Autosupplies (Chesterfield) set to expand
Autosupplies (Chesterfield) is adding a 7,600 square foot extension to its Bolsover site, making it one of the largest single branch motor factors in the UK.
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Brake Engineering launches coloured calipers range
Brake Engineering has launched a range of original colour painted calipers for the independent aftermarket. The new brake calipers have been specially designed to match the caliper colour originally fitted on a vehicle making the process more efficient for technicians and offering additional reassurance that the part will fit first time, every time.
Autosupplies to distribute full WAI product portfolio
Autosupplies Chesterfield is taking on the full WAI product range of rotating electrics, ignition leads, ignition coils, window regulators and wiper motors as part of the motor factor’s continued expansion plans.
Vote begins for IAAF Annual Awards
Voting has begun for the IAAF’s Annual Awards, with winners set to be unveiled at the association’s annual gathering held at the ICC in Birmingham on Thursday 15 December. The award ceremony will welcome around 600 aftermarket personnel, with industry-leading motor factors and suppliers eager to win the coveted awards.
Virtual Warehousing ‘the shape of things to come for auto aftermarket’ – Klarius
As owner and operator of the largest dedicated automotive stock holding and distribution centre for automotive emission control products in Europe, Klarius has embraced virtual warehousing as a route to efficient stock management. Charles Greaves has been managing director at the Staffordshire HQ for several years and shares his first-hand experience with the benefits of the system.
Product relaunch for Valeo
Valeo Service UK has invested in its ignition leads range. It says the new products bring original equipment (OE) technologies to the aftermarket.
Autoglass appoints Asa Wirsenius as new people director
Asa Wirsenius has been appointed as the new people director at Autoglass. The role gives her overall accountability for the development and implementation of the company’s people strategy, Autoglass states. Wirsenius will lead employee engagement and the businesses’ approach to learning and development to boost overall performance of the company. As a member of the executive team she will also share responsibility for the planning and successful execution of overall business and operational strategy.
GSF Car Parts give away over £100,000 of vouchers in incentives
National motor factor GSF Car Parts has been inviting thousands of independent garages to join their biggest ever customer incentive promotion.
LKQ Corporation acquires Andrew Page
LKQ Corporation has announced that its United Kingdom subsidiary, Euro Car Parts, has acquired substantially all the business assets of UK automotive parts distributor Andrew Page Limited. As part of the transaction, Euro Car Parts will acquire 102 Andrew Page branch locations, its national distribution centre and corporate office.
WAI opens office in Florida
WAI, the manufacturing, sourcing, and distribution company of rotating electrical, ignition, window regulator, and engine management products, has opened a new corporate headquarters in Miramar, Florida.
Autoelectro to celebrate 30th anniversary at Groupauto and UAN Trade Show
Autoelectro, one of the UK’s largest remanufacturers and suppliers of rotating electrics, will demonstrate its 30-year heritage and products during the Groupauto and UAN Trading Group Conference and Trade Show. Held between 6 and 7 October, the Bradford-based company will arrive at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool (ECL) in buoyant mood, ahead of its 30th anniversary party, and is eager to talk to members about various celebratory offers, including its ’30 for 30’ digital radio promotion.
Eicher R90-compliant brake discs now in stock at Euro Car Parts
Car parts distributor Euro Car Parts (ECP), says more than half of its Eicher brake disc stock is already R90 compliant, well ahead of the legislation coming into force.
New brand identity for NGK
NGK, the original equipment supplier of spark plugs, glow plugs and NTK sensors, revealed a new brand identity at the recent Automechanika show in Frankfurt, Germany.
Double Workshop Power Awards for ECP
Euro Car Parts has been presented with two accolades at the inaugural Workshop Power Awards, including Large Motor Factor of the Year trophy. Held at the Spinnaker Tower in Portsmouth on 1 September, ECP head of communications & PR, Paul Baylis, and brand & communications manager, Áine McCarthy, also collected the trophy for Suspension Product Supplier of the Year, as well as framed certificates for being Highly Commended in the Filter Supplier, Garage Cleaning Product and Extra Mile Award categories.
Ricardo and Quanchai to collaborate on new diesel engine development
Ricardo has signed an agreement with Anhui Quanchai Engine Co., Ltd. (“Quanchai”) – one of China’s largest diesel engine makers – to support the development of a new generation common rail diesel engine platform for commercial applications.
