MAHLE Service Solutions Receives AAPEX New Product Showcase Award for Smartphone App

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. - Dec. 7, 2016 - PRLog -- The SmartACX Smartphone App from MAHLE Service Solutions was named the technology category winner in the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) Show 2016 New Product Showcase. The app is a productivity enhancing application program that helps technicians view the status of the company's ArcticPRO^® machines during vehicle service.

Pre-registered AAPEX buyers determined the winning New Product Showcase entries in nine categories by voting electronically for their favorite products. Voting took place prior to AAPEX. MAHLE Service Solutions was honored during an awards ceremony held Nov. 2 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas.

The SmartACX Smartphone App allows technicians to remotely view the values and status of the Kia ArcticPRO^® ACX1299 A/C machine during vehicle service. Technicians benefit by being untethered from the A/C machine during operation, which allows them to be productive on another repair. The SmartACX Smartphone App automatically displays the pertinent values and an alert notification on the technician's smartphone.

"Receiving this prestigious award is gratifying and demonstrates that our technology continues to fulfill the productivity needs of repair shops," said Andreas Huber, general manager, MAHLE Service Solutions.

The MAHLE Service Solutions SmartACX Smartphone App works over Wi-Fi or cellular data and can be downloaded for free at the Apple Store (iOS) or through Google Play (Android). MAHLE Service Solutions will offer this functionality on other ACX machines in the coming months.

MAHLE Service Solutions introduced the ArcticPRO^® ACX1299 A/C machine exclusively to Kia America dealers in January 2016. It is a digital air conditioning (A/C) machine designed to safely service vehicles using the new R1234yf refrigerant. It is the first A/C service equipment to be fully integrated with MAHLE Service Solutions' TechPRO^® diagnostic scan tool software. With this added functionality, the ACX1299 is the only A/C service machine on the market that can also perform full diagnostic testing.

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Image caption:: Andreas Huber (left), general manager of MAHLE Service Solutions accepts the AAPEX Show 2016 New Product Showcase award from Bill Long, AASA president and chief operating officer.

About MAHLE

MAHLE is a leading international development partner and supplier to the automotive industry. With its products for combustion engines and their peripherals as well as solutions for electric vehicles, the group addresses all the crucial issues related to the powertrain and air conditioning technology—from engine systems and components to filtration to thermal management. In 2015, the group generated sales of approximately EUR 11.5 billion (12.8 billion USD) with around 76,000 employees and is represented in 34 countries with over 170 production locations.

About MAHLE Aftermarket

MAHLE Aftermarket, the business unit specializing in spare parts, uses the expertise from the series production of original equipment in its automotive aftermarket product range, and supplies trade, repair shop and engine repair partners. MAHLE Aftermarket is represented at 22 locations and other sales offices worldwide, with 1,582 employees. In 2015, the business unit achieved a global sales volume of EUR 835 million (929 million USD).

About MAHLE Service Solutions

MAHLE Aftermarket Inc., Service Solutions division specializes in the development, manufacturing and distribution of automotive services, tools and maintenance equipment, including vehicle diagnostics, air conditioning service, fluid exchange and nitrogen tire inflation systems. Formerly known as RTI Technologies, MAHLE Service Solutions continues its legacy of building shop equipment for the most stringent OEM and aftermarket needs. Along with this expertise, MAHLE Service Solutions combines the know-how of MAHLE Behr with automotive thermal management and MAHLE Powertrain with automotive test systems. Each of these three entities have more than 25 years of R&D and technology deployment experience providing advanced solutions for OE manufacturers.

In addition to the high-quality products offered through its Service Solutions division, MAHLE Aftermarket provides a comprehensive and well-developed service network to ensure quick and professional technical support and training for repair shops. For more information about MAHLE Aftermarket Service Solutions, visit www.servicesolutions.mahle.com (http://www.servicesolutions.mahle.com/?utm_source=Cision&...).

Further queries:

MAHLE Aftermarket Inc.

Ted Hughes

Manager - Marketing

23030 MAHLE Drive

Farmington Hills, MI 48335

USA

Phone: +248/347-9710

Fax: +248/596-8899

Ted.Hughes@us.mahle.com

http://www.servicesolutions.mahle.com