WIX Filters reported that it has
introduced more than 360 new parts in the first quarter of 2012, with more than
84 percent of the new part numbers serving the hydraulic industry. This total
includes 24 heavy-duty, 33 light-duty and 304 hydraulic filter applications.

“WIX Filters product development is
constantly expanding,” said Donald Chilton, North American product development
manager at WIX Filters. “Our industrial filtration product line is vital for
hydraulic, process, compressor, off-line and moisture control applications and
our growth in hydraulic applications is due to our customer demand. Our
hydraulic line now offers more than 8,750 hydraulic filters.”

WIX also has introduced a variety of new
domestic and foreign nameplate applications and says the company is on track to
release more than 1,000 new parts by the end of 2012.

“We will continue to generate new
products to extend our global coverage,” said Mike Harvey, brand manager for
WIX Filters. “WIX is known for quality and innovation and we are committed to
continually improving filter design and performance to meet our customer
demands in the light duty, heavy duty and hydraulic categories.”

For more information about the new
parts, contact a WIX representative or visit www.wixfilters.com to locate a sales contact.