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Jobs lost as Shaftec goes into administration and ceases trading

Jobs lost as Shaftec goes into administration and ceases trading

The majority of Shaftec’s workforce have been made redundant after the remanufacturer went into administr ...

The majority of Shaftec’s workforce have been made redundant after the remanufacturer went into administration and ceased trading. Despite an “extensive marketing process”, a buyer for the Birmingham- ...

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OSRAM provides training to Nottingham students

OSRAM provides training to Nottingham students

Renowned lighting manufacturer, OSRAM, recently delivered their OSRAM Lighting Academy training session o ...

Renowned lighting manufacturer, OSRAM, recently delivered their OSRAM Lighting Academy training session on automotive lighting to nearly 70 motor vehicle engineering students at Nottingham College. St ...

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Why Ecobat has changed to Veloris

Why Ecobat has changed to Veloris

Ecobat Battery was divested from Ecobat Group in June 2025 and is now owned by Endless LLP. This necessi ...

Ecobat Battery was divested from Ecobat Group in June 2025 and is now owned by Endless LLP. This necessitated a name change, as well as the opportunity to set out a clear strategic vision for the com ...

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Klipboard releases Klipboard AI

Klipboard releases Klipboard AI

Klipboard, the sector‑specific software provider formerly known as Kerridge Commercial Systems, has unvei ...

Klipboard, the sector‑specific software provider formerly known as Kerridge Commercial Systems, has unveiled Klipboard AI, a major step in its strategy to bring practical, embedded intelligence to the ...

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Is reliable data and smart software essential?

Is reliable data and smart software essential?

Digitalisation, electrification, data dependency and intense margin pressure are reshaping how motor fact ...

Digitalisation, electrification, data dependency and intense margin pressure are reshaping how motor factors, e-commerce platforms and workshops alike operate. In this new landscape, reliable data, sm ...

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PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers

PMF introduces this month’s movers and shakers

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. Veloris Prior to Ecobat Battery’s transformation to Veloris, Martin McGreevy rejoined th ...

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Garage Hive integrates with Dingbro

Garage Hive integrates with Dingbro

Garage Hive integrates with Dingbro to streamline parts ordering for Scottish garages. Community-led gar ...

Garage Hive integrates with Dingbro to streamline parts ordering for Scottish garages. Community-led garage management system, Garage Hive, has announced a new integration with Dingbro, Scotland’s la ...

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LKQ Euro Car Parts launches young talent programme

LKQ Euro Car Parts launches young talent programme

LKQ Euro Car Parts launches young talent programme to help tackle industry skills shortage. LKQ Euro Car ...

LKQ Euro Car Parts launches young talent programme to help tackle industry skills shortage. LKQ Euro Car Parts marked National Apprenticeship Week 2026 earlier this month with the launch of a new ini ...

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Klipboard launches Klipboard Money

Klipboard launches Klipboard Money

Klipboard has launched Klipboard Money, a payments solution to help businesses get paid “faster, reduce o ...

Klipboard has launched Klipboard Money, a payments solution to help businesses get paid “faster, reduce operational friction and save time” Klipboard Money integrates into Klipboard’s business managem ...

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Ivor Searle reports record growth

Ivor Searle reports record growth

Ivor Searle is continuing to see strong demand for its remanufactured engines, gearboxes and turbos in bo ...

Ivor Searle is continuing to see strong demand for its remanufactured engines, gearboxes and turbos in both the car and LCV segments. Supplying over 1,500 motor factors across the UK and a growing dis ...

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