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Gates, the belt specialists is holding two technical workshops, in Limerick and Galway next week that will be of immense interest to professional motor mechanics and technicians.  

In a further demonstration of the company’s commitment to student education, Cyclo Industries Inc. recently presented DIT student Kalman Strohmayer with a grant of €500 in recognition of his 2011 award for best final year project in the DIT Department of Transport Engineering, BEngTech in Automotive Management and Technology degree programme.  

The electrically powered Opel Ampera and its US counterpart the Chevrolet Volt,  recently won the European Car of the Year feature Stretch Fit™ belt technology from Gates, in their drive systems to increase efficiency.  

Sealey has recently introduced the new GA70 Laser wheel aligner for fast, simple and accurate alignment of both front and rear wheels on practically all cars and light commercials with rim diameters between 320mm and 540mm.

Quality parts suppliers intent on growing their businesses are increasingly turning to Europe’s leading electronic parts information provider, TecDoc to assist them in the process.

Somora’s Autobody Catalogue 2012 is now available, and is jam packed with autobody parts for a myriad of makes and models. Somora says the new catalogue has an all encompassing selection of automotive body panels, lighting, radiators, air-conditioning condensers, door mirrors, suspension arms and electric window regulators.  

The ContiTech Power Transmission Group has added three sets to its service range for the automotive spare parts market. Specialist shops can now carry a toolbox geared specifically to changing timing belts on Volkswagen engines along with a laser for measuring alignment and tools for installing overrunning alternator pulleys.

Federal-Mogul is now offering the aftermarket a range of Champion Contact® flat-blade wipers for light commercial vehicles (LCVs).

Serfac Limited has added the Ruville range to its extensive portfolio of quality brands. Part of the international Schaeffler Group which also owns the LuK, INA and FAG brands, Ruville supplies a comprehensive range of steering and suspension components purchased solely from international original equipment manufacturers and quality suppliers.