Turbocharger aftermarket specialist Melett has strengthened its North American operation with the appointment of Mitch Lefkowitz as Senior Sales Manager, supporting the continued growth of both the Melett and BMTS brands across the region. 

Lefkowitz brings extensive experience in the automotive aftermarket, having built a successful career in sales, business development and customer relationship management. Throughout that time, he has developed strong partnerships with aftermarket distributors, turbocharger specialists and repair businesses, earning a reputation for delivering commercial growth through technical expertise, customer-focused support and long-term relationship building. 

In his new role, Lefkowitz will focus on strengthening relationships with customers and supporting the continued expansion of Melett and BMTS throughout North America.  Working closely with distributors, turbocharger specialists and repair facilities, he will help customers maximise opportunities through technical support, product expertise and tailored business solutions. 

Commenting on his appointment, Mitch Lefkowitz said: “I was immediately drawn to Melett and BMTS because of their outstanding reputation for quality, technical expertise and customer support. The opportunity perfectly aligned with my experience in the automotive aftermarket, and I’m excited to be joining a business that continues to invest in both its products and its people. 

“I’m looking forward to building strong relationships with customers across North America, helping them grow their businesses and increasing awareness of the comprehensive product range and technical support available from both Melett and BMTS.” 

Lefkowitz believes the automotive aftermarket continues to present significant opportunities as workshops adapt to evolving vehicle technologies, increasingly sophisticated turbocharger systems and changing emissions requirements. He sees technical support, customer education and access to high-quality replacement components as key to helping distributors and repair specialists remain competitive. 

His appointment forms part of Melett’s continued investment in the North American market, reinforcing the company’s commitment to supporting customers with industry-leading turbocharger repair solutions, technical expertise and exceptional customer service. 

Donna Hensley, Melett North America Country Manager, said: “We are delighted to welcome Mitch to the team. His extensive aftermarket experience, commercial expertise and customer-focused approach make him an excellent addition to both Melett and BMTS. 

“As we continue to strengthen our presence across North America, Mitch will play an important role in developing new opportunities and ensuring our customers continue to receive the high levels of technical expertise, product support and service they have come to expect from our brands.” 

Mitch’s appointment also comes at an exciting time for the business following Melett’s recent acquisition by BMTS Technology. The move strengthens BMTS Technology’s position as a leading global supplier of turbocharger solutions across both the original equipment (OE) and aftermarket sectors, bringing together BMTS’ expertise in advanced turbocharger technologies with Melett’s renowned reputation for premium-quality aftermarket turbochargers, CHRAs and components. Together, the businesses are well positioned to deliver enhanced products, technical expertise and customer support to distributors, turbocharger specialists and repair facilities worldwide.

Melett will return to Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, sharing a larger stand space with BMTS for the first time following its recent acquisition. The two businesses will use the opportunity to demonstrate their complementary strengths across the global aftermarket.

Taking place from 8 -12 September 2026, Melett will be located in Hall 4.0 Stand A37, where visitors can meet the Melett and BMTS teams and learn how they are working together to support turbocharger repair specialists and the wider aftermarket.

As a leading supplier of precision-engineered turbochargers and components, Melett will demonstrate how its product portfolio supports high-quality turbocharger repair, helping deliver consistent and reliable performance in an increasingly complex vehicle landscape. With turbochargers continuing to play a critical role across petrol, diesel and hybrid applications, demand for precision-engineered components remains strong.

Automechanika Frankfurt remains the world’s largest and most influential automotive aftermarket exhibition, providing a valuable platform for Melett to connect with customers, partners and industry professionals from around the globe. The 2026 show is particularly significant, marking the first opportunity for Melett and BMTS to present their respective offerings together.

Darren Johnson, Group Sales Director at Melett, commented:

“Automechanika Frankfurt is always a key event for us, and this year is particularly exciting as it’s our first time exhibiting alongside BMTS. By bringing our expertise together, we can offer broader support to the global aftermarket.

We’re looking forward to meeting customers old and new, discussing the challenges facing the industry, and demonstrating how our focus on quality, engineering and technical support underpins reliable turbocharger repair.”

