Behr Hella Service has expanded its offer on vehicle compressors by becoming the exclusive sales partner for Sanden in the Independent European Aftermarket.

Sanden is a Japanese compressor specialist that developed the first electric compressor for electric vehicles in 1990, and, today, owns various e-compressor patents. Behr Hella Service will exclusively sell Sanden e-compressors in the Independent European Aftermarket.

Hybrid and electric vehicles account for a fast rising percentage of new car sales. They require electrically powered compressors because, instead of a combustion engine, a battery provides their energy. Thermal management expert, Behr Hella Service, has therefore been offering compressors for hybrid and electric vehicles for more than six years and this latest move will greatly enhance availability.

Jörg Laukenmann, Head of Marketing at Behr Hella Service said, "We're glad to welcome Sanden, as it enables us to expand our Premium Line range for our customers."

The company introduced a new product marking system in early 2017. The Premium Line identifies more than 4,500 products made by manufacturers with original equipment (OE) expertise. In addition to various references produced by BEHR, AKG and Visteon, the latest Sanden compressor generation now also forms part of it, including references for Mercedes Benz B-Class and Volvo V60 hybrid.