Nov. 3, 2020—Premium Guard Inc., an automotive aftermarket filters company, has purchased Tenneco’s global aftermarket filters business in Mexico, according to a press release.
The acquisition, which was finalized on Oct. 31, includes Tenneco’s manufacturing facility in Tultitlan, Mexico, the Interfil and Engine Clean brands, filter inventories, and all of the manufacturing facility's operations. According to the release, Interfil is considered to be the second largest filter manufacturer and supplier in Mexico.
With the purchase, Premium Guard plans to use the Tultitlan facility to fulfill customer requirements and volume, and plans to keep it as a strategic supplier for Tenneco’s Champion brand.
According to the release, the company expects a smooth transition of ownership with no changes to staff or management.
