SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Sept. 3, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the
success of the Wagner® OEX brake pad line for
sport utility vehicles (SUVs), crossovers (CUVs) and pick-up
trucks, Wagner has recently launched the highly-anticipated Wagner
OEX Car, specifically designed for passenger
vehicles. This new line contains more than 100 SKUs and
covers greater than 90% of passenger car vehicles 2005 and newer,
or more than 150,000,000 domestic, European and Asian vehicles in
operation in North America. Wagner OEX Car is
the latest innovative offering to join the Wagner portfolio of
premium brake pads, rotors, hardware and fluids.
Designed to last up to two times longer than other brake pads*,
Wagner OEX Car is engineered with a combination of
advanced braking features. Galvanized steel plates provide
better corrosion resistance and fitment over paint and powder
coatings, which increases pad life and aids in
noise-reduction. Additionally, the treated backing plate
inhibits rust jacking and provides better bonding to the
plate.
New features also include the introduction of premium OE-quality
shims that are made up of five sound-deadening layers to lessen
noise and vibration, and laser-etched for easy part
reference. These shims are attached using secure
application-specific shim attachment methods: locking tabs provide
a secure attachment to the plate, while the riveted method keeps
the shim in place by locking the shim to the backing plate.
Both methods are optimized for quiet operation.
Wagner OEX Car also offers customized slot
design**, application-specific, double- or single-curved slots in
the Wagner OEX Car pads. This provides more
opportunities for dirt and debris to escape the pad, resulting in
longer pad life. Additionally, formulations meet 2025
requirements for zero copper.
"With the rollout of Wagner OEX Car, we are excited
to have this new, innovative product line that further enhances the
proven Wagner portfolio. Wagner covers a vast number of VIO
and offers features that customers demand for their vehicles
today," said Sarah Olson, product
management director, Braking, Americas. "Wagner
OEX Car, with its unique features, not only provides
outstanding stopping power, but also a quieter, smoother
ride."
Additionally, Wagner OEX Car will feature new
packaging, distinguishing it from Wagner OEX by
clearly defining that the product is intended for passenger
cars.
To learn more about Wagner OEX Car, Wagner
OEX and other Wagner solutions, please contact your
Wagner Brake supplier or representative, and visit
www.wagnerbrake.com.
* Results based on independent testing conducted by Link
Engineering Company comparing Wagner OEX Car brake pads
to competitors' brake pads on the 2017 Toyota Camry, 2011 Honda
Civic, and 2017 Ford Fusion.
** For specified applications only.
About DRiVTM - the future Aftermarket and
Ride Performance Company
Following Tenneco Inc.'s (NYSE:
TEN) expected separation to form two new, independent companies, an
Aftermarket and Ride Performance company (DRiV™) as well as a new
Powertrain Technology company, DRiV will be one of the largest
global multi-line, multi-brand aftermarket companies, and one of
the largest global OE ride performance and braking companies.
DRiV's principal product brands will feature
Monroe®, Öhlins®,
Walker®, Clevite® Elastomers,
MOOG®, Fel-Pro®, Wagner®,
Ferodo®, Champion® and others. DRiV would
have 2018 pro-forma revenues of $6.4
billion, with 54% of those revenues from aftermarket and 46%
from original equipment customers.
Safe Harbor
This release contains forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements include, among others,
statements relating to our plans to separate into two independent
public companies. Forward-looking statements are subject to a
number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results
to materially differ from those described in the forward-looking
statements, including the possibility that Tenneco may not complete
the spin-off of the Aftermarket & Ride Performance business
from the Powertrain Technology business (or achieve some or all of
the anticipated benefits of such a spin-off); the possibility that
the acquisition of Federal-Mogul or the separation may have an
adverse impact on existing arrangements with Tenneco, including
those related to transition, manufacturing and supply services and
tax matters; the ability to retain and hire key personnel and
maintain relationships with customers, suppliers or other business
partners; the risk that the benefits of the acquisition of
Federal-Mogul or the separation, including synergies, may not be
fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the
risk that the acquisition of Federal-Mogul or the separation may
not advance Tenneco's business strategy; the risk that Tenneco may
experience difficulty integrating all employees or operations; the
potential diversion of Tenneco management's attention resulting
from the separation; as well as the risk factors and cautionary
statements included in Tenneco's periodic and current reports
(Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K) filed from time to time with the SEC.
Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of
actual results. Unless otherwise indicated, the forward-looking
statements in this release are made as of the date of this
communication, and, except as required by law, Tenneco does not
undertake any obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to publicly
disclose revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements.
Additional information regarding these risk factors and
uncertainties is detailed from time to time in the company's SEC
filings, including but not limited to its annual report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31,
2018.
CONTACT:
Karen
Shulhan (DRIV) – 248.354.4383
karen.shulhan@fmmotorparts.com
Drew Shippy (Pinnacle Media) –
330.688.3500
drew@pinnmedia.com
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