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n my now 12 years of ownership of Aftermarket International, one of truly fun parts of the job has been my interactions with various Automechanikas around the globe. As of today, we now can be found at many of their events, such as in Dubai, Istanbul, Mexico City (known as INA PAACE), Moscow, and Shanghai.

We also were at NACE Automechanika in Atlanta, which previously was in Chicago of the USA. And of coure, as always we are at Frankfurt. The issue you hold in your hand, or are reading online, is the one found there.

Automechanika Frankfurt is held every other year, in the evennumbered years, in Frankfurt German. It’s a five day event, TuesdaySaturday, and normally begins the second Tuesday of September. I believe this year’s event is my seventh in attendance, though I am not totally certain about it. But I am certain that I have never come away from their disappointed…Aftermarket International always benefited from its presence there.

One of the strongest aspects of the show is its international presence, both in terms of exhibitors and attendees. Truly a “melting pot”.

To learn more about this year’s show, please see the article about it by Managing Editor Jillian Kramer, beginning on page 28.

Of course this issue is more than about Automechanika Frankfurt.

Editorial Director Bob Freudenberger comes to us as usual with two technical features, fine-tuned for the international marketplace of our audience.

Bob talks at length about motor mounts. Motor vehicles have so many integral parts that the motor mount is often overlooked and rarely mentioned. Yet, they are important and should not be overlooked when by competent service people. Bob explains why in detail.

More well-known are the internal engine parts pistons, piston rings, pistion pins and connecting rods (now that is a mouthful). These are all interconnected “hard parts” and must be evaluated and serviced as such.

In our “Industry News” section we discuss/explain the recently announced acquisition of Federal-Mogul by Tenneco. It’s important, as these are two of the major suppliers to the automotive aftermarket.

As always, everything we do in our print editions we duplicate in our digital editions. To find them go to www.aftermarketinternational.com, and click on the word “Magazine” at the bottom of the home page. The entire pubication is online, including advertisements, without which we would not be able to provide our publication to our readership (which is more than 100 countries).

Thank you for your continued support. And I hope to see or hear from you in the future.

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Editor’s Note

Unorthodox Repairs I’ve Made

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hile writing our current feature on motor mounts, I remembered a humorous repair I once saw on a big V8 sedan from the 1980s. The driver’s-side mount had been replaced with a Belgian block curb stone, which was more or less the right thickness for support, but provided no rotational control, so the driver had to be very judicious about throttle application.

That got me thinking of the non-standard approaches to keeping a vehicle on the road that I’ve done myself over the decades.

The first I can recall was fixing a pontoon-type brass carburetor float that had corroded through in spots so there wasn’t enough air inside to provide sufficient upward pressure on the needle. It would’ve been quite a chore to find a replacement for such an old part, so I had to enlist ingenuity. I drilled out the pitted places, then let the gas drain onto a rag for a day or so.

When I was confident that I wasn’t going to blow myself up, I soldered over the holes I’d made.

It worked fine.

Speaking of gasoline, I once did an unusual fix on a marine four that wouldn’t run over idle.

The bowl was full of aluminum oxide, and when I cleaned it out I could see daylight through pinholes in the bottom of the casting. A new part was hugely expensive, and I’ve never learned how to weld aluminum, so what was the expedient fix? You can’t have a fuel leak in a boat, after all.

So, I investigated epoxies until I found one that said on the label, “Impervious to gasoline.

Use on gas tanks.” I smoothed a nice, neat coating of the stuff inside the bowl filling and covering the pinholes. Never a drop that I know of.

You might think there wouldn’t be much room for unconventional repairs where engines are concerned, but I’ve had a few successes. One was grinding crankshaft rod journals in the car using a rawhide boot lace and emery paper. I cut the abrasive into a strip, put it over the pin, and wrap the thong around it numerous times. I pull on one end, then the other, and I have a nice machining operation going on. I take off enough metal to go down one undersize, and use a micrometer to check for taper. A diesel I did this on still isn’t knocking a decade later.

A vacuum leak between the head and an intake runner can cause a dead miss at idle. Of course, you’re supposed to replace the gasket and make sure the mating surfaces are flat. There’s a fast, easy way, though, which I used on friend’s Toyota (she was a college student without much money). I found the exact location of the leak by feel, cleaned the area very thoroughly with a wire brush and aerosol solvent, then coated it with a thick layer of the best RTV silicone sealant I had. Of course, this wouldn’t work at all if pressure were involved, but vacuum was always pulling the RTV into the leak, so it lasted for years.

Then there was the Acura with 400,000 km (250,000 miles) on it that came in with a rod knock. When I examined the backs of the bearings, I could see that they’d been rocking in the big ends, and the new inserts didn’t “stand proud” at the seams, which is asking for a spun bearing. The car wasn’t worth an engine overhaul, so I ground down the mating surfaces of the rod caps by rubbing them on emery paper backed with glass. Checking with a micrometer, I was surprised at how fast the metal came off. No, the bearing bore wasn’t perfectly round anymore, but those inserts were locked in place.

No room for much more, but I’ll mention two general ideas I’ve used many times: auxiliary grounds, and re-soldering circuit boards to fix crystalized connections.

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Fe ature s 8/Pistons, Pins, and Rings While these parts last much longer than they did in the old days, you’ll still have to deal with them sooner or later if you consider yourself to be a full-fledged auto service technician.

22/Handling Today’s Motor Mounts If you thought these lowly components would never go high-tech, you were wrong.

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Piston scoring is the result of excessive heat that causes micro-welding.

Pistons, Pins, and Rings

While these parts last much longer than they did in the old days, you’ll still have to deal with them sooner or later if you consider yourself to be a full-fledged auto service technician

by Bob Freudenberger

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f you wanted to design a destructive test for a mechanical assembly, you could hardly do better than to have it continually change direction at high speed under heavy loads in a scorching environment. Of course, that’s exactly what pistons and their pins and rings are subjected to as regular duty. That they survive at all is remarkable; that they last as long as they do is truly amazing.

These hazardous conditions and the financially tragic results of a failure make evaluating these parts extremely critical.

Everybody who does engine repair should know how to recognize the kind of damage pistons, pins, and rings typically suffer, and when repair or replacement is necessary.

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BE RIGHT ABOUT WHAT’S WRONG Whether the wear is mostly in the bores, the pistons, or the rings themselves, or the problem is rings stuck in their grooves, the complaint will probably be lack of power, long cranking times, or maybe a dirty engine, a soaked air filter, oil leaks from serious blow-by overwhelming the PCV, and increased oil consumption.

