News Archive
04 Nov 2016
Symach appoints USA VP
Symach has appointed a new business development manager to drive bsuiness in the United States. Chad Seelye has been appointed to the role of vice president USA for the Italian-based company. In his new position, Seelye will work in collaboration with the team in Italy to educate the US market on Symach’s unique high-quality European
03 Nov 2016
Nissan hiring 40 apprentices
Nissan is hiring up to 40 new apprentices to tackle the shortage of skilled labour in Ireland that has been created by the rapid development of technology driving the demand for connected, autonomous and electric cars. Applications are now open online and successful candidates will be employed by local Nissan dealerships across Ireland before the
02 Nov 2016
Original colour calipers make a splash
Brake Engineering has launched a range of original colour painted calipers for the independent aftermarket. The new brake calipers have been specially designed to match the caliper colour originally fitted on a vehicle making the process more efficient for technicians and offering additional reassurance that the part will fit first time, every time. Unveiled at
02 Nov 2016
Valeo’s leading quality recognised at IAAF Awards
Valeo Service UK has been shortlisted for ‘Car Supplier of the Year’ at the prestigious IAAF Annual Awards Ceremony 2016 held at ICC Birmingham on December 15. The internationally-established supplier is a leader in aftermarket technology and is up against 19 other nominations in contention for the top spot. The awards ceremony will welcome close
28 Oct 2016
Auto Trade EXPO 2016 sets record attendance
All roads led to the Citywest Exhibition Centre in Dublin last weekend for the third annual Auto Trade EXPO. The auto trade came from all over Ireland to set a record attendance of 7,840 people for the two-day extravaganza at the south Dublin venue. From early on Saturday morning until late afternoon on Sunday, crowds
28 Oct 2016
Pratt’s Bodyshop wins Bodyshop of the Year award
Pratt’s Bodyshop won the Bodyshop of the Year award at the Irish Auto Trade Awards, at Citywest Hotel, Dublin on Saturday night. Our picture shows Padraic Deane, Managing Editor, Automotive Publications, presenting the award to Nigel Pratt, Pratt’s Bodyshop. Also pictured are model Kelly McGrath and Master of Ceremonies Bobby Kerr.