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New Managing Director for LIQUI MOLY UK

Date: Thursday 19 January 2023

The leadership duo of LIQUI MOLY UK Ltd becomes a trio. Debbie Barnes has been promoted to Managing Director of the subsidiary. The position involves the responsibility for national operations. She in…

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Mike Smythe retires from Arnold Clark Autoparts

Date: Friday 13 January 2023

Arnold Clark Autoparts has announced the retirement of Group Aftermarket Parts Buyer, Mike Smythe. Smythe has been at the company for nearly six years and was responsible for working with the motor fa…

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GSF Car Parts appoints Sukhbir Kapoor as President and COO

Date: Friday 02 December 2022

GSF Car Parts has announced that Sukhbir Kapoor has been appointed as its President and COO, and as an Executive Director of parent company Uni-Select Plc, effective 3rd January 2023. Sukhbir has more…

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LIQUI MOLY with massive dual leadership

Date: Friday 02 December 2022

The long-standing Commercial Director of the company in Ulm, Dr Uli Weller, will become the second managing director of the group of companies at the start of 2023. For LIQUI MOLY this is a logical st…

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IAAF chief executive backs fair gender representation by joining Automotive 30% Club

Date: Wednesday 16 November 2022

Mark Field, chief executive of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has become the latest member of The Automotive 30% Club, a voluntary group of MDs and CEOs from automotive manuf…

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AAG appoint new Director of European Key Accounts

Date: Wednesday 16 November 2022

Alliance Automotive Group are pleased to announce the promotion of Kris Halliwell, who from 1st January 2023, will be promoted to Director of European Key Accounts at AAG. Kris has been with AAG for n…

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Ring Carnation expands team with vehicle conversion specialist

Date: Wednesday 26 October 2022

Aftermarket technology specialist Ring Carnation has expanded its UK sales team with the appointment of David McKinless as specialist sales manager for vehicle conversion. David’s role will be to prov…

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MAHLE strengthens filter product strategy with new appointment

Date: Wednesday 26 October 2022

MAHLE Aftermarket has strengthened its team with the appointment of Tobias Lowen as category manager for filtration. Lowen’s appointment strengthens MAHLE’s continued push for developing OE-quality, r…

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Obituary: Chris Taylor November 1955 – September 2022

Date: Thursday 13 October 2022

Battery industry entrepreneur Chris Taylor died on September 17, surrounded by his family. He was 66. One of the UK aftermarket’s most influential characters in the 1990s and 2000s, Chris Taylor’s ear…

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Exol Lubricants appoints joint operations managers for Rotherham plant

Date: Friday 30 September 2022

Exol Lubricants, the UK’s largest independent lubricants specialists, has appointed two new joint operations managers to oversee activity at the company’s Rotherham plant. Simon Clegg and Daniel Hecto…

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LKQ Corporation Announces New Leadership Appointments

Date: Thursday 22 September 2022

LKQ Corporation, a leading provider of alternative and specialty parts to repair and accessorize automobiles and other vehicles, today announced the following leadership appointments, effective immedi…

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OSRAM and Ring appoint new Workshop Solutions Van Sales Manager

Date: Monday 12 September 2022

OSRAM and Ring has appointed a new Workshop Solutions Van Sales Manager, Ehsan Ali, after receiving widespread interest throughout the UK and Ireland for the joint initiative since it hit the road ear…

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NGK appoints new Key Accounts Manager

Date: Friday 09 September 2022

Ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd has appointed Simon Robson as Key Accounts Manager – UK & Ireland. The 49-year-old, who joins from NSK Europe where he held the position of …

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New branch and IT management appointed across the Autosupplies Group

Date: Friday 09 September 2022

Leading motor factor the Autosupplies Group has made three new managerial appointments across the company, with two new branch managers at Butlers Automotive and Leisureways of Rotherham, and a new gr…

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OESAA acknowledges garage forum member’s influence after taking up new role with IMI

Date: Friday 09 September 2022

The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) would like to place on record its thanks to garage forum member, Hayley Pells, who has taken on a new position with the Institute of th…

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50 years of Diesel Technic: The way to a leading solution provider in the automotive industry

Date: Friday 09 September 2022

This year, Diesel Technic celebrates its 50th anniversary. The company can look back on an exciting time, because at Diesel Technic you won't find any standstill. It is already half a century since Ho…

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Diagnostics brand promotes within to continue growth strategy

Date: Wednesday 17 August 2022

Launch Tech UK has promoted Richard Collyer to the role of National Sales Manager as the diagnostics company continues its successful growth strategy. Collyer has been with Launch Tech UK for a number…

