MAY 2023 AFTERMARKET 65 EYEBROW www.aftermarketonline.net Launch Tech UK promotion Launch Tech UK recently promoted Richard Collyer to the role of National Sales Manager. Commenting on his new role, Richard said: “I’m pleased to start my new position to help garages and motor factors with diagnostic tools and products that support a modern aftermarket. Access to data and real time support is key for workshops, and something we are very passionate about at Launch Tech UK.” Launch Tech UK Managing Director Dave Richards added: “Richard is a key member of the team. His knowledge and wealth of experience makes him an asset to the brand and helps to support our strategy for success.” New M.D for Durite and Labcraft Fleet safety solutions provider Safe Fleet has named Steve Powell as Managing Director of its Durite and Labcraft brands. Steve will lead both businesses, collectively known as Commercial Vehicle Europe (CVE). Steve was previously Vice President of the Middle East and Africa business unit at Webasto Europe, where he held a number of roles over the years. Commenting on his appointment, Steve said: “Durite and Labcraft are two strong and wellestablished brands in the European CV market. I look forward to working with the existing management teams to further grow both businesses, continuing to innovate as we serve the safety needs of the UK and European commercial vehicle fleets.” President of Safe Fleet Michael Schulte added: “We are pleased to have Steve on board. With his extensive leadership experience in Europe, Steve is a great asset to further strengthen our position as the leading global supplier of safety solutions for fleet vehicles.” Follow us on Facebook @aftermarketmagazine New manager for Repairify Repairify has appointed Rob Neale as Operations and Workshop Manager for its Luton technical centre of excellence, in a role that will see him develop regular training days for technicians and apprentices to upskill in ADAS repairs through the use of Repairify’s diagnostic and calibration tools. Rob spent the past 14 years working for BMW Group, most recently as Retail Sales Manager, in an overall career that has spanned 30 years. Commenting on his new position, Rob observed: “I’m relishing the opportunity to develop our technical training and support programmes to deliver a true technical centre of excellence that will benefit repairers, colleges and trainees alike.” Phil Peace, Managing Director (SVP) International, Repairify, added: “Rob’s considerable industry experience and knowledge will enable us to forge new business relationships and achieve our ambitions to position diagnostics as an attractive and appealing career path for young people.”
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