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Chicago Pneumatic has launched a series of Expert Corner Technical Guides to help improve pneumatic tool performance and workplace safety. Aimed at specifiers and users of pneumatic tools in the automotive, construction, fabrication and manufacturing industries, each Expert Guide has been compiled by a Chicago Pneumatic expert and offers practical advice for selecting, using and

In motorsport NGK is everywhere. Countless teams rely on the Japanese company for the supply of high quality, reliable spark plugs. Not least because of this, the NGK brand enjoys a great reputation worldwide. But would racing spark plugs that NGK supplies to factory teams be suitable for regular road cars? NGK gives the answers.

Gates has been chosen to design and supply Auxiliary Belt Drive Systems for DAF’s Euro 6 engines. The award has extended an Original Equipment (OE) partnership that began when DAF switched to Gates, after the vehicle manufacturer ran into problems with ABDS systems supplied by a competitive company for the XF 105, XF 95 and

Sealey has introduced its new CP1200 Power Tool series where one battery fits all. The 12V series has been designed to make everyday tasks quick and easy. The quality slim, stylish and lightweight tools are powered by one interchangeable lithium battery which packs a punch. Lithium-ion battery technology delivers better power and performance over traditional

Building is underway at Markham Vale for Ferdinand Bilstein UK’s new state of the art distribution centre. Part of the Derbyshire County Council’s regeneration project, Ferdinand Bilstein UK’s new purpose-built centre is 212,771 sq ft, offering a wealth of new opportunities in jobs and revenue for the local area. It is the first to be

Southside Motor Factors in Dublin has created a visual asset 
 on the serious yet under-discussed topic of driver fatigue.   Drink-driving has become taboo in recent years and driving while tired can be every bit as dangerous as doing so on the back of multiple units of alcohol. In fact, driver fatigue is responsible

Sealey’s biggest ever tools catalogue is coming to a Motor Factor new you in the coming weeks. With more new lines than ever before and a brand new look, you’ll be able to get your copy of this bumper edition very soon. More details to follow!

The future looks bright for the team at Sol-X, the British brand of professional, trade only treatments and chemicals. January 2017 saw building work commence on a new purpose built finished goods warehouse and office. The project, expected to be finished in March, will see an increase of double the size in both warehouse and

The International Aftermarket Meeting 2017 (IAM17) will be held during Autopromotec on Thursday, May 25and will be one of the most high profile events in the AutopromotecEDU calendar of seminars. This year’s topic will be Mobile Solutions: Opportunities and challenges for the Automotive Aftermarket. In the words of Josef Frank (former Senior Advisor Aftermarket and