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By Counterman
Lumileds received the Best New Tool for Repairs Award for its Philips Xperion 6000 UV Pillar work light from the Import Vehicle Community at AAPEX in Las Vegas.
“We designed the Philips Xperion 6000 UV Pillar as a multi-purpose work light that helps technicians save time, money and space in their tool chest,” noted Aubry Baugh, Lumileds senior manager, aftermarket marketing leader, NA. “This innovative light features three light sources: a main light rated CRI95 for color matching; a 180-lumen spotlight; and a very handy UV inspection light for critical repair jobs. The Xperion 6000 UV Pillar is three lights in one and allows techs to carry a single tool.”
Featuring an articulating LED panel for precise beam placement, a swiveling hook and powerful magnetic base, the Xperion 6000 UV Pillar can be placed in nearly any location or position to deliver light exactly where it is needed. The light features a rechargeable lithium battery for exceptional battery life, according to the company, and it’s compatible with the Philips multi-dock recharging station.
If the light is ever misplaced, technicians can find it anywhere in the shop by making it beep and flash with the optional Philips “Find My Device” key fob.
Designed to withstand the demands of automotive repair work, the Xperion 6000 UV Pillar is rated IP65 against intrusion by fluids and IK07 against impacts. The ABS rubber surfaces retain excellent grip, even in the presence of grease and oil, according to the company.
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Since the 1920s, AP Emissions Technologies has focused on products and people. It started when John Goerlich acquired the patent rights to a muffler company and founded Associated Parts in Toledo, Ohio. It continued as Vange Proimos and his family entered the business in the 90s, strategically expanding through acquisitions. In January this year, the company experienced another strategic shift. Marmon, a Berkshire Hathaway Company with hundreds of manufacturing and service businesses, acquired the company.
Despite change, longtime company executives, along with Proimos, are proud that AP Emissions Technologies’ core values, integrity and rich heritage continue as the team looks to leverage the backing of a global organization like Marmon. Expanding investments in automation and R&D capabilities to introduce new products are top priorities on the list.
“Our spirit of entrepreneurism continues with Marmon,” says Gary Nix, a 28-year company veteran who heads the emissions side of the business. “We have nearly 1,000 stakeholders across multiple sites bonded together by unique values and a culture all dedicated to serving the customer. Marmon’s emphasis to accelerate investments in technology and their global resources will take us to the next level.”
The AP Emissions Technologies team sat down with aftermarketNews to share what will be changing in the coming years and how Marmon’s investment in the company is ensuring its strong future.
Increased Manufacturing for a Larger Footprint
Today, AP provides the market with a full assortment of automotive exhaust and emissions technologies. It has vertically integrated manufacturing, a large footprint and an executive team with over 100 years of automotive aftermarket experience combined. Steve Nuneviller, executive vice president of finance and accounting, said the company has had consistent growth year over year in top-line revenue and bottom-line earnings. Rich Biel, president of AP Emissions Technologies and longtime Marmon executive, says those attributes, including those that Proimos instilled, and a “listen to what the customer wants and the rest takes care of itself” philosophy are what attracted Marmon to AP.
“From catalytic converters to exhaust tailpipes and everything in between, AP is unmatched in product quality, coverage and depth,” he says. “AP hits all the strategic objectives within Marmon’s automotive aftermarket group. They’re characterized by a large market with strong barriers of entry and are growing at a healthy rate with high-margin, non-discretionary products.”
Nuneviller said with AP and Marmon having common goals, the new ownership transition has been seamless.
“These [Marmon executives] are aftermarket folks that get the business,” he says. “They know who the customers are, who the vendors are and what they provide us. The AP and Marmon partnership makes so much sense and has been great for the company and its employees.”
Jayme Farina, executive vice president, adds that one thing that will never change is AP’s focus on serving its customers.
“We have believed in giving our customers the right product in a timely manner and at a competitive price for decades,” Farina says. “Marmon shares those same principles and our passion for innovation will drive us to stay at the forefront in the emissions space.”
One important aspect of Marmon’s backing is that each company is autonomous, Biel says.
“We have to have the best coverage, most new products and best cost basis to deliver value to our customers,” Biel says. “Marmon’s vision is to support its companies with the resources needed to deliver this formula.”
Nix adds: “Marmon brings strength and support to every facet of the business, whether it’s manufacturing technologies related to automation, IT, systems, leveraged distribution or long-term financial investments. They have the expertise in every one of these areas to help build a stronger AP.”
