Professional Motor Factor

Who’s progressing in their automotive careers?

Who’s progressing in their automotive careers?

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers, as they begin a new stage of their career. MEYLE Karl Va ...

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers, as they begin a new stage of their career. MEYLE Karl Varley has been named as MEYLE’s head of sales UK and Ireland – a promotion after three years as ...

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Duckhams investor accelerates expansion

Duckhams investor accelerates expansion

From Zuber Issa’s investment and increasing its global distribution footprint to seeing the liveried Pors ...

From Zuber Issa’s investment and increasing its global distribution footprint to seeing the liveried Porsche Carrera secure championship honours, it’s safe to say that it’s a busy time for Duckhams. T ...

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LKQ launches young talent programme

LKQ launches young talent programme

LKQ Euro Car Parts marked National Apprenticeship Week with the launch of a new initiative designed to he ...

LKQ Euro Car Parts marked National Apprenticeship Week with the launch of a new initiative designed to help independent workshops recruit, train and retain the next generation of automotive talent. Th ...

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How is AI changing recruitment?

How is AI changing recruitment?

AI continues to make headlines, often framed as a threat to jobs. In the automotive aftermarket, that nar ...

AI continues to make headlines, often framed as a threat to jobs. In the automotive aftermarket, that narrative has gathered pace, according to Glen Callum Associates, as electrification, connected ve ...

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How has Value Car Parts expanded so quickly?

How has Value Car Parts expanded so quickly?

After Value Car Parts was launched in 2021, it has since expanded into a four-branch motor factor – but I ...

After Value Car Parts was launched in 2021, it has since expanded into a four-branch motor factor – but Ishtiaq Malik isn’t done just yet with more store openings planned. PMF sat down with the managi ...

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Clarios expands footprint in Europe

Clarios expands footprint in Europe

Clarios expands footprint in Europe with acquisition of recycling facilities Clarios, the manufacturer wh ...

Clarios expands footprint in Europe with acquisition of recycling facilities Clarios, the manufacturer who produces VARTA automotive batteries, has completed the acquisition of three battery recycling ...

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Formula One Autocentres is expanding

Formula One Autocentres is expanding

Formula One Autocentres on the road to expansion after completing acquisition of 35 ATS sites. More than ...

Formula One Autocentres on the road to expansion after completing acquisition of 35 ATS sites. More than 130 jobs have been saved after Formula One Autocentres completed the acquisition of 35 sites f ...

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Advancing careers in the UK aftermarket

Advancing careers in the UK aftermarket

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers as they begin a new stage of their career in the UK afterm ...

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers as they begin a new stage of their career in the UK aftermarket. LKQ SYNETIQ LKQ SYNETIQ, a dismantling and recycling specialist, has appointed Justin El ...

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EEC offers training to factor staff

EEC offers training to factor staff

European Exhaust and Catalyst offers training to factor staff to increase their confidence and knowledge ...

European Exhaust and Catalyst offers training to factor staff to increase their confidence and knowledge – ultimately, help grow their emissions business. Stuart Still, the company’s technical trainer ...

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CSF appoints Welwyn Garden City branch manager

CSF appoints Welwyn Garden City branch manager

Hakan Inal is the new branch manager at Car Spares Factors’ Welwyn Garden City branch. With long-standing ...

Hakan Inal is the new branch manager at Car Spares Factors’ Welwyn Garden City branch. With long-standing experience in the area and a hands-on approach to customer service, he has already implemented ...

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