Tenneco announces aggressive expansion of CARB-compliant Walker CalCat converter range

Expansion of the Walker CalCat range reflects Tenneco’s commitment to provide industry-leading converter coverage in the growing number of regions that have adopted CARB emissions standards. In addition to California, New York now requires the use of CARB-compliant replacement converters for millions of vehicles, and Maine is scheduled to adopt CARB standards for an estimated 680,000 qualifying vehicles beginning June 1, 2018. “Our aggressive investment in Walker CalCat and Ultra converter coverage is designed to help our customers outperform the competition in one of the automotive service industry’s most promising categories,” said John Perrin, executive director of product management for Tenneco’s North America Aftermarket business. “Regardless of where a shop might be located, it’s our goal to provide fast, convenient access to the right Walker converter technology for any passenger vehicle it might have the opportunity to repair.” The range of applications covered by Walker replacement converters includes early, pre-OBDII applications to the latest vehicles certified to the U.S. LEV1 SULEV (Super ultra-low emissions vehicle) classification. In fact, Tenneco recently became the first aftermarket converter supplier to receive California exemption for 125 popular LEV1 SULEV-certified light truck and SUV Models. Walker CalCat converters comply with specific pre-OBDII and OBDII requirements in regions following CARB emissions standards. These units feature the right loading of precious metals, the proper catalyst material and design, and a high-technology washcoat, providing enhanced oxygen storage capacity. Many Walker CalCat converters offer direct-fit, original equipment-style designs and fitment – including hangers, flanges and brackets – to help shops save time. Engineered for OBDII vehicles certified to U.S. EPA emissions standards, Walker Ultra converters feature the right loading of precious metals and a high-technology washcoat. Many of these units offer original equipment-style design and fitment, including hangers, flanges and brackets, to help technicians perform comprehensive, high-quality repairs in less time. To learn more about Walker CalCat, Walker Ultra and other Walker emissions control products, visit the Tenneco booth (1625) at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Oct. 31-Nov. 2, 2017, in Las Vegas, contact any Walker Emissions Control supplier or log on to www.walkerexhaust.com. Tenneco is an $8.6 billion global manufacturing company with headquarters in Lake Forest, Illinois and approximately 31,000 employees worldwide.  Tenneco is one of the world’s largest designers, manufacturers and marketers of clean air and ride performance products and systems for automotive and commercial vehicle original equipment markets and the aftermarket. Tenneco’s principal brand names are Monroe®, Walker®, XNOx® and Clevite®Elastomer.