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link hidden, please login to view N.A. announced the promotion of Scott Howat to director of sales and marketing. In this new role, Howat will oversee all sales channels across the region, driving strategic growth and market expansion, the company said. Howat joined Litens in 2022, bringing over 30 years of experience in sales, marketing and product management. Most recently, he served as national sales and marketing manager.
“As Litens Aftermarket continues to grow across North America, we are committed to ensuring our leadership team reflects our vision for the future,” said John Lussier, president of
link hidden, please login to view “Scott’s extensive industry experience and strategic approach to sales and marketing make him the ideal leader to drive our continued success and growth.” Over the past two years, Litens Aftermarket said it has experienced significant growth, and this promotion—along with other upcoming leadership changes—is part of the company’s strategic effort to align its internal talent with the areas in which those individuals can deliver the most value. By positioning leaders like Howat in key roles, the company added it is strengthening its aftermarket team and ensuring continued success in an evolving market.
Throughout his career, Howat made a notable impact while working at the Auto Care Association, Affinia Group, Dana, Echlin and Gates Corporation. Howat holds a Master Automotive Aftermarket Professional (MAAP) designation from the University of the Aftermarket. Additionally, he has served in leadership roles with various industry associations, including as a member of the Automotive Communications Council, member of the Auto Care Association Marketing and Communications Committee, and Chairman of the Marketing Executives Council for the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (now known as the Motor and Equipment Manufacturing Association), among others, according to Litens.
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link hidden, please login to view N.A has introduced a new line of hybrid tensioners, the Alpha Hybrid Tensioner and Hybrid V-Tensioner, which are now available to customers as Litens new hybrid tensioner kits. Specifically designed for mild hybrid applications, each kit will include the new tensioner along with its corresponding belt. Currently,
link hidden, please login to view’ new hybrid tensioners are only available as hybrid kits, due to the pairing of the belt with the tensioner. These kits are designed for mild hybrid applications, often referred to as “P0” hybrids. In these systems, the alternator also acts as a generator, connecting the electric motor and internal combustion engine with a specially sized and designed belt in the front-end accessory drive, which ensures the correct tensioner geometry for optimal performance the company said. This setup allows the front-end accessory drive to perform various functions such as starting the vehicle, adding power and smoothing torque. “Litens is dedicated to expanding its product line to support the latest vehicle engine technologies – especially the hybrid market – which is seeing more-and-more vehicles reach the point of needing maintenance,” said Ana Marie Lopez, Product Application Manager at Litens Aftermarket N.A. “As this trend continues, Litens will continue to expand our coverage to meet the increasing demand.”
A properly matched tensioner and belt, along with a well-maintained belt drive system, can meet the unique demands of a hybrid vehicle’s accessory drive, ensuring efficient power distribution and optimal vehicle performance the company said.
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Litens Aftermarket announced its acquisition of Kenakore Solutions, a third-party logistics warehouse and distribution center in Perrysburg, Ohio, near Toledo.
Kenakore, with three decades of experience, has been a key partner to Litens for the past seven years. Litens said the acquisition is “a strategic move by Litens to enhance customer experience and streamline distribution processes.”
“Through integrating Kenakore’s well-established processes and systems, Litens is set to improve its overall customer experience through enhanced communication capabilities and increased flexibility that enables Litens to further meet diverse customer demands with ease,” the company asserted in a news release.
Kenakore’s proximity to major distribution routes via I-75 and I-80 gives Litens “the added benefit of seamless connectivity and efficient distribution across the United States.”
With the completion of the acquisition, Kenakore’s distribution center will be rebranded as “Litens Aftermarket Distribution.” Encompassing 123,000 square feet of space, the facility is staffed by 40 employees and includes 30 shipping and receiving bays.
The facility plays a pivotal role in kitting and distributing Litens Aftermarket products, serving as the primary distribution hub for Litens Aftermarket in North America.
“We work closely with the team at Kenakore and are excited to bring them under the Litens umbrella,” said John Lussier, president of Litens Aftermarket. “This acquisition is a natural progression as we continue to strengthen our control over the customer experience across the aftermarket and underscores our commitment to elevating the Litens brand.”
The acquisition aligns with one of Litens’ strategic-growth pillars, focusing on complete customer-experience management and fostering a seamless end-to-end journey, Litens added.
The move follows Litens’ 2023 acquisition of Dolz, a Spain-based manufacturer of water pumps, “and is another step in Litens’ aftermarket growth initiative.”
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