Certainly, you’ve done the tried-and-true dry/wet compression test in your career, and nobody can dispute its continuing usefulness. There are subtleties in the procedure that many technicians have never given any thought to, however. For example, you should record the first and fourth jumps of the needle. In a healthy engine, the first jump will be half or more of the fourth. A uniform leak from something like

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Even in these modern, highly-technical times, a dry/wet compression test is still one of the most conclusive diagnostic procedure available.

Any cylinder leakage test is good, but it’s even better if you have one of these gauges.

a burned valve will cause pressure to build gradually starting at a very low number for the first pulse, and not reaching anything like the specified pressure. Worn-out or broken rings, on the other hand, will produce a big first bounce, but not reach the specification either as they’ll start to leak.

If you get a low reading in one or more cylinders, squirt a small amount of engine oil into each spark plug hole, wait a few minutes for it to spread, then try again. If the readings are dramatically higher, it means the oil is sealing worn out or stuck rings. If the rise is small, suspect burned valves, or, if compression is low on two adjacent cylinders, a blown head gasket.

Another good procedure is the cylinder leakage test. Using a fitting that connects your air hose to the spark plug hole, pump compressed air into the cylinder (turn the crankshaft until the piston is at TDC of its compression stroke), and listen carefully to find out where it is escaping. If you find that a great deal of air is coming out of the dipstick hole or other crankcase openings, the rings are at fault. If, on the other hand, you hear hissing at the intake or tailpipe, a valve is leaking. Bubbling in the radiator points to a bad head gasket, or a cracked head or block.

Although a loose piston pin sounds pretty much the same as a bad rod bearing, with a little patience you’ll be able to determine which is at fault. First, listen with your stethoscope. A rod bearing will sound louder at the oil pan than elsewhere, and a wrist pin makes more noise up on the water jacket. Hold rpm at 2,500, jerk the throttle open and let it snap closed. This will accentuate rod knock, whereas pin noise won’t change very much. Next, check idle oil pressure even if you have to screw in a mechanical gauge. If it’s low, you can bias your decision toward bearings.

It’s generally agreed among diagnosticians that when you short out/disable individual cylinders, a piston pin problem will quiet down, but a rod knock will double its cadence.

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If your investigations have led you to believe that the rings, bores, or piston pins are in poor condition, remove the cylinder head (allow the engine to cool down completely first to avoid the possibility of warping the casting). Examine the bores carefully for conditions such as cracks, deep scoring, or severe out of round or taper so that you will know early in the job if the engine will have to be removed for reboring or cylinder block replacement.

If the ridge is inconsequential, extract the pistons for a more thorough inspection. Using a dial-type cylinder bore gauge, an inside micrometer, or a telescoping gauge and an outside micrometer, take readings both parallel and perpendicular to the crankshaft at three depths: just below the top of ring travel, halfway down, and near the bottom of the bore. The old rule of thumb for maximum taper was 0.50mm (.020 in.). That’s no longer appropriate on modern engines with low-tension rings that reduce drag, but require straighter cylinders. A maximum of 0.125mm (.005 in.) is common today, but look it up. Outof-round generally should not exceed 0.05mm (.002 in.).

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The four most common piston problems are scuffing, excessive skirt clearance, worn or damaged lands or grooves, and improper piston pin (also called a “wrist” or “gudgeon” pin) fit.

Aside from obvious damage like a hole or crack, the only easily-visible ailment is scuffing (which graduates scoring when it becomes severe). You’ll see metal smeared in the direction of travel, which is caused by the momentary welding together of the cylinder bore material and the piston when the melting point of the aluminum is reached (640 deg. C, 1,200 deg. F.). Metal is torn out of one surface and deposited on the other.

There’s a relatively new type of failure that’s occurring with some frequency: top groove “pound-out.” As the training manager for a major engine parts manufacturer tells AI, “This is due to micro-welding of the ring to the land. Every time the piston changes direction it pulls out some of the land material.

This happens because they moved the first ring up on the piston for anti-pollution purposes, and now it gets hot enough for welding to occur. Because of the movement, the lands look smooth and even, but you will see right away that the ring is way too loose. We are working on ring coatings to prevent this, and going to steel top rings instead of iron shows real promise.”

Generally, maximum compression ring side clearances range from 0.05 to 0.15mm (.002 in. to .006 in.), but check the specifications for the engine at hand. You can use special gauges for measurement, but a new ring and a set of feeler gauges will work fine. You don’t have to actually install the ring. Instead, just insert the edge into the groove and see what size gauge will slip in next to it.

Make sure you don’t forget minimum side clearance. If there’s less than 0.0375mm (.0015 in.) anywhere around the circumference, you’ve probably found bent or burred lands.

In most cases, oil rings should have a slight drag when rotated.

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If a piston is in good shape as far as scuffing is concerned, the next step in your examination should be to clean the grooves.

A broken ring will do the job if you don’t have a proper special tool, but be careful not to shave off any metal along with the carbon and varnish. Don’t use a wire brush because it will open up the grooves and round off the lands.

Ring side clearance is important. Each time the piston changes direction, the lands pound against the rings, eventually opening up the grooves. Also, any abrasives present grind away at the aluminum. If this space gets too big, the rings will sag and flex, reducing their sealing ability and leading to fatigue and breakage.

A piston that’s passed inspection so far is due for a skirt clearance check. Too much room between the skirt and the bore will allow the piston to rock back and forth so that the rings can’t contact the cylinder wall squarely. This will round off those necessary corners causing poor compression, blowby, and high oil consumption. The hollow knocking sound known as “piston slap” is another possibility.

Measure the lower, least worn part of the bore at right angles to the crank pin and compare your reading to the maximum diameter of the piston across the thrust faces. The difference is the clearance.

Or, you can simply turn a piston upside down and insert it into the lower part of the cylinder with narrow feeler gauges between the skirt and the wall. The gauge that requires a moderate amount of pull to be removed is the same size as the clearance.

Rings don’t only need to seal to the bores, but to the piston lands, too.

POOR PISTONS

Honing cylinders probably won’t do any good, and it’s especially bad if you don’t thoroughly wash the bores with plenty of soapy water.

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NO HONING For many years, ring manufacturers have been recommending against in-chassis honing. They say that the glaze that has always been thought of as an impediment to ring seating is actually a very good anti-scuff surface against which new rings will wear in perfectly. As one expert engine builder once said to us, “Honing won’t do any good. It’ll just make you feel better.”

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An inexpensive ring expander makes things a lot faster and more comfortable on your fingers.

Even if you understand micrometers, it’s still difficult to accurately transfer snap-gauge measurements of the piston pin bores if you’re not in constant practice.

Some Ring Installation Tips wear down the rings’ sealing surface catastrophically.

