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The impact of pushing ‘premium’ products

The impact of pushing ‘premium’ products

For 15 years, Kalimex has been the UK’s master distributor of JLM Lubricants and consistently pushed the ...

For 15 years, Kalimex has been the UK’s master distributor of JLM Lubricants and consistently pushed the ‘premium additive’ message. Its managing director, Mike Schlup, reveals if that ethos has made ...

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The opportunity in DPF cleaning

The opportunity in DPF cleaning

Kalimex Managing Director, Mike Schlup, is keen to spread the word about in-house DPF cleaning – a task t ...

Kalimex Managing Director, Mike Schlup, is keen to spread the word about in-house DPF cleaning – a task that has a “silver lining” for the trade and end-users. Given an active DPF warning light now co ...

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Why additive quality matters

Why additive quality matters

The Independent Garage Association’s endorsement of the ‘Fake Always Breaks’ campaign highlights the risk ...

The Independent Garage Association’s endorsement of the ‘Fake Always Breaks’ campaign highlights the risks associated with counterfeit vehicle parts and the importance of vigilance across the motor tr ...

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What is driving the rise in additives?

What is driving the rise in additives?

Kalimex reveals what is driving the rise in additives and why trade customers are reaching for them more ...

Kalimex reveals what is driving the rise in additives and why trade customers are reaching for them more than ever. From delayed servicing to stricter emissions standards, drivers are looking for ways ...

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JLM’s 2026 catalogue is here

JLM’s 2026 catalogue is here

It’s back! The 2026 JLM Lubricants catalogue is here, with every product fully listed and described. Acro ...

It’s back! The 2026 JLM Lubricants catalogue is here, with every product fully listed and described. Across 19 pages, you’ll find the complete JLM range – packed with solutions for independent worksho ...

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How to drive repeat business

How to drive repeat business

There are good margins to be had from promoting products that get it right, first time, on time, every ti ...

There are good margins to be had from promoting products that get it right, first time, on time, every time. And if they come from a trade trusted global brand, even better, according to Kalimex Manag ...

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How additives are the key to profit

How additives are the key to profit

Ten years ago, many technicians were wary of additives and sales were sporadic, but, today, the landscape ...

Ten years ago, many technicians were wary of additives and sales were sporadic, but, today, the landscape is different, according to Mike Schlup, managing director of Kalimex – the exclusive UK distri ...

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The JLM bestsellers that can help boost repeat sales

The JLM bestsellers that can help boost repeat sales

Mike Schlup, managing director of Kalimex, has been working with motor factors for 20 years. Since 2011, ...

Mike Schlup, managing director of Kalimex, has been working with motor factors for 20 years. Since 2011, Kalimex has distributed JLM Lubricants, which is now in 40 countries and includes the UK. In th ...

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What has caused Autospares’ JLM sales to skyrocket?

What has caused Autospares’ JLM sales to skyrocket?

Kalimex Managing Director, Mike Schlup, shines a light on its stockists and, in particular, Autospares of ...

Kalimex Managing Director, Mike Schlup, shines a light on its stockists and, in particular, Autospares of Hoyland Common, Barnsley headed by owner Steve Derham. In the last 20 years, Kalimex, the UK d ...

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How did JLM Lubricants become renowned worldwide?

How did JLM Lubricants become renowned worldwide?

After getting to know Mr JLM Lubricants himself – AKA Gilbert Groot – and discovering how the company was ...

After getting to know Mr JLM Lubricants himself – AKA Gilbert Groot – and discovering how the company was born in part one, the next instalment from our interview, conducted all the way from The Nethe ...

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