Melett to exhibit at TTM Poznan 2024

In an era where environmental consciousness is paramount, the automotive industry is continually seeking sustainable solutions, and we will be shedding light on the environmental benefits and impact of turbochargers at TTM Poznan on 4th – 7th April.

Turbochargers, once renowned solely for their performance-enhancing capabilities, are now emerging as eco-friendly champions contributing to greener roads. Visitors of the show will gain greater insight from us at stand number 33.

Lukasz Kiper, our sales representative in Poland, said: “Turbochargers play a pivotal role in boosting engine efficiency, leading to reduced fuel consumption and lower carbon emissions. By compressing air before it enters the combustion chamber, turbochargers allow engines to burn fuel more efficiently, maximising power output while minimising waste.

“This enhanced efficiency directly translates to a reduction in the carbon footprint of vehicles equipped with turbocharged engines. As the automotive landscape evolves, turbochargers are becoming synonymous with environmentally conscious driving.”

The environmental benefits of turbochargers are evident, the choice between regeneration and purchasing new units becomes crucial in the pursuit of sustainability.

Regenerating turbochargers involves refurbishing and replacing worn components to their original specifications. This process not only extends the lifespan of the turbocharger but also significantly reduces the demand for new manufacturing.

Opting for regeneration contributes to the circular economy, minimising waste and resource consumption. Additionally, regeneration often requires less energy compared to manufacturing new turbochargers, further reducing the ecological footprint.

Choosing regeneration over buying new turbochargers not only aligns with environmental goals but also presents economic advantages.

Regenerated turbochargers cost significantly less than the cost of new units, making them a sustainable and cost-effective choice for both consumers and the environment.

Kiper adds: “In the realm of eco-conscious automotive solutions, turbochargers emerge as unsung heroes, enhancing performance while contributing to a greener future. Opting for regeneration over buying new turbochargers amplifies these benefits, fostering sustainability in the automotive aftermarket.

“As we navigate the road towards a more environmentally friendly future, turbochargers stand as a testament to innovation that not only accelerates performance but also drives us towards a cleaner, greener tomorrow and we look forward to meeting with visitors and customers at TTM to spread the word.”

If technicians suspect a fault with a turbocharger, our network of highly qualified turbocharger repair specialists can provide a full turbo inspection and diagnosis service to help identify the root cause of failure and prevent further issues.

Located throughout Italy, Spain and Poland, Melett ASCs are committed to supporting independent garages with the highest quality turbo repairs using Melett OE quality parts.

By working with our ASC network, garages are provided with the reassurance that any enquiries are handled quickly and efficiently by repairers who have the technical expertise to provide a complete turbocharger solution.

To learn more about Melett, including technical guides & videosturbo tips and industry news, please visit www.melett.com

Melett puts turbochargers in the driving seat at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week

Our North American team recently revealed the myriad of opportunities available within the turbocharger aftermarket, showcasing our latest products and providing technical insights at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2024 in Grapevine, Texas.

As we continually expand our portfolio to meet ever-changing demand for popular references, visitors were able to learn more about our vast range of precision engineered turbochargers and core assemblies at the show.

Some of the stand-out products on display were our new S400 upgrade thrust kits, featuring both steel and bronze thrust bearing options to cater for specific S400 upgrade repair needs, as well as our comprehensive range of genuine OE Hella actuators.

Visitors were also able to get hands on with new products for the popular Ford F-150 truck, as well as our range of best-seller core assemblies for gasoline, commercial and agricultural applications.

What’s more, new components for the Holset VGT turbo, such as our range of actuator installation kits and components, including the newly launched HE300VG, as well as four popular nozzle ring parts and kits for the repair of genuine Cummins turbos were on display, as were our selection of shaft and wheels, and compressor wheels, including parts for the GT37 turbo.

Mike Franke, Technical Support/Sales in North America, said: “There continues to be great opportunities for growth within the turbocharger market and we’re charging forward with our range expansions to ensure customers can get their hands on high-quality components and parts for the most popular vehicles. HDAW offers the perfect platform to share this message and it was great to connect with so many of our valued customers.”

As part of our ongoing investment plans, customers can place orders and check stock availability via our website. The site also provides extensive product information, technical guides & videos, turbo tips and industry news.

Melett strengthens customer service with new initiatives

We have bolstered our customer support offering at Melett North America , creating a more streamlined warehouse operation to process orders quicker, as we continue to assess the market and make required developments in line with ongoing demand.

Melett North America is centrally located to best service both the USA and Canada and its team of experts work closely with customers to offer accessible, workshop-focused technical support.

