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ATS Show Prices Down

The 2006 ATS is set to be 54 per cent cheaper than in 2001, says one of the people behind the organisation of the exhibition. Marketing consultant, Bob Sockl explained that prices had gone against the rate of inflation: “Whereas the Garage Equipment Association members who exhibit at the show every year have been aware of the huge cost reduction since 2004, it has come as a nice surprise for parts suppliers returning to the Show in 2006. With space costs as low as £59 per square metre, compared to £130 in 2001, exhibiting at ATS is a really cost effective way of meeting the managers and technicians who buy and fit replacement parts.”

According to the organisers, it all began with the decision in 2004 to run ATS and the CV Show at the same time, in adjacent halls. The resulting economies of scale, with 651 exhibitors across the two means a 20 square metre area can cost £1180, ATS is within even the smallest company’s reach.

5th September 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Remy Automotive Country Manager

Automotive parts manufacturer Remy Automotive UK Ltd. has appointed Michael Flensborg (43) as Country Manager for the UK and Ireland. He succeeds Managing Director Tim Rahill, who left the company at the end of August.

Danish-born Mr. Flensborg joins the UK operation from the Remy Automotive European sales team, where he has been responsible for the development of the Scandinavian and Baltic markets for the past six years, plus the recent successful launch of Remy into the Russian market.

2nd September 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

31st August 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Prince’s Tribute to Bandvulc for Backing Reservists

Truck tyre retreader Bandvulc Tyres was recently recognised for its support of its Reservist employee at a reception hosted by HRH The Prince of Wales at his Highgrove residence. Managing Director Patrick O’Connell was one of more than 120 employers from across the UK who attended the reception.

The company’s reservist, Corporal Richard Arundel, who was mobilised for six months in Afghanistan, received a commendation for his leadership following a suicide bomb attack on British forces.

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

New Deterrent for Car Thieves

The very latest device in the battle against the car thieves has been launched by security specialists, Autolok. Developed from the Autolok 2000, the new Autolok 2000 Plus incorporates the latest security technology and new user friendly features.

16th 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

ContiTech in Talks to Sell Sealing Operations

Continental division ContiTech is in talks with private equity investor Orlando Management GmbH to sell its rubber sealing business ContiTech Profile to Orlando Management client Special Situations Venture Partners Fund, a spokesman for Orlando Management told the AFX news agency.

26th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Link 51 Shows Shelving Versatility

A 23,000 square feet converted warehouse in Byfleet has become the £1 million vehicle after-sales centre for the Lance Owen organisation in the area. The complex is home to a wide range of components and parts, including such diverse products as body panels, bumper units, exhaust pipes and tyres. Each component presented a different storage problem and the answer was a two-tier shelving installation from Link 51, providing more than 3 kilometres of shelving space alongside a number of specialist bays.

According to the site’s parts director, Stephen Kettle, the system is ideal, with 13,000 individual lines now held in stock. He said: “The Link 51 design allows us to store up to £1.5 million worth of stock and, with rapid turn round of, often, no more than one month a characteristic of our business, the need for a highly effective and accessible storage system is clearly vital. The Link 51 system meets this objective and also gives us the versatility we need to accommodate such a wide variation in product and component sizes and types.”

20th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Delphi Adds 290 Part Numbers

Delphi has added 290 new shock absorber references to its 2005 aftermarket parts catalogue, giving the company 97 per cent coverage of the European vehicle parc. Delphi’s shocks are categorised as either “Delphi de Carbon Comfort” twintube or “Delphi de Carbon Performance monotube.” To help customers find the right part quickly, each vehicle marque is listed alphabetically and then in numerical order according to model and engine size. Columns across the page show the correct monotube and twintube references suitable for the front or rear of the vehicle.

20th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

New Dansk Porche Catalogue

Euro Car Parts has released its new Porsche catalogue for 2005/06 packed with high performance exhaust systems and accessories from Original Equipment Manufacturer Dansk.

Dansk manufacture for the whole Porsche range, including the 356, 912, 914, 911, 964, 993, 996, 924, Boxster and Cayenne models. According to Euro Car Parts, the famous Dansk engineering produces the distinctive Porsche sound that owners demand.

19th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Euro Car Parts Contitech’s Largest UK Distributor

Euro Car Parts has been appointed as the UK’s largest distributor of Contitech drive belts. The deal ensures that Euro Car Parts, the UK’s largest independent supplier of car parts, can meet the highest volume demands from trade and retail customers 30 branches nationwide. Contitech is an original equipment manufacturer on some of the world’s leading car marques including BMW, Mercedes, Porsche, Volvo, Seat and Audi.

7th July 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit to Stay in Scotland

Kwik-Fit will remain in its Edinburgh headquarters despite the fact that it has been bought by European equity firm, PAI partners. Paris-based PAI Partners confirmed to The Times that Kwik-Fit’s management team and the headquarters in Broxburn, West Lothian, would remain in place. London-based PAI partner Hamish Mackenzie, who negotiated the deal, said: “The business remains as it is. You wouldn’t think, with my name and my accent, it would be moving out of Scotland, now would you?” the newspaper reported.

29th June 2005/by Tyrepress Editors

Kwik-Fit Goes to PAI for £800 million

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CVC Capital Partners has sold Kwik-Fit to French private equity firm PAI for £800 million. The news follows months of speculation including suggestions that a Bridgestone/Mitsubishi joint venture was pulling out in front when it came to bidding for the UK’s largest fast-fit chain. Bloomberg reports that PAI plans to open more fast fit retail outlets as a result of the acquisition.

25th June 2005/by Chris