Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket Brings Bearing and Seal Program To U.S.

Nov. 10, 2014

At a press conference held during the AAPEX 2014 trade show, Schaeffler executives announced the launch of its FAG bearing and seals program into the U.S. market.

Pete Meier

LAS VEGAS - At a press conference held during the AAPEX 2014 trade show, Schaeffler executives announced the launch of its FAG bearing and seals program into the U.S. market.

Long a provider of bearings to OEMs around the world, Schaeffler announced that now these same bearings and seals would be made available to the professional repair shop and DIYer, with 3,537 SKUs providing 95% coverage on applications for passenger cars and light trucks.

The program went active on November 1, 2014 and promises professional technicians a premium product meeting OE specifications, manufactured by an OEM supplier.

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Pete Meier | Creative Director, Technical | Vehicle Repair Group

Pete Meier is the former creative director, technical, for the Vehicle Repair Group with Endeavor Business Media. He is an ASE certified Master Technician with over 35 years of practical experience as a technician and educator, covering a wide variety of makes and models. He began writing for Motor Age as a contributor in 2006 and joined the magazine full-time as technical editor in 2010. Pete grew the Motor Age YouTube channel to more than 100,000 subscribers by delivering essential training videos for technicians at all levels.

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