ZF Aftermarket Brings Sustainable Full System Solutions Throughout the Product Life-Cycle to AAPEX & SEMA 2024

“The aftermarket is increasingly critical to mastering the future of mobility. As vehicle and fleet owners seek to extend the life of their vehicles, the aftermarket plays a key role in providing high quality replacement and remanufactured components that provide enhanced safety, reliability and efficiency. ZF is excited to once again participate in the AAPEX and SEMA shows, the pinnacle of aftermarket shows in North America, to launch new products and meet with customers across the broad spectrum of retailers and customers who trust brands such as ZF, LEMFÖRDER, SACHS, TRW and WABCO for their vehicles,” said Mark Cali, ZF’s Head of North America Aftermarket Passenger Car.

ZF Aftermarket’s wide portfolio of high-quality components enhances the reliability of conventional and modern vehicles. At the same time, ZF’s specialists provide expert support and services for its partners, ensuring that any issues are efficiently resolved, maximizing uptime of vehicles across North America together.

Located at the Venetian Expo Center, Booth #5057, ZF Aftermarket’s AAPEX booth will highlight a wide array of products, and in particular highlight the further expansion of its TRW braking portfolio.

Introducing TRW Brake Hoses

The TRW brand designs OE braking systems for more than half of the vehicles in the world. This year at AAPEX, ZF Aftermarket will debut TRW Brake Hoses as ZF rounds out its extensive line of brake components. The company will introduce over 500 brake hose part numbers in the United States and Canada by year-end, with 64% suited for domestic and Asian vehicles and 36% for European makes and models.

Manufactured to TRW’s OE specification, TRW Brake Hoses feature exceptionally low volumetric expansion compared to competitors, offering drivers superior pedal feel and improved stopping times. Designed to suit both older and modern vehicles, their exact concentric fitting holes make sure there is a free flow of brake fluid. This is especially important for vehicles with advanced Anti-Lock Braking Systems (ABS) and Electronic Stability Control (ESC) as it allows for optimal pressure.

As a leading designer of braking systems for global vehicle manufacturers, ZF understands better than anyone exactly what’s needed to keep them running smoothly, safely and powerfully. In addition to brake hoses, TRW’s expansive aftermarket braking portfolio for vehicles in North America includes over 3,000 parts spanning brake pads, discs, fluids, boosters and master cylinders.

The company remains at the forefront of braking technology developments having pr since 1928, keeping consumers and customers up to date with the latest innovations and are pleased to aoduced braking systemsdd brake hoses to the product range. Learn more at TRWaftermarket.com.

Remanufactured products reduce cost and boost sustainability

ZF will feature several of its remanufactured products for the USC market at AAPEX, including TRW steering gears, WABCO Air Compressors and electronic control units (ECUs).

Through remanufacturing, ZF returns used products to same-as or better-than-new condition from both a quality and performance perspective. Remanufacturing makes it possible for products to have multiple lifecycles, reducing the carbon impact by reusing components, reducing new material needs, and providing cost savings compared to creating a replacement product from scratch. Additionally, remanufacturing fills an increasingly important role in maintaining availability of parts to keep supply chains moving.

“Remanufacturing is a true industrialized process that is different than rebuilding and repair,” said Jeff Stukenborg, Head of Reman Engineering for ZF Aftermarket North America. “We reuse 60 to 90 percent of the materials in our remanufactured products, transforming used parts into fully functional units that perform like new. These remanufactured products not only offer excellent performance and similar warranties to new products, but also come at about a third of the cost, making them an efficient and cost-effective choice,” he emphasized.

Stukenborg will present “ZF’s Approach to a Greener Future: Sustainable Design and Remanufacturing” on the AAPEX Sustainability Stage on Tuesday (1:45-2:15 p.m.), Wednesday (1:00-1:30 p.m.) and Thursday (1:00-1:30 p.m.).

Expansion of Product Portfolio

ZF Aftermarket continues to expand vehicle coverage with its extensive portfolio of OE-quality aftermarket products. In 2024 the company has added approximately 320 new parts to its aftermarket product portfolio, expanding coverage for vehicles in North America. Search our product catalog here.

These products are available for purchase from ZF distributors as well as online platforms including Amazon and eBay.

ZF Aftermarket at SEMA Space #81495 – featuring TRW, one of the world’s most powerful brands for brakes, suspension and steering systems

The company’s SEMA booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center will showcase ZF Aftermarket products and services that support car care professionals as well as vehicle owners and enthusiasts. Attendees will experience first-hand technology expertise carried across domestic, European and Asian make vehicles. ZF is your trusted partner covering everything from vintage cars to the very latest in electrified vehicles.