First Brands Group - Wikipedia
First Brands Group is an American auto parts company based in Cleveland, Ohio. It owns brands such as Trico, FRAM, Raybestos, and Autolite. First Brands Group generated revenues of more than $5 …
The Collapse of an Empire: How the First Brands Group ... - Hemmings
Feb 18, 2026 · The First Brands Group financial crisis has placed iconic household names like Autolite, FRAM, and StopTech in a precarious position.
First Brands Group
The First Brands Group™ portfolio of world-class brands offers best-in-class technology, industry-leading engineering capabilities and superior customer service.
First Brands quietly cuts jobs as buyers back away from the deal table
4 days ago · First Brands Group, the bankrupt auto-parts supplier behind brands like Autolite spark plugs, has begun cutting jobs across its North American operations after potential acquirers pulled …
Autolite, Stoptech, Fram and More Upended by Parent Company's ...
Feb 16, 2026 · Some well-known automotive brands are in dire straits. First Brands Group, LLC, a conglomerate company that owns popular aftermarket automotive brands such as Raybestos, …
Illinois plant closes as First Brands faces federal investigation
Feb 20, 2026 · An international company closed a plant in Illinois as its former executives made the news for facing federal charges.
First Brands bankruptcy: the losers — and winners
Sep 30, 2025 · First Brands on Sunday filed for Chapter 11 protection, disclosing more than $10bn in total liabilities but with the full extent of its off balance sheet financing still unclear. The bankruptcy...
First Brands Group launches sale of Fram, auto parts brands ...
Jan 8, 2026 · First Brands Group launched a sale process for its auto parts business, including Fram and Raybestos, as the bankrupt company projects it will run out of cash by late January.
First Brands Group Secures Court Approval for Immediate Access to …
Nov 7, 2025 · First Brands Group™ is a global automotive parts company that develops, markets and sells premium products through a portfolio of market-leading brands including: Raybestos® complete …
Kroll Restructuring Administration
Sep 29, 2025 · First Brands Group Secures Court Approval for Immediate Access to Full $1.1 Billion in Debtor-in-Possession Financing to Advance Restructuring, dated November 7, 2025