United Aftermarket Network Ltd (UAN) is delighted to announce the appointment of Phil Dodd as managing director from 1 November 2012. Dodd, who previously worked at FPS Distribution for 20 years most recently in the role of business development director, will be responsible for leading the UAN group of more than 150 distributors and over 220 branches nationwide. Commenting on his new role, Dodd said: “I am delighted to be joining such a well-managed organisation. Having directly worked in the distribution aftermarket for the past 30 years, I am acutely aware of the challenges customers face on a daily basis and, in my role as managing director, will work tirelessly to ensure they benefit fully from UANs wide ranging and market leading levels of support.” Read More..

Hella have announced a complete review of the prices of all products in the Hella Ltd programme that will be effective from the 1st January 2013. Read More..

Sovereign Rotating Machines has secured the exclusive rights to supply a range of patented, OE-quality clutch pulleys into the European automotive aftermarket. Read More..

With an average of one new product added to range every working hour, fully supported by a 3 Year Unlimited Mileage Warranty, you can be sure that Blue Print is the 'Complete Solution for Asian and American Vehicle Parts'. Read More..

With UAN and BTN Turbo, you've got it covered. Order a BTN turbo from your local UAN member form the 1st November until the 30th November 2012 , and you'll get a stylish Regatta Hydrafort jacket, absolutely free(while stocks last)*. Hydrafort is both waterproof and windproof, providing reliable protection from the elements. Read More..

Look out for the new Polco range of access and lifting products. Read More..

Chris Taylor has joined Gates UK operation as the District Sales Manager for the North West of England. The move adds significant experience to the sales team and strengthens the regional sales structure. Read More..

Sogefi have announced that from Monday 8th October, Nigel Duffield has entered the IMA Division as Sales Manager UK and Ireland. Read More..

With the winter servicing season upon us, Comma reminds distributors that there are now three distinctly different technologies for contemporary coolants, and that each one is very ‘engine specific’ in its application. It means that vehicles have to be re-filled or topped up with exactly the same type of OE coolant technology that went in as original, factory-fill. All three coolant technologies required to service modern vehicles are included in Comma’s range of manufacturer-approved Xstream® with BASF Glysantin® coolants. Read More..

Since the purchase of ‘ADL’ by Ferdinand Bilstein GmbH + Co. KG in January 2011, ADL and febi UK have been continuing to trade as separate businesses. At this year’s Automechanika in Frankfurt, it is pleased to announce that Blue Print and febi products will not only be exhibited alongside each other, but also during the Fair its Parent Company was officially launched as the ‘bilstein group’. Read More..