Diamond Standard Pursues CAPA Certification on Bumper Reinforcements
Parts must be built to a standard and tested to the performance characteristics of the OE production or service part, says Diamond Standard President Michael O’Neal.
Diamond Standard to Expand Aluminum Replacement and Cowl Induction Style Hoods
Diamond Standard Brand Parts Group announced that it now has the only cowl induction style hoods manufactured 100 percent in a Diamond Standard facility that have achieved multiple levels of accredited aftermarket parts certifications. “Why does this matter? Because sustainable quality under the Diamond Standard Brand Quality System ISO9001/TS16949 processes is assurance that the product
Diamond Standard Brand Parts Group Addresses Increased Use of Aluminum
Company says it’s important to be cognizant of different aluminum alloys used in bumper reinforcement bars.
LKQ, Diamond Standard Partner to Meet Demand for Front Steel Bumpers
Bumper stamping in Ohio with plating in Minnesota and Oklahoma provides “pivotal supply chain solution” to meet expanded demand, says LKQ.
Diamond Standard Launches Website for ASA Members
A website supporting the $40 million Security Shield Product Liability Protection benefit for ASA members is now live.
ASA, Diamond Standard Form Strategic Partnership
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and Diamond Standard Parts LLC say they have forged a strategic alliance based on ASA member product liability protection from Diamond Standard.
Diamond Standard Parts Launches New Website
Diamond Standard Parts, LLC launched its new website, www.diamondstandardparts.com, featuring a complete reorganization of content and more easily found company credentials, part solutions, test documentation, industry issues and brand insights, the company announced. “We are pleased to provide a clear and complete refreshment of our original website designed to help insurers, collision centers and
Diamond Standard Says New Test Proves Aftermarket Parts Are Equal to OEM Parts
The Diamond Standard Parts Management Center has issued an industry paper titled, "Equivalent Bumper System Crash Pulse Performance Through the Lens of Crashworthiness & Occupant Safety Experts," to address structural aftermarket parts use. The study was conducted by MGA Research Corporation, which Diamond Standard says is "an accredited, recognized worldwide leading independent provider of automotive
Diamond Standard Brand Enters into Consulting Agreement with Airbag Deployment Expert
The Diamond Standard Brand Group has announced it has entered a consulting agreement with Dr. David Breed, considered an expert on airbag system development, performance and deployment. Breed holds several engineering degrees from MIT and a Ph.D. from Columbia University in mechanical engineering. He is the recipient of the H.H. Bliss Award as one of
Diamond Standard Bumper Passes IIHS High/Low-Speed Testing
Diamond Standard announced that its 2008 Dodge Ram bumper (CH1002383DS) is the first aftermarket bumper to pass Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) testing. "To receive the distinction as the first aftermarket bumper to pass IIHS testing is an honor that validates the single-minded purpose of Diamond Standard: not only manufacturing the safest parts available,