Corteco, the Freudenberg Group’s global specialist in the auto industry’s independent aftermarket (IAM), presented innovative products and services in sealing, vibration control and filtration technology at this year’s Automechanika, September 16-20, in Frankfurt. 

The special aspect: Corteco offers replacement parts with OEM quality. Freudenberg is the market leader for seals and filters as original equipment, just as the Trelleborg Vibracoustic joint venture is in vibration control technology. These companies’ experience, know-how and capacity to innovate work to the complete advantage of Corteco customers. The best proof of this is the high functionality and reliability of Corteco replacement parts. They offer advantages in longevity, driving safety and comfort. Service shops and their customers can put their trust in them. That is why “Trust the Expert” is the motto of Corteco’s stand at Automechanika.

One example of the currency of the Corteco product line is the new generation of belt pulleys. They were especially developed for fuel-efficient, emissions-reducing start-stop systems. They have to handle about 10 times the number of starts as the conventional parts. The new belt pulleys are not just impressive for their durability. They also reduce noise and vibration, lengthening the lifespan of adjacent components and increasing driving comfort.
Since the Kyoto global climate accord, the auto industry has faced the challenge of drastically reducing emissions. A massive change in thinking is necessary. Reductions in friction hold out enormous potential to cut fuel consumption while significantly reducing CO2 emissions. Corteco’s Low Emission Sealing Solutions (LESS) also addresses the trend toward greater efficiency and lower fuel consumption. 

The acquisition of Auto Suppliers Limited (ASL) in Kidderminster in the U.K. is evidence of Corteco’s ambition to provide aftermarket customers with a wide array of perfectly tailored product solutions. ASL specializes in power steering and offers a comprehensive selection of sealing sets and components for vehicles of all brands.

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Corteco leads the way in service as well as its product expertise. This does not just mean the practical service kits that greatly ease service shops’ maintenance work. It also involves useful online “tools,” like the search engine for Simmerrings that was brought out just in time for Automechanika. Simply enter the dimensions and all the technical features and the right Corteco seal will appear on a computer, notebook, tablet or smart phone. The link to the Corteco online catalog is a door opener for even more in-depth information.