The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event returns in 2024 and organiser Messe Frankfurt UK reports receiving a swathe of bookings for early bird offers on stands. Leading automotive aftermarket suppliers, parts distributors, and manufacturers have booked over 60% of stands for the event, positioning them to engage with garage and bodyshop owners and professionals at Birmingham’s National Exhibition Centre (NEC) on 5-6 June 2024.
Although PowerEdge is not part of the Denso range, it has naturally been developed according to the company’s exacting quality standards to meet the requirements of the aftermarket’s mid-price, high quality segment, and benefits from the full Denso service offering, encompassing ordering, delivery, logistics and customer service. Designed to provide a competitive solution for those customers looking for a value alternative, the PowerEdge range, which is competitively priced and available in both contemporary flat blade and conventional designs, has had its packaging updated and improved to convey useful additional information through a distinctive style.
Mahle Aftermarket UK has appointed Phil Nicholson as its regional sales manager for Scotland and Ireland, as the company bolsters its sales team with further expertise to deliver continued exceptional customer service.
Phil brings strong experience in sales and building customer relationships, having worked in the automotive industry for his entire career, which spans nearly 30 years. After picking up experience with one of the UK’s biggest motor factors for a number of years, he joins Mahle Aftermarket from another globally recognised tier-one supplier of automotive parts.
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is taking its activity direct to its aftermarket membership with the arrangement of several regional meetings across England in mid-October. With the exclusive meetings providing members with insight into the Federation’s activity, IAAF is taking its message on the road, with hosts offering visitors a glimpse behind the scenes at their state-of-the-art facilities. Meetings are planned for Tuesday 10 October, Wednesday 11 October and Thursday 12 October at IAAF members Ring Automotive in Leeds, SMP Europe in Nottingham, and Hella in Banbury respectively.
Bettaparts has expanded its popular ABTEX Wheel Bearing range, introducing 11 new references suitable for petrol, diesel and hybrid passenger cars and sports utility vehicles. New additions from Bettaparts include LBK8662 to cover BMW 5 Series 1995 – 2010, LBK8974 to fit Mercedes-Benz A Class 04 – 12 and B Class 05 – 11, plus LBK9073 suitable for Citroen Dispatch 07-, Fiat Scudo 07 – 16 and Peugeot Expert 07- and Expert Teepee 07-.
Online parts distributor, PartsInMotion.co.uk, has expanded its range of Schaeffler products, increasing the portfolio from 7,000 to 13,000 references. The company said the expansion would meet market demand for FAG steering and suspension references. Matt Gates, director at PartsInMotion.co.uk comments: “As the trend for more brand choice and availability continues, we strive to offer the best brands in the market to our customers.
After shining a spotlight on the ongoing dependence that vehicle manufacturers (VMs) have made on the 12-volt battery for all their models, whether petrol, diesel, hybrid or fully electric, Ecobat Battery is again highlighting an important message to the independent service and repair sector, this time on the subject of upgrading their replacement. The issue that it is raising concerns the quality of the 12-volt battery that the VMs have selected as original equipment (OE), particularly for their electric vehicles (EV), which in many cases is a standard lead acid battery as opposed to an AGM (absorbent glass mat) or enhanced flooded battery (EFB), and its suitability in the role it’s called to perform.
Mahle Aftermarket UK recently supported Dingbro’s 50th anniversary trade event in Aberdeen. The company’s regional sales manager, Phil Nicholson, and technical manager, Alan Povey headed to Dingbro’s company headquarters in Aberdeen to celebrate 50 years of the brand. The trade event was a great success with over 1000 garages and 100 suppliers in attendance, discussing the latest and greatest in the automotive aftermarket.
The UK Garage and Bodyshop Event (UKGBE), presented by Automechanika Birmingham, will participate in this year’s Bangers4Ben rally. Its team, dubbed the Dublin Driving Dolls, will travel 1,500 miles across Ireland over four days (7-10 October) alongside other entrants in their very own ‘bangers’, all of which cost less than £750. The rally will cross the Irish Sea from Holyhead to Dublin, hitting the winding roads of Ireland, before completing the tour back in Dublin and the ferry back to Britain. UKGBE has partnered with LKQ Euro Car Parts and established aftermarket business owners Louise Baker and Rachel Murray on its entry.
Engine management specialist SMP Europe, the home of Intermotor, Lemark and Lucas brands, has appointed Will Fry as area sales manager as the company looks to strengthen its sales team and promote from within. Fry has been with the company for over four years, previously holding the role of marketing communications manager where he successfully supported and delivered the marketing of the brand.
Turbocharger manufacturing specialist Melett has bolstered its marketing team with the appointment of Jacqueline Barker as marketing assistant, to shore up company communications and develop positive customer relations. Barker, who has been with Melett for 4.5 years, moves into the team from the customer care department, where she focused on developing and maintaining relationships with Melett’s customers, and is therefore well placed in understanding ongoing demand and key customer requirements. In her new role, she will support the marketing department by assisting on creative campaign delivery and maximising engaging customer contact.
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has added leading filter manufacturer ALCO Filters to its membership. Established in 1973 and a trusted advisor in the filters industry, ALCO Filters is a European manufacturer that is celebrating 50 years of service to the aftermarket in 2023.
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) will welcome back leading parts distributor Alliance Automotive Group (AAG), as headline sponsor for the 2023 edition of its Annual Conference and Awards Dinner. Taking place at DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes, on Thursday 7 December, IAAF’s conference returns with the theme of ‘The Brilliance of Resilience’, and features a star-studded line up of leading industry voices, including ‘rogue trader’ Nick Leeson as keynote speaker, who is known for bankrupting Barings Bank, the UK’s oldest merchant bank, in 1995.
The IAAF has added car parts and accessories distributor Heyner UK to its membership.
Established in 2011, HEYNER UK represents two German brands, HEYNER and alca, which manufacture and supply windscreen wiper blades, locking wheel nuts and vehicle lifting equipment.
Banner Batteries is a founding member of the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA). One of the key factors behind joining was the organisation’s determination and strategy to educate today’s and tomorrow’s industry professionals.
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