Vertically Integrated and Data-Driven
From the start, AP has been a nimble company—another aspect that attracted Marmon Holdings. AP’s ability to change quickly based on the needs of the marketplace and its customers is rare in an organization of its size. It has nine brands serving a multitude of distribution channels, specialty markets, wholesale markets, retail and e-commerce. The company sells a whopping 15,000 parts for all makes and models, ensuring that it has what customers need.
AP has been able to do this thanks to its vertically integrated manufacturing process. It starts with the purchase of millions of pounds of steel brought in through the port of Wilmington, North Carolina, nearby the company’s distribution center in Goldsboro. From there, AP makes the individual parts for specific products: They coat their own catalyst substrates on state-of-the-art, fully automated, vacuum-controlled equipment that optimizes expensive precious metals. They roll and weld their own tubing, stamp parts, bend pipes and assemble mufflers—with ever-expanding automation to remain cost competitive.
“It’s all done in-house,” Nix explains.
Because AP has U.S.-based manufacturing and makes many of its own components for its products, supply chain complexities are diminished. In addition, with R&D teams and tooling engineers integrated into the manufacturing process, the company can respond quicker to changes in the market.
Data plays a big part in allowing the company to change on a dime. The company’s business sales, tracking, planning, scheduling and production software make sure every step is measured. The results are used to ensure that AP is making the right parts for in-demand applications.
“OEM research, video data, catalog content—they’re all rich sources for information to help steer our teams in the right direction to deliver the right parts on time,” Nix adds.
Doing Whatever it Takes for the Customer
At the core of AP Emissions’ values is service to the customer. The company’s promise of quality, coverage and delivery revolves around the customer experience. From manufacturing to delivery, AP vows to produce quality parts for whatever job customers may encounter—whether it’s for the performance, passenger car or commercial market—that are delivered on time through a high-service supply chain. “Our goal is to understand the voice of the customer and to provide solutions to them when they need it,” says Biel.
“We’re a company and management team that cares about its people and its community, which includes our customers and our vendor community,” said Yusef Ewais, executive vice president of human resources. “At AP, we are proud of our strong culture. Our culture is based on three important pillars: trust, respect and collaboration.”
Sales representatives on the ground give AP an edge when it comes to staying up to date on products. Henry Hippert, vice president of sales, says AP’s national sales force—experts in emissions and exhaust—have nearly 400 years of experience in the field combined. Glenn Barco, vice president of sales, credits AP’s culture of innovation, urgency and “doing it right” for the way its team interacts with the aftermarket and its valued customers.
“Relationships are paramount here at AP,” Barco says. “Every one of our experienced sales team members are dedicated to problem solving and increasing our customer’s market share.”
Farina and Biel agree that AP’s people are the engine that keeps the company running. “They come in every day with a smile on their face and do their job with pride,” Farina says. “We have a culture that inspires the team and builds on each other’s strengths.”
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By Counterman
Standard Motor Products (SMP) has released 276 new part numbers in its October new-number announcement.
This most recent release provides new coverage in 113 distinct product categories and 118 part numbers for 2022, 2023 and 2024 model-year vehicles.
Standard and Four Seasons continue to expand their programs for hybrid and electric vehicles.
Standard’s latest additions include park-assist sensors for the 2022-2017 Toyota Prius Prime and canister purge solenoids for the 2022-18 Lexus ES300h.
Four Seasons released hose assemblies for hybrid vehicles such as the 2022-2018 Honda Accord and electric vehicles including the 2021-2017 Chevrolet Bolt. Brushless blower motors have been introduced for the 2022-2016 Mercedes C-Class Hybrid, and evaporators are now available for the 2022-2020 Ford Interceptor Utility and Lincoln Aviator Hybrid.
Internal combustion engines are evolving to improve fuel economy while reducing emissions, and Standard is continually expanding popular categories for these vehicles. The Standard variable valve timing (VVT) program has grown with the introduction of new solenoids, sprockets and oil-control valves, while turbochargers and related components have been released for General Motors, Nissan, Ford and Chrysler vehicles.
Emission-control products including fuel-vapor canisters, EGR tubes, EGR valves, engine crankcase breather hoses and PCV valves also were added.
Powertrain-neutral categories such as active grille shutters and park-assist sensors represent repair opportunities that didn’t exist a few years ago. Active grille shutter assemblies have been introduced for new Ford and Chrysler applications, and active grille shutter actuators are new for Ford vehicles through model-year 2022. Fourteen park-assist sensors have been added covering popular vehicles such as the 2021-2020 Cadillac CT5 and 2021-2014 Infiniti Q50. Standard also has introduced 18 new ABS speed sensors covering 5 million vehicles.
