Through this strategic expansion, FEV, a leading provider of engineering services for powertrain and vehicle technologies expands its expertise in the test systems business area, in particular. The acquisition represents an extension of FEV’s worldwide testing and development resources to meet growing demands in its various geographic operating regions.

FEV said the strategic acquisition is complementary with a worldwide expansion of its capabilities. A new test and development center is currently being built in Beijing, China, and the durability test center (DLP) in Brehna, Germany and the company’s headquarters in Aachen are also being gradually extended.

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