI MOLY also offers fleet operators individual oil advice. “We analyze the vehicle fleet together with the operators, so that they need as few different oils as possible for their fleet,” says Patrick Frei. “This simplifies procurement and reduces the risk of costly mix-ups.”

“With this oil change package and our advisory services, consumption costs can be reduced, while money can also be saved for repairs because defects are avoided,” says Patrick Frei. “It’s a two-pronged way to be kind to your budget – and the environment at the same time through reduced emissions.”

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REMANUFACTURING: WHICH BENEFITS?

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Miklos Gerendai Sales Manager Knorr-Bremse TruckServices

Extended portfolio. Extended service. Sustainable approach.

Over the last few years, Knorr-Bremse TruckServices, the commercial vehicle aftermarket segment of Knorr-Bremse Commercial Vehicle Systems, has started several initiatives to extend its service and product portfolio. The steadily increasing range of remanufactured products, and implementation of new products outside of Knorr-Bremse’s traditional portfolio, are further improving the level of services provided to our customers and partners. Sales Manager Miklós Gerendai, who is responsible for International Trading Groups, takes us through a range of topics and explains the relevance of remanufacturing.

What does EconX® stands for? What’s the scope of Knorr-Bremse’s remanufacturing activities?

By our definition, remanufacturing is the industrial reconditioning of old and used products, known as “cores.” In Liberec of the Czech Republic – where the remanufacturing plant is located – Knorr-Bremse is helping braking components to be born again. In 2021, the remanufacturing team in Liberec dealt with around 130,000 cores.

The Knorr-Bremse aftermarket portfolio includes remanufactured products under the EconX® brand, offering them as replacement parts for older commercial vehicles.

EconX® is an abbreviation meaning “Economical Exchange.”

Along with brake calipers, Liberec also remanufactures other braking system components including compressors, electronic air control systems, clutch actuators and brake control modules; all sourced from trucks, trailers or buses.

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Who are the target customers for this product range?

We believe that commercial vehicles belong on the road, because that’s precisely what they’re made for. It makes no difference how many miles a vehicle has already travelled: what’s required is maximum driving performance, short downtimes and the safest conditions – because this is the only way to keep business thriving and the company competitive. So that drivers and commercial vehicle operators can be sure that this story continues, we provide them with everything they need - no matter how old the vehicles in a fleet are. This means new product maintenance for younger vehicles, genuine remanufactured EconX products for the repair of older vehicles, service parts for vehicles in all stages of their operating lives, and continuous service through the Europe-wide, cross-brand, full-service workshop network Alltrucks. There is also our Expert Network and branch operations in many parts of the world. This approach keeps every vehicle on the road for a long time – always cost-effectively, using the latest technology and fully geared towards safety. We call this Lifetime Efficiency.

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What are the main benefits of this remanufactured product range for Knorr-Bremse, our customers and society in general?

Compared to new products, remanufacturing makes for significant savings in terms of material and energy, hence also a reduction in CO2 emissions. The sustainability of the process in terms of saving energy, carbon dioxide and materials has been documented at Knorr-Bremse and verified by an independent institute. The remanufacturing team has performed life-cycle analyses for all of the relevant product families and compared the figures with newly manufactured parts and remanufacturing. It’s their findings relating to raw material and energy savings that appear on the signboard at the factory gates in Liberec. In 2021, EconX products not only saved 1.85 million kilograms of CO2 in Europe, but also 7.5 million kilowatt hours of energy and a good 640,000 kilograms of material.

Three years ago, Knorr-Bremse extended its portfolio and stepped into the filtration business. What’s the reasoning behind this?

Knorr-Bremse has over 20 years of experience in supplying the air drying and filtration market. The company has systematically expanded this competence, and now distributors, workshops and fleets can count on Knorr-Bremse in all matters relating to filters.

The product range comprises air, cabin, oil and fuel filters for all major commercial vehicle manufacturers, providing optimum value for money.

External benchmark tests, along with stringent internal production guidelines, demonstrate that in terms of quality, filters from Knorr-Bremse are on a par with those of OEMs.

