UK aftermarket firms head to Automechanika Frankfurt

More than a hundred UK aftermarket firms have headed to Germany this week for the Automechanika Frankfurt trade show.

The UK’s £56.5 billion aftermarket sector is a major economic contributor, with some 56,500 businesses supporting more than 330,000 jobs in all regions of the country. The sector’s value is now ahead of pre-pandemic levels, the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders has said.

UK exhibitors, from Autogem to Town and Country Covers, will present everything from innovative brake systems to EV tech. Showcasing this to international consumers at the Messe Frankfurt event offers a great potential for growth, according to SMMT chief Mike Hawes.

Of particular interest is the growth in demand for parts and components for hybrids and EVs. With manufacturers pouring billions of pounds into developing new zero emission and automated technologies, the volume of these models that need servicing continues to surge. One in 40 vehicles on UK roads is now fully electric.

“The UK’s multi-billion pound aftermarket is renowned for its excellence and it plays a pivotal role keeping motorists and business on the move,” said Hawes.

“That mobility is, increasingly, electrified and Britain’s switch to zero emission vehicles will only be sustainable for the long term with a vibrant and innovative aftermarket. Automechanika Frankfurt provides a significant opportunity to drive existing and new partnerships, accelerating business growth and innovation which, ultimately, benefits the whole UK economy and its consumers.”

Businesses hosted at the SMMT’s Uk Pavilion, located in Hall 5.1, are:

  

• Autogem (Stand E78): leading suppliers of emission gaskets, clamps and hardware with over 5,000 products in range and 70 years of experience
• Britpart and Allmakes 4×4 (Stand D96): leading specialist wholesalers of quality components for Land Rover and Jaguar vehicles, including an extensive range of OE, OEM, and PR2 parts.
• Electrofit (Stand E62): specialising in the development and distribution of automotive parts tailored for EV small-volume and niche vehicle conversions.
• Eurocams (Stand C96): a market leader in the development, production and distribution of quality engine parts for all major vehicle brands, specialising in camshafts and other valvetrain parts.
• Eurolec Core Supply (Stand D70): Family owned business, initially supplied starter and alternator cores but now also supply braking, steering, AC and complete engines.
• European Braking Systems (Stand D90): one of Europe’s largest air brake manufacturers with a long-standing reputation as a trusted partner for aftermarket solutions.
• Freightline Carriers (Stand E79): a market leading logistics specialist in urgent time critical deliveries via road and air freight.
• G3 Concepts (Stand D82) Founded by three former test engineers with almost 60 years combined experience between them, developer of high precision calibration tools specially for the turbocharger re-manufacturer industry.
• Global Technologies International (Stand D86): providing the automotive industry with a one stop shop for engines and engine components.
• IM Automotive Group (Stand D76): an end-to-end global product development partner with market leading insight, technical knowledge and a vertically integrated supply chain.
• MEI Brakes (Stand E68): a leading global manufacturer of commercial vehicle braking products, a world class supplier to the original equipment and replacement markets with aftermarket stockists in over 60 countries.
• OKO Global (Stand E71): producer of anti puncture tyre sealants in the UK since 1978 with products sold in over 100 countries.
• Pneuride (Stand E64): designs and manufactures bespoke air suspension systems and components from its state of the art facility in Coventry UK, with over 50 years’ experience and more than a million parts sold.
• Precision Varionic International (Stand E76): designs and manufactures a range of automotive controls, specialising in EV compliant systems.
• Premier Supply Limited (Stand E61): an independent specialist for Land Rover spare parts, also offering County branded products
• Presco Radiator Caps (Stand D84): manufacture of radiator caps for over 30 years and a leading aftermarket supplier in the UK.
• Recoturbo (Stand E72): stands at the forefront of turbocharging in the UK.
• Town and Country Covers (Stand E75): premier manufacturer of protective seat covers for vehicles, working closely with renowned manufacturers in the commercial, agriculture and construction sectors.