IAAF Member News
“Glen Callum Associates instrumental in our recruitment process”
Date: Thursday 24 June 2021
Schaeffler HR Manager, Kathy Campbell, has praised the efforts of automotive, industrial and engineering recruitment specialist, Glen Callum Associates (GCA), over the past year, saying the company ha…
IAAF Treasurer Lawrence Bleasdale becomes FIGIEFA treasurer
Date: Thursday 24 June 2021
IAAF Honorary Treasurer Lawrence Bleasdale has also become Treasurer of European automotive aftermarket trade federation FIGIEFA. The TMD Friction UK employee has been heavily involved with IAAF for m…
DENSO: ‘OESAA perfect platform to work closer with technicians’
Date: Friday 18 June 2021
In the aftermarket, by its own admission, DENSO is still in its infancy – compare that to the fact DENSO is the second largest component supplier to original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) – so the op…
NGK has made it even easier for UK independent garages to engage with its market leading loyalty scheme, BoxClever
Date: Friday 18 June 2021
The ignition and sensor specialist has launched a new mobile App enabling members to check their points balance, browse the gift range, redeem points and win prizes instantly, all from their mobile ph…
GS Yuasa set to create more than 100 new jobs with substantial investment and Welsh Government support at their factory in Ebbw Vale
Date: Friday 18 June 2021
Global battery manufacturer GS Yuasa, which has a production plant in Ebbw Vale, is creating 105 new jobs and protecting a further 360 positions with support from Welsh Government funding of up to £2.…
Podium ends testing weekend for Halfords Racing with Cataclean at Snetterton
Date: Thursday 17 June 2021
A tough weekend for the Halfords Racing with Cataclean Honda Civics of Gordon Shedden and Dan Rowbottom resulted in a podium finish in the Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship at Snetterton, Norf…
Banner’s arrival is the icing on the cake at birthday celebration
Date: Thursday 17 June 2021
When the Banner team heard that the head of ABC Auto Factors of Burnham, Slough was due to reach a milestone birthday they decided to crash the party by delivering a celebratory cake to mark the occas…
Mintex races onto the Focus Cup track for 2021
Date: Thursday 17 June 2021
TMD Friction, via its Mintex brand, is back on the racetrack in the Focus Cup 2021, as it continues its commitment to supporting motorsport and demonstrating its association with racing and braking sa…
Alliance Automotive Subsidiaries win Factor Chain of the Year and Factor Team of the Year at CAT Magazine Awards 2021
Date: Thursday 17 June 2021
AAG are proud to announce that Alliance Automotive have won two awards at the CAT Magazine Awards 2021. The AAG Subsidiaries were awarded Factor Chain of the Year and Motor Serv Milton Keynes, Factor …
BM Catalysts takes action on air quality
Date: Thursday 17 June 2021
BM Catalysts has become an affiliated member of the Westminster Commission for Road Air Quality (WCRAQ), set-up to improve air quality in the UK. The UK manufacturer and exporter of catalytic converte…
IAAF continues to expand membership with addition of Advanced Hygienics
Date: Friday 11 June 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has added online retailer, Advanced Hygienics, to its list of members. The UK-based company distributes professional and eco-friendly hygiene a…
AAG acquisitions
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
Alliance Automotive Group UK has recently completed the acquisition of Nyanza Autoparts based in Coventry. Described as ‘one of Coventry’s oldest car parts and accessory suppliers’, Nyanza was formed …
Fyfes expands Ballyclare branch
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
Fyfes, has moved its Ballyclare branch to bigger and better premises to provide customers with a wider range of car parts and engineering supplies. The new Fyfes building will offer improved levels of…
Partbusters to become TMD Friction distributor
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
Rapidly growing automotive parts and crash repair products supplier, Partbusters, has become a distributor for TMD Friction UK, supplying braking brands Textar, Mintex and DON to customers nationwide.…
Alpine F1 Team and BorgWarner look to future with new partnership
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
Alpine F1 Team is pleased to announce a new partnership with BorgWarner that builds on the long-standing collaboration between BorgWarner and Renault Group. BorgWarner, who recently acquired Delphi Te…
M-Sport Ford drivers fight hard in Sardinia
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
The NGK-sponsored M-Sport Ford World Rally Team brought its cars home safely at the Rally Italia-Sardegna in some of the most brutal conditions on the World Rally Championship calendar. Gus Greensmith…
First Line supports Cole Trucksport in 2021
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
First Line is back on the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) circuit for 2021 as it continues its partnership with Cole Trucksport for the latest British Truck Racing Association (BTRA) season. …
