Standard Motor Products Expands Parking Brake Actuator Program
Standard Motor Products (SMP) has announced a significant expansion of its Electronic Parking Brake Actuator program. The company emphasizes that parking brake actuators are among the fastest-growing categories in the automotive aftermarket, with their products being 100% new and designed to match OE performance.
The expanded coverage includes new applications for millions of late-model vehicles, including 2023-22 Ford models (Escape, Bronco Sport, Maverick), 2024-23 Super Duty trucks, 2024-22 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2024-22 Ram ProMaster, and various Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Mazda, Audi, Volkswagen, and GM vehicles.
Standard's actuators feature plug-and-play design requiring no additional programming, and include necessary hardware for complete repairs. Each unit undergoes rigorous testing at SMP's New York lab and Texas Testing Center for durability and performance.
Standard Motor Products (SMP) ha annunciato una significativa espansione del suo programma di attuatori per freni di stazionamento elettronici. L'azienda sottolinea che gli attuatori per freni di stazionamento sono tra le categorie in più rapida crescita nel mercato aftermarket automobilistico, con prodotti completamente nuovi e progettati per garantire prestazioni pari a quelle OE.
La copertura ampliata include nuove applicazioni per milioni di veicoli di ultima generazione, tra cui i modelli Ford 2023-22 (Escape, Bronco Sport, Maverick), i camion Super Duty 2024-23, la Jeep Grand Cherokee 2024-22, il Ram ProMaster 2024-22 e diversi veicoli Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Mazda, Audi, Volkswagen e GM.
Gli attuatori di Standard presentano un design plug-and-play che non richiede programmazioni aggiuntive e includono tutta l'hardware necessario per riparazioni complete. Ogni unità viene sottoposta a rigorosi test presso il laboratorio SMP di New York e il Centro di Test del Texas per garantirne durata e prestazioni.
Standard Motor Products (SMP) ha anunciado una expansión significativa de su programa de actuadores para freno de estacionamiento electrónico. La empresa destaca que los actuadores para freno de estacionamiento son una de las categorías de más rápido crecimiento en el mercado de posventa automotriz, con productos 100% nuevos diseñados para igualar el rendimiento OE.
La cobertura ampliada incluye nuevas aplicaciones para millones de vehículos de modelos recientes, incluyendo los modelos Ford 2023-22 (Escape, Bronco Sport, Maverick), camiones Super Duty 2024-23, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2024-22, Ram ProMaster 2024-22 y varios vehículos de Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Mazda, Audi, Volkswagen y GM.
Los actuadores de Standard cuentan con un diseño plug-and-play que no requiere programación adicional e incluyen el hardware necesario para reparaciones completas. Cada unidad pasa por rigurosas pruebas en el laboratorio de SMP en Nueva York y en el Centro de Pruebas de Texas para garantizar durabilidad y rendimiento.
Standard Motor Products (SMP)가 전자 주차 브레이크 액추에이터 프로그램을 크게 확장한다고 발표했습니다. 회사는 주차 브레이크 액추에이터가 자동차 애프터마켓에서 가장 빠르게 성장하는 부문 중 하나이며, 제품은 100% 신제품으로 OE 성능과 일치하도록 설계되었다고 강조합니다.
확대된 적용 범위에는 수백만 대의 최신 모델 차량에 대한 새로운 적용이 포함되며, 여기에는 2023-22 포드 모델(Escape, Bronco Sport, Maverick), 2024-23 슈퍼 듀티 트럭, 2024-22 지프 그랜드 체로키, 2024-22 램 프로마스터 및 다양한 메르세데스-벤츠, 스바루, 마츠다, 아우디, 폭스바겐, GM 차량이 포함됩니다.
Standard의 액추에이터는 추가 프로그래밍이 필요 없는 플러그 앤 플레이 디자인을 특징으로 하며, 완전한 수리를 위한 필수 하드웨어를 포함합니다. 각 유닛은 SMP의 뉴욕 연구소와 텍사스 테스트 센터에서 내구성과 성능을 위해 엄격한 테스트를 거칩니다.
Standard Motor Products (SMP) a annoncé une expansion importante de son programme d'actionneurs de frein de stationnement électronique. L'entreprise souligne que les actionneurs de frein de stationnement font partie des catégories à la croissance la plus rapide sur le marché de la pièce de rechange automobile, avec des produits 100 % neufs conçus pour offrir des performances équivalentes à l'équipement d'origine.
La couverture étendue comprend de nouvelles applications pour des millions de véhicules récents, notamment les modèles Ford 2023-22 (Escape, Bronco Sport, Maverick), les camions Super Duty 2024-23, le Jeep Grand Cherokee 2024-22, le Ram ProMaster 2024-22 ainsi que divers véhicules Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Mazda, Audi, Volkswagen et GM.
