Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket: Automotive Aftermarket Pioneer Advocates Future Maintenance Concept

As Asia's leading trade show, Automechanika Shanghai provides a professional display platform for auto parts, maintenance equipment and customer service products. At the just-concluded Automechanika Shanghai, Schaeffler Automotive will bring its LuK, INA, FAG and Ruville brands to lead the world of automotive components and lead customers to explore more advanced repair and replacement solutions. During the exhibition, there were special events for product installation demonstrations for maintenance company personnel in the Schaeffler exhibition area; and special seminars on "Profit Improvement for Business Benefits" was held in the M2 conference room of Hall W2 to invite industry experts and participants. The guests discussed the development trend of the maintenance industry and the fundamentals of future maintenance companies.

In the 80-square-meter exhibition area, Schaeffler will focus on the two aftermarket repair and replacement solutions: the LuK dual-mass flywheel clutch kit and the INA timing kit. The LuK dual-mass flywheel clutch package combines the fully-input dual-mass flywheel with the traditional three-piece clutch, and comes with a clutch-separated guide bush, pressure plate mounting bolts, and clutch-specific grease, which not only ensures complete matching of components, but also makes After the replacement of the parts, the performance is completely new. It also makes maintenance and installation easier and more professional. The INA Timing Kit is a complete kit for engine maintenance that is popular in the European and American markets. It includes the tensioner, tensioner, idler, and timing belt required for the timing system. It also includes bolts, nuts, washers, etc. Replaced hardware to ensure that the timing system and engine are in perfect condition after maintenance. With years of experience in R&D and production of mainframes, INA has created a timed package series with the same technical standards. The quality of the included accessories has reached the OE level and has a wide range of adaptability, covering more than 95% of the models in the domestic market. These two products have become an important part of China's automobile aftermarket, which will help to bring the distance between domestic maintenance and international standards closer, provide one-stop shopping and installation convenience for the repair shop, and bring new maintenance experience to users. . Another highlight of the exhibition area is FAG's innovative splined hub bearing, which is simpler in structure, more abundant in torque reserve and easier to install. It is the latest technology in the world of wheel hub bearing technology. Schaeffler's R&D capabilities and technological innovation will leave a deep impression on people.

Another major Schaeffler brand, Ruville, not only consistently advocates "zero-defect quality in the entire process" as a criterion for product development and service, but also expands the concept of "one-stop innovation service" and develops numerous packages. Products, including hub bearing sets, belt drive sets, steering suspension sets, and water pump sets, have effectively improved the operating efficiency of maintenance companies. Relying on Germany's advanced mechanical engineering knowledge and experience accumulation, as well as rigorous production process and strict quality inspection spirit, Luiwei's "2-year warranty commitment" is a guarantee for customers, and it is also the confidence of Lui on its own quality. reflect.

A series of maintenance-specific tools specifically developed by Schaeffler will also focus on Automechanika Shanghai for the first time. Demonstrating the maintenance-specific tool products developed for the needs of the after-sales maintenance industry not only demonstrates Schaeffler's respected maintenance service concept, but also demonstrates Schaeffler's determination to promote the overall technical level and service quality of the Chinese automotive maintenance industry. During the exhibition, Schaeffler will also hold demonstrations of installation of professional products on the stand. Aftermarket professionals of Schaeffler will use these special tools to demonstrate fast and correct installation and replacement of timing sets, clutch sets and wheel hub bearings. product.

The Chinese auto market has developed rapidly, and Schaeffler's car sales have long recognized his great potential. Mr. Stefan Knaack, President of Schaeffler Group Automotive Aftermarket Asia Pacific, said: "The Chinese market is critical to us. It is precisely for this reason that we have gathered here to jointly explore future products and services to ensure that Schaeffler auto sales. We can provide better products and better services to meet the needs of the Chinese market."

Schaeffler Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. Auto sales stand at Automechanika Shanghai 2011

About the Schaeffler Group

The Schaeffler Group owns three brands: INA, LuK and FAG. It is a world leader in the production of rolling bearings and linear motion products. It is also a well-known supplier of high-precision products and systems for engine, transmission and chassis applications in the automotive industry. One of the business. The group represents close-range services to global customers, extraordinary innovation capabilities and the highest quality standards. With sales of 9.5 billion euros in 2010, more than 180 branches in more than 50 countries and more than 70,000 employees, the Schaeffler Group has become one of the largest family-owned industrial companies in Germany and Europe.

Schaeffler Group Automobile Sales in China

As early as 1994, the Schaeffler Group's auto sales had entered the Chinese market to open up its after-sales business. In 2007, the establishment of Schaeffler Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. marked the Group's development in China, one of the fastest-growing emerging markets for global automotive business. While investing more, it also aims to provide a series of products for the Chinese auto aftermarket. Complete high-tech products and more efficient services. At present, Schaeffler Group's authorized auto dealership network in China has covered 30 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities directly under the central government.