Schaeffler Recognized as 2027 MEMA Top Supplier for Customer & Market Impact

2026-11-02 | Fort Mill, S.C.|

• Schaeffler’s Vehicle Lifetime Solutions Americas named one of three recipients in MEMA Top Supplier Awards Customer & Market Impact category
• Recognition highlights Schaeffler’s efforts to expand aftermarket choice, product availability and repair capabilities
• Portfolio expansion and customer-driven innovation demonstrate Schaeffler’s commitment to delivering practical value to aftermarket customers

Schaeffler’s Vehicle Lifetime Solutions Americas has been recognized by MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers as a 2027 Top Supplier in the Customer & Market Impact category. The company was one of only three recipients selected for the distinction, part of a new recognition program introduced alongside the 2027 MEMA Top Suppliers Directory.

Schaeffler's selection reflects its efforts to expand aftermarket product coverage and repair capabilities in response to changing customer and vehicle service needs. Drawing on its original equipment (OE) expertise, the company is broadening access to replacement parts and technologies for newer, more complex vehicles through the integration of Vitesco Technologies. Its customer-driven approach also extends to product development, including the LuK TorCon torque converter, which provides an alternative to remanufactured products while eliminating core charges and simplifying inventory management for distributors and repair professionals.

“This recognition from MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers reflects our team’s continued focus on delivering solutions that create value for customers and contribute to the advancement of the independent aftermarket,” said Micah Shepard, president of Schaeffler Vehicle Lifetime Solutions Americas. “As the industry evolves, we remain focused on expanding our capabilities and applying our OE expertise to address customer needs.”

The annual MEMA Top Suppliers Directory serves as an industry resource, showcasing suppliers and remanufacturers supporting the automotive and commercial vehicle aftermarket. For the 2027 edition, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers introduced this recognition program to highlight companies making notable contributions across four categories: Customer & Market Impact, Emerging Supplier, Industry Engagement and Sustainability.