Les actionneurs de Standard présentent un design plug-and-play ne nécessitant aucune programmation supplémentaire et incluent le matériel nécessaire pour des réparations complètes. Chaque unité est soumise à des tests rigoureux dans le laboratoire SMP de New York et au centre d'essais du Texas pour garantir durabilité et performance.
Standard Motor Products (SMP) hat eine bedeutende Erweiterung seines Programms für elektronische Feststellbremsaktuatoren angekündigt. Das Unternehmen betont, dass Feststellbremsaktuatoren zu den am schnellsten wachsenden Kategorien im Automotive-Aftermarket gehören und ihre Produkte zu 100 % neu sind und die OE-Leistung erfüllen.
Die erweiterte Abdeckung umfasst neue Anwendungen für Millionen von Fahrzeugen aktueller Baujahre, darunter Ford-Modelle 2023-22 (Escape, Bronco Sport, Maverick), Super Duty 2024-23 Trucks, Jeep Grand Cherokee 2024-22, Ram ProMaster 2024-22 sowie verschiedene Fahrzeuge von Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, Mazda, Audi, Volkswagen und GM.
Die Aktuatoren von Standard verfügen über ein Plug-and-Play-Design, das keine zusätzliche Programmierung erfordert, und beinhalten die notwendige Hardware für vollständige Reparaturen. Jede Einheit wird im SMP-Labor in New York und im Testzentrum in Texas auf Haltbarkeit und Leistung streng geprüft.
- Expansion into one of the fastest-growing automotive aftermarket categories
- Coverage extended to millions of new vehicle applications
- 100% new products with OE performance matching
- No additional programming required for installation
- None.
Insights
SMP's expansion of its Electronic Parking Brake Actuator program represents a strategic positioning in a high-growth segment of the automotive aftermarket. With manual parking brakes rapidly being replaced by electronic systems in modern vehicles, this move targets an emerging replacement parts opportunity.
The company is differentiating its offering through quality positioning (100% new components rather than remanufactured) and comprehensive coverage across domestic and import vehicles. Their expanded catalog now covers multiple high-volume vehicle platforms including Ford's popular Escape, Bronco Sport and Maverick models, plus Mercedes-Benz, Subaru, and GM applications.
What's particularly notable is the technical integration aspect - these aren't standalone components but must interface with complex electronic safety systems. SMP's emphasis on OE-matching performance and plug-and-play installation (requiring no additional programming) reduces installation complexity for repair shops, potentially strengthening their value proposition to distributors.
This product line expansion aligns with the aftermarket's evolution toward more sophisticated electronic components. As vehicles with these systems age into their prime repair years, SMP is positioning itself to capture this replacement cycle. While no specific financial projections are provided, securing leadership in fast-growing categories is typically favorable for automotive suppliers seeking to offset maturation in legacy product lines.
Key Takeaways
- Parking brake actuators are safety-critical components, and are one of the fastest-growing categories in the industry
- Standard® Parking Brake Actuators are
100% new, never remanufactured, and are designed to match OE performance and seamlessly integrate with electronic safety systems - Standard's Parking Brake Actuator program is the most comprehensive in the industry, offering coverage for millions of import and domestic vehicles
On almost all new vehicles, manually operated cable parking brakes have been replaced by electronic parking brake actuators. These new actuators are also an integral part of electronic safety systems found on today's vehicles. Standard® Parking Brake Actuators are always
Standard® has recently introduced new coverage in this category for millions of late-model import and domestic vehicles. New applications include Ford vehicles like the 2023-22 Escape, Bronco Sport and Maverick, as well as 2024-23 Super Duty trucks. Coverage was also added for the 2024-22 Jeep Grand Cherokee and 2024-22 Ram ProMaster, as well as Mercedes-Benz vehicles through 2023 and Subaru vehicles through 2024. Additional new coverage includes popular Mazda, Audi, Volkswagen, and General Motors vehicles.
Commenting on the expansion, John Herc, Vice President of Vehicle Control Marketing at SMP, said, "Standard's Parking Brake Actuator program is the most comprehensive in the industry. In addition to industry-leading coverage, we are providing our distribution partners with training, marketing materials and key category insights to help them capitalize on the growth of this category."
All Standard® Parking Brake Actuators are listed in the catalog found at StandardBrand.com and in electronic catalog providers.
About Standard®
Standard® provides unmatched coverage for all import and domestic vehicle applications equipped with gas, hybrid, and electric powertrains. Standard's line offers premium automotive products in multiple product categories for vehicle systems such as electric, safety, fuel, and ignition. Product categories include Ignition Coils, Sensors, Switches, VVT Components, ADAS Products, TMPS Sensors, Fuel Injection and much more. For additional information, contact an SMP® sales representative or visit StandardBrand.com.
About SMP
With over 100 years in business, Standard Motor Products, Inc. is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium replacement parts in the automotive aftermarket and a custom-engineered solutions provider to vehicle and equipment manufacturers in diverse non-aftermarket end markets. SMP sells its products primarily to retailers, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers and original equipment service part operations in
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