Navistar Launches Parts Line

Light & Medium Truck, Apr 2009

Navistar is launching a value line, private-label brand of truck parts called PartSmart. The line will offer products priced as much as 20% less than original equipment parts, the company said in a release.

The new line focuses on fast- moving and fast-wearing parts for all makes of trucks. Parts available include air valves, bearings, belts, clutch- es, hoses, hydraulic pads and calipers, light- ing, rotating electrics, u-joints, seals and wipers.

"With this new value line, Navistar enters a segment of the parts business in which we previously have not been involved," said Michael Cancelliere, senior vice president and general manager for Navistar Parts in North America, in the release. "It's a necessity in today's environment to offer cost-effective products customers can use to hold down their operating expenses without sacrificing quality."

PartSmart parts come with a one-year, parts-only replacement warranty. They can be purchased at International dealers in the United States. The product line will be available globally later this year, the company said. - L&MT