DANGER ZONE There are only two piston pin designs currently in common use. The first is where the pin is pressed into the rod with an interference fit (steel and aluminum work well together as a bearing). In the full-floating variety, there’s a bronze bushing in the rod so the pin can oscillate both there and in the piston bosses.

The piston/pin/bushing interface typically bears 5,000kg (over five tons) of combustion pressure on each power stroke, and the clearances involved are very tiny, typically between 0.0025 and 0.0125mm (.0001 and .0005 in.). So, regardless of the reason that engine has been taken apart, you must use good judgment here.

Car makers give various ways of checking pin fit. Toyota, for one, states that the assembly is unacceptable if you can feel any movement whatsoever when you hold the rod in one hand and try to move the piston up and down with the other.

It’s been our experience that the old ways of judging pin fit are actually pretty accurate. With full floating pins, for instance, we’ve always been told to coat the pin with light oil, then hold the rod with the bushing bore vertical and insert the pin. If it just falls through, it’s too loose. If it won’t go through of its own weight, it’s too tight. But if it just moves through slowly, you’re probably not far away from perfection. We should caution you, however, that this is no defense against taper that gives the right feel, but too little actual working area.

But doing it by feel can fool you . Varnish deposits may make a pin fit feel just right when it is really quite loose, even worn to the point of knocking. So, dissolve those deposits by soaking the pistons to above their bosses in a pan of choke cleaner or other powerful solvent, overnight if possible. Finish up with some aerosol brake cleaner to leave the pin and bores dry. Now you can have some confidence in what your hands tell you.

• Read the instructions that come with the rings to find out which side is the top and which compression ring belongs in the first groove.

• Separate ring gaps as far as possible, and do not position any on the thrust sides of the piston.

• For oil rings, make sure the ends of the expander do not overlap, that the expander gap is not over an oil drain groove, and that the gaps of the rails are staggered on each side of the expander gap (again, heed the instructions).

• Put short lengths of heavy neoprene fuel line over the connecting rod cap studs so they do not damage the crankshaft rod journal.

• With everything thoroughly oiled and your ring compressor properly adjusted, the piston should slide into the bore with just a few light taps on the piston crown (using a wooden tool, of course). If it doesn’t go in easily, something’s wrong.

A lever-type ring compressor is a big improvement over the oldfashioned plain steel band variety.

RING TIPS There is little chance that the rings are mislabeled, which is the only way you could end up with insufficient end gap.

It is best to check this anyway because the consequences of a mistake are dire. Place each compression ring in its bore and, using an inverted piston to keep it square, tamp it down to the 12

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Dayco Aftermarket Operations Relocated

Tenneco Acquires Federal-Mogul

Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, has relocated the company’s Aftermarket operations from Tulsa, Oklahoma to the Dayco headquarters located in Troy, Michigan.

Dayco is relocating its Aftermarket division to better align the Aftermarket operations with the resources of our global headquarters within one highly productive hub.

This move leverages the company’s resources and functions empowering Dayco to deliver of unprecedented levels of customer service efficiency, coupled with unrivalled Dayco product quality.

Driven by the company’s focus on aligning its business operations to achieve greater efficiencies across the entire Dayco Aftermarket division, this relocation significantly improves the coordination and synergy between all Dayco Global team members.

According to Bruno Vallillo, President Dayco Global Aftermarket, “The relocation of our Aftermarket office and operations represents a consolidation of our Global business, all geared towards providing greater efficiencies and value for our customers.”

Tenneco has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Federal-Mogul, a leading global supplier to OEMs and the aftermarket. Federal-Mogul is being acquired from Icahn Enterprises L.P. for a total consideration of $5.4 billion to be funded through cash, Tenneco equity and assumption of debt.

Tenneco also announced its intention to separate the combined businesses into two independent, publicly traded companies through a tax-free spin-off to shareholders that will establish an aftermarket & ride performance company and a powertrain technology company.

The acquisition is expected to close in the second half of 2018, subject to regulatory and shareholder approvals and other customary closing conditions, with the separation occurring in the second half of 2019.

“This is a landmark day for Tenneco with an acquisition that will transform the company by creating two strong leading global companies, each in an excellent position to capture opportunities unique to their respective markets,” said Brian Kesseler, CEO, Tenneco. “Federal-Mogul brings strong brands, products and capabilities that are complementary to Tenneco’s portfolio and in line with our successful growth strategies. Unleashing two new product focused companies with even stronger portfolios will allow them to move faster in executing on their specific growth priorities.”

Carl Icahn, chairman of Icahn Enterprises, said, “Icahn Enterprises acquired majority control of Federal-Mogul in 2008 when we saw an out-of-favor market opportunity for a great company. During that time, we have built one of the leading global suppliers of automotive products. I am very proud of the business we have built at Federal-Mogul and agree with Tenneco regarding the tremendous value in the business combination and separation into two companies.

We expect to be meaningful stockholders of Tenneco going forward and are excited about the prospects for additional value creation.”

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Association of Diesel Specialists Relocation Complete The Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS) has completed its previously-announced relocation to its new headquarters location in Gainesville, Virginia in the Washington, DC area.

The address for the new ADS headquarters is: 7250 Heritage Village Plaza, #201 Gainesville, Virginia 20155 The phone and fax numbers remain the same for the organization: Phone (816) 285-0810, Fax (847) 770-4952 ADS’s Executive Director David Fehling will continue to lead the association. The ADS Director of Meetings Rosemary Hall and Mexico City Manger Virginia Morett will also continue to serve the

association. The contact information for those staff members will remain the same.

Several new staff members will be serving the ADS members, including: Scott Parker, Association Manager sparker@diesel.org Casey Parker, Association Manager casey@diesel.org Kim Litscher, Accounting Manager accounting@diesel.org Brittanne Gasser, Marketing Manager marketing@diesel.org Kat Gossin, Membership Services membership@diesel.org

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James Kamsickas, president and CEO

Dana Agrees to Combine with GKN’s Driveline Division Dana Inc. has signed definitive agreements to combine with the Driveline division of GKN plc to create Dana plc, a global leader in driveline systems. The total consideration is composed of $1.6 billion in cash proceeds to GKN plc, the assumption of approximately $1 billion of net pension liabilities and 133 million new Dana plc shares issued to GKN’s shareholders, valued at approximately $3.5 billion (based on Dana’s share price as of March 8, 2018).

