BM Catalysts range expansion
Published: 10 February, 2023
BM Catalysts has expanded its product range with 12 new references, including three DPFs, an additional catalytic converter and eight pipes, with nine of the 12 new products Euro 6-compliant and suitable for 50 vehicle fitments. Overall, the additions are compatible with 77 vehicle fitments, providing coverage to a further 1.3 million vehicles in the combined UK and European car parc.
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