The Mann+Hummel Group, based in Ludwigsburg, Germany, is taking over Purolator Filters LLC, previously a joint venture between Bosch and Mann+Hummel. The business will continue to be based in Fayetteville, N.C., but will be renamed to Mann+Hummel Purolator Filters LLC. The terms of the deal have not been disclosed.
 
Mann+Hummel and Bosch ran the joint venture for more than six years in a partnership that saw Mann+Hummel managing the original equipment business, and Bosch taking care of independent aftermarket customers. Aftermarket customers that have been served by Bosch during the joint venture will be transitioned to Mann+Hummel Purolator Filters LLC. A seamless customer service is being guaranteed, the company said.

“For our customers, Purolator will continue to be a trusted partner,” said Alfred Weber, president and CEO of Mann+Hummel. “We are committed to strengthening the Purolator brand and are providing new opportunities to the people of Purolator, who we warmly welcome to the Mann+Hummel family today.”