Livonia, Mich.-based TRW Automotive Holdings Corp. has formed the TRW North American Aftermarket Group, which the company said will offer an extensive range of safety products to distributors and repair technicians.
The formation of the new business unit is the first step in TRW serving the aftermarket with a range of braking, steering and suspension parts, according to the company.
“As well as having a full services team here in the U.S., including product and application management, engineering, sales and marketing, and operations and logistics, we will utilize support and expertise from TRW’s $1.2 billion global aftermarket business,” said John Nielsen, vice president of parts and service for TRW North America. “It’s been said that the next 10 years will see the automobile evolve more than it has in the last century, as technology is called upon to do more. Throughout this transformation, TRW will remain at the forefront; creating and implementing active and passive safety systems – as well as helping our OE and aftermarket customers worldwide successfully navigate and chart a course of success with new product and technology solutions.”
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TRW operates in 26 countries and employs over 60,000 people worldwide. The company’s automotive products include integrated vehicle control and driver assist systems, braking systems, steering systems, suspension systems, occupant safety systems (seat belts and airbags), electronics, engine components, fastening systems and aftermarket replacement parts and services.