Federal-Mogul and Philips Automotive Lighting Collaborate to Bring Full Category Offering to the Aftermarket
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Federal-Mogul Corporation (OTCBB:FDMLQ) and Philips Automotive Lighting N.A. have announced a unique collaborative arrangement to bring a “Total Category” lighting offering to the North American Aftermarket.
The relationship leverages Federal-Mogul’s sales, marketing and distribution leadership with original equipment innovations from Philips Lighting.
“We are presenting the aftermarket with a powerful category solution,” said Jay Burkhart, senior vice president, Global Aftermarket, Federal-Mogul. “Customers trust the Wagner® Lighting brand, now offered together with innovative new products from Philips to provide the industry’s most complete premium lighting lineup.”
“We are excited to join forces with Federal-Mogul in the introduction of our powerful new CrystalVision Ultra and NightGuide products in their strong distribution network, which will benefit all of our channel partners through increased Philips brand recognition nationally,” said Michael Scheiven, director, Aftermarket Channel, Philips Automotive Lighting N.A. “This arrangement demonstrates both organizations’ commitment to bringing breakthrough lighting technologies to today’s drivers.”
About Philips
Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands is a global leader in healthcare, lifestyle and technology, delivering products, services and solutions through the brand promise of "sense and simplicity." Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 121,700 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of EUR 27 billion in 2006, the company is a market leader in medical diagnostic imaging and patient monitoring systems, energy efficient lighting solutions, personal care and home appliances, as well as consumer electronics.
About Federal-Mogul
Federal-Mogul Corporation is a leading global supplier, serving the world’s foremost original equipment manufacturers of automotive, light commercial, heavy-duty, agricultural, marine, rail, off-road and industrial vehicles, as well as the worldwide aftermarket. The Company’s leading technology and innovation, lean manufacturing expertise, as well as marketing and distribution deliver world-class products, brands and services with quality excellence at a competitive cost. Federal-Mogul is focused on its global profitable growth strategy, creating value and satisfaction for its customers, employees and stakeholders. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899.
The Company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 45,000 people in 35 countries. Federal-Mogul’s aftermarket products are sold under a variety of power brands, including but not limited to, AE® engine products, ANCO® wipers, Champion® spark plugs and wipers, Fel-Pro® gaskets, Ferodo® brake pads, Glyco® bearings, Goetze® piston rings, Moog® chassis products, National® wheel-end components, Nüral® pistons, Payen® gaskets, Sealed Power® engine products and Wagner® lighting and brake products.
Visit the company’s Web site at www.federalmogul.com.
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