Under terms of the agreements, Dana shareholders will own approximately 52.75 percent of the company with GKN shareholders owning 47.25 percent. The combined company will be domiciled in the United Kingdom as Dana plc and will continue to trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “DAN.” “This transformative and strategic transaction solidifies Dana as a world leader in vehicle drive systems and establishes a leading position in electric propulsion, which we see as the future of vehicle drivetrains,” said James Kamsickas, president and CEO of Dana. “We have a long history of partnering with GKN, and the companies possess similar cultures and exceptionally talented people. Our highly complementary businesses share a deep understanding of our customers’ long-term requirements. We look forward to welcoming GKN Driveline into the Dana family and to delivering value and growth to our shareholders.”

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will be the global leader in vehicle drive systems across all three major mobility markets – light vehicle, commercial vehicle and off-highway.

• Leading electrification: Core eDrive technology portfolio uniquely positions the company to capitalize on electrification opportunities in a rapidly changing market with significant growth potential.

• Completing the platform: The combined entity will provide global coverage to all major customers with an enhanced product portfolio, balanced end-markets and a diverse geographic presence – strengthening the company’s presence in key markets, such as China.

• Delivering value: The combined company will have a strong balance sheet, and the transaction is expected to result in $235 million of annual cost synergies within three years and be accretive to earnings in the first full year.

Keith Wandell, non-executive chairman of the Dana board of directors, said, “This combination of global leaders results in a unique platform benefiting from the key trends of electrification and global Keith Wandell emerging market growth, underpinned by substantial synergies. We look forward to welcoming our new board members and shareholders to create true value for all of our stakeholders.”

Headquartered in the U.K., GKN Driveline has built market leadership positions in three lightvehicle product segments – constant-velocity jointed driveshafts, all-wheel-drive systems and electrified driveline solutions. The business has expertise across mechanical systems, electronic and software control, and in particular, vehicle integration. The transaction also includes GKN’s Off-Highway Powertrain Services business, which specializes in off-highway power delivery and service.

With approximately 35,000 employees, GKN Driveline has operations in 23 countries and has 61 manufacturing locations, including one of the largest driveline businesses in China via its joint venture, Shanghai GKN Huayu Driveline Systems (known as SDS). In 2017, the business generated consolidated sales of approximately $6.2 billion.

Dana expects to complete the transaction, which is subject to shareholder and customary regulatory approvals, in the second half of 2018.

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Standard Motor Products to Award $15,000

During Its Inaugural “Bigger, Better Diesel” Scholarship Contest Standard Motor Products Inc. (SMP) announces the start of its Standard® “Bigger, Better Diesel” Scholarship Contest. Running through June 29, 2018, the inaugural competition will present three upand-coming students with $5,000 scholarship each.

Additionally, 10 students will receive a subscription to Standard® Pro Training’s On-Demand program. For more information, watch the promotional video on youtube.com/StandardBrandParts.

Students can enter by visiting BiggerBetterDiesel. com, completing an online questionnaire, and submitting a recent photo of themselves. Judges will evaluate entries based on relevance, creativity, and thoughtfulness relating to the automotive industry

with an emphasis on diesel technology.

Phil Hutchens, vice president engine management marketing, SMP, commented on the news, stating, “SMP is dedicated to diesel technology and supporting the diesel technician. Our new scholarship contest shows our commitment to future diesel techs.”

The contest is open to legal residents of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia. Eligible entrants must be between the ages of 18 and 34 and currently enrolled full-time in high school or in an accredited two- or four-year college, university, or post-high school educational program. Complete rules and program information can be found at BiggerBetterDiesel.com.

Standard® Diesel offers thousands of diesel parts in hundreds of unique diesel categories, and we’re a basic manufacturer in most of them. Standard® Diesel is committed to supplying professional technicians with comprehensive coverage for genuine diesel parts, which is evident from our extensive offering of new and quality remanufactured products.

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AWARDS

AISIN Receives Award from APA Professionals Choice

Don Bigler Receives NAPA Partnership Award Don Bigler, vice chairman of BBB Industries, was honored with the NAPA Partnership Award during the annual NAPA Vendor Summit, held on March 1, 2018 in Atlanta.

“I am honored to accept this award on behalf of all my hard-working colleagues at BBB Industries.

Our long- lasting partnership has been built on mutual trust, support, a passion to succeed, and teamwork,” said Bigler. “It is through this teamwork that our partnership will continue to grow stronger for many more years to come.”

Duncan Gillis, BBB Industries CEO commented, “Together with his two sons Jeff and Bruce, Don Bigler founded and built BBB Industries over the past thirty years. This award from our partners at NAPA is a wonderful recognition of the Bigler family’s values that endure throughout our company today.”

Brake Parts Inc Receives NAPA Service Award Brake Parts Inc (BPI) received the NAPA Service Award during the annual NAPA Vendor Summit, held recently in Atlanta. Accepting the award for BPI were Joe Parzick, chairman of the board; David Overbeeke, president and CEO; Paul Ferrandino, chief commercial officer; Ron Hoxsey, vice president sales and David Ferretti, director sales.

“We are extremely honored to have received the NAPA Service Award as it is a testament to our commitment to providing NAPA Auto Parts stores and distribution centers with quality products and service that is second-to-none,” said Overbeeke.

“With more than 10,000 SKUs across multiple brake categories, we’re proud to have attained the highest customer fill rate this past year. As we continue to grow our relationship with NAPA, we will remain a dedicated partner, providing top tier performance and consistency that they can rely on.”

“I’d like to thank NAPA for this distinctive recognition as it shows the strength of our relationship with the organization,” said Hoxsey.

“We measure quality and our level of service across all product segments and employ continuous improvement initiatives in order to ensure consistently high order turn, order accuracy and damage-free, on-time delivery levels.”

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AISIN was presented with the “APA Approved Vendor Award” at the company’s shareholder conference held in Orlando, Florida, last week.

Larrow Kaufman, sales manager for AISIN Aftermarket, accepted the APA Approved Vendor Award on behalf of AISIN during the shareholder conference on March 8. The event was held at the Contemporary Hotel at Disney World.

“This is a special award for AISIN,” said Charles Pariano, senior manager of sales and marketing, AISIN North America Aftermarket. “APA was the first program group we conducted business with about 11 years ago, and they were also the first program group to present us with an award as well. It’s great to achieve success and be judged in our industry by our customers. We’ve been fortunate to receive multiple awards from APA over the years, and it’s always a surprise to be chosen. It is always a team effort.”

Stant Earns Two Customer Care Awards from General Motors General Motors (GM) has recognized two Stant Corp. manufacturing facilities for excellence.

