A Century of Precision: SMP's Echlin® Brand Marks 100 Years of Industry Leadership
Key Highlights
- Echlin® has been a trusted name in the automotive aftermarket for a century, known for precision engineering and quality manufacturing.
- The celebration includes a new video detailing Echlin's history, R&D efforts, and future vision, available on the NAPA Echlin YouTube channel.
- SMP emphasizes its ongoing commitment to meeting the evolving demands of professional technicians and the automotive industry.
- The company honors its longstanding partnership with NAPA®, which has been integral to Echlin®'s success.
- Looking ahead, Echlin® aims to continue pioneering innovations and maintaining its leadership in automotive parts manufacturing.
Standard Motor Products (SMP) celebrates the 100-year anniversary of its Echlin® brand. SMP recognizes its storied history, enduring partnership with NAPA®, and the milestones that have made Echlin® one of the most recognized brands in the aftermarket.
John Herc, Vice President of Vehicle Control Marketing, SMP, stated, “A hundred years is an incredible achievement, but it’s just the beginning. As we celebrate Echlin’s milestone, we honor a century of precision engineering and manufacturing, while committing ourselves to another hundred years meeting the demands of professional technicians. The same pioneering spirit that brought us this far will continue to move us forward for the next century and beyond.”
SMP has released a new video as part of its celebration. This video includes a detailed timeline of Echlin's history, information on Echlin's research and development, manufacturing, and testing standards, and a look into Echlin's next 100 years.
The video can be viewed on the NAPA Echlin YouTube channel by visiting this link. For more information, visit NAPAEchlin.com.