Delphi Demonstrates Leading Edge Product and Service Technologies
27 October 2000
Delphi Demonstrates Leading Edge Product and Service Technologies for U.S. Market at Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX)
LAS VEGAS, Oct. 26 Delphi Automotive Systems
is demonstrating its latest electronically-enhanced automotive products and
service technologies at this year's Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo
(AAPEX), part of Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW), the largest
automotive aftermarket trade show in North America. The show takes place
Oct. 31 - Nov. 3 at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas.
Delphi will host media at a news conference at AAPEX to discuss new
service, electronic products and branding programs:
Date: Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2000
Time: 1 p.m.
Location: Delphi booth #5324
Speakers: J.T. Battenberg III, chairman, CEO and president,
Delphi Automotive Systems
Francisco A. (Frank) Ordonez, general manager,
Delphi Aftermarket Operations
The increasing impact of electronics in the aftermarket is a key driver
for Delphi's presence at AAPEX. Electronics are revolutionizing products,
services and business processes in this sector. Delphi's display (booth
#5324) reflects this revolution with a preview of new technologies, highlights
of the electronic content in today's vehicles and discussions of business
processes to establish Delphi as the partner of choice for its customers in
the United States and worldwide. Key Delphi innovations at AAPEX include:
* High-quality, cutting-edge automotive electronics that will be offered
to aftermarket retail customers throughout the world.
* Technologically advanced automotive service solutions supplied to
technicians via wireless handheld computers and personal digital
assistants to access product, diagnostic and repair information without
searching through traditional shop manuals.
* An online product and service catalog that will result in enhanced
accuracy and speed of access to current product information.
* Branding and promotion plans to ensure Delphi products are recognized
worldwide.
Delphi will capitalize on its leadership in the Original Equipment (OE)
market to grow in targeted segments of the aftermarket, especially in the
areas of electronics and electronics service technologies.
"This is the first time Delphi will be participating in the AAPEX show.
We're looking forward to introducing the Delphi brand and highlighting the
technologies and services we'll be offering our customers to help them win in
the 'new economy'," said Francisco A. (Frank) Ordonez, general manager, Delphi
Aftermarket Operations.
Delphi has been serving the aftermarket since the 1900s, and is a
recognized supplier of some of the world's highest quality OE replacement
parts. Now, retail products, built to high-quality specifications, will be
offered under the Delphi brand.
The company formally announced plans to distribute Delphi branded products
globally in October 1999. Since then, Delphi's aftermarket business has grown
by launching operations in Europe, South America, Asia Pacific, Canada and
Mexico. The company will introduce Delphi branded products in the United
States in 2001. Simultaneously, Delphi will continue its relationship with
General Motors' Service Parts Operation (SPO) and other valued customers.
The strategic acquisitions of AP Lockheed Automotive and Lucas Diesel
Systems, now called Delphi Lockheed Automotive and Delphi Diesel Systems
respectively, brought Delphi numerous benefits, including an integrated sales
force, broad marketing capability, strong management team, logistics
capabilities, established customer base and comprehensive service training
programs, enabling Delphi to present one-stop customer support. The addition
of Delphi Diesel and Delphi Lockheed Automotive also adds approximately 2,000
soft franchises and 4,000 independent authorized diesel distributors,
primarily in Europe, where Delphi's brand will be displayed. Delphi plans to
implement similar strategic plans for growth and portfolio enhancement in the
North and South American markets.
Delphi will offer a diversified, all-makes electronics product line, and
will provide superior service and support to its global aftermarket customers.
The company plans to offer a broad aftermarket product portfolio with emphasis
on electronics under the following categories: electronics (such as engine
control modules, sensors and mobile multimedia products like infotainment
systems), thermal systems (such as air conditioning components), energy/engine
management systems (such as electronic fuel pumps and AGM batteries), diesel
products (such as injectors and diesel fuel injection pumps), and under car
(such as electronic calipers and driver selectable ride dampers).