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SMP Europe warns against low-quality/counterfeit EGR valves

9 March 2023

Low quality EGR valves should be avoided by garages to prevent long term engine issues being created by accident, SMP Europe has warned, and workshops… Read More

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Schaeffler/BILSTEIN collaboration via REPXPERT continues

14 February 2023

The joint technical training that has been offered by Schaeffler and BILSTEIN via the REPXPERT garage portal is set to continue, with the ongoing co-operation… Read More

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ALLDATA launches Labour Times product

2 February 2023

ALLDATA Europe has launched ALLDATA Labour Times, a new add-on product. Labour times are provided by TecAlliance, with ALLDATA Labour Times integrated into ALLDATA Repair. Read More

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LKQ Europe buys Dutch salvage and reman company

2 February 2023

LKQ Europe has bought Rhenoy Group, the Holland-based salvager and supplier of remanufactured engines, and recycled OEM car parts for an undisclosed amountCommenting on the… Read More

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BM Catalysts launches EU company

27 October 2022

In a post-Brexit move, BM Catalysts has launched a dedicated European company, BM Catalysts EU Ltd, in order to service its European customers.While BM Catalysts… Read More

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Staff changes at Shaftec

22 September 2022

Shaftec has appointed Adrian Kitchen as Marketing Manager, while Jim Harvey has joined the team as Purchasing ManagerAdrian joined Shaftec from the Remy Group Europe. Read More

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Changing of the guard at LKQ

22 September 2022

A new CEO and M.D for ECP parent LKQ Europe has been appointed. Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Varun Laroyia is taking on… Read More

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Parts supply: LKQ Europe partners with think tank on supply chain resilience

31 August 2022

With parts availability being hindered by a number of factors including post-pandemic adjustments and the impact of the war in Ukraine, LKQ Europe is taking… Read More

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SMP Europe boosts EV parts R&D

25 August 2022

SMP Europe is upping its investment into EV parts R&D, with a view to increasing is EV parts coverage.With this in mind, the company has… Read More

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AS-PL España opens

31 March 2022

AS-PL has opened its third international arm; AS-PL España, based in Valencia, following AS-PL UK’s 2017 opening in London, and AS-PL Italia in Moncalieri, which… Read More