Automechanika Birmingham launches plans for 2018 event
Automechanika Birmingham has announced details of its plans to bring the UK automotive industry together again for its 2018 event.
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Hand-held laser tread-depth scanners come to the fore
As our environment becomes increasingly technologically driven, it is no surprise to learn that as many as 15 per cent of tyres are being bought online. At the same time tyres are becoming more and more “intelligent” with built-in sensors such as TPMS. However, for a long time the business of checking tyre tread depth has been a relatively imprecise affair. A few years back standards improved with the development of digital tread depth probes, some of which even bluetoothed data to cloud-based systems. However, the latest technology takes routine tread depth checks and fleet audits to the next level.
M-Sport Wheels wins Tyresure’s free TPMS training session
Following a competition recently held by Tyresure at the Automechanika exhibition for the chance to receive a free TPMS training session, the winner has now been confirmed as M-Sport Wheels Ltd. The business will receive comprehensive training from Tyresure’s TPMS experts, providing them with in-depth knowledge and IMI certification, once a suitable date has been arranged.
Automechanika Birmingham 2017 closes its doors until 2018
At an event which was 70 per cent bigger, hosting over 800 quality exhibitors, Automechanika Birmingham delivered a hugely successful exhibition in its second year. The UK automotive trade event welcomed over 12000 visitors including motor factors, workshops, retailers, dealerships, vehicle manufacturers, tier 1 and 2 manufacturers, who had opportunities to learn, discover and network.
Become a ‘Code Braker’ at Automechanika Birmingham
Brake Engineering is giving the aftermarket the chance to become a ‘Code Braker’ this summer at Automechanika Birmingham, offering customers the opportunity to win big prizes each day on stand 19E80.
Before the show, customers will be given a personalised code to enter into a safe on the stand. If the safe opens, they will win the prize inside.
SMMT Open Forum to highlight £2.6 billion digitisation supply chain opportunity
The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders’ (SMMT) Open Forum returns to Automechanika Birmingham on 6 June, bringing together automotive supply chain companies and other stakeholders to highlight the cutting-edge technologies and trends that will influence the next generation of vehicles.
Garage of the Year shortlist announced
Automechanika Birmingham in partnership with Garage Wire has announced the shortlist of garages in the running to win the £1000 cash prize for Garage of the Year. The judging panel, James Onions, Andy Savva and Simon Albert will announce the winner on Wednesday 7 June in the Workshop Training Zone at 1.00pm at Automechanika Birmingham, NEC.
IMI offers free MOT update session at Automechanika
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) is providing a free MOT update at Automechanika Birmingham, taking place on Thursday 8 June from 9am – 11.30am in the Concourse Suite 1, NEC Birmingham. Technicians can register to attend and discuss the evolution of MOT training with MOT tester training expert, Kate Street.
Autodata connecting with the aftermarket at Automechanika
Over 75 per cent of UK workshops trust Autodata, according to the data supply company. The UK’s leading provider of automotive technical information will be exhibiting at the Automechanika Birmingham from 6-8th June 2017. Autodata will also be sharing insights of how the aftermarket can keep up with a data-driven automotive industry by becoming smarter and more connected.
Tyresure showing newest range
TPMS specialists Tyresure Ltd are “looking forward” to demonstrating the firm’s “innovative product range” to customers from Hall 20, Stand E80. Tyresure plan to exhibit the company’s complete TPMS product line at the event, including its universal T-Pro sensor range which covers over 90 per cent of TPMS-equipped vehicles, as well as OE-R replacement sensors, diagnostic tools, TPMS valves, service parts, and accessories.
Texa exhibiting at Automechanika Birmingham for a second time
Diagnostic equipment maker Texa has announced plans to exhibit Automechanika, Birmingham for the second consecutive time.
MAM showcasing e-commerce solutions Automechanika
MAM Software has announced it is exhibiting at the 2017 Automechanika Birmingham exhibition at the NEC in June. Mam reports it will offer first-hand demonstrations of its products, and the chance to meet support and sales representatives in one-to-one meetings.
Yuasa exhibiting full battery range at Automechanika
GS Yuasa, will promote a wide range of award-winning products and services at Automechanika Birmingham. With a heavy focus for workshop technicians and distributors, visitors to the GS Yuasa stand can expect to find Online Battery Lookup Yuasa’s online battery lookup system (fit.yuasa.com).
Automechanika Birmingham 2017 attracts increased number of international exhibitors
Automechanika Birmingham opens its doors at the NEC from 6-8 June for the second time, to a truly international automotive networking event for the aftermarket and supply chain. The exhibition will be 70 per cent bigger than in 2016, hosting over 800 exhibitors with 50 per cent of whom are from 35 countries around the globe, gathering to showcase their latest products and new technologies.
Autogem’s Prashant Chopra to speak at Automechanika
Autogem managing director and NTDA chairman elect Prashant Chopra is to address delegates at Automechanika Birmingham. Last year he talked TPMS and sharks, this year he plans to speak on growing new revenue streams for the workshop, sports and learner drivers.
