Federal-Mogul Corporation Selected by Ford Motor Co. for Brake Rotor and Drum Supply

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Federal-Mogul Corporation has been selected by Ford Motor Co. to supply brake rotors and drums as replacement parts for use in Ford passenger cars and light-duty trucks. This new partnership will leverage Federal-Mogul's knowledge of manufacturing and distribution in both the original equipment and aftermarket channels to provide high-quality products at competitive prices. The rotors and drums will complement Ford's Motorcraft Preferred Value line of brake friction materials, which Federal-Mogul has supplied as original equipment service (OES) parts since October 1999. The partnership will benefit from Federal-Mogul's expertise in manufacturing and distribution, as well as its proven success in supplying OES components to Ford.

Key Takeaways:

  • Federal-Mogul Corporation has been selected by Ford Motor Co. to supply brake rotors and drums as replacement parts for use in Ford passenger cars and light-duty trucks.
  • The rotors and drums will complement Ford's Motorcraft Preferred Value line of brake friction materials, which Federal-Mogul has supplied as original equipment service (OES) parts since October 1999.
  • Federal-Mogul will produce the rotors and drums at its manufacturing facility in St. Louis, Missouri, and will distribute them through its Tullahoma, Tennessee, distribution center.
  • The company will supply the components to some 230 Ford authorized distributors, who sell replacement parts to more than 5,000 Ford dealers in the United States and Canada.
  • David Krohn, senior vice president - brake, chassis, ignition and fuel products, Federal-Mogul, stated, "We are pleased to expand our business with Ford for OES components, and to support Ford's goal of supplying its dealers with high-quality products at competitive prices."
  • The partnership aims to provide innovative solutions and systems to global customers in the automotive, small engine, heavy-duty, and industrial markets.
  • Federal-Mogul has manufactured automotive parts since 1899 and is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan.

Statistics:

  • 230 Ford authorized distributors will receive components from Federal-Mogul.
  • 5,000 Ford dealers in the United States and Canada will have access to replacement parts supplied by Federal-Mogul.
  • 1899 - the year in which Federal-Mogul was founded.
  • 1999 - the year in which Federal-Mogul started supplying original equipment service (OES) parts to Ford.

Sources:

  • PRNewswire (Sept. 18, 2000)
  • Newscom.com (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20000525/DETH025LOGO )