Vitesco Technologies enters the independent aftermarket
Company
builds up own sales channels with Original Equipment (OE) manufactured spare
parts
NOx sensors for more than 300 vehicle models are
followed by further solutions for clean mobility
Start of direct sales with winkler, a specialist
for commercial vehicle parts
July 17,
2023: Vitesco Technologies, a leading international developer and
manufacturer of cutting-edge drive systems for sustainable mobility, has
launched direct sales of OE manufactured spare parts in the Independent
Aftermarket (IAM). The long-term goal is to establish spare parts and services
for electrically powered vehicles - from passenger cars to commercial vehicles
- from a single source. Based on the broad existing product portfolio, the
first components to be sold will be NOx sensors in premium OE
quality for around 300 vehicle models. NOx sensors are the key
components that ensure that combustion engines comply with the strict emission
limits required. This step goes hand in hand with the company's strategy to
further drive the transformation to carbon-free and sustainable mobility.
"We
are also following this strategy in our efforts to ensure that the internal
combustion vehicles on the market operate as cleanly and efficiently as
possible. We meet this responsibility by ensuring the supply of original spare
parts in the independent aftermarket as an original equipment
manufacturer," says Gregory May, head of Aftermarket and Non-Automotive
business unit.
With more
than one hundred million NOx sensors produced for passenger
cars and commercial vehicles, Vitesco Technologies is one of the world's
leading manufacturers in this field with many years of experience in series
production.
International
cooperation with winkler increases availability of original spare parts
To increase
the availability of products in the independent aftermarket and to guarantee
the best possible customer service, Vitesco Technologies is starting the
distribution of NOx sensors in
cooperation
with Christian Winkler GmbH & Co. KG, a Stuttgart-based specialist for
commercial vehicle parts. With 42 locations in seven European countries and
three central warehouses in Europe winkler stands for fast availability. Thanks
to "first-fill" deliveries to winkler, the products are already
available there.
Vitesco Technologies plans to further expand its range of original spare parts in the coming months. Distribution will take place via its new central warehouse in Dortmund. The cooperation with winkler complements the existing distribution of original spare parts via Continental.
Vitesco
Technologies is a leading international developer and
manufacturer of cutting-edge drive systems for sustainable mobility. With
intelligent system solutions and components for electric, hybrid, and internal
combustion drive systems, Vitesco Technologies is making mobility clean,
efficient, and affordable. The product portfolio includes electric drives,
electronic controls, sensors and actuators, and exhaust gas treatment
solutions. In 2022, Vitesco Technologies generated sales of around €9.07
billion and employs a workforce of around 38,000 employees at 50 locations.
Vitesco Technologies is headquartered in Regensburg, Germany.