Metal'Cat Advanced Technology: First Replacement Catalytic Converter with EOBD Homologation
ArvinMeritor is the first equipment manufacturer to
receive EURO III EOBD homologation for a catalytic converter destined for the
aftermarket.
Recognising the importance of environmental issues,
and dedicated to offering customers products at the cutting edge of technology,
ArvinMeritor has made EOBD (European On Board Diagnostics) one of its
priorities. Heavy investment in terms of Technical Research and Development, and
constant monitoring of technological developments by a team dedicated to
catalytic converters, resulted in homologation of the first replacement
catalytic converter at the beginning of 2003.
This catalytic converter, developed for the 1.6
litre Renault Clio, one of Europe's top selling cars, complies with the
Euro III Regulation (2002/80/EC) published for replacement parts in September
2002.
At the Motortec
show which will be held in Madrid from 28th May to 1st June 2003, the
EOBD catalytic converter from ArvinMeritor (Hall 10 Stand A114) will be
entered for the Innovation Award.
Metal'Cat - warranty extended to 4
years
ArvinMeritor's technological advances in the field
of catalytic converters have enabled it to be the only manufacturer today to
offer clients a new 4-year warranty on its entire range of Metal'Cat catalytic
converters. This warranty is effective in Europe from 1st April 2003, and in the
United Kingdom from November 2002.
ArvinMeritor contributes towards protecting the
environment thanks to Metal'Cat catalytic converters which use metallic monolith
substrate technology. In addition to offering higher thermal and mechanical
resistance than ceramic monoliths, the metallic substrate boasts the added
advantage that it is completely harmless to the environment, since it is
entirely recyclable.
Metal'Cat also
offers:
- A range of more than 550 catalytic converter part
numbers;
- The largest range of catalytic converters for
diesel vehicles with more than 120 part numbers;
- Marketing resources adapted to all distribution
networks, including catalogues, consumer brochures, posters;
- Specialist training modules with a video,
technical guides, help sheets;
- Sponsorship on a European level, particularly the
Renault Clio Trophy.
In the ArvinMeritor group since July 2000, the
Light Vehicle Aftermarket division offers LV, ULV and Sport exhaust systems,
catalytic converters, LV and heavy vehicle shock absorbers and filters. The
Light Vehicle Aftermarket division groups together the following
brands:
Gabriel shock absorbers in Europe
and Way Assauto in Italy,
Arvin Ansa exhausts in Italy,
Arvin Rosi exhausts in France,
Arvin Timax exhausts in the UK,
Arvin Tesh exhausts for export and
in Germany and Spain,
Ansa Sport exhaust line in
Europe.
Metal'Cat and
EuroCat catalytic converters in Europe.
Purolator filters world
wide.
ArvinMeritor, Inc. is a premier $7.0-billion global
supplier of a broad range of integrated systems, modules and components to the
motor vehicle industry. The company serves light vehicle, commercial
truck, trailer and specialty original equipment manufacturers and related
aftermarkets. In addition, ArvinMeritor is a leader in coil coating
applications, including those for the transportation, appliance, construction
and furniture industries. The company is headquartered in Troy, Mich., and
employs 33,000 people at more than 150 manufacturing facilities in 27 countries.
ArvinMeritor common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the
ticker symbol ARM. For more information, visit the company's Web site
at: http://www.arvinmeritor.com/.
ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle Aftermarket
Europe
Contact European Press : Michaela DEMISSY
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ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle
Aftermarket
European Headquarters
191, rue du
1er mai
BP 317
F-92003 NANTERRE CEDEX
Tel : + 33 1 41 30 80 10
Fax :
+ 33 1 47 84 66 79
