aftermarket

Transport technology firms and advanced manufacturing companies in the West Midlands have a second opportunity to get funding for future expansion projects. The Black Country Gold scheme, supported by the European Regional Development Fund, sees grants up to £16,000 up…

News from Vauxhall: Vauxhall’s refreshed Premier Van Centre is set to shake-up the fleet aftersales sector with over 90% of all UK businesses covered within a 30-minute drive time. Maximising mobility and minimising downtime, Vauxhall van fleet customers can expect…

News from Volkswagen: Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles has launched a new charter that guarantees high service levels across its Van Centre network. The promise clearly sets out what customers can expect from their Van Centre every time they visit. Volkswagen Commercial…

Fuel security firm TISS Ltd has been honoured at a royal reception at Buckingham Palace in celebration of their achievement in winning the 2014 Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade. TISS’ Managing Director, Ryan Wholey, and Commercial Director, Matthew Rose…

News from Yaxley Coachworks: Commercial Bodywork’s sister company Yaxley Coachworks has beaten off stiff competition to scoop the 2014 Commercial Vehicle Bodyshop of the Year title at the recent British Bodyshop Awards. Peterborough-based Yaxley Coachworks has built up a solid…

News from Schmitz: TISS has announced a Europe-wide partnership with Schmitz Cargobull, Europe’s largest Trailer Manufacturer, for the supply of its award-winning TankSafe fuel security devices. The agreement means TankSafe is available through Schmitz’s aftermarket network and as a factory…

News from Michelin: Iveco has chosen 315/70 R 22.5 tyres for new Euro-6 tractor units entering service in the UK after seeing the fuel-saving potential of 70-series rubber compared with the 295/80 R 22.5 fitments previously favoured. Trials in conjunction…

Running a traineeship is set to become easier for the CV sector as government looks to give employers more flexibility over the programme, in its latest proposal. Government aims to build on the strong start it has made for its…

News from Isuzu: This year’s Commercial Vehicle Show saw the launch of a major new aftermarket initiative from leading truck manufacturer Isuzu Truck with the debut of its genuine parts club. Owners of an Isuzu truck from 3.5t up to…

News from Scania: Scania has awarded DHL Supply Chain a three-year contract to manage its aftermarket parts distribution. The new logistics solution provides improved service performance to Scania’s network service centres across the UK and Northern Ireland, while reducing financial…