IAAF Member News
Banner Serves Up An Anniversary Treat To Essex Motor Factors
Date: Thursday 22 April 2021
For Essex Motor Factors, when it comes to batteries - car, commercial vehicle, camping and leisure – Banner is quite simply the icing on the cake! So it will come as little surprise to hear that Banne…
OESAA announces Fil Filter as newest member
Date: Wednesday 21 April 2021
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association is delighted to welcome Fil Filter to the organisation, joining a distinguished list of suppliers keen on championing the use of original equip…
Get to know more about AS-PL!
Date: Wednesday 21 April 2021
How many orders per month are pursued by our employees? How has the warehouse space has changed over the years? To how many countries does AS-PL ship its products? You will find the answers to these a…
Schaeffler is named as one of the United Nations’ 50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders
Date: Wednesday 21 April 2021
Schaeffler Group has been selected as one of the 50 worldwide Sustainability & Climate Leaders of the United Nations (UN) on the occasion of its 75th anniversary. The common objective of this init…
NSK, the driving force behind NWG
Date: Wednesday 21 April 2021
The NSK plant in Munderkingen, Germany, specialises in manufacturing the company’s full range of double row ball bearings, around 30% of which carry the NWG (Neuweg) branding. Double row ball bearings…
Motul announces new partnership with mythical classic event: Silverstone Classic
Date: Wednesday 21 April 2021
Motul has announced an exciting new multi-year partnership with the biggest retro racing festival in the world. Each summer, The Classic celebrates 100 years of motor sport history with huge grids pac…
Gates webinars
Date: Friday 16 April 2021
Gates are hosting a series of monthly webinars to cover Technical/Product Training across our ranges. They are open to both distributors and repairers. This months focus is ‘Coolant Hose’ with the ses…
GR Motosport and LKQ Euro Car Parts drive partnership into 2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship
Date: Friday 16 April 2021
GR Motosport has announced an extended partnership with LKQ Euro Car Parts for the 2021 Bennetts British Superbike Championship, featuring as ‘Team LKQ Euro Car Parts Kawasaki’, with young gun Storm S…
HELLA significantly improves earnings in a challenging industry environment
Date: Friday 16 April 2021
International automotive supplier HELLA has developed well in a challenging industry environment that is still suffering from the consequences of the coronavirus pandemic and bottlenecks in the global…
LIQUI MOLY with strongest month in the company’s history
Date: Friday 16 April 2021
LIQUI MOLY is still growing fast: The oil and additive specialist increased its turnover in March to 65 million euro, a rise of 19 percent compared to the same month in the previous year. “We are now …
LIQUI MOLY extends partnership with MB Motorsport accelerated by Blue Square
Date: Thursday 15 April 2021
MB Motorsport accelerated by Blue Square are pleased to announce the continuation of its partnership with premium automotive chemicals manufacturer, LIQUI MOLY. With a globally-renowned reputation, LI…
OESAA: Autoinform Live 2021 to take place in November
Date: Thursday 15 April 2021
The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) is delighted to reveal that Autoinform Live 2021 is due to take place on the 6th and 7th November at the GTG Training Academy in Wolver…
“Issues with Brexit have improved already” says BM Catalysts
Date: Thursday 15 April 2021
UK manufacturer and exporter of catalytic converters, DPFs and front pipes, BM Catalysts, says “Brexit caused chaos in January, February was better than January and March was back to pre-pandemic leve…
AS-PL launch social campaign "Be responsible! Keep your hands on the wheel"
Date: Thursday 15 April 2021
On Thursday, April 1, AS-PL launched their campaign: “Be responsible! Keep your hands on the wheel ” in cooperation with ODTJ Autodrom Pomorze. It was set up following research conducted by the Police…
TecAlliance simplifies management of trading group meetings for suppliers
Date: Thursday 15 April 2021
Parts manufacturers dealing with international trading groups often struggle to adequately prepare meetings at big ITG events. TecAlliance, one of the world’s leading data specialists for the digital …
EAG maintains its ISO accreditation
Date: Wednesday 14 April 2021
Excel Automotive Group (EAG) is thrilled to announce its ISO-accreditation has been renewed, following an audit by National Quality Assurance. EAG first secured its ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015 and I…
ZF Aftermarket Celebrates Global Remanufacturing Day 2021
Date: Wednesday 14 April 2021
Offering greater efficiency and using fewer resources, while maintaining the highest standards of performance, under its OE quality brand portfolio which includes Sachs and TRW, ZF Aftermarket remanuf…
40 years of Brake Engineering celebrated on Global Reman Day
Date: Wednesday 14 April 2021
In line with Global Reman Day on 8th April, Brake Engineering is celebrating its 40th year of remanufacturing, as it continues to offer its ‘Original Aftermarket’ promise to provide the industry with …
