PMF is back from this year’s Automechanika Frankfurt, which, as always, was full of intrigue, enthusiasm, hustle and bustle, and a few dramas! It’s the drama where PMF will start actually; there is always potential for a journey to go wrong – it might be delayed or cancelled flights, luggage ending up in a different ...

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 At Automechanika Frankfurt, PMF sat down with UFI Sales Director and General Manager UK and Ireland – Aftermarket, Karl Ridings. The company is “still young” in the UK but has made gains thanks to its strategy. A. How are you keeping pace with the competition in such a congested marketplace? Q. First, it’s important to ...

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Leading supplier of automotive accessories and private labelling manufacturer, Simply Brands, enjoyed great success at Automechanika Frankfurt, with new brands creating a buzz on the stand and further demonstrating its European expansion. From 8th – 12th September, Simply Brands occupied a prominent stand in hall 3 showcasing a product range that spans the full breadth ...

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Aftermarket leaders, BM Catalysts, reflect on successful Automechanika Frankfurt.  Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, BM Catalysts, has reflected on a successful attendance at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026. The event provided an important platform to strengthen existing relationships and establishing new connections across the European aftermarket. Held between 8th-12th September at Messe Frankfurt, ...

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In a wide-ranging interview with BM Catalysts Commercial Director, Mark Blinston, he describes the difference between the UK and the rest of Europe when it comes to hot-end product expectations, patterns in the market, the likely impact of Euro VII, and even AI! Q. Mark, what market trends are BM Cats currently seeing? A. We’re ...

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febi at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026.  Experience All Around the Wheel like never before. At this year’s Automechanika Frankfurt, febi will present one of the most comprehensive replacement parts offerings in the Independent Aftermarket – and unveil the next chapter of its long-term All Around the Wheel campaign. Following the successful introduction of the campaign earlier ...

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OSRAM Automotive to ensure customers are ‘Road Ready’ at Automechanika Frankfurt.   Original equipment (OE) manufacturer and renowned lighting specialist, OSRAM Automotive, has announced that it will be exhibiting at the Europe’s leading aftermarket event, Automechanika Frankfurt from 8th – 12th September 2026. OSRAM Automotive will be found in hall 4.1 on stand E15, with a theme of being ...

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ELTA to Showcase the Strength of Lucas at Automechanika Frankfurt.  ELTA Automotive will be attending Automechanika Frankfurt this September, supporting the Lucas Automotive stand and demonstrating why one of the aftermarket’s most recognisable brands continues to evolve for today’s workshops and distributors. Visitors can find the Lucas stand in Hall 3.0, Stand F51. Designed to ...

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LIQUI MOLY presents solutions for the workshop of tomorrow at Automechanika.  Workshop solutions, product safety and new additives characterize this year’s appearance at the world’s leading trade fair for the automotive aftermarket Today’s workshops are facing the challenge of maintaining increasingly complex vehicle technology efficiently and at the same time operating economically. Solutions are required ...

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Intermotor Group returns to Automechanika Frankfurt 2026.  Intermotor Group is set to exhibit at Automechanika Frankfurt 2026, taking place from 8th–12th September at Messe Frankfurt, Germany, where it will showcase its extensive product portfolio, engineering expertise and manufacturing excellence to visitors from across the globe. Trusted for generations and powered by the future, Intermotor is a ...

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