The Romeoville, Ill., and Pine Bluff, Ark., plants each received a prestigious Customer Care and Aftersales On-Time Shipping award from GM. “We appreciate our customers and strive each day to exceed their expectations, especially when it comes to on-time delivery of our best-to-market products,” said Tim King, senior vice president of global sales for Stant Corp. “Our successful partnership with GM spans many decades and it is a great honor to be recognized with these prestigious awards. They are a testament to the teams in Romeoville and Pine Bluff that exemplify the commitment to excellence required to best serve our valuable customers.”

The Romeoville facility, which produces canisters for Stant, was awarded the Platinum Certificate of Excellence from GM, while the Pine Bluff plant, which manufactures fuel closures, valves, thermostats and fuel filler pipes, received the Gold Certificate of Excellence.

In its letter informing Stant of the awards, General Motors, stated, “Your organization has played an important role in our efforts to design, build and sell the world’s best vehicles. Your dedication and commitment to consistently perform above expectations are very much appreciated by the entire General Motors team and we want to recognize your organization for its outstanding performance.”

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David Barbeau Rejoins Hart Marx Advisors David Barbeau, an aftermarket business expert, has rejoined Hart Marx Advisors as a vice president and member of the Advisory Board. Barbeau will contribute to the firm his extensive aftermarket knowledge, ranging from Tier 1 supply to parts distribution and business consulting.

Barbeau was responsible for brand growth and increased penetration on a global level for both Tier 1 suppliers Delphi Technologies and TI Automotive.

He also co-founded a successful automotive parts distribution company, which later became part of Advance Auto Parts. In addition to providing his services to major names in the aftermarket industry, Barbeau is also a consultant for businesses in the aftermarket as Barbeau Consulting, LLC; with a focus on the China aftermarket, in which he has extensive experience.

“David is well connected throughout the aftermarket with an incredibly well-rounded portfolio of experience and proven record of success,” said Tom Marx, partner, Hart Marx Advisors. “His depth of experience, knowledge and unique understanding of the different facets of our industry make him a true asset to our team and to each of our clients. We are honored to have him rejoin us.”

Barbeau has a bachelor’s degree in finance and an MBA in finance from Saint Louis University. He has been a guest lecturer at Tulane University’s Executive MBA program and has served on the boards of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, Automotive Sales Council and Auto Care Association.

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Marx Advisors plays a critical role within the organization, providing strategy and relationships within the aftermarket. In addition to Barbeau, the Advisory

Board includes the following aftermarket leaders: Chip Carlson, John Dehne, Howard Kesten, Lou Merz, Rick Rollins and Denise Rondini.

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Neil Sethi Appointed CEO of Transtar Industries Transtar Industries, LLC, an integrated portfolio of companies that manufactures and globally distributes automotive aftermarket products and solutions, has named Neil Sethi as Chief Executive Officer. Sethi returned to Transtar in 2017 as President and COO, having previously held a variety of leadership positions with Transtar, including president of the company.

Monte Ahuja, Executive Chairman of Transtar’s Board of Directors, founded the company in 1975. He reacquired a significant share in the company in 2017, in partnership with a well-regarded financial institution. “Neil is an industry veteran with a proven track record,” Ahuja, states. “With the strong growth and positive traction the company has shown over the last several months, I am confident that the timing is right for this transition.”

“I am very pleased to take on this role,” Sethi reports. “The opportunities ahead are very exciting for the entire Transtar team.”

Neil has worked with many of the Transtar associates for decades and says that they share the same philosophy of excellence in business. “It is my honor to serve alongside a well-respected leadership team comprised of accomplished individuals who

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“This philosophy drives us to continually improve the way we do business,” Sethi concludes.

“We are making investments in every area of our business and are well-positioned for future growth and expansion.”

Lisle Corp. Announces the Passing of Fred Lisle Lisle Corp. is saddened by the loss of Frederick Vernon Lisle, president of Lisle Corp., who passed while surrounded by his immediate family after a battle with pneumonia on Tuesday, March 27.

As part of the fourth generation of the Lisle family, he devoted his entire career of nearly 36 years to fostering the continued growth of Lisle Corp., which was founded in 1903. Fred Lisle was a friend to so many in the automotive aftermarket industry and far beyond. He was a caring and compassionate leader who enjoyed a good laugh and an occasional practical joke.

Lisle first began working at the company in the assembly department during the summer while in college. In 1982, he joined the company full-time and worked in the time study department. From there, he moved into the sales department, became advertising manager, national accounts manager, and then vice president of sales and marketing. In 2009, he was named president of Lisle Corp.

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company experienced steady growth in sales and market share. He spearheaded the purchase and successful move from Connecticut to Iowa of the Dunham Tool Division in 2015.

Lisle volunteered his time and expertise as an elected Trustee of Iowa Western Community College and put in extraordinary effort helping to build and promote the Iowa Western Center for Excellence in Manufacturing Program (CEAM) at the Clarinda campus. He was a former board member of the Automotive Sales Council and remained involved in the group as a longtime member.

Lisle is survived by his wife Brenda, and his sons Eddie and Andy, who, along with other members of the Lisle family, are involved in the business.

TRADE SHOW NEWS

CNN’s John King to Deliver AAPEX 2018 Keynote Session John King, CNN’s chief national correspondent and anchor of Inside Politics, will

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take the stage at AAPEX 2018 to discuss the upcoming midterm elections and the impact the various outcomes could have on Washington, D.C. His grand opening keynote, “Breakfast with John King,” will wrap up with a Q&A session with the audience.

AAPEX 2018 represents the $740 billion global automotive aftermarket industry and will be held Tuesday, Oct. 30 through Thursday, Nov. 1, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. The grand opening keynote session will take place Oct. 30, from 7 a.m.

- 8:45 a.m., PDT, in the Palazzo Ballroom of The Venetian.

King is an award-winning journalist who has covered the past eight presidential elections and reported from all 50 states and more than 70 countries.

In addition to anchoring Inside Politics – the 30-minute Sunday morning program.

King also anchors Inside Politics’ segments weekday mornings on CNN’s New Day. In his role as chief national correspondent, based in Washington, D.C., he is instrumental in CNN’s daily reporting and breaking news coverage. Most recently, King was a prominent part of the network’s 2016 Election Night in America coverage offering insight and analysis throughout the evening. As part of CNN’s America’s Choice 2012 election coverage, King reported from the trail and moderated three presidential primary debates.

His analysis and use of the “Magic Wall” to visually bring the results and their impact to viewers was an integral part of the network’s Emmy awardwinning 2012 election night coverage.

King’s keynote session will be preceded by a State of

the Automotive Aftermarket Industry presentation by Bill Hanvey, president and CEO of the Auto Care Association, and Bill Long, president and chief operating officer of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA).

With more than 50 years of combined industry experience, Hanvey and Long will spotlight the trends and technologies having the greatest impact on the industry today.

