Author: John Loughran

Valeo Service UK has appointed Matthew Robinson as managing director. He succeeds Peter Henry, who takes up the position of general manager at Valeo Service USA, based in Hampton, Virginia.

Following 11 years working at KYB, the world’s largest manufacturer of shock absorbers, Robinson brings to Valeo a wealth of experience and expertise in the automotive

Steering and suspension components are highly sensitive parts and driving vehicles with worn steering parts can lead to expensive bills for the vehicle owner and puts lives at risk.  

Valeo Service, the leading automotive component supplier to the independent aftermarket, is re-emphasising the need for high quality lighting solutions as it launches an extension to its OE lighting range with OE quality bulbs. Valeo’s new bulb range consists of 43 references, offering 95 per cent coverage for the UK car parc.

Due to an increased demand for wheel arch liners, Somora Motor Parts has added new part numbers to its range of products.  

First Line, the well known aftermarket supplier is set to move into purpose built premises, which will showcase the true size of the company.  

Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd has expanded its UK distribution centre to cope with a huge increase in sales.  

North Sea Lubricants (NSL), represented in Ireland by Team PR Reilly, has received more factory approvals from the world’s top car manufacturers.  

Team PR Reilly has unveiled Osram’s new “Trade Up” Counter Mat, which is designed to help Motor Factors sell more light bulbs.  

Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket (UK) Ltd has released a range of technical videos on YouTube.   The company – renowned for its LuK clutch, INA tensioner and FAG wheel bearing brands – has made available a series of videos about some of its market-leading products on the site.