Euro Car Parts sets wheels in motion for sustainable future with EV trial
Date: Wednesday 14 April 2021
As part of its ongoing commitment to decarbonisation, LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched an electric vehicle (EV) trial on the Isle of Wight. The trial will see an electric Vauxhall Vivaro and an electri…
Motul to become official lubricants partner to British F4
Date: Wednesday 14 April 2021
Motul has been unveiled as the official lubricants partner to the F4 British Championship certified by FIA – powered by Ford EcoBoost. The agreement, which sees Motul join the series’ highly respected…
Bettaparts acquired by Juratek
Date: Thursday 08 April 2021
Braking specialist Juratek Ltd has acquired Bradford-based independent distributor Bettaparts Ltd. Terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Bettaparts will remain at its Bradford site, serving its e…
60 years of electronics production in Hamm
Date: Thursday 08 April 2021
60 years ago, in March 1961, it began as a production site for flasher units, changeover relays and switches, with around 650 employees. Since then, the HELLA electronics plant in Hamm Bockum-Hövel ha…
Ten out of ten for the Lucas Oil Cannon Motorsports Team
Date: Thursday 08 April 2021
The Leeds-based Lucas Oil Cannon Motorsports Team is to continue its ten-year racing partnership with US oil and additives manufacturer Lucas Oil. The motorcycle dragster racing team will run the Top …
EAG invests in its warehouse
Date: Thursday 08 April 2021
Excel Automotive Group (EAG) has implemented MAM’s Warehouse Management System (WMS) to improve efficiency and accuracy in its warehouse logistics.The WMS optimises the flow of products through the EA…
Showing wheel resilience
Date: Thursday 08 April 2021
The Wheel Specialist reports an unexpected surge in wheel refurbishment enquiries at its first-ever virtual conference. It's now been a year since many businesses began to suffer the effects of lockdo…
Introducing: HaynesPro WorkshopData Motorcycles
Date: Thursday 08 April 2021
For many years, HaynesPro has been the specialist in online technical vehicle data for automotive professionals. We deliver SMR and diagnostic data for cars, LCVs and trucks in a clear and user-friend…
WAI UK extends warehouse by 40 percent to meet demand
Date: Thursday 08 April 2021
Auto electrical specialist WAI has extended its UK warehouse by a massive 40 percent, as the business boosts its stockholding for UK customers. The extension, at WAI’s Bognor Regis UK headquarters, wi…
Investing in the future
Date: Thursday 08 April 2021
Cheadle-based Klarius Products is offering aspiring young professionals the chance to build a career in engineering, with the business hiring four new apprentices. The largest UK manufacturer of after…
Standardised Warranty & Returns process enhances service
Date: Thursday 08 April 2021
The new, free to access TecAlliance Warranty and Returns service, brought to market by Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and PACT, offers “substantial time saving benefits” and “enh…
Sponsor Link: Fueltone
Date: Thursday 01 April 2021
FUELTONE® PRO DEVELOPED IN THE UK BY EXPERT FUEL CHEMISTFueltone offers a range of additives and engine treatments that prevent and solve problems that commonly affect the operation of an engine. Whet…
Shopping platform Allegro optimises replacement parts shopping experience with TecDoc data
Date: Tuesday 30 March 2021
Allegro.pl, the most popular shopping platform in Poland and one of the largest e-commerce websites in Europe, uses TecDoc data from TecAlliance to provide the best shopping experience for its custome…
Approved Garages make significant investment in campaign with TalkSport Radio
Date: Tuesday 30 March 2021
April welcomes a first for Approved Garages with the launch of a new campaign exclusively on talkSPORT Radio during 2021. Approved Garages is the lead generation platform for AutoCare and United Garag…
Interview “safety first” – Glen Callum Associates offers IAAF members complimentary COVID-19 lateral flow kit
Date: Friday 26 March 2021
Automotive aftermarket recruitment specialist Glen Callum Associates (GCA) has teamed up with Uhealthcare, an established supplier of COVID-19 lateral flow devices and kits, to provide IAAF members wi…
MAHLE Powertrain sets its sights on e-mobility of the future
Date: Friday 26 March 2021
MAHLE Powertrain (MPT) is expanding its portfolio with an intensified focus on e-mobility. Over recent years, the development service provider headquartered in Northampton, UK has established itself a…
Lesjöfors goes fossil-free and reduces emissions by up to 90 per cent
Date: Friday 26 March 2021
On April 1, the subsidiary Lesjöfors Fjädrar in Mid-Sweden will shift to biogas, which is a fossil-free energy source. The green transition will reduce the company’s carbon dioxide emissions by 70-90 …
TechMan puts valuable vehicle data into the hands of technicians
Date: Thursday 25 March 2021
Garage Management System, TechMan is empowering technicians with manufacturer vehicle data thanks to a pioneering new partnership with E3 Technical. From the 1st April 2021, existing and new TechMan u…
The automotive sector – how will it accelerate again?
