Federal-Mogul Motorparts Becomes ASA Corporate Member
Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp., has joined the Automotive Service Association (ASA) as the group’s newest corporate member. With a corporate membership, companies can expand their relationship with ASA in the collision repair and automotive service segments, ASA said. “We are delighted to partner with an organization like ASA and their members,”
Federal-Mogul Launches #PartsMatter Website, Sweepstakes
Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp., has launched a new version of PartsMatter.com and the latest edition of its #PartsMatter Sweepstakes. As part of Federal-Mogul’s second #PartsMatter campaign in the U.S. and Canada, the new website offers an online resource on automotive safety and reliability. Additionally, the website will feature entries from the
Federal-Mogul Expands Moog Product Line
Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp., has added 48 new part numbers to its Moog line of steering and suspension parts, driveline components and wheel hub assemblies. The new parts cover more than 100 million potential service opportunities for a large range of popular late-model North American, Asian and European passenger vehicles. Additionally,
Icahn Offers to Purchase Remaining Stake In Federal-Mogul
Reuters reported that auto parts maker Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp. has received a proposal from billionaire Carl Icahn’s Icahn Enterprises L.P. to buy shares of the company it does not already own. Shareholders will receive $7 per share in cash, representing a premium of about 41% to Federal-Mogul’s Friday closing. Icahn currently owns 82% of Federal-Mogul
Federal-Mogul Receives Prestigious Mexico Manufacturing Award
Federal-Mogul Motorparts was awarded Mexico’s most prestigious manufacturing award, the National Quality Award. Mexico’s President Enrique Peña Nieto presented the honor to Federal-Mogul in recognition for its “world-class quality systems, global competitiveness and customer-focused success of its expansive automotive friction facility in Tepotzotlán, Mexico,” the company said in a press release. Federal-Mogul built the 150,695-square-foot facility in 2001,
Federal-Mogul Terminates Spin-Off
Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp. has terminated the planned spin-off of its Motorparts division, announced earlier in September 2014. The company’s plan to separate the Motorparts and Powertrain divisions into two public companies was to be accomplished through a tax-free distribution of shares in Federal-Mogul’s Motorparts division to shareholders of Federal-Mogul Holdings Corp. With the termination, Federal-Mogul
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Partners with M1 Concourse
Federal-Mogul Motorparts and M1 Concourse, an automotive enthusiast destination in Michigan, have partnered to launch a performance track under Federal-Mogul’s Champion brand. Champion will be the official sponsor of a state-of-the-art, 1.5-mile performance track at M1 Concourse in Pontiac, Mich. The track will be used for automotive testing, training and marketing events, as well as
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Creates New VP Position, Appoints Halberg
Philip Halberg has been promoted to Federal-Mogul Motorparts’ newly created position of senior vice president of commercial strategy of North America. In his new role, Halberg will report to CEO Dan Ninivaggi and lead a cross-functional team consisting of product management, sales, marketing and customer service to develop and implement a North American commercial strategy,
Federal-Mogul Motorparts Accepting Scholarship Applications
For the second consecutive year, Federal-Mogul Motorparts will award $30,000 in scholarships to future automotive technicians who are enrolled in accredited U.S.-based automotive technical schools, colleges or universities. The scholarships are part of the company’s comprehensive “Tech First” initiative, which includes the nationwide Garage Gurus network of technical education centers. Twelve $2,500 Garage Gurus Automotive
Federal-Mogul Offering ‘Garage Rewards’ for Techs, Shop Owners
Federal-Mogul Motorparts has launched a new “Garage Rewards” online loyalty program. Professional technicians and repair shop owners can earn points for an array of items by participating in qualifying training sessions, completing surveys, reviewing products and other activities as part of the program. “Garage Rewards” is a free program, available at FMMotorparts.com, that allows members
