May 2018

MAY 2018 AFTERMARKET 65 EYEBROW www.aftermarketonline.net Sales Director joins Sigmavision Chris Coyle has joined Sigmavision as Sales Director. Previously Sales Director at Pro-Align Ltd, Chris Coyle was central to Pro-Align’sgrowth, with responsibility for the sales of Hunter Quick Tread drive over ramps, featuring Sigmavision’s TreadReader technology. As a senior appointment, Chris assumes responsibility for sales and service across all products and markets as part of the Sigmavision strategy to continue its sales growth on an international scale. He also joins the Sigmavision Board. LUMAG appoints new UK Sales Manager for BRECK LUMAG has appointed Richard Davies as UK sales manager for its BRECK aftermarket brand of brake pads. Richard joins LUMAG with over 20 years relevant market experience, most recently having worked with Juratek and Truckwise within a senior sales role. Commenting on Richard’s appointment, LUMAG’s managing director Colin Smit said: “It’s great to be able to welcome Richard to the team. His previous experience is not only relevant, but also vital in helping to grow the BRECK brand. Our market share is increasing year-on-year due to organic growth, but now with Richard on board we are able to invest more time and resources in taking the brand to the next level across both B2B and B2C platforms.” New international business development director at TEMOT International TEMOT International has named Robert Schwerbrock as its new International Business Development Director. The 52 year old comes from the Schaeffler Group, where he has held a number of international roles since 1995. From 2005 to 2014 he was director for the automotive aftermarket division covering the LuK, INA, FAG and Ruville brands. He then took over as head of strategic planning at Schaeffler Iberia from 2014 to 2017. “We’re more than pleased to welcome Robert to our team,” said Fotios Katsardis, President and CEO of TEMOT International. ZF appoints Marketing Lead ZF Aftermarket has appointed Adam Griffiths to the newly created role of Marketing Lead for the UK and Ireland. He is heading a team which will roll out the key messages of the organisation’s aftermarket brands, including Sachs, Lemförder, TRW, and Boge, as well as ZF Aftermarket as a whole. Adam commented: “The integration of the TRW and ZF businesses is almost complete. We are investing heavily in both the product development and personalities behind all our brands, and have some exciting stories to tell.” Adam will be based in Wrexham and report to Kevin Price, Zone Marketing Leader UK, France & Benelux. Adam has been with the organisation for four years. Prior to taking on this role, he was employed as a marketing specialist working with the TRW brand. Automechanika Birmingham names new Marketing Manager Automechanika Birmingham has promoted Chloe Hyland to the role of Marketing Manager. Chloe, who was previously Marketing Executive, joined Automechanika Birmingham two years ago. In her new role, she will oversee the multi- channel marketing strategy for all exhibitors and visitors, helping raise event awareness and brand exposure, as well as liaising closely with media and association partners. Chloe said: “I am looking forward to taking on more responsibility, getting stuck into a very busy workload and getting results!” Simon Albert, Managing Director said: “Chloe’s promotion to Marketing Manager reflects all of the exciting improvements that she has made to this year’s event. She has done this by getting under the skin of the UK automotive industry to fully understand what exhibitors and visitors need from Automechanika Birmingham.”