GEA backs Aftermarket Event MONTH 2017 AFTERMARKET 3 www.aftermarketonline.net FEBRUARY 2024 AFTERMARKET 5 Follow us on Facebook @aftermarketmagazine Ben promotes positive change Industry charity Ben is encouraging staff in the sector to take active steps to address any health, wellbeing or career concerns. Rachel Clift, Health and Wellbeing Director at Ben, said: “Ben is revealing new ways for automotive people to make positive changes to their lives for 2024 and beyond. Ben’s Coaching Service can support individuals to progress in their career, boost their confidence and improve their lifestyle including eating habits, self-care and work-life balance.” Rachel added: “People can sometimes feel stuck in their personal lives and in their career, but that’s why our coaching service is so valuable - our coaches help you work out what you want in life and how to move towards or achieve this. They help give individuals the vision and the motivation they need to make positive, lasting changes. We also have some fantastic and fun events happening this year which might tick the box for many of our automotive family in terms of giving back, increasing physical activity levels and enhancing overall wellbeing.” For more information, visit: www.ben.org.uk/lifecoaching HELLA and TMD Friction agree on Hella Pagid takeover by HELLA HELLA is buying TMD Friction’s 50% stake in the Hella Pagid joint venture for an undisclosed sum. The move will enable TMD to bring the Pagid brand back into the TMD Friction portfolio. Pagid sales from TMD will begin from 1 October 2024. Stefan van Dalen. Managing Director Lifecycle Solutions at HELLA commented: "With the planned complete takeover of Hella Pagid, we want to sell brake products under the strong HELLA brand in the future and continuously expand the brake business moving forward." Clement de Valon, Executive Vice President Independent Aftermarket at TMD Friction, added: “The opportunity to offer the Pagid OE premium-quality product brand globally fits perfectly with our multi-brand strategy and provides us with utmost flexibility.” Staff at Hella Pagid, which was originally established in 2013, will transfer to HELLA. The Hella Pagid portfolio will then be sold under the HELLA brand. TMD Friction will continue to manufacture brake pads for HELLA. www.aftermarketonline.net Automotive aft software desig Business mana e easy- reporting processes in on s, stock mana Integrate your sale termarket gned for the agement age. -to-use pack d gement, accounting an factors Motor 7/10 Used by 7 Autopart For further information or to request a demo, pleas www.mamsoft.co.uk/autopart or call us on 01226 35 se visit 52901 NEWS In association with: Sector organisations are getting on board with the Aftermarket Event, which is taking place from 2-3 October, and the Garage Equipment Association (GEA) has beaten the pack to be the first to declare its backing for the new show. Key suppliers from right around the industry have been taking slots at the show. In total, the Aftermarket Event will include up to 150 exhibitors, with 50 speakers fielded across two theatres themed around the Top Technician and Top Garage competitions. The event will also be co-located with another show, Safety, Health & Wellbeing Live. This will mean Aftermarket Event visitors can also learn more about workplace safety and occupational health. Aftermarket Event is taking place at Farnborough International on 2-3 October 2024. For more information, visit: www.aftermarketevent.uk
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