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They easily meet the highest standards in the automotive industry. Even the smallest particles are filtered out of air and liquids. The result: more efficiency in operation and more comfort for the driver – due to optimal air quality inside the cabin, for example.

“Keep it running” is the slogan of Knorr-Bremse TruckServices. With our comprehensive range of filters, we offer high-quality, cost-efficient and, above all, rapid solutions covering most applications for the major commercial vehicle manufacturers.

Shortly after this, another product group appeared in Knorr-Bremse’s portfolio.

Yes, absolutely. We’ve introduced a range of starters and alternators, and also fan clutches.

All starters and alternators from Knorr-Bremse TruckServices are characterized by their longevity, robustness and compact design. And the starters offer outstanding cold-start performance – despite the high material demands this makes. It goes without saying that TruckServices also assists professionals with the installation process. An example of this is the comprehensive documentation and expert advice hotline.

The Knorr-Bremse TruckServices fan clutch range covers all three types of viscous fan clutch: pneumatically operated fan clutches installed on older vehicles, the bimetallic fan clutch used in a wide range of vehicles, and the latest electromagnetic fan clutch fitted on most Euro 6 trucks. You can buy fan clutch kits or individual components.

What’s more, we’re also enlarging our portfolio in our traditional fields to offer all-makes solutions for compressors, clutch actuators, pads and linings.

Why should customers choose Knorr-Bremse’s product range?

Knorr-Bremse is globally recognized for its competencies in the development of advanced air systems, cooling systems, and engine-related parts.

Our customers rely on the quality of Knorr-Bremse products for operational reliability. Our comprehensive R&D testing includes wind-tunnel and climatic chamber tests, bearing and coil bench tests, salt spray and vibration tests.

Our continuous development program will continue to deliver future improvements on our product features.

Our Europe-wide logistics network means workshops and distributors can trust that Knorr-Bremse TruckServices products, kits and components will be available when they’re needed.

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What’s the preliminary feedback from customers?

They like the approach. It’s important for them to get the consistent, high-quality service they’re used to.

We support our customers and partners with a technical hotline, local contacts, and documentation in many languages.

This year, Knorr-Bremse TruckServices organized annual surveys for its target markets and customers. The aim was to ascertain how satisfied they are with the services on offer.

The feedback was very positive. Our product portfolio and customer service in particular received fabulous results. And for each survey completed, the customer could select a Knorr-Bremse Global Care project to support, worth €10 per survey.

Knorr-Bremse TruckServices has redesigned its digital services to be even more customerfriendly. The design of the new website (truckservices.knorr-bremse.com) blends harmoniously with the Knorr-Bremse brand concept. The Knorr-Bremse TruckServices customer portal also has an all-new look. Authorized customers who visit the portal at mytruckservices.knorr-bremse.com will enjoy a redesigned web shop with optimized search function.

The customer portal provides quick access to the complete TruckServices product portfolio, along with a simplified ordering process.

With our long-term experience of the commercial vehicle aftermarket, we believe that we’re able to provide further benefits with our extended portfolio and partner-focused service.

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RELIABILITY FROM THE START

QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE THROUGHOUT THE RANGE Starters and alternators make an important contribution to the smooth operation of your vehicle fleet. They should be in perfect condition to ensure that each and every vehicle remains constantly available. With a broad range of robust, compact and durable products, Knorr-Bremse TruckServices can always provide just the right solution. In addition there are other services such as comprehensive documentation, a technical hotline and rapid delivery. | truckservices.knorr-bremse.com |

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RECONDITIONING, A LOWER CARBON FOOTPRINT

TRUCK NEWS Christina Jørgensen Sales Director Europe DINEX Group

DINEX: RECONDITIONED DPF EXCHANGE FILTERS PROVIDE SUBSTANTIAL SUSTAINABILITY BENEFITS Buy a recon filter and see an 89 pct. lower carbon footprint compared to a new filter, new calculations from Dinex reveal.

