automotive parts Archives - Page 7 of 12 - Tyrepress

Posts

Sailun details Kapodistrias Cyprus partnership

International News, News

Sailun Tyres appointed Chr. Kapodistrias & Sons Limited as its sole distributor of passenger car and radial truck tyres in Cyprus earlier in the year. The company is the largest automotive parts company in Cyprus. Sailun says the companies will pursue a number of brand awareness and marketing communication initiatives to stimulate sales and growth for Sailun in Cyprus. These will include radio commercials; press advertisements; leaflet distribution; participation in a local automotive exhibition; an appearance on rally and racing cars and events; and an event evening in Nicosia with a joint presentation and cocktail party for key, existing and potential new customers.

3rd October 2012/by Andrew

Allparts details investment, growth plans

Buckinghamshire-based aftermarket supplier, Allparts Automotive Ltd will accelerate its branch network expansion following what it says is a significant investment from HgCapital. The company said its founder, Steve Fulford will continue to support the Allparts management team and retain his position as chairman of The Parts Alliance. As a founder of The Parts Alliance, Allparts stated that it would remain a committed and active member. Managing director, Mark Darvill, will continue to lead the Allparts board of directors and management team. Independent investment firm, HgCapital has assets under management of over £3.8 billion, and a strong interest in the automotive aftermarket. Allparts’ Parts Alliance colleague CES (UK) Ltd is also part of its investment portfolio, and the new investment will lead to greater collaboration between the companies, though both parties made clear that they intend to remain separate entities.

3rd October 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

'Boot 4 BEN' – part two

Automotive industry charity BEN, in conjunction with the British Motor Industry Heritage Trust is hosting the second of two annual car boot sales on Sunday 23 September 2012 at Heritage Motor Centre, Banbury Road, Gaydon, Warwickshire.

The 'Boot 4 BEN' will not only have the usual car boot stalls but also will be joined by Auto-Jumble stalls that sell specialist automotive parts and spares, along with automotive collectables.

31st August 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

SKF launches new seal for motorcycles and ATVs

SKF has launched an innovative new integrated monotube seal, designed for use with motorcycles and all terrain vehicles (ATVs), including quad bikes and snowmobiles, where it can replace multi-component seal assemblies on rear wheel shock absorbers.

28th June 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Cunningham key accounts manager at Remy

Remy Automotive, the automotive parts manufacturer, has appointed Peter Cunningham as key accounts manager, with a national responsibility, at Remy Automotive UK Ltd.

Cunningham has been in the UK motor trade since 1983, working initially in sales for two leading motor factor groups prior to working for Turtle Wax and Wynn’s, latterly as an area manager. He worked for Remy as a key accounts manager for 2 years before leaving in 2010 to pursue other interests. According to the company, he is delighted to return to Remy, working on a national basis.

28th May 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Delphi talks technology with Tyres & Accessories

At the start of 2012 Tyres & Accessories contacted leading automotive and aftermarket supplier Delphi with a view to getting this firm’s perspective on the increasingly important diagnostics side of the garage work. Paul Chaundy, service business line director, Delphi Product & Service Solutions answered our questions in the following interview:

9th February 2012/by Tyrepress Editors

Unipart buys Rapid Car Parts Limited

Joint administrators, David Baxendale, Rob Hunt and Chris Pillar of PwC have confirmed the sale of the business and assets of Rapid Car Parts Limited to Unipart Automotive Limited. Based in the South East, Rapid Car Parts is one of the UK's largest distributors of automotive parts and accessories and went into administration on 7 December 2011 following difficult trading conditions and significant cash pressure. Unipart have acquired the remaining five branches including the distribution centre based in Watford. The sale price was not disclosed.

13th December 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Automechanika Shanghai aiming for record attendance

Automechanika Shanghai, which will be held from 7 – 10 December at the Shanghai New International Expo Center claims to be Asia's largest trade fair for automotive parts, accessories, equipment and services. The show is expected to house a record-breaking 3,600 exhibitors, a 15 per cent increase compared to the previous show.

26th October 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Two new centres added to ECP network

Euro Car Parts says many garage owners are crying out for a modern automotive parts supplier to open in their area, and thus it has been spoiled for choice when it comes to selecting new regions to enter. The company reports adding two new locations – Oxford and the Rochester area – to its network, and this pair of newcomers will be soon joined by a further two centres.

12th August 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

300 exhibitors projected for Tyre & Rubber Indonesia

The organiser of next March’s INAPA 2012 automotive parts and equipment show in Indonesia reports that a dedicated tyre industry exhibition, Tyre & Rubber Indonesia”, will be held alongside the annual event. In announcing this addition to INAPA and its associated sub-events, organiser PT. Global Expo Management says that a visitor survey of the 37,100 trade attendees at this year’s exhibition revealed a high level of interest in tyre products. Around 300 exhibitors are expected at this year’s Tyre & Rubber Indonesia, which will be hosted in its own 6,000 square metre hall within the INAPA show.

22nd June 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

National Tyres to provide AA Tyres Online

National Tyres and Autocare is proud to announce the launch of AA Tyres, a new online tyre shop powered by National. National secured the contract to provide the tyre shop which has been integrated into the AA’s own website, offering special discounted prices on tyres online and automotive parts in-branch to AA members. The site, which is now live at www.theaa.com, follows on from a similar move by well-known e-tailer Blackcircles.com and AA-competitor RAC.

13th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Price rises are affecting auto parts too

After months and months of price increases from tyre manufacturers, owing to the fact that demand for raw materials such as natural rubber has gone through the roof, it is now clear that the same pressures are affecting those purchase automotive parts too. Asking the question, what is driving current price increases? Dave Cheetham, exhaust maker Klarius Group’s chief financial officer, has warned that further price rises are inevitable in the aftermarket auto parts supply chain as well.

5th April 2011/by Tyrepress Editors

Viking International in "Efficiency Drive"; 24hr Facility to Open

Viking International’s group managing director Kevin Parker says that the company has “embarked on a period of change within Viking that is unparalleled in its history” during the last 12 months. Parker has implemented a number of initiatives designed to streamline efficiency and improve customer service. He is also the head of Viking’s sister company National Fleet and he believes the best way to drive the business forward includes the partnership of these companies, providing a more complete service to customers; this would include wholesale tyres and automotive parts alongside fleet solutions for dealers and independent partners.

12th October 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

Amazon.com Launches Online Wheel Store

Amazon.com customers can now choose from a catalogue of over 10,000 wheels after the online retailer, originally known for taking the lead in web-based book and CD sales, announced the launch of its Wheels Store (www.amazon.com/wheels). The site also offers a range of roughly 12,500 mainly motorbike and car tyres.

According the company, the store showcases a vast selection from top brands like American Racing, Dip, Dale Earnhardt Jr., KMC, Mickey Thompson, Sacchi, Konig and Veloche. As in the Amazon.com Automotive Store, customers looking for wheels will discover the Automotive Part Finder, a powerful search tool that helps customers quickly find the wheels guaranteed to fit their specific year, make and model.

3rd June 2010/by Tyrepress Editors

CES Opened 17th Branch This Year

Leading exhaust and catalytic converter distributor CES (UK) Ltd kicked off 2010 with the opening of its 17th branch in Cannock, Staffordshire. According to the company, CES “raised subzero temperatures with a warming welcome to our Cannock customers” at the branch opening on 2 January 2010. The new 10,000 square foot space is said to be “packed with our renowned car parts”.

25th May 2010/by Tyrepress Editors