{"id":33723,"date":"2025-05-29T12:00:46","date_gmt":"2025-05-29T11:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.factorfocus.ie\/?p=33723"},"modified":"2025-05-29T12:06:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-29T11:06:08","slug":"autoglym-the-name-says-it-all","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.factorfocus.ie\/index.php\/autoglym-the-name-says-it-all\/33723","title":{"rendered":"Autoglym \u2013 the name says it all"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Since 1965, Autoglym has been dedicated to creating innovative car care products that leave vehicles gleaming and their owners feeling proud.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><strong>A proud UK heritage<\/strong><br \/>\nDesigned and manufactured in the UK and born in a nation known for its love of cars and its proud manufacturing tradition, Autoglym products have become a symbol of automotive excellence. Now sold in over 45 countries, Autoglym continues to honour its heritage while working with some of the world\u2019s most iconic and cherished car brands.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.autotrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screen-Shot-2025-05-29-at-11.52.00-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"637\" height=\"356\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74558 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>A journey through time<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>1965 \u2013 The drive for perfection begins<\/strong><br \/>\nAutoglym started with just eight pioneering products designed to breathe new life into tired bodywork and wheels. Quickly embraced by dealerships and garages, the brand became synonymous with quality and performance.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1970s \u2013 Shining even brighter<\/strong><br \/>\nWith the launch of the now-iconic Radiant Wax Polish, Autoglym delighted the vehicle trade even further. The decade also marked the beginning of Autoglym\u2019s global journey, expanding throughout Europe, including Ireland.<\/p>\n<p><strong>1980s \u2013 leading the way in car care<\/strong><br \/>\nAs car owners demanded that showroom shine at home, Autoglym introduced a retail range of premium, easy-to-use products. The company&#8217;s commitment to innovation continued, expanding the range to meet growing demand.<br \/>\n<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.autotrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screen-Shot-2025-05-29-at-11.51.52-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"659\" height=\"591\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74557 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>2015 \u2013 celebrating 50 years of innovation<\/strong><br \/>\nMarking half a century of excellence, Autoglym introduced groundbreaking products including the Wheel Protector, award-winning Headlight Restoration Complete Kit, and the reformulated Super Resin Polish\u2014renowned for delivering a high-gloss, durable finish.<br \/>\n<strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Precision production<\/strong><br \/>\nFrom concept to creation, Autoglym controls every step of the manufacturing process at its UK headquarters. Its state-of-the-art facility ensures consistency, superior performance, and unmatched product quality, meeting demand both locally and in over 45 countries worldwide.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.autotrade.ie\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screen-Shot-2025-05-29-at-11.52.05-AM.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"526\" height=\"390\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74559 aligncenter\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Autoglym in Ireland<\/strong><br \/>\nMonbatt, trading as International Tool Industries, is the newly appointed distributor for Autoglym across 25 counties in Ireland (excluding Donegal, which remains under a legacy arrangement).<\/p>\n<p>Don O\u2019Toole, General Manager, shares: \u201cFor over six decades, Autoglym has led the way in professional car care. I still remember restoring my very first car with Autoglym products\u2014bringing it back to showroom condition. To this day, I remain a passionate advocate for this prestigious brand.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><strong>Now Available Across Ireland<\/strong><br \/>\nFor more information, please contact your local sales representative or reach out to Monbatt&#8217;s sales office:<br \/>\n\ud83d\udcde 047 30650<br \/>\n\ud83d\udce7 &#x73;&#97;l&#x65;&#115;&#64;&#x69;&#110;t&#x65;&#x72;&#110;&#x61;&#x74;&#105;o&#x6e;&#97;l&#x74;&#111;o&#x6c;&#x69;&#110;&#x64;&#x75;&#115;t&#x72;&#105;e&#x73;&#46;c&#x6f;&#109;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Since 1965, Autoglym has been dedicated to creating innovative car care products that leave vehicles gleaming and their owners feeling proud.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":33724,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[399,1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-33723","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-irish-news","category-news"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.7 - 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