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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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 …
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…
MAHLE - new appointment of Andy Lees
Date: Thursday 25 November 2021
Andy Lees has joined MAHLE Aftermarket, taking on the role of General Manager for the UK, to help support and guide the UK team. With a background in sales and managerial roles within the automotive a…
BM Catalysts exceed expectations inside and outside of work through charity endeavours
Date: Friday 12 November 2021
Over the last few months, the BM Catalysts team has been taking on some impressive fundraising challenges, covering a combined total of over 150 kilometres and raising over £8,000 for their respective…
New appointment for SMP Europe
Date: Monday 25 October 2021
Engine management and ignition specialists, SMP Europe, has appointed Martin Turner as Marketing Director, to oversee all commercial and product marketing activities with suppliers, buying groups and …
Spinning for The Stroke Association
Date: Thursday 14 October 2021
Nick Racklyeft of Corteco is doing a sponsored bike spinning event throughout October to help raise funds for the Stroke Association. His aim is to do 250 miles on his spin bike which, considering his…
MAHLE new appointment
Date: Thursday 14 October 2021
Continuing its tradition of promoting from within, MAHLE Aftermarket has promoted Nick Pye (pictured) to Senior Sales Manager, while maintaining responsibility for his key accounts in the South region…
OPTIMAL UK announces company ownership changes
Date: Thursday 30 September 2021
Automotive parts business OPTIMAL UK Distribution Ltd. has announced changes in its ownership, with LKQ Europe selling its shares in the business. Midlands-headquartered OPTIMAL UK was established in …
The Parts Alliance appoints Mark Eburne as new President and COO
Date: Thursday 23 September 2021
Leading automotive parts distributor The Parts Alliance has appointed Mark Eburne as its new President and COO. Mark is an entrepreneurial business leader with extensive board experience at a number o…
New appointment for WAI
Date: Wednesday 22 September 2021
Leading automotive parts supplier, WAI, has announced the appointment of Richard Davies as Business Development Manager, to help develop WAI’s activity in the commercial vehicle (CV), passenger car (P…
MAHLE appoints Jessica Wacogne
Date: Thursday 26 August 2021
Jessica Wacogne has joined MAHLE Aftermarket, taking the role as Head of Customer Service. Skilled in purchasing, management, pricing, sales, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction Wacogne b…