Dinex, the exhaust and emission leader, has clear green credentials when it comes to reducing exhaust gas emissions and helping to create a cleaner air environment. The Danish company also provides substantial benefits in the field of sustainability.

New calculations from Dinex show that a DPF filter achieves an 89 pct. lower carbon footprint when buying a recon filter compared to a new filter.

The calculation shows a burden of 293,5 kg CO2e for a new filter, compared to only 31,3 kg for a recon filter (per unit). This calculation takes into account ceramic raw materials, stainless steel, sintering fuels, electricity, transportation, recon energy consumption etc.

The reason for the big difference among others is the high consumption of energy in production with precious metals. It’s a much simpler process, when it comes to the production of recon filters.

The recon circulation of filters includes an average 3 cleaning processes and thereby 4 lives of a DPF filter.

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RECONDITIONING, A LOWER CARBON FOOTPRINT

TRUCK NEWS Dinex is enjoying success with reconditioned Euro 6 DPF Filters and the company’s increasing DPF filter business.

Several years ago Dinex introduced Dinex Recon RX - a complete program of reconditioned DPF exchange filters. To match the Euro 6 market requirements and secure the proper quality standards, all Dinex DPF filters are type approved. Only type approved DPF filters will be accepted in the Dinex Recon RX program.

All filters are cleaned centrally on an advanced cleaning station at the Dinex factory in Latvia.

Fast exchange service Dinex Recon RX DPF filters eliminate the waiting and down- time cost of a normal DPF filter cleaning process with the fast 1:1 exchange installation.

“The extensive European Dinex warehouse coverage supports our customers with local availability and logistics support to ensure a fast and effective service of new Dinex, or reconditioned Dinex Recon RX DPF filters. Type Approved used DPF Filters are returned to local Dinex warehouses for inspection and deposit crediting. This turnaround service is completed within only 24-hours from receipt of used DPF filters”, explains Christina.

Safe 3-step process

All Dinex Recon RX DPF exchange filters are reconditioned to meet the most comprehensive process available in the market. This process is carried out on FSX equipment and meets the full FSX 3-step cleaning and reconditioning process. Both the FSX process and the equipment is approved and used by OE manufacturers.

Christina commented: “Normal cleaning includes only step-1 and step-2 using pneumatic and thermal cleaning to remove loose ash and to partly remove hardened ash. The actual reconditioning process is step-3, where chemicals dissolve hardened ash and restore the catalytic performance.

She emphasized that “it was for a good as new performance.”

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SUSTAINABILITY STARTS WITH HIGH-QUALITY, DURABLE & INNOVATIVE PRODUCTS

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EUROPART TAKES A STRATEGIC APPROACH TO SUSTAINABILITY

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At the beginning of 2022, EUROPART - Europe’s leading commercial vehicle parts dealer and provider of workshop supplies - launched the “Sustainable Transformation” project. The company, which coordinates sustainability activities across Europe, sees this as a vital step towards meeting the future challenges facing the sector.

Solar power can only be one of many building blocks: true sustainability must go much further, according to Olaf Giesen, CEO of EUROPART. He has a clear vision of what the business needs going forward and, with more than 1700 employees across 27 countries, wants to transform the company into a sustainability pioneer within the industry, by initiating a benchmark for sustainable, social and economic action.

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“True sustainability starts with high-quality, durable and innovative products,” emphasises Ralf Stepputatis, Director Category Management. Strict quality controls - especially for the products of the EUROPART Premium Parts own brand - have always contributed to EUROPART’s success.

Recently, however, remanufactured parts have also found their way into the range for price-conscious and sustainable acting customers. “Remanufacturing - the reprocessing of still usable components for the spare parts market - conserves natural resources, reduces CO2 pollution during production; and is thus undoubtedly an important component of a sensible sustainability strategy,” says Stepputatis.

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When it comes to sustainability, EUROPART does not limit itself to the company itself, but includes the entire supply and value chain, all the way to disposal. Whether it is a sustainability certificate for waste disposal in the central warehouse in Werl, its own recycling circuit for vehicle batteries, or the selection of particularly sustainable suppliers, such as the manufacturer of own-brand oils (which have been produced in a climate-neutral manner since 2020) – EUROPART sets a good example in all areas.

