Ex cabinet minister to speak at RMI Annual Dinner
The Rt Hon Alan Johnson MP will be the guest speaker at this year’s Retail Motor Industry Federation (RMI) Annual Dinner, on Thursday 20 October at the Landmark Hotel, London.
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IAAF appoints insurance provider to members
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has appointed Boswell Aftermarket as its official insurance provider offering member exclusive rates on a number of products. Specialising in providing the independent aftermarket – including motor factors and established part suppliers – with insurance, IAAF members can now access a range of cost-effective insurance schemes which can be […]
East Midlands police support for TyreSafe tyre safety awareness drive
The East Midlands Operational Support Service (EMOpSS) has lent its support to TyreSafe, the UK’s charity dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of correct tyre maintenance and the dangers of defective and illegal tyres.
TIA elects John Evankovich as secretary
At its AGM, between 22-24 June 2016, the Tire Industry Association (TIA) board of directors elected John Evankovich as its new secretary. He will begin his one-year term as secretary on 31 October 2016. After that year, he will proceed as vice president, then president, then past president; all of these positions are for one-year terms.
John Sergeant to host IAAF Annual Conference
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has revealed that renowned journalist, John Sergeant, will be hosting its 2016 annual conference and awards dinner.
IAAF meeting offers advice on cybercrime
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) is focusing on cybercrime awareness during its next Breakfast Network Meeting at Ring Automotive, Leeds on 7 July.
The session is designed to raise awareness of the threats of cybercrime and to trigger an active response when IAAF members return to the workplace in order to prevent the risk of it damaging their business.
2016 TyreSafe Tyre Safety Month briefing to be ‘comprehensive forum on tyre safety’
TyreSafe has shared details of the Tyre Safety Month Briefing, which is billed as a ‘comprehensive forum on tyre safety in Britain’. In addition to the annual launch of Tyre Safety Month materials, the briefing will include results of the second phase of the ‘Tread depth survey at the point of replacement’. Presentations from influential guest speakers and policymakers from the tyre and road safety community will also feature, along with the unveiling of “an innovative engagement tool for TyreSafe members and supporters”.
The Parts Alliance, IFA take further steps to develop business relationship
Having set up a supply partnership agreement with the IFA supporting The Parts Alliance National Accounts programme, Gary Kennett has accepted an offer from the IFA to join its board. Kennett understands the operating model of The Parts Alliance Group and the IFA, having previously worked in both.
Julian Woods named president GEA
Julian Woods, of Snap-on UK, has been appointed as president of the Garage Equipment Association (GEA), at the association’s recent AGM, which was held at the GEA offices in Daventry on 14 April 2016.
European security standard ‘means a level playing field for independent garages’
The Independent Garage Association (IGA) has announced that access to manufacturer security data for the independent sector has cleared its final hurdle. The body for European Accreditation (EA) has officially ‘signed-off’ the SERMI (Security related Repair & Maintenance Information) scheme and it will now go forward into European Type Approval.
SMMT welcomes new member Univar
Univar Speciality Consumables, a UK-based distributor of specialty products and lubricants, announced it has joined the membership of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT).
170-strong United Aftermarket Network joins IAAF
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed UAN and its growing membership of 170 motor factors into the trade association.
‘Growing concern’ over use of non-OE parts – RMI Bodyshops
RMI Bodyshops, (NAB & VBRA), have commenced a series of activities looking into the use of non-oe parts in the UK body repair market.
There are three main focus areas for the activities: The robustness of the parts approval programmes from suppliers; the commercial incentive schemes being used to drive the use of such parts; and the transparency of the use of these parts to the consumer.
Steve Dunn appointed as IAAF CV Committee Chairman
The commercial vehicle section of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has appointed Exol Lubricants sales director Steve Dunn as its new Committee Chairman.
Dunn has been a member of the CV committee for a number of years and is widely recognised in the CV aftermarket. Gaining a wealth of industry experience from his current role of sales director at the UK’s largest independently owned oil blender, Exol Lubricants, Dunn is eager to share his expertise with the council and work with IAAF to drive the CV section forward.
Sigmavision joins TyreSafe
Sigmavision Ltd has become the latest organisation to lend its official support to TyreSafe.
Based in the UK, Sigmavision Ltd is a high tech company, with world class expertise in laser sensor and camera imaging technology. Originally supplying offline and online laser profiling systems and laser measurement systems to the world’s largest tyre manufacturers, today it is the developer and manufacturer of TreadReader, a technology for tread depth measurement in the tyre aftermarket. Sigmavision now exclusively manufactures and supplies the TreadReader Hand Held scanner and TreadReader Drive Over ramp for aftermarket applications.
