TRW Automotive is set to sign a deal with re-manufacturer Sovereign Rotating Electrics to sell electrical products in the UK aftermarket.

The new business is to distribute both TRW and Lucas branded electrical aftermarket products as well as Sovereign's existing range, although TRW will to retain its original equipment electrical parts business.

TRW believes that the move will give its automotive division a tighter focus on its core chassis system products, Lucas braking and TRW steering, suspension and test equipment.

In addition to Sovereign's West Sussex manufacturing facility, the joint venture will establish a Lucas Electrical commercial office and combined distribution centre in the West Midlands. Source: Aftermarketnetwork