Following double-digit sales growth year on year, we have continued to enhance our customer support, offering one of the largest databases of turbochargers in the North American aftermarket.

Created for ease of use, the Melett website provides customers with access to over 150,000 detailed turbo build sheets and service data.

It contains the most up-to-date information on component compatibility for specific turbochargers and vehicles, along with part numbers, dimensions of the most common components, housing data, actuator calibration information and balancing data.

Easy-to-use search functions enable users to browse in various ways such as searching by turbocharger, OE part number, or Melett part number, as well as identifying the turbocharger part when only the vehicle application is known.

Customers can use the website to access our extensive range of assembled and VSR balanced CHRA (core assemblies), which eliminates the need for repairers to invest in expensive high-speed balancing equipment.

At Melett, we provide complete reassurance, as each core assembly and component is quality checked and inspected against the original equipment specifications to ensure OEM performance is maintained during operation.

In addition to core assemblies, we also offer a variety of fast-moving repair kits and, for instances where a repair is not possible, a range of new turbo units.

Kenny Taylor, General Manager at Melett North America, said: “Customer service is key to everything we do, so we welcome open dialogue and continually embrace regular opportunities to develop our offering to make the customer journey as smooth as possible. Our website has been developed to do just that and our newly streamlined warehouse facility will only enhance this even further.”

 

For more information or any North American enquiries, please contact:

Toll Free: 1-855-235-9706 / Direct: 1-901-322-5896 / [email protected]

Melett to exhibit at HDAW 2024

Our North American team is looking to build on its growth in recent years and highlight the opportunities for the market when we exhibit at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2024, held between Monday 22nd -Thursday 25th January, in Grapevine, Texas.

Our precision engineered turbochargers and core assemblies will be on show, as we look to introduce new range additions to meet ongoing demand for popular references.

These include new products for the Holset VGT turbo, such as its range of actuator installation kits and components, including the newly launched HE300VG, as well as four popular nozzle ring parts and kits for the repair of genuine Cummins turbos.

A selection of shaft and wheels, and compressor wheels, including parts for the GT37 turbo will also be on display.

Visitors can also learn more about new products for the popular Ford F-150 truck, as well as our range of best-seller core assemblies for petrol, commercial and agricultural applications.

Finally, attendees can get up close and personal with our new S400 upgrade thrust kits, featuring both steel and bronze thrust bearing options to cater for specific S400 upgrade repair needs, as well as our comprehensive range of genuine OE Hella actuators.

Mike Franke, Technical Support/Sales at Melett North America, said: “HDAW is always a huge draw for customers. We’ve been working hard behind the scenes to introduce reliable parts that meet their ongoing requirements and we can’t wait to showcase these new additions at what’s set to be one of the biggest events of the year.”

As part of our ongoing investment plans, customers can place orders and check stock availability via our website. The site also provides extensive product information, technical guides & videos, turbo tips and industry news.

Melett showcases turbo expertise at AAPEX 2023

Our North American team showcased our latest aftermarket turbocharger innovations at renowned automotive aftermarket show, AAPEX 2023, which took place in Las Vegas NV, at The Venetian Expo on 31st October – 2nd November.

Attendees spoke directly to our experts to learn more about best-practice fitment and were able to get up close and personal with the most recent product releases, with new-to-range parts available to view on the stand, including in-demand references for Ford, VW and Mercedes-Benz.

These references have been added as part of our pledge to continue to introduce products on a regular basis to deliver a wider range of vehicle coverage than ever before, ensuring it can meet the growing vehicle parc.

Mike Franke, Technical Support/Sales at Melett North America, said: “AAPEX offers the perfect platform to meet with our core customer base and we thoroughly enjoyed catching up with visitors on a one-to-one basis, discussing upcoming trends in the marketplace and taking them through our wide range of leading turbochargers and components for the industry.

“We are constantly innovating our range via our dedicated UK turbo and core production facility to better support customers, and regularly introduce in-demand parts to ensure their requirements can be met.”

Our North American facility has established a prestigious reputation in the turbocharger aftermarket thanks to it’s offering of high-quality components, designed and engineered in the UK to match the OE specification, and backed up by world-class customer service.

We offer an extensive range of assembled and VSR balanced CHRA (core assemblies), eliminating the need for repairers to invest in expensive high-speed balancing equipment.

Each core assembly is quality checked and inspected against the original equipment specifications to ensure OE performance is maintained during operation.

Turbocharger repair specialists can provide a full turbo inspection and diagnosis service to help identify the root cause of failure and prevent further issues.

To find your local repair specialist in North America, please email [email protected] or visit our contact page

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