Supply and distribution agreement ensures speedy delivery of replacement parts for new MGs

Owners of new MG-TFs can look forward to high-quality aftersales support, following an agreement between NAC MG UK Ltd and Caterpillar Logistics Services (UK) Ltd. The deal will see XPart, a subsidiary of Caterpillar Logistics Services, manage the supply and distribution of genuine replacement parts for the new MG TF cars to NAC MG’s network of 55 new UK dealers.

TyreSafe advises motorcyclists to take care of their tyres as many gear up for the final Bank Holiday of the year

With the final Bank Holiday of the year fast approaching, TyreSafe is urging motorcyclists to ACT before embarking on any planned trips. ACT encourages motorcyclists to follow three easy steps to improve tyre safety: -

UK investor teams up with private inventor to save motorists £millions each year

A Somerset inventor has teamed up with engineering and business specialists at technology giant Caparo to help motorists save millions of pounds a year. Together they have developed a simple, low-cost device that physically stops diesel cars being filled with petrol – a simple mistake that happens to around 400 motorists every day, costing from a few hundred pounds to drain and replace the fuel and filters, to many thousands for engine and fuel system repairs. For business drivers, missed meetings and deliveries add millions more to the total cost of misfuelling.

Company merger combines leading product range with benchmark service offering

Following the recent announcement of the merger between Kardex and Megamat, the first product to take advantage of the combined power of the two industry giants is now available from Kardex.

3M bucks the trend for sales force reduction by recruiting to address opportunities in the West Midlands

3M, the diversified technology company, has appointed Sam Parker to its Abrasive Systems Division as a Territory Business Manager.

Only material to provide sufficient impact absorption

A new, easy to install car park protection system using ARPRO® can significantly improve vehicle and building fabric protection. The “Park Sentry” product, previously made from polyurethane, now provides improved protection for pedestrians, cars and car park pillars.

TROY, Mich. – Delphi Corp. has announced a strategic licensing agreement with Beck Aluminum to produce and market Delphi’s patented corrosion-resistant K-Alloy™.  The agreement is designed to improve the competitiveness of the product through increased availability at attractive prices. The Delphi agreement with Beck Aluminum helps simplify the process to gain access to the patented material.

Rare 350ºC, 200PSi 5 x 2m autoclave part of new centre to develop complex and high quality composite components

Motorsport engineering specialist BERU f1systems has opened a new composites facility that will offer motorsport and aerospace companies a high temperature, high pressure 5m*2m autoclave to develop advanced, complex and high quality prototype and production composite components. 

Leading automatic transmission manufacturer highlights ways for OEMs and operators to save fuel, emissions and time

Allison Transmission, the premier global provider of commercial duty automatic transmissions and hybrid propulsion systems, will use this year’s IAA to highlight ways for operators and OEMs to increase efficiency and environmental performance through the use of a fully-automatic gearbox or hybrid powertrain.

Distinctive forged alloy wheels offer lightweight solution for exclusive supercar

Leading wheel manufacturer Alcoa has been selected by Automobili Lamborghini to supply forged alloy wheels for its one million Euro Reventón car. With a limited production run, Lamborghini required the flexibility of Alcoa's manufacturing expertise to develop a lightweight wheel to compliment the unique appearance and performance of the ultra-exclusive Reventón.