UPG to Champion Stock-Led Partnerships at RTX 2026

UPG is set to exhibit at the upcoming Road Transport Expo 2026 from 30 June to 2 July at the NAEC in Stoneleigh, using this year’s event as a platform to highlight a clear strategic shift in how it supports truck motor factors.

Visitors to the UPG stand (R23, Hall 1) will be able to explore the company’s expanding product portfolio across steering and suspension, engine components, filtration, body parts and emissions technology, with leading brands including Cos.Pel, MAHLE, Elring, KS Kolbenschmidt and Monroe featured throughout the stand.

However, RTX 2026 is about more than just product for UPG. It marks a significant step in the company’s move towards becoming a regular, predictable supply partner to truck motor factors, shifting away from being seen as a go-to for urgent or hard-to-source parts, and instead focusing on getting its ranges consistently stocked on shelves.

This strategic direction is designed to deliver tangible benefits across the supply chain. By building more consistent ordering patterns, UPG can support customers with improved availability and reliability, while also enabling better internal stock planning and forecasting. For motor factors, it means stronger customer retention, more dependable supply and the opportunity to drive repeat sales, rather than relying on one-off, reactive purchases.

It also allows UPG to clearly differentiate itself in a competitive market, moving beyond the “emergency supplier” label and positioning the business as a multi-category, commercially focused partner that actively supports growth.

The Road Transport Expo provides the ideal setting to bring this strategy to life. With face-to-face engagement at its core, the event gives UPG the opportunity to move beyond brand awareness and focus on meaningful, sales-driven conversations, from securing appointments with key truck motor factors to opening discussions around stocked ranges across Cos.Pel, APlus, engine components and NOx sensors.

Throughout the show, the UPG team will be focused on building relationships that extend well beyond the event itself. By aligning sales and marketing activity on the stand, capturing end-user demand and directing enquiries through its preferred factor network, UPG is ensuring RTX becomes a true conversion opportunity, feeding directly into its business development pipeline.

At the same time, the event will support wider objectives, including increasing awareness of UPG’s growing brand portfolio, strengthening relationships with supplier partners and creating a strong foundation for post-show follow-up.

Martin Butterworth, Managing Director at UPG UK & Ireland, said “RTX is a key moment for us this year. It’s not just about showcasing products; it’s about having the right conversations with the right partners.

“We’re focused on demonstrating how UPG can support truck motor factors in a more

consistent, stock-led way, helping to drive long-term value for both sides. We’re looking forward to meeting customers, building new relationships and turning those conversations into real opportunities.”

Visitors are encouraged to stop by stand R23 to meet the team, explore the product range and find out more about how UPG is supporting the commercial vehicle aftermarket.

For more information, visit www.upgglobal.co.uk/