ZF Trading UK is set to begin supplying the CV Hengst range of vehicle filters to the commercial vehicle sector from October 2007.

The agreement, which was finalised last month, sees ZF Trading UK, a provider of leading OE brands such as SACHS, LEMFÖRDER, BOGE and ZF Parts, take responsibility for the sales, marketing and distribution of the Hengst commercial vehicle range of filters in OE quality throughout the UK.

Hengst is a major manufacturer and parts supplier of filters and filter systems to the worldwide automotive industry. The company was established in 1958 and employs more than 1,700 people at eight locations in Germany, Brazil, the USA and China.

ZF Trading UK will be the only company in the UK offering the full line of OE quality Hengst air, fuel and oil filters together with service parts through its dedicated commercial vehicle sales network. The range will also be updated as soon as new products become available from Hengst to ensure that customers are kept up to date with the very latest OE technology in the marketplace.

Addy Doodt, Managing Director of ZF Trading UK explains: “I am delighted to be able to offer the Hengst range of filters and filter systems to our commercial vehicle distribution partners. I am confident that with its OE pedigree, Hengst will prove to be a great addition to our commercial vehicle range which we are offering to our customer base in the UK.“
Carsten Luttermann, Area Sales Manager of Hengst adds: “Hengst has been looking for a suitable partner to help supply its OE range of products to the commercial vehicle sector for some time. In ZF Trading UK, I believe we have found the perfect partnership and we look forward to working with its experts to develop our offering in what is a big market for our company.”

Martyn Houghton, General Sales Manager at ZF Trading UK will have overall responsibility for the sales of the Hengst range. Product support will be provided by Ian Poultney, Commercial Vehicle Product Manager at ZF Trading UK. Additional information on Hengst will also be made available on the ZF Trading UK website.

For further information on Hengst please contact the ZF Trading UK Customer Services department on: + 44 (0) 1788 822 353 or visit www.zf-trading.co.uk.