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Mann+Hummel Completes Purchase of Affinia Group  

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Alfred Weber, president and CEO of Mann+Hummel Group (left) with Keith Wilson, CEO and president of the Affinia Group.
Alfred Weber, president and CEO of Mann+Hummel Group (left) with Keith Wilson, CEO and president of the Affinia Group.

German filter product producer Mann+Hummel has completed its acquisition of the Affinia Group. The purchase was first announced in August 2015.

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Affinia manufactures both the Wix and Filtron brands.

“The addition of the Wix and Filtration brands to Mann+Hummel strengthen our global presence with an expanded product portfolio and access to new markets,” said Alfred Weber, president and CEO of Mann+Hummel. “Our joint 150 years of experience, complementary competencies, and 20,000 valued employees worldwide ensure that we will continue to grow and serve our customers with the best in filtration solutions.”

Mann+Hummel will lead the Affinia Group as a new business unit based in North Carolina, the company said. Keith Wilson, previously CEO and president of Affinia, will retain his role as president and CEO of Mann+Hummel Filtration Technology.

 

 

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