The AAPEX 2018 grand opening keynote session is a ticketed event. To reserve a table, contact AAPEX Event Management, Chris Kalousek, CEM, chris.kalousek@ aapexshow.com.

AAPEX will feature more than 2,500 exhibiting companies displaying the latest products, services and technologies to

diagnose, service and maintain the approximately 1.2 billion vehicles on the road today.

More than 47,000 targeted buyers are expected to attend and approximately 162,000 automotive aftermarket professionals from 135 countries are projected to be in Las Vegas during AAPEX 2018. To register, visit www. aapexshow.com/attendee.

Registration for approved and credentialed media also is now open at www.aapexshow. com/media.

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

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Looking at a typical mount’s construction, you can see how broken or softened rubber can result in a substantial change in engine position. Note the “LH” (Left-Hand) label.

Handling Today’s Motor Mounts

If you thought these lowly components would never go high-tech, you were wrong.

Many are electronically-controlled today.

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n early cars, motor mounts were simply hardware: brackets, bolts, washers, and nuts that held the engine rigidly to the chassis. Of course, that meant that all the vibrations, jerks, and shocks that originated with internal combustion were transferred directly to the unfortunate driver and passengers.

It wasn’t long before mitigating that motoring unpleasantness became a priority. The first, and longest-running, attempt at accomplishing this reduction in vibration was the adoption of rubber isolators to absorb part of the unwanted harshness.

Starting in the early 1930s, this idea was reasonably successful, if not ideal.

Much more could be done to insulate the occupants of a vehicle from internal combustion’s basic brutality. So, automotive engineers developed motor mounts that did just that by incorporating hydraulics, pneumatics, and electronics, which we’ll explain.

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This mount enlists both hydraulics and pneumatics to counteract vibrations (courtesy Lexus).

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HANDLING TODAY’S MOTOR MOUNTS Not that many years ago you wouldn’t have thought that there’d be a wiring diagram covering motor mounts. These are wired together so both mounts get grounded at the same time by the computer.

BUT FIRST . . .

Before we do that, we’ll offer a typical scenario of engine mount trouble. The vehicle’s owner may have noticed the smell of hot oil and drips on the driveway first, but then unusual thumping or clunking noises started, especially during acceleration, and perhaps there was heavy vibration at idle.

With rear-wheel-drive, there may also have been the sound of the fan hitting its shroud.

When a customer brings you these problems, you may not associate the oil leak with the other symptoms, but there’s actually a logical connection. The mountings that hold the engine in place are down deep under the hood, and are typically hard to see. They could easily be saturated with motor oil to the point that the steel and rubber sandwiches start coming apart. This allows the engine to lift off its support, rotating under its own torque, and it doesn’t take much of a change of position to cause interference. In the days of rigid throttle linkage, this sometimes resulted in the dangerous scenario of flooring the accelerator and having it jam there, wide open. We’ve even seen old-fashioned clutch linkage reaction rods that ran transversely between the chassis and the block pull off their pivot points and fall out of place, leaving the driver with no means of interrupting the flow of torque to the transmission. Other possible symptoms include a floor shifter that swings wildly as the throttle is opened or closed, and even a fan that saws through the upper radiator outlet causing a catastrophic coolant loss.

Many older mounts relied on the rubber-to-steel bond exclusively, so when that failed the engine could rotate a long distance (racers commonly ran a chain from an engine bolt to the chassis to preclude this). Later designs usually have interlocking steel fingers that limit movement even if the rubber has disintegrated.

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FWD and a longitudinally-mounted engine, is a continuous scraping noise caused by the fan contacting the bottom of its plastic shroud. This is the result of mounts that have collapsed under the weight of the engine, allowing it to settle into a lower-than-normal position. We’ve seen people simply cut away the lower section of the shroud or remove it altogether to eliminate the interference, but what does that do to the critical airflow pattern? Also, how far are the blades from the radiator now that the operating angle has changed?

SHOCK ABSORBERS Many vehicles currently on the road have hydraulic engine mounts that go beyond the simple idea of using rubber’s compressibility to reduce roughness -- oil is the medium used to dampen the vibration a running engine generates.

Somewhat similar to the principle of a suspension shock absorber, the oil is forced through an orifice between two chambers at the top and bottom of the mount as they are compressed and expanded by engine shake. When these fail, it’s from a loss of fluid, and typically causes a more sudden and pronounced clunking than you’d get from a graduallydissolving rubber mount. Diagnosis is mostly a matter of observation. Is the bottom chamber flat? Is there oil present?w Speaking of the working fluid, whenever you’re trying to track down an oil leak, say from a valve or timing chain cover, don’t overlook the possibility that the real source is a ruptured motor mount.

GOOD OR BAD? Unfortunately, you can’t just look at a motor mount and tell if it’s coming apart, although if you can get close enough, have a bright light, and perhaps an inspection mirror, you might see cracks or rips in the rubber. Of course, any mount that’s soaked with oil from a leaky valve cover should be suspect. With an aftermarketinternational.com

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Have a helper “torque it up” (one foot on the brake, the other pressing the accelerator in Drive) to see how much movement is present.

inline four or six, you may be able to push against the top of the engine with enough force to lift the weight off the mount and observe how far it moves, but with V6s and V8s, you’ll definitely have to enlist the power of a jack or a pry bar to raise the engine on the side where it tends to lift under acceleration (with FWD and a transverse engine, the front or rear).

If you have a helper, you can do this diagnosis without getting under the car. Open the hood, stand at the side of the fender peering down with your light, then have your assistant set the parking brake, hold his or her left foot firmly on the brake pedal, start it up, put it in Drive, and step gradually on the gas (commonly called, “torqueing it up”) until you can see how much rotational movement is present. Do the same in reverse to compare. Also, listen for any abnormal noises.

Many FWD transverse engine cars have what’s called “dog bone” links mounted high between the cylinder head and an upper crossmember to limit movement under torque. These are the easiest of mounts to see, diagnose, and replace.

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block, unbolt and remove the old mount, then install the fresh one. That’s rarely possible anymore. Today, you’ll usually have to either support the engine from above with a shop crane or a ratcheting strap around a beam across the fenders or the strut towers, and raise the car safely before unfastening the mounts. Or, get underneath with a hydraulic bottle jack and assorted blocks of wood to take the weight off the mount (never jack against the oil pan), then remove the bolts and old mount.

Faulty installation can cause odd, frustrating problems. Be sure to mark the old mount to indicate its direction before removing it, then match that to the new one because there’s a good chance that it can be installed a quarter- or half-turn from its proper position, or the right one on the left side, and vice versa. This might place the engine too far fore or aft, perhaps causing interference, the inability to line up bolt holes, or unusual driveline conditions such as a heavy banging when you go over bumps when the driveshaft’s slip yoke slams into the transmission’s tailshaft housing in RWD vehicles.

