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IAAF looks to forge a ‘New Aftermarket’

IAAF looks to forge a ‘New Aftermarket’

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) annual conference, once again taking place at th ...

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) annual conference, once again taking place at the DoubleTree by Hilton Milton Keynes on 4 December, signalled the end of another busy 12 months ...

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Is it time to embrace AI?

Is it time to embrace AI?

Autoparts believes speed, accuracy and customer service are the defining factors that separate a good mot ...

Autoparts believes speed, accuracy and customer service are the defining factors that separate a good motor factor from a great one. The distributor has embraced AI, not as a buzzword but as a practic ...

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Autosupplies MD reveals big sector changes

Autosupplies MD reveals big sector changes

Autosupplies Group Managing Director, David Clarke, gets on his soapbox to reveal some of the biggest cha ...

Autosupplies Group Managing Director, David Clarke, gets on his soapbox to reveal some of the biggest changes in the sector over the last few years and, in his view, what needs to be done to overcome ...

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Ben announces strategic changes

Ben announces strategic changes

Automotive charity, Ben, has a new senior leadership team in place – marking a new strategic direction to ...

Automotive charity, Ben, has a new senior leadership team in place – marking a new strategic direction too. During the summer, in a PMF exclusive, three members of the group, including the CEO, were i ...

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The Turbo Guy’s past, present and future

The Turbo Guy’s past, present and future

PMF sits down with The Turbo Guy’s founder and managing director, Allan Mitchell, to learn about its past ...

PMF sits down with The Turbo Guy’s founder and managing director, Allan Mitchell, to learn about its past, present and future. Q. For readers who may not know The Turbo Guy, can you introduce the comp ...

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Harnek Bhogal leads Autoelectro’s next generation

Harnek Bhogal leads Autoelectro’s next generation

At just 25, Harnek Bhogal is thriving in a senior leadership role at Autoelectro. Marking two years in, h ...

At just 25, Harnek Bhogal is thriving in a senior leadership role at Autoelectro. Marking two years in, he represents the third generation of leadership in a company that has successfully championed r ...

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Simply Brands reflects on one year of wiper blades

Simply Brands reflects on one year of wiper blades

Reflecting on the first 12 months of selling its own wiper blade range, described as a “year of success”, ...

Reflecting on the first 12 months of selling its own wiper blade range, described as a “year of success”, Simply Brands Business Development Manager, Sam Robinson, answers our questions. From creating ...

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IAAF evolves to meet modern challenges

IAAF evolves to meet modern challenges

In part two of his PMF exclusive, IAAF Chief Executive, Mark Field, explains how the IAAF is evolving to ...

In part two of his PMF exclusive, IAAF Chief Executive, Mark Field, explains how the IAAF is evolving to meet modern challenges and bringing members together. He also honours the “army” of Federation ...

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Why the Automotive Aftermarket needs leaders now

Why the Automotive Aftermarket needs leaders now

Electrification, digital transformation and sustainability are shaping the trade, according to the expert ...

Electrification, digital transformation and sustainability are shaping the trade, according to the experts at Glen Callum Associates. Supporting over 41 million vehicles and contributing billions to t ...

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How MMS survived, adapted, and thrived

How MMS survived, adapted, and thrived

Editor, Tom Henman, recently visited Melksham Motor Spares (MMS). Managing Director, Phil Dodd, and Finan ...

Editor, Tom Henman, recently visited Melksham Motor Spares (MMS). Managing Director, Phil Dodd, and Finance Director, Alison Cook, have steered the business through near-disaster, seismic industry cha ...

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