Industry urged to capitalise on LCV market growth
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
As we move to a world fuelled by increasing expectations for quicker delivery turnaround times, the growth of the UK’s light commercial vehicle (LCV) sector has been significant and continues to rise …
LKQ Euro Car Parts outlines five key focus areas for garages this summer
Date: Thursday 10 June 2021
As part of its ongoing commitment to the independent aftermarket, LKQ Euro Car Parts has outlined the five key areas of vehicle health that garages should be focusing on this summer, from capitalising…
CAT Conversations webinar: Getting back to growth
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
The next CAT Conversations webinar takes place as part of the CAT Awards on June 10 at 11am. The theme is ‘Getting back to growth’ and the panel will be talking about the challenges of the last eighte…
Dayco and Physis partner to develop world-class hybrid electric vehicle modules
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems manufacturer for the automotive, heavy-duty, and industrial market segments has entered a strategic partnership with Ningbo Physis Technology Co., Lt…
GS Yuasa wins its first Toyota Technology & Development Award with hybrid vehicle battery
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
The Toyota Motor Corporation’s prestigious ‘Technology & Development Award’ has been presented to GS Yuasa and its subsidiary Blue Energy in recognition of the development of a new advanced Lithiu…
Exol invests in expanded Rotherham site
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
Exol has begun work on the redevelopment of its Rotherham site, with the aim to complete the project in July 2021. This new development is part of Exol’s continued reinvestment strategy. The project a…
Schaeffler makes a welcome return to face-to-face training
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
As the Government continues to lift COVID restrictions, the Schaeffler REPXPERT technical team has announced it is resuming face-to-face training, with the first session of what it hopes will be a ret…
Hyundai Motorsport names LIQUI MOLY as Customer Racing Official Supplier
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
Hyundai Motorsport has named LIQUI MOLY as an Official Supplier for the Customer Racing department’s race and rally projects. The German oil and additive specialist delivers more than 80 products to t…
Schaeffler’s REPXPERT team steps in to help In ‘n’ Out Autocentres move up a gear
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
Further demonstrating its commitment to training, the Schaeffler REPXPERT technical team were back out on the road at the end of May, supporting staff from the In ‘n’ Out Autocentres network. During t…
NGK-sponsored Wolves make a winning start
Date: Thursday 03 June 2021
NGK-sponsored Wolverhampton Wolves got off to a flying start in the British Premier Speedway League with an impressive 58-32 victory at King’s Lynn. American ace Broc Nicol made a dream debut for the …
TMD Friction CV wins Best Supplier 2020
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
TMD Friction has been awarded Best Supplier 2020 for Commercial Vehicles by TEMOT International, one of the Independent Aftermarket’s (IAMs) largest international buying groups, during its TEMOT Globa…
Hannah Lyon-Wall to Chair UNIBA Trade Credit Group
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
FinCred IS Director, Hannah Lyon-Wall has been appointed as Chairperson for UNIBA Partners’ Trade Credit & Political Risk Center of Excellence. UNIBA Partners is an international partnership of ov…
Delphi Technologies: ‘Joining OESAA is a natural fit’
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Delphi Technologies is the latest original equipment manufacturer (OEM) to join the Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA), citing the ‘exact same philosophy’ and describing the …
DENSO’s popular webinars are now available on demand
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Launched as the country went into its first national lockdown last year, DENSO has continued to develop its online education programme as the industry has responded to changing habits and the practica…
LKQ Europe invests in new Innovation and Service Centre to boost its Digital and Innovation Strategy
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
LKQ Europe is opening a new Innovation and Service Centre in Katowice, Poland, to act as a catalyst for its innovation and digitalisation strategy. The centre will enhance LKQ Europe’s ability to offe…
Autotech Group proud sponsor of British Superbike’s Storm Stacey
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Autotech Group has been named as a sponsor of British Superbike’s youngest rider, Storm Stacey, ahead of the season which starts in June. Last year, the 18-year-old clinched the title of youngest ride…
Rising motocross star 11-year old Olivia Reynolds gets Yuasa’s backing
