SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Nov. 27, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Walker® Emissions Control, a leading global
brand from DRiV™, has dramatically expanded its replacement
catalytic converter and muffler product offerings, extending
coverage to more than 40.3 million additional passenger vehicles.
Now available through Walker product distributors are 53 additional
Walker CalCat® converter,
four new Walker Ultra® converter, nine new Walker Quiet-Flow® SS stainless-steel
muffler, and 20 new Walker resonator assembly and pipe part
numbers.
Engineered to comply with specific CARB regulation requirements
in California, Maine and New
York, Walker CalCat
converters feature an exclusive catalytic technology that offers
the right loading of precious metals, the proper catalyst material
and design, and a high technology washcoat for enhanced oxygen
storage capacity ensuring optimal conversion of harmful emission
gases to help keep the MIL light off and maintain engine
performance.. The new part numbers extend CalCat coverage to
hundreds of additional import and domestic applications, model
years 2003 through 2019.
EPA-compliant Walker Ultra converters, designed for OBD II
vehicles (1996 and newer), are now available for 18 additional
import applications, model years 2003 through 2017. Each Ultra
converter includes a premium substrate material and high technology
washcoat to ensure exceptional oxygen storage capacity reducing
harmful emissions, helping to keep the MIL light off.
Walker also introduced Quiet-Flow SS stainless-steel mufflers
and assemblies covering 75 applications and more than 2.5 million
additional registered vehicles. Quiet-Flow SS mufflers and
assemblies are built for precision fit, form and performance and
offer the exceptional durability of a premium 409 stainless steel
shell. Each unit is covered by a limited lifetime warranty and
90-day Safe & Sound® Guarantee. See
www.WalkerExhaust.com for details.
Also new to the Walker offering are resonator assembly and pipe
part numbers for 51 and 38 additional applications, respectively,
representing nearly 3.5 million registered vehicles.
To learn more about Walker Emissions Control products, visit
www.WalkerExhaust.com and the brand's YouTube channel, and
connect with Walker at Facebook.com/WalkerEmissions and
Instragram.com/WalkerEmissions.
About DRiVTM - the future Aftermarket and
Ride Performance Company
Following Tenneco Inc.'s (NYSE: TEN) expected separation to form
two independent companies, an Aftermarket and Ride Performance
company (DRiV™) as well as a new Powertrain Technology company,
DRiV will be one of the largest global multi-line, multi-brand
aftermarket companies, and one of the largest global OE ride
performance and braking companies. DRiV's principal product
brands will feature
Monroe®, Öhlins®,
Walker®, Clevite® Elastomers,
MOOG®, Fel-Pro®, Wagner®,
Ferodo®, Champion® and others. DRiV would
have 2018 pro-forma revenues of $6.4
billion, with 54% of those revenues from aftermarket and 46%
from original equipment customers.
Safe Harbor
This release contains forward-looking
statements. These forward-looking statements include, among others,
statements relating to our plans to separate into two independent
companies. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number
of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to
materially differ from those described in the forward-looking
statements, including the possibility that Tenneco may not complete
the separation of the Aftermarket & Ride Performance business
from the Powertrain Technology business (or achieve some or all of
the anticipated benefits of such a separation); the possibility
that the acquisition of Federal-Mogul or the separation may have an
adverse impact on existing arrangements with Tenneco, including
those related to transition, manufacturing and supply services and
tax matters; the ability to retain and hire key personnel and
maintain relationships with customers, suppliers or other business
partners; the risk that the benefits of the acquisition of
Federal-Mogul or the separation, including synergies, may not be
fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected; the
risk that the acquisition of Federal-Mogul or the separation may
not advance Tenneco's business strategy; the risk that Tenneco may
experience difficulty integrating all employees or operations; the
potential diversion of Tenneco management's attention resulting
from the separation; as well as the risk factors and cautionary
statements included in Tenneco's periodic and current reports
(Forms 10-K, 10-Q and 8-K) filed from time to time with the SEC.
Given these risks and uncertainties, investors should not place
undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of
actual results. Unless otherwise indicated, the forward-looking
statements in this release are made as of the date of this
communication, and, except as required by law, Tenneco does not
undertake any obligation, and disclaims any obligation, to publicly
disclose revisions or updates to any forward-looking statements.
Additional information regarding these risk factors and
uncertainties is detailed from time to time in the company's SEC
filings, including but not limited to its annual report on Form
10-K for the year ended December 31,
2018.
CONTACT:
Bill Dawson (DRiV) –
847.482.5807
bdawson@driv.com
Karen Shulhan (DRiV) –
248.354.4383
karen.shulhan@driv.com
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