Operating under the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System, Melett ensures its products meet the highest standards of design, fit and function through rigorous inspection at every stage of production. This commitment to quality is central to helping repairers achieve first-time fit success and reduce warranty returns.

Melett supports a global customer base, from independent turbo repair workshops to large-scale remanufacturers and OE aftermarket programmes, providing the components and technical expertise needed to meet evolving market demands.

Visitors are invited to meet the Melett and BMTS teams at Hall 4.0 Stand A37 during the show.

Melett Ltd has completed a successful showing at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2026, held January 19–22 in Grapevine, Texas, marking an important moment for the brand as part of the wider BMTS Technology group. 

Across the four-day event, Melett welcomed turbocharger repair specialists, distributors and industry partners onto Booth 340, with discussions centred on turbocharger repair quality, product consistency and the growing demand for OE-level performance in the heavy-duty aftermarket.

Representing Melett at the show were Group Sales Director Darren Johnson and Group Product Manager Tom Wright, who were joined by colleagues from BMTS Technology Tony Nardone, President Aftermarket & Regional Leader – Americas and Volker Ott, Head of Sales EMEA and Americas Aftermarket . The team met with existing customers and new contacts throughout the week to discuss product developments, application coverage and partnership opportunities across North America.

Visitors to the stand explored Melett’s latest range of precision-engineered turbocharger components, including expanded coverage for repair options for heavy-duty Cummins platforms, alongside the company’s established portfolio of core assemblies (CHRAs), repair kits and major components . Melett also reinforced the benefits of its VSR-balanced CHRAs, enabling workshops to achieve OE-level results without the need for investment in balancing equipment and significant labour savings.

Darren Johnson commented: “HDAW continues to be one of the most important events in the heavy-duty aftermarket calendar. It’s a valuable opportunity to spend time face-to-face with customers and partners, strengthening relationships, sharing product knowledge and reinforcing Melett’s commitment to precision, quality and dependable repair solutions.”

With its reputation for technical expertise and strong customer support, Melett’s presence at HDAW 2026 underlined its ongoing commitment to supporting heavy-duty professionals with trusted products and reliable supply.

This milestone event marks a further deepening of BMTS Technology’s strategic presence in the global turbocharger industry.

The acquisition of Melett will support BMTS through a significant growth phase, building on its already strong foundations to become a leading supplier of turbocharger solutions to both the original equipment (OE) and aftermarket repair sectors.

BMTS Technology is a global Tier 1 automotive supplier specialising in high‑technology components for current and future powertrains, including turbochargers. With manufacturing and development operations across Europe, Asia and the Americas, the company serves passenger cars, commercial vehicles and off‑highway applications worldwide. BMTS is recognised for its long‑standing commitment to quality, efficiency and durability, delivering innovative, tailor‑made solutions that enhance performance while reducing environmental impact.

Melett is renowned for its premium-quality aftermarket turbochargers, core assemblies (CHRA), and components. Manufactured to meet or exceed OEM standards, Melett products are trusted by turbocharger specialists in over 100 countries worldwide. The company supplies businesses ranging from small turbo repair workshops through to large volume remanufacturing facilities, and is also an approved supplier to several vehicle manufacturers for their own aftermarket turbo programs.

Chris Wallhead, Melett general manager, said:

“We are delighted to be able to continue the Melett success story with BMTS Technology. With 30 years of experience behind us, our priority was to partner with an organisation that shares our passion and expertise for developing quality precision components that support the global turbocharger industry.

“This move provides us with a secure foundation to further our operational efforts and product portfolio, strengthening the Melett brand while continuing partnerships with our long-standing customers.”

Mark Wehner, BMTS Technology CEO, said:

“We are thrilled to announce our investment in Melett, a leader in the turbocharger repair aftermarket. This partnership represents a significant step forward for both companies, allowing us to combine our strengths and continue to innovate and grow.

“This acquisition will truly enhance BMTS’s proposition and is an important phase of our growth journey to becoming one of the world’s top turbocharger companies. Together, we will be able to deliver a wider product range, with even better service.”

For Melett customers, it is business as usual. The Melett team remains in place and will continue to operate from its offices in the UK, Poland and North America. If you have any questions or would like to learn more about the opportunities presented by the acquisition, please speak to your usual Melett contact.