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Two booths for Hella at "automechanika 2008"

The light and electronics specialist and Behr Hella Service present innovations for the aftermarket and garages that pay off for customers

Lippstadt, July 2008. At this year's "automechanika", which takes place from 16-21 September 2008 in Frankfurt, the light and electronics specialist Hella and the thermal management expert Behr Hella Service will have a greater presence and innovations that pay off for customers. In addition to the traditional booth area in hall 3.0, D91 with an area of 900 square metres across two levels, Hella can also for the first time be found in hall 8.0, J58.
A main focus of the presentation in both halls is the topic "extensive garage competence“. In addition to the broad spectrum of diagnostic and service equipment, there will be a live demonstration of how vehicle repair with the Hella Data and Diagnostic System DDS 100/200 is fast, safe and easy. Thus, Hella helps independent garages to master ever more complex vehicle electronics and the related increasing challenges.
Furthermore, in Frankfurt, Hella will be showing current innovations from the especially wide and deep product range in the four fields of competence of Light, Electrics/Electronics and Thermal Management. These include the most extensive range of economical daytime running lights with the new LEDayLine for universal retrofitting and the new auxiliary spotlight Rallye 3003 compact. In the field of Electrics/Electronics, Hella will be presenting new actuators, sensors, starters and alternators, as well as throttle blades and EGR valves. And the thermal-management experts from Behr Hella Service will be presenting new products for vehicle air conditioning and engine cooling for passenger cars and commercial vehicles.
The high level of technological competence makes Hella a recognized partner of the automotive industry. On this basis, the supplier ensures parts supply to the automotive aftermarket and garages. Examples of this are, among others, the first full-LED series headlight for SUVs, numerous front lights, interior lights and combination rearlights, as well as the new blue-light roof bars RTK 6-LED and RTK-QS LED, all equipped with economical, long-life and environmentally-friendly LEDs as light sources.
In addition to the products, Hella also offers a broad spectrum of services that save wholesalers time and money in day-to-day business. The company demonstrates this with a multitude of electronic services (TecCom, TecCMD, TecTDC, TecWarranty and Aftermarket Club), extensive marketing support and professional logistics competence.

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Hella KGaA Hueck & Co., Lippstadt: The automotive supplier develops and manufactures components and systems for lighting technology and electronics for the automotive industry. In addition, joint-venture companies produce complete vehicle modules, air-conditioning systems and vehicle electric systems. Hella has one of the world's largest aftermarket organizations for automotive parts and accessories, with its own sales companies and partners in more than 100 countries. Sales of the Hella Group are 3.7 billion euros. Hella is one of the top 50 automotive suppliers in the world and one of the 100 largest German industrial companies. More than 25,000 people work in 70 plants, production subsidiaries and joint ventures all over the world. More than 3,000 engineers and technicians work in research and development throughout the group. Customers include all leading car and system manufacturers, as well as the automotive aftermarket.

Behr Hella Service GmbH: The joint venture by the automotive suppliers Behr (specialist for vehicle air conditioning and engine cooling) and Hella (specialist for components and systems for lighting technology and electronics) deals with the global independent aftermarket for vehicle air conditioning and engine cooling. The joint venture combines Behr Service activities on the independent aftermarket and the air-conditioning business of the Hella aftermarket organization. Behr and Hella each have a 50% share in the joint venture. Through the combination of the global sales organization of Hella with the product know-how of Behr, as well the linking of activities in the field of vehicle air conditioning and engine cooling for parts business, customers receive top products and first-class service.