Federal-Mogul Motorparts, a division of Federal-Mogul Corporation announced the acquisition of the Beck/Arnley brand and certain associated assets. Based in Smyrna, Tenn., Beck/Arnley is a leading provider of premium OE (original equipment) quality parts and fluids for foreign nameplate vehicles in North America.
The acquisition, which is effective immediately, adds several complementary product lines to the Federal-Mogul Motorparts product portfolio, such as Beck/Arnley fluids, engine management, cooling, electrical parts and electronic components. In addition, the acquisition adds additional foreign nameplate coverage to Federal-Mogul Motorparts' current offerings.
Beck/Arnley markets a line of automotive lubricants sourced directly from OEM suppliers, specifically for Asian & European vehicles. This includes its Premium OE Automatic Transmission Fluid, Premium OE Fully Synthetic Motor Oil, CVT Fluid, DC-1 Dual Clutch Transmission Fluid, Fully Synthetic Hydraulic Fluid, Premium OE Power Steering Fluid and Premium OE Antifreeze/Coolant. Its Premium OE Fully Synthetic Motor Oil is available in the SAE 0W-20, 5W-20, 5W-30 and 10W-60 viscosity grades. The company's ATF line includes six different transmission fluids (Type Matic J/D/HP, T-IV, SPIII, Z-1, M5, and WS) specifically formulated for Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Infiniti, Lexus, Hyundai, Kia, Mazda and other foreign made automobiles.
"We welcome the employee of Beck/Arnley to the Federal-Mogul Motorparts team. With this acquisition, we're adding a recognized and successful foreign nameplate brand to Federal-Mogul's existing globally-recognized brand portfolio," said Paul Stanecki, vice president, quality & aftermarket solutions, Federal-Mogul Motorparts.
"We're also adding a nimble, successful organization to our own, which will help us continue to meet the needs of automotive service providers, who will now benefit from the addition of well-respected Beck/Arnley products to Federal-Mogul Motorparts' extensive product portfolio. Federal-Mogul Motorparts also brings its research and development, engineering, global sourcing, sales and marketing capabilities to the table, which we believe will expand Beck/Arnley's reach and presence in the market" said Stanecki.
"Through the combination of our two organizations, our customers will now have streamlined access to OE-pedigree parts from Federal-Mogul Motorparts' global operations, thus expanding and strengthening Beck/Arnley's OE quality product offerings which are so critical to the foreign nameplate market," Stanecki added.
Federal-Mogul operates two independent business divisions, Federal-Mogul Powertrain and Federal-Mogul Motorparts. Federal-Mogul Powertrain designs and manufacturers original equipment powertrain components and system protection products in the United States and Internationally, including engine bearings, pistons, piston pins, piston rings, cylinder liners, valve seats and guides, spark plugs, ignition coils, transmission products, and connecting rods. Federal-Mogul Motorparts sells and distributes products under more than 20 brands in the global vehicle aftermarket, including ANCO wiper blades; Bentley-Harris protection solutions; Champion spark plugs, wipers and filters, BERU glow plugs; AE, Fel-Pro, Goetze, Nural, Glyco and Payen engine products; MOOG steering and suspension parts; and Ferodo and Wagner brake products.
Beck/Arnley is exclusively dedicated to supporting its distribution partners who service the foreign nameplate repair and maintenance market. Beck/Arnley supplies wholesale distributors, who sell to jobbers, and retailers. Founded in 1914, Beck/Arnley's broad product offering for the aftermarket is organized into six modules: Brake & Chassis, Electrical, Clutch & Driveline, Engine Management, Engine Parts & Filtration and Cooling Systems. Beck/Arnley now sells genuine OE quality fluids sourced directly from OEM suppliers. Headquartered near Nashville, Tenn., Beck/Arnley researches, sources and delivers parts to resellers through its Master Distribution Center in Smyrna, Tenn. and strategically located satellite distribution centers across North America.
Beck/Arnley will maintain its own team and independent distribution organization in Smyrna.
