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Textar to join forces again with Newell and Wright Motorsport for 2022 British Truck Racing season

TMD Friction will once again partner Newell and Wright Motorsport in the British Truck Racing Championship (BTRC) via its Textar brand. Newell and Wright Motorsport is headed up by veteran driver John Newell, who after starting in the BTRC in 2001, is tackling his third season back in the BTRC following a long break. Sheffield-based […]

New appointment for Melett to support digital marketing activity

Automotive aftermarket turbocharger specialist, Melett, has announced the appointment of Rebecca Johnson as Marketing Executive, to help develop and support the brand’s marketing activities. Johnson has a wealth of experience in communications and events throughout a number of different sectors. She will use her knowledge and skills to develop key Melett marketing activity across social […]

TMD Friction appoints Jake Prout as new area sales manager

TMD Friction has grown its UK sales team with the appointment of Jake Prout as area sales manager for the South West IAM. Prout brings over 15 years’ experience in aftermarket sales to the brake friction specialists, including most recently two and a half years with BMW UK. Prout said: “I’m delighted to join TMD […]

TMD Friction shortlisted for IMI ‘Partner of the Year’ award

TMD Friction has been named amongst the nominations for the Institute of Motor Industry’s (IMI) 2022 awards, in the Partner of the Year category. The braking friction specialist has been recognised in one of six categories comprising businesses who have demonstrated commitment and passion in the automotive sector. Scott Irwin MIMI, Head of Technical Training […]

Partbusters first to market on Dayco UK steering and suspension range

Tech innovator and automotive parts and crash repair products supplier, Partbusters, has partnered with automotive aftermarket giant, Dayco UK, to be first to market on its new steering and suspension range. Announcing a strategic partnership, signed by the Partbusters executives along with Diego Grigoletto, EMEA Sales and Marketing Director for Dayco, and Steve Carolan, Regional […]

Borg & Beck encourages wiper replacement this winter

With the winter weather drawing in, First Line Ltd. is urging technicians to promote the importance of appraising and potentially replacing the wiper blades. Being constantly exposed to changing weather conditions and temperatures, First Line Ltd. is warning that over time the rubber on the blade will inevitably deteriorate, which could affect visibility and potentially […]

First Line Ltd. scoops prestigious IAAF award

First Line Ltd. has been recognised at this year’s Independent Automotive Aftermarket’s (IAAF), ‘Pride of the Aftermarket’ award ceremony, receiving the prestigious runner up award in the Car Supplier of the Year category. Taking place after this year’s virtual conference, titled ‘Aftermarket for the Future’ on 2nd December, the ceremony celebrated the hard work and […]

Gulf Oil Supply Company appoints new distributor for UK & Ireland

Gulf Oil Supply Company Ltd, part of Gulf Oil International Ltd, has announced that it has appointed a new Distributor, Rossmore Lubricants, to represent Gulf Lubricants throughout the UK & Ireland. Rossmore Lubricants has signed an agreement to become the sole Importer & Distributor of the Gulf range of lubricants for these key markets and […]

Newell & Wright Motorsport finishes BTRC season on high

The British Truck Racing Championships (BTRC) 2021 came to an exciting end on 6th and 7th November at Brands Hatch, with Textar-sponsored Newell & Wright successfully finishing in fourth place. Brands Hatch brought things to a spectacular close with a parade of trucks and a fantastic fireworks display in front of a bumper crowd. Driver […]

Textar reveals best practice tips for CV brake pad replacement

Braking specialists, TMD Friction, via its Textar brand, has issued its best practice advice and handy tips designed to help technicians with the efficient replacement of commercial vehicle (CV) brake pads to ensure optimal performance and safety for fleet operators. Textar recognises that in any vehicle, changing brake pads is a strenuous activity as the […]