Federal-Mogul Motorparts opens a test laboratory
The new European lab will increase Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ test capabilities and support the development of new products
Kontich, Belgium, 9th April 2015 … Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML), today announced the opening of its test laboratory for sealing, engine, filters and chassis components. The new facility is the latest investment by the aftermarket supplier and demonstrates its dedication to providing high-quality products to its customers.
The laboratory based in Kontich, Belgium, supports the company’s global test facilities, undertaking engineering, product validation, quality control and competitive benchmarking. This will provide more than 5,000 additional test hours per annum, enabling its sealing, engine, filters and chassis component designs to be tested to the highest standards.
“Federal-Mogul is trusted by vehicle manufacturers to provide high-quality components. Our enhanced testing capabilities show our commitment to meet our customers’ expectations in terms of product lifetime and performance”, says Massimiliano A. Milani, Product and Pricing Director, Federal-Mogul Motorparts EMEA. “Our aim is to develop products which have to be functional, performing and robust like the OE part. This new facility ensures that our sealing, engine, filters and chassis products meet these requirements.”
Validation trials make sure that new products meet Federal-Mogul’s high-quality standards while the laboratory’s test equipment enables the warranty team to analyze parts in the field. Competitive testing assures that Federal-Mogul Motorparts continues to develop market leading products.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts offers local students at universities and schools the opportunity to gain experience working with high-tech analytical equipment in a lab. Business partners also have the opportunity to visit our new laboratory upon request.
About Federal-Mogul
Federal-Mogul Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) is a leading global supplier of products and services to the world’s manufacturers and servicers of vehicles and equipment in the automotive, light, medium and heavy-duty commercial, marine, rail, aerospace, power generation and industrial markets. The company’s products and services enable improved fuel economy, reduced emissions and enhanced vehicle safety.
Federal-Mogul operates two independent business divisions, each with a chief executive officer reporting to Federal-Mogul's Board of Directors.
Federal-Mogul Motorparts sells and distributes a broad portfolio of products through more than
20 the world’s most recognized brands in the global vehicle aftermarket, while also serving original equipment vehicle manufacturers. The company’s aftermarket brands include BERU®* ignition systems; Champion® spark plugs, wipers and filters; AE®, FP Diesel®, Goetze®, Glyco®, Nüral® and Payen® engine products; MOOG® steering and suspension parts; and Ferodo®, Wagner®, Beral®, Necto®, Duron®, Jurid®, Stop® and Abex® brake products.
Federal-Mogul Powertrain designs and manufactures original equipment powertrain components and systems protection products for automotive, heavy-duty, industrial and transport applications.
Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899 and maintains its worldwide headquarters in Southfield, Michigan. The company employs nearly 50,000 people in 34 countries. For more information, please visit www.federalmogul.com.
*BERU is a registered trademark of BorgWarner Ludwigsburg GmbH
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