This often requires a change in thinking and a great openness for new, innovative and particularly sustainable products. With its strategic orientation and the clear communication of its goals and values, EUROPART creates the willingness in management and at all employee levels to broaden horizons and explore uncharted territory.

On the one hand, this applies to the company’s own use of renewable energies. Since 2021, the headquarters in Hagen and 90 percent of all 33 German branches, have been obtaining 100 percent of their electricity from renewable sources. In addition, charging stations are being installed and the company’s own vehicle fleet is being gradually converted to electric cars. On the other hand, this also affects the product portfolio and the range of sustainable products for customers. For example, since 2021 EUROPART has been acting as the exclusive sales partner for the highly efficient, flexible and at the same time extremely robust solar

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module systems of the Scandinavian manufacturer Green Energy. These modules are ideally suited for mounting on vehicle roofs and supplying electric power to trucks, mobile workshops or other mobile facilities. The first promising projects with customers have already started and show that there is a great demand for these types of innovative, sustainable products on the market.

However, climate-friendly products and measures are by no means enough for EUROPART. “Our sustainability goals are based on three fields of action which, with their different focus topics, form the framework for our corporate actions,” explains Giesen. In addition to climate protection (Environmental), these also include responsible corporate management (Governance) and social action (Social) with regard to the company’s own employees, as well as society. As early as 2023, the company will install a central decision-making body with members from various central divisions and functions of the company. It will initiate a wide range of sustainability measures on behalf of the management, coordinate them throughout the company and monitor their implementation.

“We have already achieved a lot in terms of sustainability,” says Olaf Giesen, who added “but the greater part of the journey still lies ahead of us. It’s good to know that our employees are very committed and passionate about supporting our sustainability strategy and are actively shaping the transformation of our company with all their expertise and many good ideas.”

The top-class jury of one of the most important company awards also recognised how successful this approach is. For the second time in a row, EUROPART this year received the TOP 100 seal for outstanding innovative strength in trade.

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Premium for synthetics Carbon-neutral combustion engine: MANN-FILTER now also offers filters for commercial vehicles that are compatible with synthetic fuels.

Climate change is one of the biggest dangers facing mankind and requires urgent action. According to Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, commercial vehicle traffic was responsible for around 38 percent of CO2 emissions from EU-wide road traffic in 2019. In view of the CO2 fleet emission targets introduced by the EU in 2019, the commercial vehicle sector must also contribute to the climate and energy goals of the Union and reduce its CO2 emissions.

This is where synthetic fuels can play a role. Synthetic fuels can be produced sustainably from biomass – for example straw – or organic waste such as used vegetable oil. Electrofuels or e-fuels are synthetic fuels produced using renewable electricity from water and carbon dioxide, for example. Synthetic fuels allow greenhouse gas-neutral operation of conventional gasoline and diesel engines.

The premium MANN-FILTER brand of the global filtration specialist MANN+HUMMEL already offers various fuel filters for commercial vehicles that are compatible with synthetic fuels. Dr. Björn Schmid, Director of Material Development at MANN+HUMMEL, explains: „Synthetic fuels can be aggressive to some types of elastomer seals and can leach plasticizers from the fuel filter sealing ring. As a result, a seal can lose up to ten percent of its volume. In the worst case, this can even cause fuel to flow out and the filter to come loose while driving.“ The seal materials in MANN-FILTER fuel filters for synthetic fuels according to DIN EN 15940 have been tested, are ideally suited for the application, and have the relevant OE approvals. They ensure a permanent hold and a complete seal of the filter.

MANN+HUMMEL has already started series production of these highly efficient fuel filters for various

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commercial vehicle manufacturers. In the independent automotive aftermarket, for example, the MANN-FILTER WK 11 052 is available in original equipment quality for Volvo and Renault trucks.

