Trico celebrating 90th birthday of European operation at Automechanika Frankfurt
In 1928, Trico’s European manufacturing plant opened in Brentford, England, which later moved to the current base in Pontypool, South Wales – now its European HQ.
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Toyota choose Trico blades for Lexus range
The Toyota programme has been extremely successful since its launch less than a year ago and now Toyota has decided to use Trico blades for the Lexus brand. Trico was awarded the business by the Japanese automotive manufacturer after impressing with the quality of design and manufacture of its hybrid range.
Trico revamps packaging in response to customer feedback
Trico has redesigned the packaging of its Force, Flex, Neoform and Ice ranges. Brought about in response to customer feedback the revamp has resulted in shallower packaging that enables garages, factors or retailers to increase the number of wiper blades that can be hung on a display unit.
Trico updates image bank
Trico has updated its image bank with precise product shots of its complete rear blade programme within the Exact Fit range.
Trico appoints new European MD
Windscreen wiper specialist Trico has announced the promotion of Adam Richards to the role of managing director of Trico Ltd. In his new position, Richards is responsible for the company’s European operations.
Hi-tech wiper blades from Trico
Beam blades are the latest technology using a tensioned steel strip, curved to hug the windscreen across the whole blade length. They deliver better performance and the even pressure distribution results in a longer lifespan. Trico beam blades use a sealed design to help protect the blade from exposure to the elements.
Trico suggests garages offer a free winter wiper blade check
With the clocks going back, winter can be a dangerous time to be on the roads, even for the most experienced driver. Windscreen wiper supplier Trico states that garages should offer a free winter wiper blade check to help motorists stay safe.
Trico blades chosen for Toyota Optifit range
Trico has been chosen to supply Toyota’s Optifit wiper blade range, supplied as original equipment replacements throughout its main dealer network using Trico’s Hybrid Blades.
Accolade for Trico at A1 Convention
Windscreen wiper blade developer and supplier Trico has won the prestigious Retail Product of the Year Award for the Mota1 range at A1’s Convention recently held in Dubrovnik, Croatia. In turn, Trico presented A1 member, Sam Gutteridge from Epic Accessories with a Peugeot Partner van having successfully exceeded its target during the three-month wiper blade promotion.
Cheers! Trico launches own beer
Windscreen wiper blade developer and supplier Trico has been providing reliable and high quality products to five continents for a century. To mark this centenary, the company will release its own-brand beer – named “Brew 17”. Trico said that alongside a number of new products introduced to celebrate the company’s centenary, the specially brewed beer demonstrates how it continues to break the mould for innovative ideas and initiatives.
Valeo launches HydroConnect
Valeo Service UK has launched HydroConnect, a new wiper blade range providing 96 per cent original equipment flatblade car parc coverage with 42 part numbers.
Wiper blade specialist to celebrate centenary at Automechanika Frankfurt
Trico will celebrate its centenary during Automechanika Frankfurt 2016. The original equipment manufacturer of wiper blades and systems will hold its event on Wednesday 14 September in Bornheim. The company will provide tapas and bubbly in the comfort of a private loft.
New Valeo Compact brand wiper blade catalogue
Valeo Service UK has unveiled its latest Compact wipers catalogue. The Compact brand has been developed by Valeo and is categorised into three sub-brands to cover each technological segment of the market. The Compact range includes three sub ranges: Standard, Revolution and Evolution.
New catalogue for WAIglobal UK’s extended wiper motor range
WAIglobal UK has launched a new catalogue to detail its expanding wiper motors range and its expertise in taking three different OEM technologies to create one aftermarket part, meaning additional benefits for distributors and installers.
New catalogue for WPS wiper motors range
Sovereign Rotating Machines has launched a new supplement for its range of WPS branded Wiper Motors. Previously seen as a ‘dealer only’ product, wiper motors represent a significant opportunity in the automotive aftermarket and there are just seven part numbers required to cover more than 70 percent of the UK vehicle parc.
