Latest MANN-FILTER branded products, new technological advances to be showcased at Automechanika Middle East 2013

Dubai, UAE - 10 June, 2013 - MANN+HUMMEL, a global market leader in filtration technology, has announced plans to expand its regional market share significantly within the next three years, capitalizing on the recent launch of MANN+HUMMEL Middle East FZE, its first subsidiary in the Middle East. MANN+HUMMEL further revealed that it will showcase its latest technological breakthroughs during the 11th Automechanika Middle East, the largest automotive aftermarket trade exhibition in the Middle East to be held at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre from June 11 to 13, 2013.

In line with ongoing expansion and operational improvements, MANN+HUMMEL Middle East FZE also revealed that it will continue to build up stocks and streamline supply procedures in the region.

Axel Grossmann, Managing Director, MANN+HUMMEL Middle East and Turkey, said: "Investing in people remains a very important priority that supports our mission to deliver better services through superior local warehousing capacity and expanded marketing support facilities. Moreover, our local presence ensures that MANN+HUMMEL is able to optimise processes and proactively respond to evolving market requirements, giving us the flexibility to provide competitive pricing structures and even deliver smaller order quantities. Ultimately, clients benefit from increased customer interface, delivery performance improvements, having a more reliable supply partner and reduced lead time. MANN+HUMMEL's participation at Automechanika Middle East is part of our continuing thrust to build customer trust and demonstrate our commitment to serve the regional market. This will also be a great opportunity to showcase the superior capabilities of our premium range of German-manufactured MANN-FILTER branded products."

MANN+HUMMEL, which recently took over Purolator Filters LLC, previously a joint venture between Bosch and MANN+HUMMEL, was confirmed as the worldwide leader in filtration in 2012 by the independent market research institute Freedonia.  

MANN+HUMMEL has been a leading innovator in the automobile aftermarket for the past 70 years, offering more than 6,500 different filters and filter elements. Powered by a dedicated team of more than 800 research and development specialists, the company continues to set new standards with its comprehensive product portfolio that includes air filter systems, intake manifold systems, liquid filter systems, cabin filters and cylinder head covers made of plastic with many integrated functions for the automotive industry, as well as filter elements for vehicle servicing and repair. MANN+HUMMEL has increased its revenues by an average of more than 9 per cent each year since the mid-90s and plans to further boost turnover from approximately 2.6 billion euros in 2012 to at least 3.4 billion Euros by 2018.

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About MANN+HUMMEL
The MANN+HUMMEL Group is a leading global expert for filtration solutions and development partner and original equipment supplier to the international automotive and mechanical engineering industries. Employing 14,575 people at more than 50 locations worldwide, the company achieved turnover of about 2.6 billion euros in 2012. The group's product portfolio includes air filter systems, intake manifold systems, liquid filter systems, cabin filters and plastic sound components (known as 'symposers'), as well as filter elements for vehicle servicing and repair. For general engineering, process engineering and industrial manufacturing sectors the company's product range includes industrial filters, a series of products to reduce carbon emission levels in diesel engines, membrane filters for water filtration and filter systems. Further information about MANN+HUMMEL can be found under www.mann-hummel.com

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