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Yuasa, the world’s leading battery manufacturer, have announced that they will sponsor 11-year old motocross star of the future, Olivia Reynolds. The Northampton bred maestro will be competing in nume…
OESAA member Brembo inspires workshop confidence and practice improvements following visit
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
The owner of Avia Autos has hailed Original Equipment Supplier Aftermarket Association (OESAA) member, Brembo, for its professionalism and influence during a visit to her workshop. Hayley Pells and he…
Exol sponsors cycle team’s ride for charity
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
Exol Lubricants has pledged it support to the WSCC cycling team, who, after a very challenging year, has decided to take on the Sea to Sea challenge (C2C), cycling from Whitehaven to Tynemouth for thr…
WAI kickstarts Euro 2020 with exciting competition
Date: Thursday 27 May 2021
With Euro 2020 fast approaching, WAI UK has got the ball rolling with an exciting new competition and is now encouraging customers to sign up and play for the chance to win a whole host of top-quality…
SMP Europe goes pink
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
SMP Europe is going pink in support of those impacted by Breast Cancer, launching a campaign to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer charities, that provide life changing care and world class r…
EAG reveals its ongoing commitment to the environment
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
For the past few years, Excel Automotive Group (EAG) has been working to become more environmentally friendly, and is now revealing the steps it has taken. From taking initial steps, such as making su…
Dayco releases Golf Mark VII wheel bearing installation video
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
To assist technicians fit replacement wheel bearings correctly and efficiently, Dayco has added a installation video https://youtu.be/jX5aBsD8zhg alongside its recently introduced step-by-step guide t…
Autotech Academy and Ford Motor Company Ltd create work experience solution for fire damaged college
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
Autotech Academy has responded to the IMI’s call to action to support Bridgwater and Taunton College, after a fire destroyed its specialist Motorsport and Motorcycle workshops. Collaborating with the …
Nic Hamilton ready for BTCC points battle
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
NGK-sponsored British racing driver Nic Hamilton endured a challenging first round of the 2021 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season but is hopeful of improved performances over the …
Charlie Martin makes podium at sodden Snetterton
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
NGK-sponsored racing star Charlie Martin had mixed fortunes at round two of the Britcar Endurance Championship which was held in in torrential weather conditions at Snetterton. After finishing second …
MAHLE Powertrain breaks ground on new EV and hydrogen focused test chamber
Date: Thursday 20 May 2021
MAHLE Powertrain has broken ground on development of the new test chamber located at its Real Driving Emissions (RDE) Centre in Northampton on May 18th. The chamber is a response to high levels of dem…
High volume production makes Balyfa the perfect alternative to Far East production
Date: Wednesday 19 May 2021
BALYFA is a dedicated IATF 16949 certified partner that specialises in the supply of springs and metal parts to a wide range of industries, including automotive, where they are the chosen supplier for…
LKQ ECP comment on SMMT used car sales data Q1
Date: Friday 14 May 2021
Andy Hamilton, CEO of LKQ Euro Car Parts, said: “The used car market had a tough start to the year, but the number of used vehicles that changed hands despite limits on test-driving is proof that dema…
LuK concentric slave cylinders come into focus in Schaeffler’s upcoming June ‘Tea-break Training’ sessions
Date: Friday 14 May 2021
The Schaeffler REPXPERT technical team is back in action on 1st & 2nd June with two ‘Tea-break training’ sessions focusing on the concerns, challenges and frustrations that can occur during concen…
NGK urges garages to be prepared for expected MoT demand
Date: Friday 14 May 2021
NGK – the leading supplier of original equipment (OE) spark plugs, glow plugs and NTK engine management sensors – says garages should be prepared for when these vehicles are eventually tested. Mark Ha…
Climbing mountains, collecting records. Survival through hard work
Date: Friday 14 May 2021
In the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, the availability of raw materials and products for further processing has fallen dramatically. At the same time, the order books are full. In a letter to the r…
Motul-Edition GBS Zero launches with nationwide livery design competition
Date: Friday 14 May 2021
Motul is delighted to announce a new partnership project with bespoke UK car constructor, Great British Sports Cars (GBS): the Motul-Edition GBS Zero. The lightweight hand-crafted sportscar is now in …
