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COVERING MORE THAN 63.6 MILLION VEHICLES IN OPERATION

FOND DU LAC, WI (July 13, 2020) – WVE Vehicle Electronics introduced 203 new part numbers in June for a variety of emissions and fuel injection products, sensors and switches now available for a range of light and heavy-duty vehicle applications. In all, WVE announced 2 new emissions products, 1 fuel injection product, 153 new sensors and 47 new switches – covering more than 63.6 million vehicles.

New part numbers are available for the following part types:

• 4WD Actuators
• Accelerator Pedal Sensors
• Accessory Power Relay
• Automatic Transmission Fluid Temperature Sensors
• Automatic Transmission Oil Pressure Switches
• Automatic Transmission Speed Sensors
• Battery Current Sensors
• Brake Fluid Level Sensors
• Brake Fluid Pressure Sensors
• Brake Light Switches
• Door Lock Actuators
• Door Lock Switches
• Door Mirror Switches
• Door Window Switches
• EGR Pressure Sensors
• Engine Camshaft Position Sensors
• Engine Coolant Level Sensors
• Engine Coolant Temperature Sensors
• Engine Crankshaft Position Sensors
• Engine Cylinder Head Temperature Sensors
• Engine Oil Level Sensors
• Engine Oil Pressure Switches
• Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoids
• Exhaust Gas Temperature (EGT Sensors)
• Fuel Injection Pressure Sensors
• HVAC Blower Motor Resistors
• HVAC Cut-Off Switches
• HVAC Heater Core Temperature Sensors
• HVAC Sun Sensors
• Ignition Knock (Detonation) Sensors)
• Ignition Lock Cylinders
• Manifold Absolute Pressure Sensors
• Mass Air Flow Sensors
• Rain Sensors
• Throttle Position Sensors
• Washer Fluid Sensor

“The addition of these new part numbers for June further demonstrates our continued commitment to meeting the needs of our customers with a full line of professional-grade vehicle electronics and engine management products,” said Patrick Sommerfeld, Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Wells Vehicle Electronics.

For more information on our new part numbers launched this month, as well as our complete parts list, visit our online catalog at http://wvebrand.com/parts.

COVERING MORE THAN 65.1 MILLION VEHICLES IN OPERATION

FOND DU LAC, WI (April 29, 2020) – WVE Vehicle Electronics introduced a total of 121 new part numbers in April for a variety of ignition products, emissions products, sensors and switches now available for a range of light and heavy-duty vehicle applications. In all, WVE announced 11 new ignition components, 26 new emissions products, 63 new sensors and 21 new switches – covering more than 65.1 million vehicles.

New part numbers are available for the following part types:

• ABS Wheel Speed Sensors
• Accelerator Pedal Sensors
• Air Bag Clock Springs
• Ambient Air Temperature Sensors
• Brake Fluid Sensors
• Distribution Ignition Pickups
• EGR Valves
• Camshaft Position Sensors
• EVAP Purge Flow Sensors
• Fuel Level Sensors
• Humidity Sensors
• HVAC Sun Sensors
• Ignition Coils
• Ignition Lock Cylinders
• MAP Sensors
• MAF Sensors
• Neutral Safety Switches/Automatic Trans Gear Position Sensors
• Oil Level Sensors
• Power Steering Pressure Sensors
• Throttle Position Sensors
• VVT Adjuster Magnets
• VVT Oil Control Valves
• VVT Solenoids

“The addition of these new part numbers demonstrates our continued commitment to meeting the needs of our customers with a full line of professional-grade vehicle electronics and engine management products,” said Patrick Sommerfeld, Vice President of Sales and Marketing with Wells Vehicle Electronics.

For more information on our new part numbers launched this month, as well as our complete parts list, visit our online catalog at http://wvebrand.com/parts.

FOND DU LAC, WI (April 7, 2020) – Wells Vehicle Electronics, a premier full-service, full-line supplier of vehicle electronics and engine management products, received AutoZone Mexico’s Extra Miler Award on February 25, during the AutoZone Mexico Vendor Summit in Monterrey. Wells was recognized by AutoZone’s leadership team for its program that supports AutoZone’s mega-hub initiative, which places mid-popularity and slower-moving products deeper within its distribution system and closer to vehicles in need of repair.