This is just one of the MANN-FILTER fuel filters for synthetic fuels, and the range is being consistently expanded. „The mobility of the future will certainly consist of a mix of different drive technologies, and liquid fuels will be required for a long time, such as in the area of long-distance heavy goods traffic. Here, synthetic fuels can make an additional contribution to effective climate protection in transport,“ says Schmid. To meet the challenges ahead, MANN+HUMMEL engineers are developing the filters of tomorrow in the vehicles of today. After all, customers should also be able to rely in the future on: MANN-FILTER – Perfect parts.

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THE CHINESE HD COMMUNITY

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NEXUS & NEXMENTO CAN OFFER PART SOLUTIONS FOR CHINESE TRUCKS Dear Nexus HD community members: Since its creation, NEXUS has been dedicated to providing global solutions. As Chinese HD application brands take an increasing share of the global market, the demand for quality parts is rising tremendously. But, today, there are many obstacles facing distributors outside of China, especially the lack of trustworthy sources, as well as data feasibility.

We have been developing the Nexus Chinese community for the past 7 years and, as a result, are now able to collaborate with the top-tier of Chinese HD application specialists.

I am, therefore, excited to bring you a great business opportunity to source OE and OEequivalent parts for Chinese HD applications that are competitively priced and backed by quality service.

Here is some background information to the project: Nexmento is the regional structure of Nexus China. In 2022, NTM (Nexmento Trasncational Model) launched the project to bring specific Chinese vehicle application to the N! Community thanks to its excellent knowledge and a strong network of Chinese local distributors and manufacturer sources.

Nexmento will work hand-in-hand with its members, who are top tier Chinese HD application specialists. We will offer a full range of parts categories including: engine, transmission, steering and suspension, bearing, tires, body parts and commodity parts.

Our offers cover the biggest HD application brands in China including: FAW Jiefang/ Dongfeng CV/Shanxi Heavy Duty /Foton Auman/ CNHTC/SInotruck/JAC/Weichai Power/ FAW Disel Engine/ Foton Daimler…etc.

Thanks to more than 20 years knowledge of the Chinese HD application parts market, and a good relationship with the HD VMs, we have developed a powerful data system that enables us to easily find the right requested parts matching the reference details.

Nexmento will be providing an end-to-end service including: sourcing, payment transactions, transportation and an aftersales service. We are now ready to receive inquiries!

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Building success together In close cooperation with industry and trade, TecAlliance improves the quality of catalogue data Correct, comprehensive and up-todate catalogue data is crucial for success in the independent automotive aftermarket. That is why TecAlliance is introducing a series of measures to ensure excellent data quality in the TecDoc Catalogue. Data suppliers who meet the strict requirements have been awarded the „Premier Data Supplier“ (PDS) seal of quality since summer 2021; currently 20 percent of the brands in the TecDoc Catalogue have achieved this premium status.

Over 75 per cent of brands provide very good or excellent catalogue data

As part of a major data quality initiative, TecAlliance is introducing a new set of rules for TecDoc data suppliers combined with recommendations, KPIs and validations. In particular, the findings from the „TecDoc Quality Workshops“, which TecAlliance organises regularly with data suppliers, data users and service providers, are being taken into account.

Among other things, targeted extensions in the TecDoc data standard contain precise specifications for the differentiation attributes the data suppliers are allowed to use for their products. This means that, for example, all suppliers must use

“With the PDS status, we make sure that the quality of suppliers is not diluted and that the ‘Premier Data Supplier’ retains a certain value.

For this reason, the validation not only checks the data logic, but also the data content,” explains Jürgen Mehlis, Executive Vice President Data Manager Products at TecAlliance.

In the last evaluation of data quality in the TecDoc Catalogue in March 2022, 192 of the brands represented in the catalogue were awarded the “Premier Data Supplier” (PDS) status

by TecAlliance. The requirements for data suppliers to receive this premium designation are very high and are continuously adapted to new market requirements.

the same TecDoc attribute “outer diameter [mm]” to describe the brake disc diameter. Previously, suppliers had used up to 20 different TecDoc attributes to provide this information.

The new precision makes it much easier to compare products in IAM catalogues.