APPLYING ELECTRONIC LOGIC Honda was the first to introduce a system that enlists the power of the engine management computer to reduce vibration at idle. The mounts themselves are hydraulic, incorporating two fluid chambers as in the type mentioned earlier. But these are connected by both a large and a small

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This is a “switchable” motor mount of a late-model MercedesBenz diesel. The two-wire harness is a give-away that this is a computer-controlled unit. If you unplug the fuse and plug it back in with the key on, you should hear the mounts click.

Engine Mount Design 1 Flange 2 Seal bellows 3 Diaphragm 4 Check ball

Instead of a pair of nearly-identical steel and rubber mounts, today you’ll sometimes see a complex system (courtesy Lexus).

5 Buffer stop 6 Protective cap 7 Hub 8 Retaining ring

9 Cover 10 Bore 11 Solenoid

mounting (the default position is the “hard” setting with the orifice. The small one is always open, but the large one is chambers isolated). The solenoid circuit gets 12V and ground controlled by a vacuum-operated rotary valve. When the is controlled by the computer. n computer sees idle speed, or that the A/C compressor has been switched on, it commands a solenoid valve to allow engine vacuum to reach a diaphragm that in turn opens the rotary valve. This makes the mount softer, hence more able to absorb unwanted vibration. If you’ve noticed that idle is suddenly not as smooth as it once was, the first thing to check is the vacuum line that runs down to the mount. If it’s intact, pull the hose off the solenoid and find out if vacuum is present at the solenoid’s nipple during idle with the A/C on. If not, you’ll have to look up the factory troubleshooting information for the Online orders, exchanges and free electronic catalog engine management system.

WHOLESALERS OF: That’s very clever, but still passive. A more sophisticated active approach, such as originally Shock absorbers Computers seen on certain Lexus models, incorporates Gas pumps Brake pumps Alternators Guide boxes hydraulic mounts with an internal diaphragm Power steering pumps Axes that pulsates at a frequency calibrated to produce Brake equipment Rack & pinion a counter vibration to that of the engine at Bearings Gas pumps idle, thus canceling out that last little hint of Seals Water pumps roughness.

Joints Window motors Then there are “electric” or “switchable” Suspension parts Windshield motors engine mounts, which were introduced by Spare parts of suspension Sleeves and straps Pistons Batteries Mercedes-Benz in 2011 to make its diesels Rings Blower motors smoother, especially during shut down. Instead Cranks Calipers of hydraulic oil, they use air contained in Windshield equipment Ignitions one or more bellows. An internal electrical Antilock brake parts solenoid valve either connects the air chambers together, offering a large volume of air for TPH Global Export: Tel. (305) 625-4446 Fax (786) 248-5566 the compression and expansion that absorbs jcramirez@thepartshouse.com www.thepartshouse.com 13230 NW 45th Ave. Opa-locka, FL 33054 vibrations (called the “soft” setting), or closes off the chambers from one another for a firmer

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[NEW PRODUCTS] INNOVATIONS FROM AFTERMARKET MANUFACTURERS

WAI Increases Rotating Electrical Product Depth QuietCast™ Premium Disc Brake Pads Developed for the generalist who works on all makes and models all day long, this premium line raises aftermarket brake pad technology to a whole new level.

Key Features • Advanced platform-specific, copper-free ceramic and semi-met friction material • Pre-attached, OE-style rubber core shim for remarkable noise reduction • Full coverage for Domestic, Asian and European vehicles

WAI has added 36 new alternators and starters, covering Bosch, Valeo, Mitsubishi, Denso and Mitsubas. The new part numbers extend coverage by 5 million vehicles in operation in the United States and makes WAI one of the largest suppliers of 100% new automotive coverage in North America. WAI offers over 2,000 new starters and alternators covering over 97% of VIO. For a complete listing of these new products, please contact your WAI sales representative toll-free at 1.800.877.3340 or visit www.WAIglobal.com.

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Oil Pump & Screen Melling’s new oil pump and screen for Ford 6.1L & 7.0L H.D. Engines. melling.com For more information, see reader service page, and write in 522.

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CARDONE has been engineering reman turbochargers for over a decade, and we are pleased to offer 100% brand-new turbochargers that are guaranteed to perform as well or better than O.E. Unlike other brands, CARDONE Turbochargers come with the installation hardware needed to complete a successful installation. cardone.com For more information, see reader service page, and write in 524.

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Motive Gear Announces New Differential Catalog!

4x6 LED High Beam / Low Beam Combination Headlight Our newest LED Sealed Beam Headlight takes traditional 4Ð6 two-lamp systems to a whole new level. Combining high beam and low beam, the Grote 4Ð6 Combo LED Headlight is DOT compliant and legal for all 4”x6” two-lamp systems. Whether replacing the halogen lamps on your daily driver or your company snow plow, these headlights will improve your driving experience, providing you with an impressive, clear view, no matter the driving conditions. grote.com

Midwest Truck & Auto Parts Inc. announces the availability of a completely new and redesigned product catalog. Over 275 pages of differential products make this one of the largest light duty differential catalogs in the industry. The new Motive Gear differential catalog features a new layout that will help vehicle owners and automotive industry professionals to quickly find products for Chrysler®, Dana®, Ford®, GM®, Nissan®, Suzuki®, Toyota® and many others.

The expanded sections offer one-stop-shopping by vehicle application for everything related to a vehicle’s differential in one spot across the Motive Gear, TEN Factory and PowerTrax product lines. midwesttruck.com For more information, see reader service page, and write in 527.

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Ignition Coils New Line of Water Pumps Dayco announces the launch of its first stand-alone water pump in North America.

The initial range provides coverage for over 200 million vehicles in operation.

Each Dayco water pump features the latest technology, which includes upgraded materials for the bearing, impeller, gasket and is 100 percent end-of-line leak tested.

Additional design features include coolantresistant, long service life grease for the bearings and pump specific impellers that are optimized for each individual application and designed to ensure efficient coolant flow throughout the engine and prevent cavitation within the coolant.

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All Bosch ignition coils are built to achieve or exceed OE specifications and are known industry-wide for their reliability and performance. Bosch ignition coils convert low voltage into high ignition system voltage, creating an electric spark sent to the spark plugs which ignites the fuel.