“It’s an honor to work with loyal customers like AutoZone to create innovative solutions that meet customer needs in a competitive and challenging distribution environment,” said John Zochert, Director of Global Product Portfolio Management with Wells Vehicle Electronics. “On behalf of all of the associates at Wells Vehicle Electronics, thank you for your partnership and this recognition.”

FOND DU LAC, WI (January 7, 2020) – Wells Vehicle Electronics’ commitment to delivering industry-leading technical service and training has led to the development of GoTech, the go-to technical training resource for all things vehicle-related.

As a division of Wells Vehicle Electronics, GoTech is comprised of an entire team of ASE-certified professional technicians at the ready to answer questions and help customers of all levels complete long-lasting and reliable repairs on virtually every type of vehicle.

“We believe that the right information, in the right hands, along with the right parts, makes all the difference,” said Jim Gehl, Technical Services Manager for Wells Vehicle Electronics. “That’s why we are currently working to enhance our library of online resources on most of the products offered by Wells Vehicle Electronics, as well as training and product videos on YouTube. And, if our online resources don’t provide the answers needed, we encourage people to call and talk with one of our ASE-certified professional technicians about the issue they are experiencing.”

The GoTech team can be reached by dialing 1-844-519-3557, press Option 1, between 7:30 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. CST, Monday-Friday, or via email at [email protected].

In addition to producing online resources, creating training and product videos, and publishing them on YouTube and answering customer questions via its call center, the GoTech technical team also conducts in-person training events for customers.

A Commitment to the Aftermarket that Moves Beyond the Standard

FOND DU LAC, WI (January 2, 2020) – Wells Vehicle Electronics, a premier full-service, full-line supplier of vehicle electronics and engine management products, has expanded its WVE Vehicle Electronics brand product offering. This expansion allows Wells to best serve the unique needs of the automotive aftermarket, including technicians, warehouse distributors, parts stores, national accounts, and consumers.

“With the mission to be a dominant supplier in the vehicle electronics category, our product team has built a full line of coils, sensors, ignition, emissions, relays, and other vehicle electronics part categories – including more than 1,100 part types,” said Patrick Sommerfeld, Sr. Director for Wells Vehicle Electronics. “The WVE Vehicle Electronics brand of products is poised to serve the engine management market by supplying a full line of professional-grade products that the industry needs.”

Last year, Wells’ leadership engaged current and prospective customers (Aftermarket, OEM/OES, and end-users) – as well as industry leaders – in conversations that evaluated trends and uncovered opportunities to meet the needs of the entire aftermarket. The findings determined that running Wells Vehicle Electronics as a separate business unit and creating the WVE Vehicle Electronics brand to serve the aftermarket was essential for the continued success of our customers, suppliers, employees, and the communities we impact.

In 2019, leaders from NGK Spark Plug Co., LTD. and Wells Vehicle Electronics met in Fond du Lac, WI and formally transitioned all aspects of the business – including product, pricing, customer service, technical service, marketing, sales, and operations – back to Wells in Wisconsin, Texas, Iowa and Mexico. While Wells Vehicle Electronics remains part of the same overall NGK Japan global organization, the manner in which they conduct business will be separate in some cases and shared in others.

“This shift, along with the expansion of the WVE Vehicle Electronics brand, gives Wells the ability to move beyond the standard by leveraging its 117-year heritage of innovation, unmatched engineering resources, leading-edge manufacturing and distribution capabilities, and world-class customer service and technical training to exceed the expectations of an ever-changing global customer base,” said Sommerfeld.

As part of WVE Vehicle Electronics’ commitment, Wells has created a new website,  www.wvebrand.com, dedicated to meeting the needs of warehouse distributors and national accounts who sell the WVE Vehicle Electronics’ full line of professional-grade products throughout North America. The organization is also launching an integrated marketing and communication program to reintroduce the company to customers, suppliers, and the automotive industry overall.