Factor & supplier news

Human capital is more than just a resource, it is your strongest asset - so look after it writes Adam Bernstein

Building is nearing completion for Blue Print’s new distribution centre, which could create up to 400 aftermarket jobs.

Gregory Spink shows us the process of how products are made at accessory brand Valet Pro.

Steve Tranter, a long serving Product Manager with CES UK and The Parts Alliance, has died after losing his battle with illness.

He built his career in the aftermarket, which stretched across 40 years.

Steve spent 20 years working for CES, a Parts Alliance Group business, latterly moving to a role with The Parts Alliance in Chester for whom he was Product Manager for Emissions.

Steve was widely known for his personality, kindness and above all, his technical expertise. He was willing to share his knowledge and contributed to articles in the automotive aftermarket press.

Car window blind manufacturer Car Shades, has moved in to a much larger production and distribution facility in Bilsthope, Northampton.

Independent distributor, SDL Minorfern has started the New Year on an expansion drive with the purchase of a head office and distribution warehouse at Clay Cross, Chesterfield

Bosch agrees settlement with owners and used car dealers in the U.S

Leeds-based supplier calls in the receivers

Christopher Shelley, CEO at Dymag Wheels, tours CAT around the firm's production facilities in Chippenham.

Investing in your existing customers is the key to reaching that pot of gold for garages, writes Andy Vickery.