Aftermarket Business World

• Dorman Products Named to LNS Research's World's Most Productive Companies
  The company’s recognition as a Top 30 Productivity Pathfinder underscores its effective resource utilization, disciplined operations, and commitment to meeting evolving customer needs across major industrial sectors.
• ZF and BMW Sign Agreement for Future-Oriented Drive Technologies
  Long-term supply deal focuses on 8-speed automatic transmission development through the late 2030s.
• Automotive Parts Associates Successfully Hosts SunSplash 2026 in Dominican Republic
  Biennial event welcomes 600 attendees for networking and recognition program
• WAI Global Expands Late-Model Coverage with 130 New Part Numbers in Q4 2025
  Fourth-quarter release adds coverage for more than 23 million vehicles across key product categories.
• Aumovio to eliminate 4,000 jobs as part of R&D spending restructuring
  Continental spinoff reduces research and development costs to improve competitiveness.
• Walker Products Prevails in Federal Lawsuit Against Former Executive
  Jury finds defendant liable on all counts, including breach of confidentiality agreement and trade secret theft
• Pedler: Interview With a Service Advisor, Part One: Have We Actually Fixed Parts Buying? 
  From five calls to five minutes: Have we actually fixed parts buying? 
• Nkana: Flawless Execution in the Aftermarket Starts With Leadership, Not Luck!
  How parts supply, manufacturing, distribution, and service leaders can build teams that win trust, solve problems fast, and deliver consistently—every single day.
• DMA Industries Reinforces Commitment to Right to Repair
  Industry leaders from DMA Industries, including CEO John Treece and President Fred Snow, participated in key legislative events and met with Congress members to advocate for the Right to Repair Act, emphasizing its importance for consumer choice and local repair businesses.
• NTN Enhancing Through AI Integration
  By adopting Lasso Regression with Bayesian Optimization, NTN enhances its bearing design process, reducing person-hours by over 90% and accelerating product development through advanced digital technologies.