The CAT opinion formers panel

THIS MONTH’S QUESTION: Where will the industry be in five years time? “I think that it is generally agreed that the future of the industry is going to become more challenging for various reasons; including […]

The CAT Council: garage responses

“I think that it is generally agreed that the future of the industry is going to become more challenging for various reasons; including complex vehicle technology, longer service schedules, customer service expectations and political influences […]

YUASA TO SPONSOR HONDA BTCC TEAM

Battery manufacturer Yuasa has announced its title sponsorship of the Honda Racing Dunlop MSA BTCC team. The new three-year deal will see Yuasa featured on the team’s brand new Honda Civic, which recently had its livery unveiled at Honda HQ in Swindon.

COMMA SOLD TO BRAZILIAN CHEMICAL MANUFACTURER

Comma Oil and Chemicals has been sold to a Brazilian chemicals manufacturer for a sum “not exceeding $100 million.” Cosan S.A. Industria e Comercio announced its intention to enter into the European chemicals market this week by purchasing Comma in a deal expected to be completed later this year.

Time to cleanse your stock

Previously in CAT we’ve looked at the strategies that good operators should use to check the efficiency of their stock holding and utilisation. One area of natural concern is, of course, obsolete and dead stock.