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10 May 2017
TerraClean joins chorus against MOT extensions
Randstad, via its deep engine cleaning brand TerraClean, which reduces emissions and restores a vehicle’s performance, is expressing growing concern about proposals to extend the MOT test in the UK from three years to four for newer vehicles. TerraClean warns that if the proposals go ahead, it will severely affect the government’s control of emissions.
08 May 2017
#slowdown is the theme of the Fourth UN Global Road Safety Week
Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport, Mr Shane Ross, and the Department for Infrastructure in Northern Ireland, are calling on road-users throughout the island of Ireland to join the international community in support of the fourth UN Global Road Safety Week which will take place from Monday 8 May to Sunday 14 May. The Week
05 May 2017
Unique bodyshop seminar hosted by Synergy Vehicle Refinishing Solutions
A uniquely Irish bodyshop seminar entitled “Playing Our Own Game” will be held on Wednesday, May 17 in the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, Dublin with a very special surprise key note speaker. This major event is hosted by Synergy Vehicle Refinishing Solutions Ireland Ltd. and will include presentations from industry experts focusing on an alternative independent
05 May 2017
Standowin iQ update: a neat design makes operation easier
Standox has further improved its web-based colour search software. Standowin iQ now has a more user-friendly interface. Thanks to a new, customisable display, professional refinishers are now able to obtain precise results much more quickly when searching for colours. The user interface of the web-based Standowin iQ colour search software can now be adapted to
05 May 2017
Bevan Group buys top A&R Vehicle Services
Leading British convertor and bodybuilder, the Bevan Group has taken over one of the best-known commercial vehicle accident repair and refurbishment companies, and will be moving some of its more specialised conversion work to the new facilities. Bevan is best-known as a commercial vehicle bodybuilder, and as a leading provider of planned and emergency aftercare services covering bodywork
02 May 2017
Mirka appointed supply partner to the VW Group Clever Repair Programme
Mirka in the UK has been appointed as a supply partner to the VW Group Clever Repair Programme, providing an extensive range of quality refinish abrasives, tooling and workshop equipment to sites throughout the UK. Full training on Mirka products is available by a dedicated nationwide technical team, either on-site or at various locations across