Buying and distribution group The Parts Alliance has made its eighth acquisition, buying out associate member Car Parts & Accessories (CPA).
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Terraclean’s London cab wins Two Ball Rally
After a 1200-mile trip around Europe in an old London taxi, the Terraclean on Tour team came out on top in the Two Ball Rally, raising £5000 for Macmillan Cancer Support in the process
The science of managing stock
John Genge examines the whys and wherefores of efficient stock management and you won’t need a PhD to get the hang of it. It isn’t a complex science and no university degrees are needed but, managing stock to maximise sales, minimise stock loss and manage within working capital budgets does require a little planning and discipline
Wulf Gaertner sells IMC to boost Meyle’s US market share
German aftermarket supplier Wulf Gaertner AG, parent company of Meyle, has announced it has parted ways with its American subsidiary IMC
How to profit from keeping customers’ cars cool
New technology, new refrigerants and a whole new convention dedicated to the sector: Mike Owen talks air conditioning and how you can work it
You shouldn’t be scared of the big wolf at the door
John Genge offers advice on what to do to avoid panic and pessimism when one of the ‘big box’ factors opens on your patch
Countdown to IAAF conference and dinner begins
This year will see a number of firsts at the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation’s annual conference and dinner. For the first time the event will not be held at the Hilton Metropole, but the ICC in Birmingham, which was chosen due its travel versatility and array of accommodation options
NTN-SNR to grow globally after unveiling new distribution centre
A new logistics centre has been unveiled by NTN-SNR as the bearing manufacturer looks to expand its operations worldwide. The new facility providing 12,000m2 of dedicated storage space for automotive aftermarket parts and operations will be joined to another warehouse to double the space available
Automechanika Frankfurt’s green directory announced
Twenty-five companies exhibiting at Automechanika Frankfurt have been listed in the Green Directory, out of 44 applicants. The announcement also saw Robert Bosch GmbH win special recognition for scoring the highest score in the competition, for its system of remanufacturing electronic automotive components
Emergency steering assistance put to the test by TRW
Another collision prevention system has been put to test by TRW at Hockenheim race track. The steering and suspension manufacturer teamed up with the University of Dortmund, Germany, to develop a system to aid drivers in emergency situations called Emergency Steering Assist (ESA)