NEW YORK, Oct. 25, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard Motor Products, Inc. (NYSE: SMP), an automotive replacement parts manufacturer and distributor, announces a new supply agreement with PurePower Technologies^®

The agreement will leverage SMP's proven marketing and distribution strategies to deliver PurePower Technologies' premium diesel products to the automotive aftermarket, including new and remanufactured diesel fuel injectors. Highlighting the offering are new OE-production injectors for 6.0L, 6.4L and I6 engines.

SMP is well-positioned as a leader in the automotive aftermarket diesel category providing a combination of outstanding product and the broadest coverage. SMP offers hundreds of diesel parts in dozens of unique diesel categories, and is a basic manufacturer in most of them. Keeping with the company's commitment to deliver the finest quality diesel products, this new agreement solidifies SMP's position in the diesel market and provides SMP customers with the high-quality product they need to compete in this growing segment.

PurePower Technologies has produced more than 25 million injectors for OEMs and the aftermarket on its way to becoming an industry-leading supplier of diesel fuel-injection systems. Each injector is the result of a vertically integrated process that employs design, development, and other techniques to ensure quality and efficiency.  

With this agreement in place, SMP is proud to offer PurePower Technologies' high-quality products to the automotive aftermarket.

About SMP:
Established in 1919, Standard Motor Products is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of replacement parts for motor vehicles in the automotive aftermarket industry. SMP supplies independent professional auto technicians and automotive do-it-yourselfers with high quality replacement parts for engine management ignition, emission and fuel systems as well as temperature control products for domestic and import cars and light trucks. SMP products are sold through both traditional and non-traditional distribution channels. For more information, download the SMP® Parts mobile App or, visit www.smpcorp.com.

About PurePower Technologies:
PurePower Technologies is the leader in engineering and manufacturing of new and remanufactured diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers for OEMs and the aftermarket.  Headquartered in Blythewood, South Carolina, the company is the authority for engineering and manufacturing of all precision fuel, air management and after-treatment systems for light-, medium- and heavy-duty truck vehicles. PurePower Technologies' complete portfolio of design, engineering, manufacturing and remanufacturing capabilities allows us to achieve levels of quality and precision that pace the industry; to bring products to market faster and more efficiently; and to minimize vehicle downtime while maximizing productivity and performance. For more information, visit purepowertech.com.

Under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Standard Motor Products cautions investors that any forward-looking statements made by the company, including those that may be made in this press release, are based on management's expectations at the time they are made, but they are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, events or performance to differ materially from those contemplated by such forward-looking statements. Among the factors that could cause actual results, events or performance to differ materially from those risks and uncertainties discussed in this press release are those detailed from time-to-time in prior press releases and in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the company's annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. By making these forward-looking statements, Standard Motor Products undertakes no obligation or intention to update these statements after the date of this release.

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