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Federal Mogul

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A century of people serving customers through manufacturing mastery has made Federal-Mogul a global leader in the automotive industry. 

Recognized by our customers as the supplier of choice for products of leading edge innovation and technology, Federal-Mogul is a dynamic, growth-oriented company dedicated to delighting customers.

History of Federal-Mogul Corporation

1999 marks Federal-Mogul's 100th Centennial Celebration.  Federal-Mogul Corporation was founded in 1899 as the Muzzy-Lyon Company. The same year, the partners set up an early subsidiary company, the Mogul Metal Company to manufacture new bearing alloys. Federal-Mogul has seen its name change throughout its history. The Mogul Metal Company became Federal-Mogul Corporation on May 1, 1924, when the company merged with Federal-Bearing and Bushing, a manufacturer of engine bearings and bushings.

Then on July 29, 1955, Federal-Mogul merged with the Bower Roller Bearing Company, a producer of straight and tapered roller bearings, to form Federal-Mogul-Bower Bearings, Inc.

  Federal-Mogul-Bower Bearings, Inc. acquired The National Motor Bearing Co. (National Seal Division) on July 27, 1956. The company's name was changed back to Federal-Mogul Corporation on April 27, 1965. One year later, Federal-Mogul's World Headquarters officially relocated from its location in downtown Detroit to Southfield, Michigan on July 28, 1966.

  Throughout the 1980s, Federal-Mogul made acquisitions and entered into joint ventures to strengthen its manufacturing position.  Federal-Mogul acquired the Mather Company, a manufacturer of high performance sealing products and a leader in PTFE technology in July 1985. On January 22, the company acquired Carter Automotive Company, Inc., a manufacturer and distributor of automotive fuel pumps and on September 15, Federal-Mogul acquired Signal-Stat division, a manufacturer, marketer and distributor for lighting and safety components.

  On August 24, 1989 Federal-Mogul completed a joint venture agreement with G. Bruss GmbH and Co. KG, a German manufacturer of seals and specialty molded products.

  Federal-Mogul continued to strengthen its operations through additional acquisitions in the 1990's. Later that year on October 30, Federal-Mogul completed the acquisition of Glyco AG, a German manufacturer of automotive and diesel engine bearings.

  On October 16, 1997 Federal-Mogul announced its acquisition of T&N plc, one of the world's leading suppliers of high technology automotive components, engineered products and industrial materials.

On March 11, 1998 Federal-Mogul expanded its engine bearing operations in Europe and announced its acquisition of Bimet S.A. Bimet is a manufacturer of engine bearings, bushings and related products.

  On October 9, 1998 Federal-Mogul completed the acquisition of Cooper Automotive, a business unit of Cooper Industries, Inc. Today, Federal-Mogul has over 300 locations, across 6 continents, in 24 countries, with over 56,000 employees worldwide.  Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul is an automotive parts manufacturer providing innovative solutions and systems to global customers in the automotive, light truck, heavy-duty, railroad, farm and industrial markets.  A century of people serving customers through manufacturing mastery has made Federal-Mogul a global leader in the automotive industry.  Federal-Mogul proudly celebrates 100 years of people serving customers through manufacturing mastery. 

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Original Equipment Products

Ancillary Gaskets

High Technology Gaskets

Brake and Friction Products

Bushings

Chassis Products

Driveline Products

Dynamic Seals

Engine Sealing Applications

Oil Seals

Valve Stem Seals

Redi-Seals

OEM Engine Bearings, Bushings and Thrust Washers

Aluminum Base Crankshaft Bearing Alloys

Copper Base Crankshaft Bearing Alloys

Copper Base Bushing and Thrust Washer Alloys

Aluminum Base Bushing and Thrust Washer Alloys

Ignition Coils

Lighting and Safety Products

Noise and Vibration Sealing Systems

Oil Conditioning Systems

Pistons

Piston Pins

Power Cylinder Systems

Sintered Products

Systems Protection Products

Total Axle Sealing

Total Engine Sealing

Total Transmission Sealing

Air conditioning Sealing

Federal-Mogul’s cross-functional teams coordinate the resources of Federal-Mogul to develop entire engine sealing systems from concept through production – and beyond. Federal-Mogul offers standard and custom designs to meet the requirements of today’s demanding operation requirements.

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The Company

Headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, Federal-Mogul is an automotive parts manufacturer providing innovative solutions and systems to global customers in the automotive, light truck, heavy-duty, railroad, farm and industrial markets. Federal-Mogul has a worldwide network of distribution points to service the aftermarket customers.

Federal-Mogul precision products are developed and manufactured for many of the world's major original equipment manufacturers and they also sell these and related products into the aftermarket. Federal-Mogul has a worldwide network of distribution points to service the aftermarket customers.  

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