MONTH 2017 AFTERMARKET 3 www.aftermarketonline.net MAY 2024 AFTERMARKET 5 www.aftermarketonline.net NEWS In association with: Follow us on Facebook @aftermarketmagazine Comline moving to new UK base Comline Group has unveiled plans for the relocation of its UK headquarters in what the company said represents the most significant decision in its history. The global automotive parts supplier behind the Comline, Motaquip and Allied Nippon brands, has thrived at its existing base in Luton for more than a decade. Now years of significant and sustained growth has seen Comline reach the operational limits of its current home and it is set to move to a brand-new site at Bedford Commercial Park, just 17 miles away. The new facility boasts more than 70,000 sq ft of modern, highbay warehousing and contemporary office space. Construction at the site is already underway and the company said it expects to start a short, phased move to its new home by late spring. www.comline.uk.com The countdown is on for The Aftermarket Event taking place at Farnborough International from October 2-3 — with interest growing daily. Online titles CAT Magazine and Auto Repair Focus have now been named as additional Media Partners. They join publications Hydraulics & Pneumatics and Plant & Works Engineering. The new Media Partners follow Aftermarket Magazine’s announcement in April that Castrol & The Race Group would be the event’s Headline Sponsor — with Distrigo Parts Distribution also signed up as a Registration Sponsor. With further backing from major sector organisations including the IGA, RMI Standards and Certification, HEVRA and the British Compressed Air Society (BCAS), support for this industry-leading event is growing exponentially. The Race Group, part of Centras Energy, is Castrol’s route to market, servicing independent workshops in the UK. Castrol provides outstanding lubricants, technical expertise and branding opportunities to IWS, enabling business growth and development in competitive times. As lubricant specialists, the Race Group know it’s not just about product and price and offer workshop efficiency solutions, equipment, online training, EV charge points and much more. Their aim is to ensure you receive the best possible Castrol customer experience, from outstanding service to technical advice from dedicated account managers. On Distrigo’s support of the event, head of sales and operations at Distrigo Parts Distribution & Accident Repair, Chris Downing, said: “Distrigo is thrilled to sponsor The Aftermarket Event, showcasing our commitment to innovation and excellence in parts distribution. We look forward to meeting everyone at stand B11.” Around 150 exhibitors will be at Farnborough. Major names already confirmed include LKQ Euro Car Parts, Castrol & The Race Group, Distrigo Parts Distribution, Delphi, Ben, Autel, A1 ADAS Solutions, TOPDON, JLM Lubricants UK and many more. There will also be around 50 speakers. The event will be co-located with another show, Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live. This will mean The Aftermarket Event visitors can also learn more about workplace safety and occupational health. Full event information: www.aftermarketevent.uk New media partners sign up for The Aftermarket Event Headline sponsor: Registration sponsor:
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