Author: Eoin Cuttle

Pneumatic Components (PCL), a worldwide leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of pneumatic and tyre inflation systems have appointed Lee Wright as sales director to drive growth within its distribution business. Wright brings over 25 years’ experience to PCL, having held director-level positions across sales, marketing and commercial functions within B2B industrial businesses, and

Schaeffler Repxperts will be helping improve technicians’ knowledge and providing them with the skills they need to improve their workshop repertoire when delivering invaluable hands-on training and seminars during Autoinform Live 2019. This year’s event will be held at J&S’ Training Centre, near Cork, where Schaeffler will be joining fellow Original Equipment Suppliers Aftermarket Association (OESAA) members for a bumper weekend of training on

OptiMate 7 Select is one of the world’s most advanced 10 Amp battery chargers for starter & deep cycle batteries. Distributed by Europower Battery Centre, the OptiMate 7 Select is perfect for starter and deep cycle 12V batteries that demand accurate temperature controlled charging and unsupervised safe long term maintenance. Voltage selection (14.4V/14.7V) ensures the

Laser Tools have released its new flywheel locking tool (part number 7511) which it says is unique in its design. Often when the engine has been removed from the vehicle and the gearbox separated, there is no easy way to lock the crankshaft. This new tool offers users the simplicity of locking the flywheel via

Peugeot has launched a full range of cordless EnergyHub power tools, building on the collection previously launched with EnergyDrill drills in 2017. The new products come from Peugeot Outillage, a sister company of Peugeot, which specialises in products and services for a wide range of DIY needs. With prices ranging from €79.99 to €289, the

Many people, for various reasons, tend to severely procrastinate when it comes to replacing parts in their cars. However, there comes a time when further delay not only causes permanent damage to the car, but also poses risk to the safety of the driver and other road users. Brake pads are an excellent case in point.

Engine treatment company, Tec4 now has a sales presence in seven countries outside the UK having added distributors in Cyprus and Spain. The company’s UK sales team services the country’s 30,000+ independent repairers. The new Cypriot and Spanish distributors will offer the full range of Tec4 products to independent repairers, including its preventative maintenance engine

Draper Tools has launched its brand-new compression range, featuring petrol and diesel compression test kits, a vacuum pump, a cylinder leakage kit, an oil pressure test kit and much more. This impressive series of kits is supplied in a blow mould case for safe storage and extra protection. One highlight of the range is the

Tenneco Inc. is to separate into two independent companies, effective Q3 of 2019. The manufacturers of ride performance and clean air products will launch DRiV Incorporated, which it claims will be one of the largest global OE ride performance and braking suppliers in the aftermarket. DRiV will be based in Chicago and will also cater