Aftermarket September 2022

“Congratulations to Aftermarket on your 30th Anniversary. The GEA and Aftermarket share the common interest in supporting the automotive industry although from different positions. Personally, I have been a reader of the magazine for many years and very pleased and honoured to have articles published within the magazine over the years. Aftermarket magazine is a great source of information, covering both technical and market trends and the team at the GEA are very pleased that we are associated with such a professional and dedicated publishing team. The GEA have also worked closely with the team at Aftermarket over the years from helping in putting together questions for the Top Technician awards and being on the judging panels, to presents at automotive trade shows etc. “We wish the team at aftermarket all the best wishes for their 30th anniversary and into the future for many years to come.” Julian E Woods Chief Executive Officer, GEA “Aftermarket magazine is continuing to raise the level of debate in the industry and is evolving to ensure garages are fully equipped to handle the challenges of the future. Its growing popularity in the distribution aftermarket, among motor factors and suppliers, means it is cementing its position as a ‘must-read’ for everything automotive aftermarket. Congratulations on your 30-year anniversary.” Mark Field Chief Executive, IAAF “The award-winning IGA has had a long-standing association with Aftermarket, and would like to take this opportunity to congratulate them on achieving 30 years at the forefront of industry communication. “Both the IGA and Aftermarket have a shared ethos, seeking to ensure that garage businesses across the UK can remain informed, efficient and competitive in an increasingly complex technical and business landscape. “Independent garages can be assured they always have a reliable source of information to turn to in both Aftermarket and the IGA to keep them aware of the latest industry issues and challenges. The IGA is particularly grateful to Aftermarket for supporting the growth and safety of the sector by promoting the RMI Academy of Automotive Skills, raising awareness of our lobbying efforts throughout COVID-19, and helping to safeguard free and effective competition and fair access to repair and maintenance information in the independent sector. “The IGA continues to wish Aftermarket the best of luck in its future publications and endeavours.” Stuart James Chief Executive, IGA “As a leading OE supplier of spark plugs, glow plugs and NTK sensors to the UK independent automotive aftermarket, we believe it is important to relay our news and industry initiatives to our customers via respected publications such as Aftermarket and would like to congratulate the magazine on reaching this milestone.” Mark Hallam Marketing Manager, NGK Spark Plugs (UK) “On behalf of Snap-on, I'd like to congratulate Aftermarket Magazine on reaching this remarkable milestone in celebrating its 30th anniversary! We appreciate all the continued support the Aftermarket team has given to Snap-on over the years and their dedication to working tirelessly to ensure that independent garages have access to a vast and reliable source of expertise and technical information. “Since the beginning, Snap-on has been a staunch supporter of Top Technician, and along with Top Garage, both competitions demonstrate the value of ongoing education and its positive effects on automotive businesses and technicians. We firmly believe in assisting technicians in being the best they can be, by maximising their potential and getting the most out of their equipment. This is especially true in our rapidly evolving industry, where learning new skills and staying current on the latest challenges are more crucial than ever. “Snap-on applauds Aftermarket's contributions to our industry and wishes the publication success in the future.” Mark Ost General Manager, Snap-on Diagnostics and Garage Equipment 62 AFTERMARKET SEPTEMBER 2022 30 YEARS OF AFTERMARKET www.aftermarketonline.net CONGRATULATIONS! Some of Aftermarket’s long-term supporters from across the industry have gotten in touch to express their appreciation of the magazine, and offer some birthday greetings Garage Management Software Digitally Evolving the Garage Workshop