PENDLETON, Ind., Jan. 22, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- Remy International, Inc. (NASDAQ: REMY), manufacturer of Delco Remy® heavy duty starters and alternators, as well as Remy® light duty starters and alternators, is pleased to announce it released 206 light duty aftermarket part numbers in 2014--with even more growth planned for this year, including the addition of two new product categories.

"We offer the highest level of coverage in the industry," says Dave Nichols, Senior Vice President of Aftermarket Sales at Remy International. "For alternators, our coverage extends to 242 million vehicles, and for starters, we cover 235 million vehicles. This vast coverage allows our channel partners to more effectively respond to their customers' needs."

By the Numbers - New Starter & Alternator Coverage in 2014:


    --  New part numbers released in 2014: 206
    --  Additional 2014 coverage: 52.9 million vehicles
    --  2013-2014 vehicles: 10 million
    --  Import vehicles: 38.8 million

Remy has part numbers for practically every car manufacturer, including Ford, Nissan, Hyundai, Honda, Cadillac, Ram, BMW, Toyota, Acura, Kia, Dodge, Chevrolet, Scion, Lincoln and Volkswagen.

In 2015, Remy plans to add parts at the same fast pace as it did in 2014. "We'll add just as many new part numbers--if not more--in 2015," says Nichols.

Now Offering Brake Calipers and Axles
 In addition to growing the parts for starters and alternators, Remy plans to release coverage for two new categories: brake calipers and axles.

"We're expanding beyond starter and alternator part numbers. Now we'll also have remanufactured brake calibers and new and remanufactured CV axles," Nichols says. "This expansion allows us to be more of a one-stop shop for our partners."

View Remy's part number e-catalog at remyinc.com

About Remy International, Inc.
 Founded by the Remy Brothers in 1896, Remy International, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer and remanufacturer of alternators, starter motors and electric traction motors. Headquartered in Pendleton, IN, with global operations across five continents and 10 countries, Remy International markets products under the Delco Remy®, Remy®, World Wide Automotive® and USA Industries® brands. Known for innovation, efficiency, quality, and best-in-class customer service and support, Remy International's products are integrated by leading industrial, specialty, automotive and heavy-duty OEMs, and aftermarket providers worldwide. We Start the World & Keep It Running(TM).

Contact: Martha Avery, Remy International, Inc., 765.274.7805

DELCO REMY is a registered trademark of General Motors licensed to Remy International, Inc., Pendleton, IN 46064.

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