Melett announces new to range turbocharger units
Melett, the leading UK supplier of precision engineered turbochargers and parts, has announced further references to its extensive OE-quality range, with the addition of two new turbocharger units.
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Management succession plan at LKQ Europe as Quinn retires
LKQ Corporation has announced the forthcoming retirement of its European executive vice president and CEO, John S Quinn, and the selection of Arnd Franz, current chief operating officer of LKQ Europe, to succeed him effective 1 October, 2019.
New Melett website enhances turbo offering
Turbocharger specialist Melett has enhanced its website offering with a number of new features and functions. The new-look website provides simpler navigation, with quick and easy access to content including new products, technical guides & videos, turbo tips and industry news, keeping customers up-to-date with Melett’s most recent activity.
SMPE sees engine management programme further expand
Standard Motor Products Europe (SMPE), one of the UK’s leading automotive parts manufacturer and supplier of OE quality parts, has increased its engine management offering by introducing further parts to both its EGR cooler and throttle body ranges, for both passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.
Customer ‘amazed’ to win Porsche 911 Carrera in The Parts Alliance promotion
The Parts Alliance concluded its latest hugely successful promotion by revealing the winner on Tuesday 25 June. Sefket Ibrahim of Rose Motors won a brand new Porsche 911 Carrera. The car is new for 2019 as the eighth-generation 922 version of the iconic classic and retails for nearly £100,000.
Aygo with Klarius for latest exhausts and mountings
Klarius Products has boosted market accessibility for new exhaust and mounting options with the addition of 130 new products to its existing emission control range. New introductions cover everything from crossovers to light commercial vehicles, while new mountings cover a wide range of popular vehicle applications such as the Toyota Aygo.
Melksham Motor Spares to exhibit at Japfest 2019
Melksham Motor Spares will appear at Silverstone on 5 May, exhibiting at Japfest 2019, Europe’s biggest Japanese car show. More than 4,000 of Europe’s best Japanese cars from the UK’s thriving club scene will appear at the event, alongside drifting displays and a retail village. The independent automotive parts distributor will seek to raise brand awareness at the event.
BM Catalysts set to exceed expectations at Automechanika Birmingham 2019
BM Catalysts will aim to develop new and existing partnerships with distributors, buying groups and garages at Automechanika Birmingham (4-6 June, stand N140, Birmingham NEC). The company will discuss ways in which customers can increase sales and profitability on its wide range of products, it adds. Visitors will have the chance to understand BM Catalysts’ manufacturing processes, why Euro levels are so important, and to talk about the technical support available to customers both pre-and-post purchase.
No-deal Brexit ‘will force local production to increase’ – University of Cologne prof
Supply chains will be destroyed because of stricter border controls and, as a result of a no-deal Brexit, we could be forced to buy more local products, according to an expert from the University of Cologne.
National to unveil product group expansion at Automechanika Birmingham
National Auto Parts will be exhibiting at this year’s Automechanika Birmingham, bringing its full aftermarket offering to the show, taking place at NEC Birmingham on 4-6 June, including three new product groups of brake shoes, brake hoses and wheel cylinders.
Demand grows for National Auto Parts’ brake products
In response to increasing demand from factors and garages, leading UK clutch and brake specialist National Auto Parts has added further pads and discs to its burgeoning braking portfolio.
Repxpert members praise Schaeffler LuK double clutch system training course
SchaefflerTechnicians have described one of the most recent LuK dry double clutch system courses as ‘absolutely fantastic’, following a number of professional presentations and demonstrations at the Repxpert Academy in Hereford.
TecAlliance initiates weekly update cycles
TecAlliance has announced a pilot project to enable its official data suppliers to update their product information on a weekly rather than monthly basis. The company is known for the TecDoc electronic replacement parts catalogue. “The relentless globalisation of the industry is putting extra demands on parts brands, particularly for those growing into new sectors or rapidly increasing their product portfolio,” explained Shaun Greasley, TecAlliance’s regional sales director CEE/GB/IE.
Euro Car Parts introduces MOOG steering, suspension components
Euro Car Parts has introduced more than 2,500 product codes from MOOG, strengthening its range of steering and suspension parts. The dynamic partnership launches in March 2019, with Euro Car Parts rolling further references out across its branch network throughout the year.
Autoparts UK, Midwest Motor Factors increase stock holding by 25 per cent
Autoparts UK and Midwest Motor Factors have increased stock levels by 25 per cent in view of the uncertainty surrounding the UK’s withdrawal from the European Union. In Glasgow, Autoparts’ central distribution hub has installed a new mezzanine floor and all branches throughout Scotland and Northern England are increasing stock levels.