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MAHLE strengthens sales and quality teams with two new appointments

Date: Tuesday 16 August 2022

MAHLE Aftermarket UK has appointed Jason Smith as its new UK sales and marketing manager, and Alan Povey as quality, warranty, and technical representative, respectively. The two new appointments stre…

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SMP Europe appoints new sales director

Date: Thursday 11 August 2022

SMP Europe, home of the Intermotor, Lemark and Lucas engine management brands, has appointed Brian Lavery as sales director at the company. Lavery brings over 25 years’ experience in automotive, engin…

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New appointment for Launch Tech UK

Date: Thursday 11 August 2022

Diagnostics specialists, Launch Tech UK, has announced the appointment of Mike Carter as Technical Manager to help the company deliver key product support and technical training. As the new Technical …

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Prof Dr Wolfgang Ziebart designated for chairmanship of the HELLA Shareholder Committee

Date: Wednesday 10 August 2022

At its recent meeting, the Shareholder Committee of HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA (“HELLA”) resolved to propose to HELLA’s Annual General Meeting on 30th September 2022, that automotive manager Prof Dr Wo…

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SMP Europe grows number of UK engineers to 16

Date: Friday 08 July 2022

SMP Europe, home of the Intermotor, Lemark and Lucas engine management brands, has grown the number of its UK engineering team to 16, as it accelerates its development in bringing solutions for the fu…

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Klarius appoints Mark Raines as Associate Marketing Director

Date: Friday 08 July 2022

Klarius has announced the appointment of its new Associate Marketing Director, Mark Raines. With a proven track record in industrial and retail markets both in the UK and abroad, Mark will provide str…

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Women in Engineering Day: Hayley Pells MSc CAE FIMI, Head of Garage IAAF

Date: Friday 24 June 2022

Thursday 23 June was International Women in Engineering Day (IWED), a global day celebrating the amazing work that female engineers around the world are doing to support lives and livelihoods every da…

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HELLA recruits Ian Boyle as its UK Sales & Marketing Director

Date: Monday 20 June 2022

HELLA, the renowned original equipment (OE) manufacturer and system supplier, has appointed experienced aftermarket professional Ian Boyle to the position of Sales & Marketing Director for its aft…

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Bob Sockl, RIP

Date: Thursday 16 June 2022

It is with great sadness that we we learned of the death of the founder of Aftermarket magazine, Bob Sockl, who passed away last weekend aged 75, following a long illness. Bob was born in London in 19…

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New appointment at Motul UK - Has Tahier, Technical Specialist

Date: Thursday 16 June 2022

Motul is delighted to announce the appointment of Hasanaat Tahier, who takes up the role as Motul UK Technical Specialist, with immediate effect. This is the latest move in Motul’s strengthening of it…

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IMI appoints new Head of Diversity Task Force

Date: Wednesday 25 May 2022

Endorsing its continued commitment to embrace Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) within the automotive sector, the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) has appointed Vijayacittā Harvey as Interim …

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Exol’s Shawn Smith competes in pool tournament

Date: Monday 25 April 2022

Exol Lubricants’ Shawn Smith is taking part in the Leicester Pool Tour Amateur Series pool tournament, with a total prize fund of £38,400 available. Smith, based at Exol’s Wednesbury site in the small…

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Shaftec announces key appointments to drive business growth

Date: Wednesday 20 April 2022

Having entered 2022 in its strongest position yet, Shaftec has announced two important management level appointments to ensure the business is best placed for success within its chosen markets as it e…

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Team Building at Lucas Oil

Date: Wednesday 13 April 2022

Lucas Oil Products (UK) has added two new members. Both will be based the company’s headquarters in Anglesey, North Wales. Roo Pitt (pictured above left) becomes Marketing Coordinator. He will take ch…

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Andrew Tsang joins Comline as UK sales general manager

Date: Wednesday 13 April 2022

Comline has announced the appointment of Andrew Tsang to the senior management position of UK sales general manager. Andrew assumes responsibility for overseeing UK sales of the Comline, Motaquip and …

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Ring Automotive welcomes new area sales manager

Date: Wednesday 13 April 2022

Ring Automotive has appointed Ben Johnson as its new area sales manager, to oversee management of its aftermarket accounts across the south of England. Johnson’s new role will see him manage Ring Auto…

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Hayley Pells, Avia Autos, joins IAAF Council