Date: Thursday 25 March 2021
A year of unpredictability.The coronavirus pandemic has created a global chain reaction of events that’s had a swift and significant impact on the automotive industry. According to KPMG, 80% of the au…
NGK-sponsored Nic Hamilton announces 2021 BTCC race plans
Date: Thursday 25 March 2021
NGK-sponsored British racing driver Nic Hamilton is confirmed to drive for Team HARD. Racing’s Cupra Leon line-up for the 2021 Kwik Fit British Touring Car Championship (BTCC) season. Hamilton remains…
VARTA® issue advice to drivers to seek expert battery fitment via the UK independent garage trade
Date: Thursday 25 March 2021
The battery experts at VARTA® are issuing advice to vehicle drivers around the risks and complexity of attempting a DIY battery replacement in this age of increasingly complex cars. VARTA say that the…
HELLA aims for climate-neutral production by 2025
Date: Thursday 18 March 2021
As one of the world's leading automotive suppliers, HELLA wants to further accelerate its own efforts against climate change and send a clear signal for climate protection. So, by 2025, all 38 HELLA p…
NGK to sponsor Lambert for 2021 Speedway season
Date: Thursday 18 March 2021
NGK has announced it is to continue its sponsorship of young Speedway star Robert Lambert for the 2021 season. The ignition and sensor specialist is a major supporter of Speedway where riders compete …
NSK wins two Toyota supplier awards
Date: Thursday 18 March 2021
Toyota Motor Europe (TME) has bestowed two awards upon NSK Europe: a Certificate of Recognition (in the Supply category) and an Achievement Award (in the Quality category). In normal circumstances, TM…
Yuasa hang up their BTCC racing gloves after 10 tremendous years with Team Dynamics & Honda
Date: Thursday 18 March 2021
GS Yuasa have announced that they will finish their long-term sponsorship of Team Dynamics and Honda in the British Touring Car Championship. Last year the manufacturer, which produces Yuasa branded b…
HELLA and Ridecell enter into partnership
Date: Thursday 18 March 2021
HELLA, the internationally positioned automotive supplier has entered into a partnership with US and EU-based Fleet IoT (Internet of Things) platform company Ridecell. Hella Gutmann Solutions (HGS), a…
Comline creates aftermarket-themed Red Nose Day competition
Date: Thursday 18 March 2021
Comline is pleased to announce the launch of a social media campaign that will run from Friday 19th March to Friday 26th March, in aid of Red Nose Day. Participants who correctly identify the part ado…
HELLA opens new development centre in Romania
Date: Tuesday 16 March 2021
The internationally positioned automotive supplier HELLA is further expanding its software and electronics activities, with a new test and development centre at its Craiova site in Romania. The compan…
LIQUI MOLY alongside Betamotor at the MXGP Motocross World Championship
Date: Thursday 11 March 2021
When the Italian manufacturer of enduro and trial bikes participates in the MXGP Motocross World Championship for the first time with a factory team, a long-standing partner will be at their side: LIQ…
A1 Motor Stores joins IAAF
Date: Thursday 11 March 2021
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed another new member for 2021, A1 Motor Stores, to its growing membership. Formed in 1983, A1 Motor Stores has developed in to one o…
EAG celebrates two years trading!
Date: Thursday 11 March 2021
Excel Automotive Group (EAG) was acquired by Tony Bhogal with Adrian Lamb at the end of March 2019 and has gone from strength to strength. During the last two years, one of which was marred by a globa…
Banner steps back in time
Date: Thursday 11 March 2021
Banner has entered 2021 in vintage mode having unveiled what is quite simply a ‘blast from the past’. In true retro style, the leading European manufacturer of batteries and battery accessories has pr…
