SOUTHFIELD, Mich. -

Polk recently announced that it is now supplying Federal-Mogul Corp. with vehicle ownership and operation information in support of its product and inventory management efforts throughout the world.

As the Federal-Mogul brands continue to expand globally, it is imperative to understand the product requirements, vehicle populations and developing trends in local markets, officials highlighted. It is also important to have a clear view of common vehicle platforms and powertrains that exist across geographies, they added.

“Our ability to provide customers with a complete range of import and domestic product coverage — no matter where the distributor is located around the world — is a major strength provided by Federal-Mogul,” said Jay Burkhart, senior vice president, Global Aftermarket, Federal-Mogul. “We feel Polk can provide valuable solutions in support of that effort.”

“Polk’s ability to provide customers with consistent light, medium and heavy duty vehicle information around the world, supported by local expertise, is one of our core strengths. It is an important capability for anyone attempting to manage a global product range. We’re very happy that a company like Federal-Mogul has confidence in that ability,” said Mark Seng, vice president, aftermarket sales and client services, as well as Polk’s global aftermarket practice leader.