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NGK has re-launched its garage loyalty scheme at Equip Auto and confirmed new partners Mann and Hummel Filters and Philips will be part of the programme in France. An evolution of the original UK campaign, workshops can now return packaging from the three brands in exchange for better rewards

BM Catalysts stole a march on the competition at Equip Auto with the launch of a new range of selective catalytic reduction exhaust components. There are just 14 part numbers in the range to start with, as SCR technology on cars is still in the very early stages of deployment, but it will become more common as Euro 6 emissions standards for cars are introduced in 2014.

Sogefi has introduced an innovative new packaging approach for its cabin filters and is working on other new solutions for its other lines. The filter manufacturer says the transparent polypropylene packages reduces waste, saves on space and keeps the product sealed and free from dust and humidity in transit.

A1 Motor Stores held a busy and successful Trade Show in Leeds recently where members networked, trained and saw the group launch its new Technolube oil range. A1 says it received a large number of orders for the range of 18 grades at the two-day event which was held at the Queens Hotel.

CAT Editor Peter Lawton joined an international panel of judges at a trade show this week to help identify and reward cutting edge developments in automotive technology and equipment. The International Grand Prix for Automotive Innovation is part of the French Equip Auto exhibition and is in its 15th year.

CAT Magazine is once again present at Equip Auto in Paris to see what the European and British aftermarket have to offer. There are more than 1800 exhibitions on display, with over 125,000 visitors expected to peruse the stands over the next five days, with 75 percent of exhibitors from abroad.

The first trainers to be recognised for their role in passing on skills in the automotive industry have been named by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI). Allianz Global Assist Technical Training Manager Mike Donley and David Wray, Work Base and ATA Assessor Verifier at Motherwell College, have become the first IMI members to make their mark in the Institute’s new Automotive Trainer and Assessor Professional Recognition Standards.

Supercar giant Ferrari has launched its 2013 apprenticeship programme to create future independent specialists. The 11 successful applicants will take part in the three-year scheme, which includes 24 weeks of dedicated training at the home of Ferrari North Europe

Parts information data provider Tecdoc has announced the addition of Mobiletron UK to its ranks. The electronic and subsystem specialist is one of the latest replacement parts manufacturers to achieve official data supplier status on TecDoc’s CATALOG software