Key Features • Meets or exceeds OEM specification • Excellent mechanical stability and corrosion protection • Direct fit application • Lower fuel consumption and reduced exhaust emissions for your vehicle • Ensures reliable voltage for smooth engine performance • Backed by Bosch Limited Lifetime Warranty

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MIMS Automechanika Moscow 2018

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he 22nd annual MIMS Automechanika Moscow, a leading international trade fair for the automotive service industry, which targets trade visitors from Russia and CIS, will be held August 27 to August 30 at the IEC Expocentre in Moscow.

More than 1,300 companies from 41 countries will attend this year’s show, which covers no less than 45,000 square meters of space. Some 26,000 visitors from 66 countries—and 79 Russian regions—are expected to attend. And there will be more than 300 hours of business events provided by vendors for guests and companies to attend.

The exhibition is organized by ITEMF Expo, and “the company’s portfolio also features Busworld Russia powered by Autotrans’ International Coach & Bus Show and COMTRANS International Commercial Vehicle Auto Show,” a press release from Automechanika Moscow states.

The exhibition will span 13 exhibition halls, with products featured in these groups: parts and components; electronics and systems; car wash, care and reconditioning; accessories and customizing; repair and maintenance; and management and digital solutions.

Automechanika Moscow will welcome some of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of automotive components, equipment, and goods for automobile maintenance to this year’s exhibition. The partners include but are not limited to: BSG Autoparts, Delphi, Dr. Marcus, GS YUASA, Meiji, MK Kashiyama, Monbat, MK KASHIYAMA, MPM Oil, OMRON Corporation, PEKAR, SASH Lubricants, Steeler, WOLF Oil, AUTOKAMA, MARIS AUTO, Peugeot Citroën Rus, ROSNEFT, the Ryazan Tungstone Batteries Factory, Service Kluch, and SovPlym.

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South Korea, China, Turkey, Taiwan, and Singapore will also demonstrate their new products and the contemporary trends in the automotive market sphere at joint national stands.

Of the 26,000 experts and visitors who will attend the show, about 80 percent attend to search for new suppliers and partners.

And “74 percent [of them] make product purchases as a result of their visit to the exhibition,” according to the press release.

The exhibition will be organized by specific product groups for the visitors’ convenience. For example, “in the framework of truck competence, more than 350 companies will present automotive spare parts and solutions for commercial vehicles,” the press release states. Those companies include but are not limited to ALLIED NIPPON, BPW OST, Borg Warner, Genmot, MONIVA, PEKAR, SAMPA Automotive, AutoAlliance, Autokama, AKKOR, Barclay Holding, BAAZ, Daido Metal Russia, GAZ Group, Kama Motor Plant, Kedr, LADA Image, Livny Autofilters, Markon, PRAMO, Pramotronic, and many others.

MIMS Automechanika Moscow also includes a fringe program, the 9th annual International Moscow Automotive Forum (IMAF), which is held from Aug 28 to August 29.

“The main topic of IMAF will be ‘The New Stage of Russian Automotive Industry,’” according to the press release, adding “the first day will be dedicated to innovations in the automotive industry, electric vehicles and driverless cars.” Government representatives will be present to give speeches; those representatives include representatives from the Ministry of Industry and Trade and the Ministry of Economic Development, ¬and new Avtovaz President Yves Caracatzanis is expected to give a speech as well.

At IMAF, the keynote presentation will be the “new investment regime and supplier development strategy,” the release states, and it will be provided by Ernst & Young. “The second day will present debates on production localization between buyers and suppliers,” according to the release. “A special session of direct B2B negotiations between car manufacturers and car components producers will be held in…the Forum Programme.”

IMAF 2018 is organized by ITEMF Expo and The Association of European Businesses.

Additionally, an “Auto Service 2018” conference will be held on August 30. The main topics for discussion at the conference will include: • Car service business cases of the official dealers and independent maintenance stations • Parallel import • Spare part market players’ strategies • Network maintenance projects of spare part manufacturers and automotive component distributors • Online aggregators and IT solutions for car maintenance The conference is organized by ITEMF Expo and Autostat Analytic Agency. n The information contained in this article was gathered from a press release submitted by MIMS Automechanika Moscow.

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2018 Automechanika Frankfurt

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he 2018 Automechanika Frankfurt, held from September 11 to September 15, celebrates its 25th anniversary this year with a big change: for the first time, the show will co-locate its event with the REIFEN trade fair, a fair previously held in Essen.

“Just as tires and the car belong together, so does the REIFEN trade fair now also have a permanent home alongside Automechanika Frankfurt,” according to the Automechanika Frankfurt’s official website. “For its 25th anniversary, Automechanika is extending the range of themes it covers, bringing together the automotive market and the tire industry.”

At REIFIN, guests will be able to discover tires, wheels and rims, tire repair, used tires, tire management and systems, sales equipment and storage of tires, industry institutions and publishers, and much more. “Automechanika and REIFEN are a perfect fit with more and more tire dealers offering automotive services, whilst car dealers extend the range of tires they offer,” the website states on its REIFIN trade show page.

In addition to changing to a co-located event, this year’s Automechanika Frankfurt ushers in additional changes, including new themes, such as “Classic Cars,” according to the site.

This year’s show will also include the Automechanika Academy, a series of free lectures from some 50 industry experts on several sector-related themes, including: mobility of the future, caravan exterior skin repair, alternative drives, connected mobility, virtual worlds in the automotive industry, operational profitability, and more.

“Working together with leading companies and associations, Automechanika Frankfurt organizes accredited training

sessions, such as in the field of dealing with collision damage claims and repair,” according to the website. “With preregistration participation is free.”

This show is held every two years, and was last held in 2016.

Nearly 133,000 trade visitors from 170 countries visited that show, which included some 4,843 exhibitors. Show statistics show that 45 percent of the show’s visitors are CEOs, managing directors, and board members or managers, while 27 percent are business owners. And about 96 percent of the visitors left last year’s event saying they were very satisfied.

To support this truly being an international event, 85 percent of the exhibitors and 60 percent of the attendees come from outside Germany.

This year, more than 4,800 exhibitors are expected to show their latest developments. And, “thanks to the exhibition grounds’ clear structure and visitor guidance systems, you’ll have no trouble finding what you’re looking for,” the website also promises.

Exhibitors at this year’s event include: DENSO Europe B.V., P. Badertscher AG, C4, DACO, EAE Automotive Equipment Company Limited, Fabbri Portatutto SRL, and many more.

Automechanika Frankfurt especially welcomes newcomers: “If you are interested in a career in the automotive industry, then Automechanika Frankfurt is exactly the place for you,” the website says. “Automechanika Frankfurt provides you with information about different career paths and invites you to get hands-on car experience,” the website adds.n Information for this article was gathered from the Automechanika Frankfurt website.

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