People News
Ad Bell Group Welcomes Vehicle Wrap Technician, Olivia Cope to the growing team!
Date: Tuesday 20 October 2020
Olivia brings with her experience in vehicle wrapping, window tinting and customer service. When Olivia came for her interview, I was impressed with the bespoke colour of her VW Polo, a pearlescent gr…
New Sales Manager for Corteco UK and Ireland
Date: Thursday 08 October 2020
An outstanding addition joined Corteco who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with him. We are very pleased to announce that Nick Racklyeft joined Corteco, as sales and profit growth responsi…
Signage & Graphics Installer, Sam joins the Ad Bell team
Date: Thursday 08 October 2020
Ad Bell Group are pleased to announce the appointment of Sam, previously production manager/ installer with over 13 years’ experience in the field of signage design, fabrication and installation. Work…
LKQ Euro Car Parts appoints new HR Director to implement customer-focused people strategy
Date: Thursday 01 October 2020
Her focus for the next 12 months will be on implementing LKQ Euro Car Parts’ People Strategy, that will see its values of embracing and driving change embedded at all levels throughout the almost 11,0…
Ring waves farewell to Managing Director
Date: Thursday 17 September 2020
After a dedicated 35 years of working at the company, and with 17 years as Managing Director, George Skalski has retired from his position at Ring. George saw many changes throughout his time at Ring …
HELLA Aftermarket and Special Applications under new management
Date: Thursday 17 September 2020
Stefan van Dalen (pictured above) and Christoph Söhnchen (pictured below) have taken over responsibility for the Aftermarket and Special Applications business segments respectively at international au…
LKQ Europe Welcomes Andras Lorincz as CEO for the Company’s Central and Eastern European Business
Date: Thursday 10 September 2020
In November 2020, Andras Lorincz will join LKQ Europe bringing in-depth regional and global industry experience with him. Based in Prague, Czech Republic, Andras Lorincz will become CEO of LKQ Europe’…
New technical director at FIGIEFA
Date: Thursday 03 September 2020
FIGIEFA has announced that, after ten successful years in the role, Neil Pattemore (see below speaking at the IAAF Conference) has retired from his consultancy work for FIGIEFA as of 31st of August in…
UK government announces Automated Lane Keeping System call for evidence
Date: Thursday 20 August 2020
The UK is taking steps forward in automated technology in vehicles with the launch of a call for evidence on 18 August 2020 to help shape how innovative new systems could be used in future on GB roads…
Reg Patrick RIP
Date: Wednesday 05 August 2020
It was with sadness that we learned this week of the passing of Reg Patrick at the age of ninety. Reg headed the Automotive Distribution Federation (ADF) for many years and, following his retirement, …
TecAlliance’s Peter Hollowood retires
Date: Friday 31 July 2020
Peter Hollowood from TecAlliance has taken well-earned retirement following an illustrious career in the automotive industry. Peter had worked for TecAlliance for more than 20 years, having previously…
Aspect CPM appoint Simon Mullin as Marketing Director
Date: Thursday 16 July 2020
Aspect CPM, who are a full-service events and merchandise resource agency based in Yorkshire and servicing a diverse client base worldwide, are pleased to announce the appointment of Simon Mullin as t…
Schaeffler (UK) Ltd. appoints Philip Elson as Operations Manager at Hereford
Date: Thursday 16 July 2020
Schaeffler (UK) Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Philip Elson as Operations Manager at its Automotive Aftermarket headquarters and warehouse facility in Hereford. Phil is a familiar face…
Autotech Recruit appoints marketing & technology director to spearhead technical developments
Date: Thursday 16 July 2020
Autotech Recruit has appointed Laurence Abbott as the company’s new marketing & technology director. The creation of this new role underpins Autotech Recruit’s objective to develop technical solut…
Farewell to David Combes, a motor trade legend
Date: Thursday 16 July 2020
It is with deep sadness that Lawgistics has announced the passing of the company founder and Managing Director, David Combes.For more than fifty years David championed the cause of the Motor Trade in …
New Sales Director at SMP Europe
Date: Friday 19 June 2020
SMP Europe has made changes to its sales team, with the appointment of Wayne Hodgkisson, as its new Sales Director. Wayne has previously overseen the company’s tier 1 sales strategy, where he was succ…
TMD Friction bolsters sales team with new area sales managers
Date: Friday 27 March 2020
Global OE and aftermarket brakes manufacturer, TMD Friction, has expanded its sales team with the appointment of two new area sales managers. Del Smith, who will be covering the Midlands, and Alistair…
Aftermarket specialist becomes new IAAF Vice President
Date: Wednesday 18 March 2020
Richard Welland, managing director of WAIglobal UK, has been appointed the new Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) vice-president, supporting president, Terry Knox and chief executive…
EAG names new head of sales
Date: Monday 13 January 2020
Excel Automotive Group (EAG) has bolstered its sales team with the appointment of Chris Haw, who has assumed the role of UK sales manager. , A qualified technician, Chris has been immersed in the…
Steve Carter joins the Alliance Automotive Group UK
Date: Thursday 05 April 2018
Steve Carter joins the Alliance Automotive Group UK from 7th April 2018, as their technical training provider on an exclusive basis. He will work predominantly with the garage networks, supporting the…
A tribute to Alec Morgan
Date: Monday 19 March 2018
Colleagues, friends and associates are paying tribute to the life and career of one of the UK aftermarket&rsquo,s most colourful characters, Alec Morgan, following his recent untimely death.
In a…
A growing company with an expanding workforce - HELLA recruits two more managers
Date: Monday 27 February 2017
With HELLA enjoying a period of rapid growth, its workforce has had to increase to accommodate for the new business won. Bryan Knott and Mark Adams have both ,had extensive and varied careers in t…
Wendy Williamson wins ‘Lifetime Achievement’ award
Date: Monday 20 February 2017
Wendy Williamson, Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) chief executive, has received the &lsquo,Lifetime Achievement&rsquo, award at the Car &, Accessory Trader (CAT) Awards 2017. …
