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Electro Maintenance Ltd., the rotating electrics specialists, recently achieved a significant landmark, when it received ISO 9001:2015 accreditation for the distribution of starter motors and alternators to the trade.

NSK says that it sets out to make processes faster, safer and more reliable for garage technicians and mechanics.      For this reason, it says that those purchasing NSK ProKIT solutions receive 100 per cent genuine wheel bearings alongside all of the supporting components needed to perform a fast and high-quality wheel bearing replacement.

As part of a cooperation with sports car manufacturer Porsche and mechanical engineering company Trumpf, Mahle has produced high-performance aluminum pistons using 3D printing techniques for the first time. The pistons were successfully tested on the engine test bench for Porsche’s 911 GT2 RS sports car. Whereas standard forged pistons have reached the limits of

Hengst is about to acquire the hydraulic filtration business of Bosch Rexroth AG. This includes the plant in Germany with approximately 190 employees and the worldwide sales activities in more than 30 countries.   In addition to the hydraulic filter know-how, more than 40 industrial property rights will also be transferred. Bosch Rexroth’s hydraulic filter business develops and produces complete filters and filter elements for

The Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) is supporting the ‘Back on Track’ campaign by promising to distribute 3,000 free ‘Back on Track’ packs of workshop POS and essentials to UK and Ireland independent garages.

A Castlebar, Co. Mayo car dealer, James Hughes, has received a four month prison sentence, suspended for 2 years, and must pay €2,500 in costs to the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) following his conviction on four charges of misleading consumers. Mr Hughes, who was convicted at Castlebar Court, was charged with three counts

It is with regret that we inform readers that the death has occurred of Gilbert Joseph Tunney OBE. He passed away unexpectedly in the South West Acute Hospital earlier today (Friday, 17th July 2020). Gilbert founded GT Exhausts in 1975. He was a great entrepreneur. He started his career as a vehicle mechanic. He went on

Alcohol-based hand sanitisers used in the fight against Covid-19 are potentially flammable and pose safety risks if used in the wrong working conditions.

Brembo has released its new comprehensive range of brake caliper repair kits.