In addition to the PDS brands, 546 additional brands have fulfilled the requirements for certification as a “Certified Data Supplier”, which ensures that the supplied catalogue data meet the specifications of the internationally recognised TecDoc standard.

Additional information on TecAlliance‘s data quality management initiative is available on the website http://tec.al/DQM.

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LION TRUCK RACE

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THE NEXUSTRUCK COLORS ‘ON TRACK’ ON MAY 21 & 22 IN MISANO (ITALY) WITH LION TRUCK RACING #ETRC FIRST RACE The FIA ETRC race – edition realized with 100% sustainable fuel (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil made with renewable raw material) - staged in Misano on May. The Lion Truck Racing marked the return of the NEXUSTRUCK colors for 2022 thanks to Anthony Janiec,pilot of the Lion Truck 66. Pascoli, a member of NEXUS Italy,also supporting the race,attended the event and took the opportunity to meet some of the suppliers and workshops partners.

A superb 5th place was achieved in the qualifying Misano race practice run. The team’s excellent progress this year – following technical developments in the ‘off-season’ – were clearly demonstrated with a 6th and 8th place in the race.

Unfortunately, luck was not with Antonio Albacète, who missed his start just ahead of Anthony Janiec in race 1 and wiped out all his hopes of a good result. Then Norbert Kiss lost a lot of time due to a flat tire in race 4 - probably costing him 2 positions at the finish.

These two unfortunate incidents resulted in the loss of several places in the championship.

However, the truck is really fast as evidenced by achieving the 6th fastest lap in the last race. We are still in the top 10 and the team has once again done a great job and looks to the rest of the season with confidence.

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ANTHONY JANIEC – PILOT OF THE LION TRUCK #66 WITH THE NEXUSTRUCK COLORS,COMMENTED: “We had a mixed weekend between performance and reliability: an electronic problem will prevent us from winning the Grand Prix du Castellet. I will take with me from this weekend our performance on a wet track in race two starting in 23rd position. I was able to finish the race in the lead and win it! We have a number of new faces that have joined my team and the mood is very positive for the season ahead.”

Next step: the Hungaroring on June 11 and 12. Stay tuned!

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JALTEST TELEMATICS COMMITTED TO SUSTAINABLE TRANSPORT AND AFTER SALES SERVICES Jaltest Telematics offers high added-value solutions for the distribution and spare parts sector, allowing you to open new business areas, as well as to guarantee customer loyalty in the framework of long-term contracts.

It is working actively on offering clients an added differential value by providing them with different capacities such as predictive maintenance, advanced remote diagnostics or a differential efficient driving solution, through the application of Big Data techniques and Artificial Intelligence.

Predictive maintenance The predictive maintenance of Jaltest Telematics uses the Artificial Intelligence potential to predict the useful life-time of a system, or a component utilizing all the information reported by the vehicle. This way, the system is able to establish maintenance windows according to the component life cycle, as well as to prevent potential failures from happening. This maximises the vehicle availability, prevents catastrophic failures and helps prevent on-the-road contingency expenditure, whilst optimising all maintenance operations.

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Remote diagnostics Remote diagnostics plays a really differential role, since it gathers all information directly from the different on-board electronic control units and sensors in real time. This way, it makes it possible to deploy failure models that prevent failures, to collect all information related to present or non-present errors, when applicable, and even to carry out certain advanced functions. These include: error clearance remotely, the remote particulate filter regeneration, or the remote reset of units and counters - allowing the vehicle to continue on route, thus avoiding road assistance. This solution allows efficient maintenance, since it guarantees the correct operational state of the vehicles and reduces the fuel consumption excess due to poor maintenance states. Therefore, for example, an anti-pollution system in bad conditions can increase consumption by up to 7%, an air filter can increase it by up to 1.6%, etc.

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Ultimately, the determined commitment towards technological innovation by Jaltest Telematics has made it possible for loyal workshops as end users, or fleets as end users, to benefit from the full potential of disruptive technologies such as Artificial Intelligence or the Data Science which take integral fleet management systems to another level.

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