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17 Oct 2017
Mahle keeps aftermarket cool with new A/C compressor range
Mahle Aftermarket has launched a range of air-conditioning (A/C) compressors under the Mahle Original brand, covering all top applications in the UK aftermarket. The launch further cements Mahle’s expertise in the air-conditioning market, as the company offers leading HVAC modules to guarantee professional maintaining and compressor replacement and, CareMetix cabin filters, which ensure the compressors
17 Oct 2017
Trico welcomes new European MD
Trico has promoted Adam Richards to the position of Managing Director covering its European operations. Adam was originally recruited as the operations manager at Trico in Pontypool in early 2010, having previously worked in the materials and supply chain management sector, which progressed into an operational management role in a number of industrial sectors, but
13 Oct 2017
Volkswagen releases details of ‘181’ offers
Volkswagen has unveiled details of its ‘181’ campaign, which includes Technology Upgrades across the range, low-rate finance, and Purchase Contributions of up to €2,000**. For customers who wish to scrap their EU 1 – 4 emissions standard diesel car, an EcoGrant of up to €5,000 is available. For the 181 Campaign, Volkswagen has the solution
13 Oct 2017
NGK has officially opened a new European distribution centre
Ignition specialist NGK has officially opened a new European distribution centre to supply customers in 44 countries. The world’s largest manufacturer of spark plugs, glow plugs and NTK Lambda sensors will supply original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and aftermarket customers from the new state-of-the-art facility at Duisburg in Germany. The new centre – which complements NGK’
10 Oct 2017
Mintex perfects the 100 per cent copper free brake pads
As part of its extensive R&D programme, renowned aftermarket brake brand, Mintex, has developed its own unique formulations to ensure all of its pads are 100 per cent copper free. Copper, which is inherently a good conductor of heat, is extremely damaging for the environment due to the deposits left on the road as the
06 Oct 2017
RSA launches website in support of new drink driving bill
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has today Friday 6 October, launched a website, to provide factual information on drink driving in Ireland and to dispel the many myths and misinformation in relation to the problem of drink driving in Ireland. The new site, www.drinkdriversdestroylives.ie, is being launched to support the proposed change to strengthen drink