Date: Friday 18 March 2022

The IAAF has formed its new look council including distributors, suppliers, buying groups, service providers and garages, who come together regularly to debate industry issues and IAAF policy, ensurin…

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Autotech Training appoints first Managing Director dedicated to the brand

Date: Friday 18 March 2022

Autotech Training has appointed Colin Gleghorn as Managing Director. The decision to create a Managing Director position responsible solely for Autotech Training, which is a division of Autotech Group…

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Tony East RIP

Date: Friday 18 March 2022

The IAAF has just learned that Tony East, founder of ARE and also founder of the ARE Classic Motorcycle collection in Kirk Michael on the Isle of Man, passed away peacefully on Saturday 26 February 20…

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BM Catalysts appoints new purchasing manager

Date: Friday 18 March 2022

UK manufacturer of catalytic converters, DPFs and front pipes, BM Catalysts, has appointed David Chester as its new purchasing manager. With 12 years’ experience in UK manufacturing, Chester’s main ob…

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LKQ Euro Car Parts concludes International Women’s Day celebrations with Automotive 30% Club patronage announcement

Date: Thursday 17 March 2022

Annick Jourdenais, CFO of LKQ Euro Car Parts, has become a patron of the Automotive 30% Club, to conclude the business’ busy week of International Women’s Day celebrations. The Automotive 30% Club was…

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Ernst Prost appeals for help for Ukraine

Date: Wednesday 02 March 2022

The war in Ukraine will directly impact the German lubricant company. “We can write off our business in Russia,” says outgoing Managing Director Ernst Prost, who, in view of the war, expects to lose a…

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Ring expands team with Area Sales Manager addition

Date: Tuesday 01 March 2022

Ring Automotive has enhanced its ever-growing team with the addition of area sales manager, Kevin Petrie, who will support all trade customers in Scotland and Northern Ireland. Joining from a wholesal…

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Personnel changes to the HELLA Management Board: Michel Favre becomes Chief Executive Officer; Yves Andres takes over the Lighting Business Group

Date: Monday 28 February 2022

During its recent meeting, the HELLA Shareholder Committee resolved on the appointment of Michel Favre and Yves Andres as new members of the Management Board of HELLA GmbH & Co. KGaA. Michel Favre…

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Leeds workwear specialists Involution appoint new director

Date: Wednesday 23 February 2022

Leeds branded workwear specialists Involution has appointed Nathan Cookson as its new Operations Director. Nathan previously held the position of Strategic Development Manager, working alongside depar…

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Rob Hope joins NGK sales team

Date: Friday 18 February 2022

Ignition and sensor specialist NGK Spark Plugs (UK) Ltd has appointed Rob Hope as a new Sales Representative. The 46-year-old will cover a sales area that includes parts of Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridge…

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Autotech Group creates Group Quality Manager role

Date: Thursday 10 February 2022

Autotech Group has strengthened its management team by creating a Group Quality Manager position, appointing Dominic Hunter to take on the role. The automotive employment and training solutions provid…

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New Chief Executive Officer – GiPA group

Date: Friday 04 February 2022

GiPA has announced the appointment of Almudena Benedito as CEO of GiPA group, effective 1st February 2022. Almudena is replacing Eric Devos who remains President of GiPA Group. She will be responsible…

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First Line Ltd. kickstarts 2022 by bolstering its sales team

Date: Monday 24 January 2022

First Line Ltd. has kickstarted the new year by further strengthening its sales team announcing a new appointment and promotion, as it gears up for another successful and productive 12 months. Chris P…

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New appointment for Melett to support digital marketing activity

Date: Thursday 09 December 2021

Automotive aftermarket turbocharger specialist, Melett, has announced the appointment of Rebecca Johnson as Marketing Executive, to help develop and support the brand’s marketing activities. Johnson h…

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Senior appointments at LKQ Collision & Coatings to bring benefits for customers

Date: Thursday 25 November 2021

LKQ Collision & Coatings has announced a raft of senior appointments that will strengthen its relationships with LKQ Euro Car Parts and LKQ Europe, and enhance the products and solutions it offers…

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New Customer Service Coordinator

Date: Thursday 25 November 2021

Mr. Anthony Lowery has recently joined the team from Diesel Technic UK & Ireland LTD. on November 1, 2021 and will support us as Customer Service Coordinator from now on. Anthony has been working …

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ZF Services UK promotes Alex Acosta

Date: Thursday 25 November 2021

ZF Services UK has promoted Alex Acosta to Partner Manager, highlighting the commercial vehicle specialist’s longstanding commitment to investing in technical expertise, sales support and its expandin…

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