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ACIS names John Matthews as new CEO
- 27/03/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
ACIS has appointed John Matthews as its new CEO. He brings more than 30 years of experience to the role having most recently been UK business development director at the Retail Automotive Alliance. Prior to that he was business development director at AutoRestore, head of the UK business at Fix Auto, and sales and [...] -
Thinkcar diagnostics range now available from Motor Parts Direct
- 20/03/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Thinkcar UK is developing a national relationship with Motor Parts Direct (MPD) to enable more UK workshops and technicians to access its products more easily. Thinkcar provides advanced diagnostics functionality with solutions starting from under £500. As a leading national motor factor, MPD currently has [...] -
GSF Car Parts continues network expansion
- 13/03/2024
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
GSF Car Parts has continued its strategy of expansion by opening its third new branch of the year and second of the month. The company, which supplies parts, equipment and training to independent garages and retailers from its 180 UK branches, unveiled its new Walsall site on 11 March. This follows new branches [...] -
Dan Sutac joins Grove Group to develop northern territory
- 05/03/2024
- Posted by: Simon Wait
- Category: News
Grove Group has appointed Dan Sutac as regional development manager for the automotive repair and refinish distributor's northern territory. Tony Thorpe, Grove’s business development director, said: “During our recruitment process for regional development manager, we were seeking candidates who possessed more [...] -
Prasco confirms next-day service
- 21/12/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Prasco UK has confirmed a next-day delivery for all orders for replacement parts made by 5pm today. Meanwhile, orders placed before 5pm tomorrow and over the festive period, including December 27, 28 and 29, will be delivered on Tuesday, January 2. However, customers who order during these times can request a [...] -
BM Catalysts expands UK footprint
- 28/11/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products BM Catalysts has acquired a new warehouse facility to support continued growth. The new Nottinghamshire-based facility spans, which should be operational within 12-18 months, adds over 41,000 sqft of space to the company. It will be the [...] -
Key appointments for GSF Car Parts
- 31/10/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Vehicle parts supplier GSF Car Parts has appointed Sukhpal Ahluwalia as executive chairman and Steve Horne as chief executive officer. GSF Car Parts operates 180 branches across the UK and Ireland, supplying independent garages, national chains and retail customers with high quality parts, specialist training, [...] -
Prasco extends next-day delivery window
- 20/10/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Prasco UK has extended its ordering window for next working-day deliveries. Customers can now place an order up to 5.30pm, an increase of 30 minutes over its previous Monday-to-Friday deadline, with the company aiming to deliver the order by 10.30am the next day. The move also includes Saturdays where previously [...] -
Turner prize for continued growth
- 28/09/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
TIDAL distribution partner Turner Supplies has moved into a purpose-built head office and distribution centre in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Turner Supplies offers a daily service throughout Kent, South London and Sussex supported by a fleet of 10 delivery vehicles and 17 highly trained staff along with a product [...] -
Trade Vehicle Parts secures significant funding
- 31/08/2023
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Automotive supplier Trade Vehicle Parts has secured a seven-figure funding package from HSBC UK to source more vehicle parts from around the globe. The additional finance will enable the company import core stock from the likes of Taiwan, China, and Poland, while also refinancing the commercial mortgage for its [...]