Schaeffler briefs ECP managers on technological advances
The Schaeffler team was out in force at the two-day ECP managers’ conference at the Birmingham Hilton to support, advise and inform attendees of the ongoing developments in vehicle technology and the solutions that the OE manufacturer provides for the aftermarket. The Schaeffler team included Simon Cooper presenting LuK transmission systems, Mike Hansford on FAG steering & suspension, Brad Adams on INA FEAD, Tim Adams on INA thermal management, Liam Iredale demonstrating Schaeffler’s electronic cataloguing systems and James Mainwaring discussing all things REPXPERT.
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ATS Euromaster is Netcall’s App of the Year Award 2022 winner
Nationwide tyre retail, service and maintenance provider ATS Euromaster has won the 2022 Netcall App of the Year award. Netcall’s annual App of the Year awards ceremony, held this year on 30 November, highlights the best apps created by its customers in Liberty Create, their low-code platform. The awards were judged not only on the technical aspect and build but the value added to customer experience.
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TMD Friction UK R&D team passes latest electric and hybrid vehicle training
TMD Friction UK has completed the latest IMI-accredited electric and hybrid vehicle training, as the braking specialist focuses on the future of the automotive industry, and commits to support its customers as new powertrains are introduced. Taking place at TMD Friction UK’s research and development (R&D) facility at Seaton Ross, East Yorkshire, the R&D team completed an intense programme of training on electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrids.
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Automechanika Birmingham helps to bring joy to the vulnerable this festive period
Automechanika Birmingham has shared its specialist event expertise and knowledge by supporting the biggest ever free Christmas party, One Day at Christmas, arranged by events industry publisher, Mash Media, for those who are alone or vulnerable over the festive period. Held on 5 December simultaneously in London, Birmingham and Glasgow, the events industry pulled together to support the dedicated initiative, welcoming over 900 people across the three venues, giving lots of elderly and lonely people a moment to remember this Christmas.
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Magneti Marelli Parts and Services joins IAAF
Automotive component distributor Magneti Marelli Parts and Services has joined as the latest addition to the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) membership. The trade body’s service membership has continued to grow throughout the year and the latest expansion sees the Italian company, with its strong heritage in the automotive industry, joining to support the Federation’s lobbying initiatives and industry networking events.
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IGA welcomes SMF report on UK mobility
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has welcomed the spotlight shone by the Social Market Foundation (SMF) on the central importance of the UK independent garage sector in ensuring the future mobility of the UK. Readers can download the full report here.
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NTDA partners Automechanika Birmingham 2023
Automechanika Birmingham will be partnering with the National Tyre Distribution Association (NTDA) for its 2023 event. Taking place from 6 to 8 June 2023 at the NEC, Automechanika Birmingham 2023 will be the first UK event since 2019 and is already set to be a sell-out show packed with new brands exhibiting, features and training hubs for collision repair, electric vehicles, ADAS and more. NTDA Chief Executive Stefan Hay commented: “We hope that more of our supplier members will join the hundreds of other businesses at the largest national gathering of automotive professionals in the UK and showcase their latest parts, components, equipment, tools, technologies and services this year. Of course, we also hope that as usual many of our full tyre distributor and fast fit centre members will also visit this fantastic event and come to meet the NTDA team.”
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H&M Distribution switches to TruTac for simpler tachograph admin
Pallet delivery specialist H&M Distribution has simplified its tachograph administration by adopting a single management system with TruTac. The company operates a fleet of 73 vehicles, comprised predominantly of articulated and rigid trucks, along with a small number of vans. It delivers palletised products to more than 200 customers around the UK from its depots in Bedford, St Neots and Gloucester. It began using TruTac’s TruAnalysis system in July, prior to which it had two separate pieces of software for tacho downloads and analysis.
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CAM makes donation to customers’ local food banks
CAM has donated groceries to a selection of customers’ local food banks around the UK, replacing its usual Christmas gifts. The donation recognises the widespread cost of living crisis being felt around the country, with food poverty expected to be experienced by many households this winter.
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Tyresure offers Tesla BLE sensor
Tyresure, a leading distributor of TPMS products, is now offering an aftermarket BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) sensor for Tesla vehicles. The aptly named T-Pro Hybrid BLE is a direct replacement for the Tesla OE sensor manufactured by Sysgration.
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First Brands Group becomes sponsor for the CAT Awards
First Brands Group - parent company of prominent brands Trico, Airtex and Autolite - has revealed it has become a category sponsor at the renowned CAT Awards in February 2023. One of the main focuses for First Brands Group in 2023 will be to continue to educate the industry, with technical material, partnerships and training campaigns as its top priorities. To further support this strategy, as well as marking its OESAA membership earlier in 2022, First Brands Group has become the sponsor of the ‘Training Award Of The Year’ category at the CAT Awards, a brand new award that celebrates the best training given at all levels in the industry.
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Garage Buying Group grows equipment range
Garage Buying Group Ltd (GBG) is seeing more interest in its enhanced range of garage workshop equipment. Since launching in April 2021, Garage Buying Group has added ranges from major manufacturers to form a product programme covering vehicle lifts, wheel alignment, carbon cleaning, tyre equipment, air conditioning and more.
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Giti Tire truck racing: BTRC positions brand centre-stage with Top Gear
The British Truck Racing Championship put Giti Tire on centre-stage as a special feature on the premier British motoring show Top Gear became one of the company’s 2022 highlights. The manufacturer is the Official Partner and Exclusive Tyre Supplier to the BTRC, while Team Oliver, of which it is a sponsor, provided competitive success, finishing third overall. Giti’s involvement with the series went up a notch in 2022; all competition trucks were fitted with Giti Race-Tuned v1 global competition truck tyres in size 315/70R22.5 for the first time. Giti said that feedback from the teams had been “overwhelmingly positive”.
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ETB offers suite of retail deals to cash-strapped motorists
ETB Autocentres has introduced a number of retail deals and initiatives to help motorists in the difficult economic climate. The 43-branch network, with sites in the Midlands, Wales and the South West, is offering free brake pads, Amazon gift vouchers and winter safety kits. It is also conducting daily competitor price checks, as well as offering flexible payment plans, acknowledging that automotive work is often an unexpected expense.
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Ascenso Tyres UK renews champion clay pigeon shooter Kallum Burrell sponsorship
Ascenso Tyres UK will continue its sponsorship of champion clay pigeon shooter, Kallum Burrell. The off-the-road tyre brand will exhibit at Lamma 2023 on 10-11 January (Hall 6, Stand 6.330, Birmingham NEC) alongside its exclusive UK distributor, BAB Distribution, the wholesale arm of the BA Bush group.
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