Schaeffler Opens State-of-the-Art Automotive Aftermarket Logistics Facility in Mexico

MEXICO CITY, Feb. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Global automotive and industrial supplier Schaeffler celebrated the grand opening of its new, state-of-the-art Automotive Aftermarket assembly and packaging center in Cuautitlán Izcalli, Mexico. The facility, known as an Aftermarket Kitting Operation (AKO), will significantly enhance Schaeffler's ability to offer even more speed, flexibility and delivery reliability to its Automotive Aftermarket customers in the United States, Mexico, Central America and South America.

The festive grand opening celebration featured over 250 invited guests.

"Schaeffler's philosophy is to be 'as local as possible and as centrally located as necessary' – which means we want to be as close to the customer as possible so that we can respond faster to local demand," said Eric Steinbecher, President – Automotive Aftermarket for Schaeffler in the Americas. "Accordingly, this investment brings our intelligent repair solutions closer and faster to our customers in Mexico and throughout the Americas."

Herzogenaurach, Germany-based Schaeffler invested over 5 million euros in the project. The sprawling complex can process more than 124,000 items per day through its receiving, packaging and shipping departments. Over 11,000 different components for passenger cars, light and heavy utility vehicles and tractors will be picked, packaged and shipped at the new AKO, whose inventory comprises parts for clutch, clutch-release, engine, transmission and chassis systems for the North American and Latin American markets. In addition, the facility's administrative and support staff can look forward to cutting-edge workspaces featuring Schaeffler's acclaimed "New Work" collaborative working environment.

The entire operation encompasses approximately 18,000 square meters (193,750 square feet), which is equivalent to four-and-a-half regulation-sized soccer fields.

The facility's address is:

Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket Mexico, S. de R.L. de C.V.

Autopista Chamapa-Lechería km 2.5 No. Interior Nave B011

Col. Industrial San Martín Obispo

54769 Cuautitlán Izcalli. Estado de México, México

About Schaeffler
The Schaeffler Group is a global automotive and industrial supplier. Premium quality, outstanding technology, and exceptionally innovative spirit form the basis for the continued success of the company. By delivering high-precision components and systems in engine, transmission and chassis applications, as well as rolling and plain bearing solutions for a large number of industrial applications, the Schaeffler Group is already shaping "Mobility for tomorrow" to a significant degree. The technology company generated sales of approximately EUR 14 billion in 2017. With more than 92,000 employees, Schaeffler is one of the world's largest family companies and, with approximately 170 locations in over 50 countries, has a worldwide network of manufacturing locations, research and development facilities, and sales companies.

Schaeffler's Automotive Aftermarket business division manages the company's worldwide automotive spare parts business. Its four product brands – LuK, INA, FAG and Ruville – and its REPXPERT service brand for repair shops have a global reputation for technical excellence, intelligent solutions and outstanding service. With approximately 11,500 sales partners and over 50 sales and branch offices throughout the world, Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket is always in close proximity to its customers.

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