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New Look GEA Website

The GEA has launched a new website. The association’s was keen to retain certain aspects of its existing site, whilst giving it a more up-to-date style.

Commenting on the website, Dave Garratt, chief executive of the GEA, said:
“The challenge was to update and add style to an extremely successful site without losing its effectiveness. Furthermore, with the aid of video, we have provided a virtual ‘shop window’, which raises the profile of both our members and our industry’s ‘Automotive Trade Show’.

The site continues to provide lists of members whose services cover every aspect and requirement in the automotive industry. News of individual members and the GEA will also be regularly updated.

26th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

GEA celebrates Employees’ Service

The GEA’s administration controller, Helen Kelly, celebrated 10 years with the UK association last month at its annual golf day. Originally working alongside John Nelson, chief executive of the GEA, who recently retired, she has been responsible, among other things, for organising the association’s annual dinner, which is usually held during the Commercial Vehicle and Automotive Trade Show. She now supports Dave Garratt who succeeded Nelson.

Rodney Stafford, immediate past president, and treasurer of the GEA, presented Kelly with a bouquet of flowers and a bottle of champagne at the GEA golf dinner and expressed his thanks on behalf of the GEA for her continued efforts and hard work.

Dave Garratt, chief executive of the GEA added, “I sincerely hope that in 10-years time we will be celebrating Helen’s 20th year with the GEA”.

26th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Launches Accredited Centres

The Michelin name has become an important reference for lovers of good food and the award of a Michelin star is the ultimate accolade for any restaurant.

Now the company has launched a scheme that aims to raise the bar when it comes to tyre retailing, with the establishment of Michelin Accredited Centres. In an effort to dispel the public’s image of poor facilities and poor service in the tyre trade, Michelin has come up with a set of performance standards for tyre shops and, to achieve recognition, Michelin Accredited Centres have to be independently assessed to meet these criteria.

Approved centres will display a distinctive signage and it is hoped that this will come to be recognised by the public as assurance that their purchase enquiries will be dealt with professionally. According to Michelin, “substantial investment” has been made by both Michelin and the retailers in order to create a clear level of integrity and trust – the key complaints in many automotive customer surveys.

25th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Super Clinic on Safety

The TIC has organised a Super Clinic, to be held at Manchester’s Trafford Centre, in a bid to raise tyre safety awareness. The two-day event is set to take place at on the 16th and 17th September and it is estimated that the clinic will receive some 170,000 visitors located in an arena that has an average footfall of 500,000 people.

Tyre safety checks will take place in the centre’s overflow car park. Batteries, windscreens, lights and wiper blades will also be checked. There will be an average of 40 staff members from the supporting companies and service providers giving expert advice on preventative maintenance, road safety and product information

The event will be filmed for the production of a five minute DVD and will be accompanied by outside radio broadcasts, PR to all local and national automotive media will also take place.
Amongst those supporting the TIC’s tyre safety checks is National Tyres and Autocare, ATS Euromaster, Exide Batteries, RAC, Auto Windscreens, Continental, Michelin, Trafford Metropolitan Council, Manchester Police Force and Manchester Fire Brigade. cma

25th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin Launches Accredited Centres

The Michelin name has become an important reference for lovers of good food and the award of a Michelin star is the ultimate accolade for any restaurant.

Now the company has launched a scheme that aims to raise the bar when it comes to tyre retailing, with the establishment of Michelin Accredited Centres. In an effort to dispel the public’s image of poor facilities and poor service in the tyre trade,

23rd August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

TRW Automotive Close Brake Plant

Auto parts supplier TRW Automotive Inc. said on Thursday it plans to close a Michigan brake components plant by July 2006 because of increasing industry pricing pressures.

22nd August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Euro Car Parts Launches Aftermarket Training Academy

Euro Car Parts has launched what it claims is the first aftermarket training academy of its kind to deliver Government-approved training to its sales team trainees. The new training centre, Euro Academy, has been established to ensure Euro Car Parts’ specialised sales teams continue to have the most comprehensive knowledge bank throughout the industry.

The academy’s first 32 young people will begin the three-year Level 3 NVQ Apprenticeship in Parts Operations, which gives 16 to 24 year olds the opportunity to develop their knowledge to the most advanced levels in the UK aftermarket. The apprenticeship will be awarded by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI), which is the leading awarding body for vocational qualifications in the automotive sector and the industry’s professional association.

18th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Kor-Chem Buys PneumaSeal Line

(Akron/Tire Review) Atlanta-based specialty chemical producer Kor-Chem Inc. has acquired the PneumaSeal tyre sealant business from Pennsylvania-based Pneumateck Industries Inc. for an undisclosed amount of cash.

