Aftermarket March 2022

NEWS Blue Print & febi bilstein named as Top Technician and Top Garage sponsors for 2022 MONTH 2017 AFTERMARKET 5 www.aftermarketonline.net ssociation ent A quipm ge E a e Gar Th 5 e 194 c ds sin dar y stan dustr s of In older e Uph d ! r ation c ed it r or his ac f gin our e n y Ask eer c a IS Y . Y ent A For peace of mind always use a Garage Equipm ssociation member. GEA accredited engineers work to an industry code of conduct our assurance their skills and knowledge have been independently assessed. OUR EQUIPMENT ENGINEER GEA ACCREDITED? Th www.gea.co.uk GEA ACCREDITED ENGINEER Name Company Discipline ExpDate IDNumber XX123456 XX123456 XX123456 XX123456 XX123456 Blue Print & febi bilstein has thrown its weight behind Top Technician and Top Garage 2022, and has become a sponsor for the competitions. Commenting on the move, Traci Varley UK Marketing Manager, Bilstein Group, said: “We are delighted to announce that we are in partnership with Aftermarket as one of the sponsors for Top Technician and Top Garage 2022. Traci added: “We are proud to be a part of the competition recognising the skills and knowledge the technicians have and are excited to meet with the many participants that strive for excellence.” Top Technician and Top Garage 2022 come to you in association with the Garage Equipment Association (GEA) and the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) and are sponsored by Snap-on, VARTA and Blue Print & febi bilstein. For more on Top Technician and Top Garage 2022, turn to pages 22-23. MARCH 20 2 AFTERMARKET 9 Rising costs not going away says BM Catalysts A more-than 20% increase in the price of stainless-steel tube since the start of 2022, and an ongoing shortage of skilled workers, have been highlighted by BM Catalysts as a stark example of the impact of rising raw material prices and supply chain issues on the sector. Price volatility in the market is set to continue through the year, as a result of other price rises including a 100% increase in the price of slit coil and a 40% increase in the price of other materials used in the production of catalysts, DPFs and pipes. BM Catalysts Commercial Director Mark Blinston commented: “We’re continuing to see unpredictability in the costs and supply of a number of essential materials. Furthermore, there is a real shortage of skilled workers, which makes retention and recruitment much more challenging.” Sponsored by: Follow us on Facebook @aftermarketmagazine