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Items from April 2009
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News
FPS focuses on car care and accessories
FPS is creating a new car care and accessories programme, which will allow motor factors to access a vast range of
competitively priced products in appropriate quantities. FPS says it has researched the market thoroughly following requests from customers to supply retail products. Products and brands will be introduced in the coming months to ensure that FPS continues to provide the best possible service, as well as top quality products. Read More.. News
GM commits to ACDelco brand
GM has announced it is to retain the ACDelco independent aftermarket business and declared its intention to continue operating and supporting it moving forward. The news comes in the wake of the ACDelco operation having been put under strategic review last October as part of GM’s asset sales strategy.
Willi Fey, Director Independent Aftermarket – ACDelco Europe, said: “Over the past few months we have been in active discussions with potential buyers, and whilst several parties expressed a significant interest in the business, it became obvious that the value of the ACDelco brand represents a tremendous opportunity. Read More.. News
'Fantastic' response to Lucas says Manbat
Manbat has reported a 'fantastic' response from the aftermarket to its control of the Lucas battery brand.
Manbat was awarded the distribution contract following a tender invitation in the New Year and it became the only source of supply for the Lucas brand on 1st March. The agreement includes all Lucas automotive and commercial vehicle batteries for the UK and Eire. Read More.. News
Baldwin offers distributor training
Baldwin Filters has announced that it is able to offer UAN CV members a free training seminar at its manufacturing facility in Warrington.
The seminar will consist of an in-depth look at the company's range of filters, their construction, the materials used and, a brief factory tour. Baldwin's Marc Worthington said: "We feel this is a value added package that will benefit the UAN membership. Read More.. |
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Vehicle Scrappage Scheme
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.. News
Draper unveils UAN branded tools catalogue
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.. News
Febi UK becomes approved
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.. News
Trailer market has collapsed, says Cargobull
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.. News
TMD secures future
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.. |
