Granville Oil & Chemicals have taken over the exclusive distribution in the UK and Ireland and manufacturing of Gunk branded products from Gadco Europe Limited.



Paul McGee (former M.D. Read More..

NGK Spark Plugs (UK) has announced the appointment of Kazunobu (Kaz) Hasegawa to the position of Managing Director of its UK operation. Hasegawa is pictured (right) with Brian Childs, Deputy Managing Director, Sales & Marketing, at the company’s UK headquarters in Hemel Hempstead.



Kaz Hasegawa, 42, has a law degree from Ritsumeikan University in Kyoto and has been with NGK for 19 years, latterly in Aftermarket OES Sales Procurement at NGK’s European Headquarters at Ratingen, near Dusseldorf. Read More..

Motorists are being offered £2,000 towards a new car or van if they trade in their 10-year-old, or older, vehicle for scrap under plans unveiled by the Government in last week's Budget.



The UK scheme, with £300m from Government and matched funding from industry, is intended to provide immediate support on a short-term basis to boost the car industry and its supply chain in the wake of falling sales.



A statement from the department for business, enterprise and regulatory reform (BERR) said: "It will also get older vehicles off the road and encourage consumers to invest in new, safer, and potentially more environmentally friendly models. Read More..

Draper has produced a UAN branded workshop tools catalogue for distributors to pass on to their garage customers. More than 8000 copies have been produced and distributors should now have received their latest copies.



Inside the bespoke catalogue is an 'about us' on UAN and information on the group's garages services such as training. Read More..

Febi UK has become an approved supplier of a comprehensive range of products to the group.



Febi UK national sales manager, Gary Taylor, said: “This appointment is a great chance to develop and sustain a valuable and mutually beneficial relationship  with UAN and its distributors for many years to come."



This is a view supported by Andrew Dickinson, UAN Managing Director: “UAN will be working with Febi to enhance its brand and product awareness among distributors in the coming months and years. Read More..

 From the SMMT transport news brief: Europe's leading trailer maker, Schmitz Cargobull says the European trailer market has collapsed.



 The firm says registrations are down "drastically" and trailer makers have seen orders drop 94% in the first quarter of the year.  The firm goes on to say that it doesn't expect a quick recovery. Read More..

TMD Friction has been acquired by its senior management team and Pamplona Capital Management, a London-based investment fund.



Following the acquisition, TMD Friction will benefit from the long-term support of Pamplona and a strong and debt-free balance sheet. The formal completion of the acquisition is expected by the end of April. Read More..

Peter Dancer, previously of Transhock, has replaced Nick Racklyeft (pictured) as Lesjofors BDM for the South of the UK and Republic of Ireland.



Dancer will be responsible for working with UAN distributors to maximise sales opportunities.



Racklyeft has the left the company to take up the position of Regional Sales Manager, UK and Ireland with Gates. Read More..

More than 60 people are setting off to Phuket, Thailand in the next few days as part of the group's 2008 incentive trip.



Staying at the Sheraton Grande Laguna Hotel, distributors will have the opportunity to take part in once in a lifetime events and also have ample leisure time for you to relax and enjoy yourself.



In the next newsletter United, UAN will unveil its new incentive scheme. Read More..

Lucas Electrical has signed a new licence with Manbat Ltd for the marketing and distribution of Lucas batteries in the UK and Eire, effective from Monday 16th February 2009.

 

“We are very pleased to have secured the Lucas brand. It is a strong brand, particularly in batteries and suits our business strategy. Read More..