ASC Expands Water Pump SKU Offering Worldwide – UnderhoodService

ASC Expands Water Pump SKU Offering Worldwide

ASC Industries, a United Components company, now offers more than 1,300 new water pump SKUs, expanding its coverage globally. This expansion makes ASC the largest manufacturer of aftermarket water pumps worldwide.

ASC Industries, a United Components company, now offers more than 1,300 new water pump SKUs, expanding its coverage globally. This expansion makes ASC the largest manufacturer of aftermarket water pumps worldwide.

With the integration of ASC as a UCI business unit, all new water pump business has transitioned from Airtex to ASC providing ASC with distribution and state-of-the-art manufacturing on four continents. Previously, ASC’s facilities included the worldwide headquarters in North Canton, OH, plants in Tianjin and Yangzou, China, and sourcing offices in Beijing, China. The former Airtex factories located in Zaragoza, Spain, and Puebla, Mexico, have joined the ASC family of operations resulting in mass production capabilities and increased application offerings unmatched by any other water pump manufacturer.

“The integration is a win-win situation for ASC, as well as our customers. ASC now provides the automotive aftermarket with the largest new water pump SKU offering worldwide and provides the most complete global coverage in the industry,” stated Ted Swaldo, president and CEO. “As the Center of Excellence for New Water Pumps, ASC and its global divisions are working diligently to provide the market with the highest caliber product, innovative engineering and unparalleled service around.”

For additional information on products offered by ASC Industries, visit www.asc-ind.com.

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