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New Packaging For Motaquip

Parts supplier Motaquip has introduced new packaging for its range of winter products, including screen wash, de-icer, anti-freeze, pumps, funnels and granule products. The new packages for screen wash and de-icer products incorporate a retail bar code to target retail outlets and garage forecourts. Bar codes are available in sticker format for other retail products. The products feature in Motaquip’s new Winter Consumables brochure, which has been designed to simplify the selection process for Motaquip’s factor customers.

15th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Michelin and Transaid at Lord Mayor’s Show

Michelin used its float at the London Lord Mayor’s Show to promote a message of Global Road Safety with help from international transport skills development charity Transaid. The Lord Mayor’s Show is an 800 year old tradition, and an estimated half a million people turned out to line the streets of the City of London to cheer the floats on, with millions more watching the BBC’s live coverage.

14th November 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Sapphire Supports First Step Charity

Sapphire Energy Recovery and the charity, First Step Trust have joined forces in a unique contract to help the long-term unemployed. First Step Trust has developed the SMaRT (Socially Minded and Responsible Trading) project, which dismantles and recycles unwanted and abandoned vehicles. Sapphire Energy Recovery has entered into a contract with the charity to take up to 100 tonnes of waste tyres a year from the project, free of charge, for processing in their new Manchester depot at Partington.

27th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Motaquip Celebrates 25 Years

The aftermarket parts supplier Motaquip recently celebrated its 25th anniversary with a black tie gala dinner in the magnificent surroundings of Blenheim Palace, Oxfordshire, where 130 guests enjoyed a champagne reception before taking their seats in the Grand Hall for dinner.

23rd October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

MAM Introduces Autocat+ v2.0

MAM Software has introduced Autocat+ v2.0, the next major release of its electronic parts cataloguing software for motor factors, accessory retailers and parts distributors. This introduces a number of significant enhancements to the application and further extends its functionality. “This release contains features that many of our customers will find extremely valuable” explained Lee Broad, MAM’s Director of Technical Development.

6th October 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Bridgestone Widens Lead in Fortune Global 500

Bridgestone Corporation has climbed to number 245 in the Fortune Global 500 in 2006, increasing its lead over Goodyear Tire & Rubber at number 327 and Michelin at number 335. The ranking, which measures the world’s biggest 500 companies in terms of revenue, shows that while Bridgestone moved up 5 places versus 2005, Goodyear gained only three and Michelin slipped back 41 places. In the motor vehicles and parts industry, Bridgestone comes in at number 19, ahead of vehicle manufacturers such as Suzuki, Mitsubishi and MAN.

21st September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Fourth CITExpo Deemed Success

(Akron/Tire Review) The fourth annual China International Tire Expo (CITExpo) drew to a close 8 September, and was deemed a “record breaking success.” Held at the Shanghai Everbright Convention and Exhibition Center, the three-day event saw some 200 exhibitors showcase their latest products and technology in a 10,000-square-meter exhibition area.

18th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

National Launch New Brake Training Programme

Leading fast-fit chain, National Tyres and Autocare have introduced a new Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) accredited brake training programme for its’ nationwide network of over 200 branches. National have added to their existing very successful City & Guilds brake training with a new Technical Awareness & Diagnostic Course produced in conjunction with Entyrety and Acorn Training.

8th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Euro Car Parts Non-Executive Director

Mike Dorward, former Managing Director of Kerridge, has joined Euro Car Parts as a Non–Executive Director to the Main Board. As part of the original Kerridge founding team, his was in a pivotal role in the company’s overall development and successful positioning as the principal IT provider to the UK motor industry for over 25 years, culminating in the recent sale of Kerridge to ADP of USA – one of the world’s largest data companies.

5th September 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

New Catalogues from Motaquip

Aftermarket parts supplier Motaquip has launched two new catalogues. The first of these is the company’s 2006/2007 Batteries Catalogue, which provides Motaquip’s factor customers with details of two-, three- and four-year warranty products, covering 97 per cent of cars on UK roads. The company has also introduced a range of Midtonics battery testers and chargers.

29th August 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

PACT Will Make E-Trading Easier, Says MAM

MAM Software has given its full support to the ‘Partnership for Aftermarket Connectivity Technologies’ (PACT), recently launched by TecCom UK Ltd and ABS eparts. This ground-breaking initiative by the two former competitors aims to connect their exchanges and make electronic trading easier for all in the automotive aftermarket.

28th August 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

If You Want to Be a Record Breaker…

Car designer and customiser, Andy Saunders is back on Guinness World Record breaking form with his latest project. The Turner-prize nominated artist (or should that be Cartist?) aims to retake his own record for building the World’s lowest car as part of the forthcoming celebrations at Beaulieu’s International Autojumble. The prestigious event, now celebrating its fortieth year is held annually at the National Motor Museum in Beaulieu, Hampshire, this year on the 9th and 10th September.

10th August 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Unipart Automotive Launches OE Quality Battery Ranges

Unipart Automotive, the UK’s largest independent parts and supplier network, has re-launched its battery offerings and includes a range that beats original equipment (OE) standards.

According to the company, the Unipart Samson battery range consistently out-perform original manufacturer specifications and comes with a four year warranty while the Unipart battery range aims to equal OE standards and comes with a three year guarantee.

9th August 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

Conti Sales Up, Margin Stable

The importance of Continental AG’s Automotive Systems and ContiTech divisions shone through once again as the company published its first half 2006 figures. The two non-tyre divisions achieved sales of 4329.2 million euros and 60 per cent of group EBIT between them, while the tyre divisions both bore the brunt of increased raw material prices despite increased sales.

3rd August 2006/by Tyrepress Editors

ATD Buying Minnesota Wholesaler

(Akron/Tire Review) American Tire Distributors Inc. has agreed to purchase Minneapolis-based Samaritan Wholesale Tire Co., which covers eastern Minnesota and parts of western Wisconsin. Samaritan co-owner Jay Halvorson will join ATD to help manage the Minneapolis operation.

1st August 2006/by Tyrepress Editors