JCA Coatings moves Autoparts business to Slough
JCA Coatings has announced the move of its Autoparts business, currently based in Reading, to Slough. The company says the move will give the business better transport links and more room to grow.
2012
EUROPEAN SLUMP BLAMED AS MANUFACTURING STALLS
Tough trading conditions in Europe are taking a heavy toll on vehicle manufacturers and parts suppliers. Ford announced that it will close it’s Genk production facility in Belgium by 2014. Ford also confirmed that its Southampton Transit facility will close alongside a diesel plant in Dagenham.
UKPA CELEBRATES NEW MEMBER
Hot off the heels of Motex joining the UKPA last month comes news of another new member. Lancashire based BBC Superfactors has joined the Parts Alliance bringing six new sites to the group. Parts Alliance Chairman Steve Fulford says he is delighted with the decision.
CAT reaches a Twitter milestone
CAT Magazine has passed a Twitter milestone by reaching 500 followers. We’re always at the heart of the UK independent automotive aftermarket and we’ve been impressed by how many companies are exploring the opportunities social […]
Fast times at Brooklands
Motor racing circuits in the UK don’t come much more famous than Brooklands. Built in 1907 as the World’s first purpose built circuit the famous banked oval has seen plenty of action over the years. […]
DERRICK LAWTON TO STEP DOWN AS A1 CEO
A1 Motor Stores CEO Derrick Lawton will retire at the end of October. The move was announced amid a successful convention for A1 members in Lincolnshire last week. Lawton has headed A1 for the past 25 years and has grown the chain significantly.
CAT supplier lives: Pro-Align
Ever more garages are turning to alignment for extra income. Profits, we are told, are easy to come by and equipment can pay for itself within a matter of months. Indeed, Pro-Align reckons wheel alignment […]
Halfords gets new Chief Executive
Matt Davies has been announced as the new Chief Executive for the Halfords Group. Starting today, the former Chief Executive of Pets At Home will take charge of the car and bike parts chain. Halfords […]
PARTS ALLIANCE MEMBERS BENEFIT FROM NEW INVESTMENT
Allparts Automotive will benefit from a significant investment from HgCapital. The venture capitalist group has also invested in fellow Parts Alliance member CES, confirming Hg as the “mystery investor†alluded to in previous months.
Nominations for the 2013 CAT Awards are now open
Nominations for the 2013 CAT Awards are open! This year there are more ways to get involved in the nominations process. Do you know a factor that goes above and beyond your expectations every time? […]
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