GOLDSBORO, NC – AP Emissions (www.APemissions.com), a division of APC Automotive Technologies, LLC (APCAutoTech.com), has significantly expanded its Exhaust and Catalytic Converter programs by adding over 765 new SKUs since the start of the year. The new additions increase make and model application coverage by more than 50 million vehicles. The announcement was made by Andy McIntosh, President of AP Emissions Technologies. McIntosh noted, “New Part Introduction has been and will continue to be a critical focus area for our business and our customers as we work to find viable solutions that meet ever tightening air quality regulations.”
The new part additions also include more muffler and welded assemblies, which have grown in popularity with both import and domestic carmakers. The ANSA import range has also added to the coverage with 56 muffler and pipe assemblies for many popular import vehicles.
Catalytic Converter Program
A total of 510 new SKUs have been added to the full range of both direct-fit and universal aftermarket catalytic converters for both Federal (EPA) and California (CARB) emissions vehicles.
The Federal (EPA) line has grown by 160 Direct-fit converters comprised of both Premium and the New Professional Techs Choice products, 66 of which are new manifold converters. Overall coverage has been expanded by over 10 million vehicles. The California (CARB) line now has 350 new SKUs, many covering late model pickups and SUVs, as well as other applications.
New Diesel and Power Generation Program
Launched in 2018 as a new replacement parts category program for light, medium and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, this comprehensive single source offering features an exceptional application coverage from two leading under-truck parts brands. These include DieselTech, a complete line of medium and heavy-duty exhaust and emissions replacement parts and DuraFit, the industry’s leading full line supplier of EPA certified, exact-fit, OEM equivalent heavy-duty replacement diesel particulate filters (DPFs) and diesel oxidation catalysts (DOCs).
Emissions Control and Performance Exhaust
The strategically built AP Emissions portfolio is designed to deliver the aftermarket exhaust system parts professional technicians and car enthusiasts trust. AP’s best-in-class offering of catalytic converters, mufflers, exhaust piping, and hardware covers nearly every aftermarket application from light to heavy duty, gasoline or diesel and on or off road.
AP Emissions designs and manufactures “built to fit” parts that combine coverage and quality with industry-leading innovation. Over 90 years of expertise is reflected in the safety, durability and reliability embedded in every product, across all brands.
About AP Emissions Technologies
AP® Emissions Technologies is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of automotive, light truck, and heavy-duty exhaust and emissions products under the AP®, DuraFit®, Eastern Catalytic®, CATCO®, ANSA®, Cherry Bomb®, DieselTech™, DuraFit™, Maremont®, Xlerator®, and Silverline® brands, among others. The AP Exhaust Technologies affiliate, Aristo®, offers a full line of INTELLIGENT CATALYST® products for on-road, off-road, stationary, industrial, commercial, and marine engines powered by gasoline, Diesel, and other fuel sources, making AP the only catalytic converter manufacturer that is fully vertically integrated with respect to catalyst coating technology. For more information, visit www.APemissions.com.
About APC Automotive Technologies
APC Automotive Technologies is a leading supplier of automotive, light truck, and heavy-duty replacement parts. Delivering one of the broadest lines of undercar parts in the market, APC provides a comprehensive product portfolio including full line of exhaust, brake, and chassis parts to traditional warehouse distributors, feeders, retailers, and performance and specialty channels. APC Automotive Technologies offers industry-leading product depth, customer service, and support. The company was formed in May of 2017 by the merger of AP® Emissions Technologies (Goldsboro, NC) and Centric® Parts (Carson, CA). For more information, visit www.APCAutoTech.com.
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