PneumaSeal is currently distributed internationally to prevent flat tyres in automobiles, ATVs, go-karts, golf carts, pick-up trucks, lawn mowers, tractors, boat trailers, construction vehicles, motorcycles and wheelbarrows, according to Kor-Chem, which said it will now offer PneumaSeal and its companion products, along with its’ complete automotive care line.

15th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

OE Vehicle Manufacturers Sign Up for SEMA

As the automotive accessories industry grows and assumes even greater importance in both the U.S. and world markets, several automakers have made commitments to participate in the SEMA Show scheduled for November 1-4, 2005, in Las Vegas.

The event will be especially significant as 14 original equipment manufacturer (OEM) brands – the highest number of OEM participants in SEMA Show history – will join with their partners in the specialty auto parts industry. In addition to OEM vehicle displays, the participating automakers will give SEMA members unparalleled access to technical data and a hands-on look at the vehicles that provide the basis for SEMA members’ products.

11th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Dunlop Becomes National MotorWeek Series Sponsor

(Akron/Tire Review) Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co.’s Dunlop brand has signed on as sponsor of the award-winning PBS automotive series MotorWeek, joining Stanley Works as the show’s second national sponsor.

Andy Traicoff, director of Dunlop, said the company added MotorWeek to its media mix to promote the 2005-2006 Dunlop Drivers Cup and to increase brand awareness for Dunlop Tires, already popular among performance car enthusiasts.

“Faced with increased competition for marketing dollars, we targeted MotorWeek to reach automotive enthusiasts who are likely to participate in racing, and to reach the ‘in-the-know’ driver,” said Andy Traicoff, director of the Dunlop brand. Traicoff said Dunlop added MotorWeek to help promote the 2005-06 Dunlop Drivers Cup and to increase brand awareness for Dunlop Tires.

MotorWeek is the original automotive TV “magazine series,” and has been on the air since 1982.

9th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Tyre Pressure Monitor (UK) Signs Distribution Deal

Tyre Pressure Monitor (UK) Ltd. has signed an exclusive deal with Automotive Aftermarket Products, of Coral Springs, Florida, for the distribution of the “Quik-Chek” Tire Pressure Monitor for the UK and Republic of Ireland.

When the tyre has been inflated to the desired pressure, Quik Chek fits on to the tyre valve. To check pressure, the button on the Quik Chek is depressed and a colour-code indicates whether the tyre is at the correct pressure, or over- or under-inflated. It works at pressures from 20-44 p.s.i. (1.4- 3.0 bar).

8th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Honeywell signs UK distribution agreement for BENDIX brand

In a quest to constantly improve levels of service and as part of their overall reinforcement of the BENDIX and JURID brands in Europe for 2005, Honeywell Aftermarket UK has formed a partnership with G.P. Automotive, starting the beginning of August 2005, G.P. Automotive will become a warehouse distributor for all BENDIX products (friction materials, hydraulics, brake discs and drums, brake fluid…) with a capacity to serve all BENDIX customers on a next-day delivery basis.

Bendix products are shipped to the UK directly from the two European Honeywell platforms located in France and Germany. G.P. Automotive will carry a very wide range of stock at their Kidderminster warehouse, which will accept stock orders up until 4.00pm and emergency orders until 5.00pm. The aim is to increase the penetration of the Bendix brand in a controlled and targeted manner through G.P. Automotives vast knowledge of the U.K. aftermarket which is covered by their widely experienced sales team.

5th August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

AWS Wins Environmental Award

Automotive Waste Solutions, a market leader in the field of automotive waste collection and disposal, has picked up the prestigious Motor Trader Environment Award.

The Motor Trader awards have been held for 15 years and this year there were 19 winners, chosen from more than 60 shortlisted companies and individuals. They were presented at a ceremony, held at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, attended by over 1,000 leading industry figures.

29th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Varta Buys Delphi Battery Business

Varta is set to strengthen its already dominant position of OE car battery supplier in Europe through the acquisition of the European battery business of Delphi Corporation. The acquisition came into effect 1 July, following approval by the European Commission under antitrust laws.

28th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Pro-Cut – Carving Out A Niche

In 2000, Guy Carter, co-owner of Haweka UK with Dave Smith, obtained full distribution rights outside the USA for Pro-Cut machines and started Pro-Cut Europe. Now the company is aiming to improve its already widespread coverage in the UK and across Europe.

25th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors