Gastonia--Germany-based filter-maker Mann+Hummel will buy Affinia Group Intermediate Holdings, which makes filters and chassis components for automobiles, other vehicles and heavy machinery for $513.3 million.

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GASTONIA -- Germany-based filter-maker Mann+Hummel will buy Affinia Group Intermediate Holdings, which makes filters and chassis components for automobiles, other vehicles and heavy machinery for $513.3 million. Affinia employs about 5,500 people in 10...