-
RWC Training unveils major rebrand
- 21/12/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Milton Keynes-based training provider RWC Training has announced the launch of a complete company rebrand for 2023. Managing director Rob Ward said: “Established in 2010, the business branding and identity has evolved rather organically. Now with a clear strategy for our growth and market position, we are [...] -
TMD Friction scoops IAAF training award
- 20/12/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
TMD Friction’s technical training team was awarded the coveted Outstanding Achievement accolade at the annual Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) awards dinner. The IAAF annual awards ceremony recognised exceptional contributions to the aftermarket sector throughout 2022. TMD Friction’s [...] -
Repairify names Rob Neale operations manager
- 29/11/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Industry specialist Rob Neale has been appointed operations and workshop manager by Repairify to head up its workshop operation at its site in Luton. He will create a technical centre of excellence to provide expert training and support for customers conducting vehicle diagnostic and calibration services, while [...] -
EV Ready unveils expert line-up
- 17/11/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
EV Ready has unveiled its line-up of electric vehicle industry experts taking part in its trade show evening on 25 January at Brighton Racecourse. Alongside an exhibition of the very latest EV-related equipment, tools, training and parts available to independent garages from the UK aftermarket’s biggest brands, [...] -
UK Garage and Bodyshop Event earns industry accolade
- 15/11/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Messe Frankfurt UK has been shortlisted in the Outstanding Achievement category in the annual Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Pride of the Aftermarket awards. It has been recognised for its work on the inaugural UK Garage and Bodyshop Event presented by Automechanika UK. The IAAF awards take [...] -
WorldSkills finals under way in Wales
- 14/11/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Categories: Featured, News
Stellantis and Day’s Motor Group are supporting the IMI WorldSkills UK competition finals, which take place this week at the Cardiff & Vale College. The final is the culmination of tough qualifying events in are Automotive Technology, Body Repair, Refinishing and Heavy Vehicle Technology that have taken place [...] -
TMD unveils new East Yorkshire R&D facility
- 10/11/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Leading braking product manufacturer TMD Friction has launched a new research and development facility in Seaton Ross, East Yorkshire as part of its investment strategy into the independent aftermarket. The Seaton Ross research and development site comprises new offices, a high specification vehicle workshop, a [...] -
LKQ Euro Car Parts unveils new training options
- 03/11/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
LKQ Euro Car Parts has launched a new membership tier for its LKQ Academy to help give technicians more flexibility in their training journey. In a first for the independent aftermarket, LKQ Academy Platinum offers workshop customers access to 20 training days – across 25 locations – and 20 eLearning courses [...] -
RWC secures Ford training deal
- 27/10/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
RWC Training has enhanced its burgeoning reputation as an elite training provider with a new agreement to deliver Ford’s Body and Paint Apprenticeship programme. It has agreed a new partnership with Skillnet to deliver the Ford training scheme from its state-of-the-art site in Milton Keynes. Ford’s national [...] -
NWH Group introduces new driving school
- 24/10/2022
- Posted by: Alan Feldberg
- Category: News
Recycling and waste management company The NWH Group has launched a new driving school to help tackle the on-going HGV driver shortage. Through its new fully-funded training programme NWH Driving School, the business aims to secure two new HGV drivers per week. NWH plans to recruit driver mentors from within its [...]