Over 12,000 visitors attended Automechanika Birmingham 2017
The organiser behind automotive aftermarket and supply chain show Automechanika Birmingham has branded this year’s show “absolutely amazing”, with over 12,000 visitors. The event was 70% bigger, hosting over 800 quality exhibitors, with visitors from motor factors, workshops, retailers, dealerships, vehicle manufacturers and tier 1 and 2 manufacturers. See more from the show in our […]
TR Fastenings supports Superbikes star Ryan Strafford
TR Fastenings (TR) has become an official sponsor for Ryan Strafford, a Superbikes racer who has enjoyed huge success on the track since beginning his racing career six years ago. Ryan Strafford established his relationship with TR via his role at Press-Form Machinery Ltd, the UK’s official agent and service partner for Haeger Insert Presses. […]
Jaguar Land Rover reaffirms continuation of 24-year relationship with Optimas
Optimas Solutions has formalised a continuation to its contract with Jaguar Land Rover for fastener supply to the company’s Castle Bromwich and Solihull manufacturing facilities. The announcement comes as JLR continues to invest in its UK manufacturing having shown strong growth in the domestic and export markets over recent years. As a Full Service Provider […]
250 new exhibitors steer into Automechanika Birmingham 2017
Automechanika Birmingham is currently underway at the NEC, featuring over 250 new exhibitors in its 800 exhibitor-strong line-up, including fastener and tool exhibitors. Event Director Simon Albert revealed to Torque Magazine that over 100 exhibitors have already booked for next year’s edition of the popular show. Automechanika Birmingham brings together the automotive aftermarket and supply chain […]
Automechanika: Automotive supply chain in focus at SMMT Open Forum
The SMMT Open Forum at next week’s Automechanika Birmingham will be tackling hot topics in the automotive supply chain. Major manufacturers Ford and Nissan will speak on how they are investing in new UK supply chain innovation, while cutting-edge technology and trends expected to influence the next generation of vehicles will be highlighted by stakeholders […]
TR Fastenings commits to automotive quality with VDA 6.3 Auditor Certifications
Global fastenings manufacturer and distributor TR Fastenings (TR) has responded to a growing trend in the automotive market by training members of its quality team to be fully certified VDA 6.3 auditors. The certification means the team can now assess suppliers and supplier products against the standard, which is increasingly being used throughout the automotive […]
Ford honours Bulten joint venture company in World Excellence Awards
Scunthorpe-based BBB Services Ltd, a Bulten majority owned joint venture company, has been recognised by Ford Motor Company as a top-performing global supplier at the 19th annual Ford World Excellence Awards. 54 companies were selected from thousands of Ford global suppliers. Honorees were recognised for achieving the highest levels of global excellence in a variety of […]
Automechanika Birmingham 2017: Digital Tech Zone to showcase new components, robots and more
New to this year’s Automechanika Birmingham – which drives into the NEC in two weeks time – is a Connected & Digital Technology Zone, set to showcase the latest cutting edge automotive technologies. Put together by SMMT alongside Automechanika Birmingham, the zone will be hosted in Hall 6 and will feature products coming to market, […]
Honda motorcycle division gives award to TR Fastening’s Malaysian business
TR Fastening’s Malaysian business, TR Powersteel, has been honoured with the title of ‘Best Quality Supplier’ by Boon Siew Honda, the automotive giant’s assembler of 2-wheeler motorcycles. TR Powersteel (PSEP) has been supporting Boon Siew Honda (BSH) for many years, and today supplies parts for nine different motorcycle models. With 92 active components being supplied […]
TR Fastenings to host Fastener Surgery at Automechanika Birmingham
TR Fastenings (TR) is returning to Automechanika Birmingham next month, with a ‘Fastener Surgery’ where visitors can bring design or application issues to the firm’s team of engineers. TR, part of Trifast plc, is a full service provider to the automotive industry specialising in supply to the Tier 1 market. TR’s global reach extends to […]