Industry ‘set to face new emissions standards’

29 November 2024  

BM Catalysts has said the automotive aftermarket is braced for significant shifts in 2025 — driven by new emissions standards and government policies.

One of the most pressing changes is the potential introduction of an enhanced emissions test for particulate number on vehicles equipped with diesel particulate filters (DPFs).

The decision on this test is still pending, but BM Catalysts, a leading European manufacturer of hot end emissions products, is supporting the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation in advocating for its implementation.

If introduced, BM Catalysts said the enhanced test will place greater emphasis on ensuring diesel vehicles meet strict particulate emissions targets, driving demand for high-quality emissions solutions.

Mark Blinston, commercial director, said the change aligns with the company’s focus on Euro 6 DPF development, as the firm has been expanding its product range to meet evolving market needs.

Investments

BM Catalysts has also invested to support the growing demand. In 2023, the company acquired a 41,000 ft² warehouse next to its North Nottinghamshire Fulwood Rise production plant, bringing total manufacturing and warehousing space to over 214,000 ft².

The company said the investments enable it to expand production capacity, increase stock availability and enhance dispatch efficiency.

BM Catalysts said its product portfolio now includes over 4,900 parts, covering 90% of the European car parc, with more than 300 new parts introduced annually. This expansion includes over 1.44 million vehicles covered by Euro 6 DPF offerings, which is a trend expected to continue as particulate matter regulations evolve

Looking ahead to 2025, BM Catalysts said it expects increased sales in emerging aftermarket technologies such as gasoline particulate filters and selective catalytic reduction systems, which it said will become increasingly important as stricter emissions standards are enforced.