“Our October new number announcement provides expansion in over 100 product categories, offering new coverage for countless vehicles in operation,” said Jack Ramsey, senior vice president of sales and marketing, SMP. “We are pleased to offer this level of coverage to our trusted partners.”
Four Seasons has introduced 107 new part numbers, including 63 new hose assemblies with domestic and import coverage for more than 7 million vehicles in operation, including the 2022-2020 Subaru Legacy and Outback and the 2023-2020 Ford Transit. New blower motors have been introduced for popular vehicles such as the 2022-2018 Honda Pilot and the 2021 Chevrolet Trailblazer. Additional newly released components include desiccant bags for 2023-2017 RAM ProMasters and reman compressors for 1.1 million Ford and Lincoln SUVs.
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Litens Aftermarket introduced its latest product lineup, featuring 28 new SKUs.
The SKUs consist of 15 pulleys covering 4.4 million vehicles in operation (VIO), and 13 belt tensioners covering 3.1 million VIO.
The expansion offers enhanced coverage for more than 7.6 million additional VIO, including coverage for more than 1 million VIO for 2016-2021 Honda models and innovative solutions for popular Ford F-150 applications.
The newly introduced belt tensioners include coverage for the 2016-2021 Honda models, such as the Piolet, Odyssey, Ridgeline and Passport.
“Litens is responding to the demands of millions of customers, enabling technicians to access the right tensioners for proper belt-drive system maintenance,” the company said in a news release. “These portfolio additions are timely as these vehicles approach the point of needing a system reset, ensuring optimal belt-drive system performance. A system reset involves replacing all components of the belt-drive system, including the tensioner, idler pulley(s) and the belt, simultaneously, to maintain proper belt-drive system performance throughout the vehicle’s lifespan.”
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link hidden, please login to view portfolio expansion also includes extensive coverage for the most popular vehicle on U.S. roads, the Ford F-150, featuring late-model coverage for pulleys and tensioners for more than 1 million VIO. The new tensioners have undergone design enhancements to the OE products, including a lift feature and Litens Technician Assist Pin (TAP). The lift feature adds an extra inch of accessibility for technicians, providing greater ease of access. The Litens TAP eliminates the need for a second set of hands during installation, securely positioning the tensioner for independent and safe belt manipulation. These innovations streamline the replacement process, improving safety and efficiency, according to Litens.
Litens also is introducing a cost-effective and time-saving solution in the form of its new pulley kit, catering to multiple 2015-2022 Volvo applications covering nearly 500,000 VIO. The kit includes all three pulleys in one package, eliminating the need for OE bracket replacement. Vehicle owners now have an affordable option to replace only the components that experience the most wear – the three pulleys – saving technicians the labor-intensive process of removing and reinstalling a bracket with a functioning lifecycle, according to Litens.
“Litens is committed to delivering an innovative, engineering-first approach to the aftermarket,” said Randy Wolters, aftermarket product manager. “Our latest product lineup demonstrates our dedication to providing the most comprehensive range of high-quality OE-manufactured tensioners, designed to enhance the experience and efficiency for technicians.”
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By Counterman
Carquest by Advance has opened its newest store in Amelia Court House, Virginia, located at 15203 Patrick Henry Hwy.
It’s the fourth Carquest store owned by Magee Auto Parts LLC, with the Magee group also operating locations in Toano, Wakefield and Waverly, Virginia.
Magee’s family has been in the auto parts business for more than 40 years, with Trey’s grandfather having opened his first Carquest location in 1981. Since then, his family has been a friendly, trusted resource for automotive parts and expert knowledge in communities across southern Virginia.
The new Carquest by Advance caters to do-it-yourselfers and professional customers across Amelia County, offering quality, name-brand automotive products including DieHard auto batteries. Motorists also have access to free curbside services provided by the store team, including battery testing, battery installation and wiper-blade installation. The store also offers heavy-duty and agricultural products, including filters and custom-length hydraulic hoses.
“We’re proud to grow our business with the opening of our new Carquest by Advance,” said Trey Magee. “The community has given us a wonderful reception since we opened our doors, and we’re excited to be here. Our promise is to deliver the best service, advice and parts to every customer who walks through our building. Whether you’re a DIYer, a repair shop owner or a local farmer, we’re going to find the parts and products you need to complete your job.”
The Carquest by Advance first opened on Aug. 28, with Magee employing five team members at the store.
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