BPW
BPW recommends using the Eco-Li Plus grease when lubricating taper roller bearings. Eco-Li Plus is an anti-friction, lithium complex blue grease that can protect and enhance the life of the hub unit and its components. The grease is resilient and can withstand temperatures ranging from -30 to 130°C, including peak temperatures of 160°C. In addition, the BPW Grease Applicator Kit is described as must-have tool for workshop technicians. It contains a base to hold the bearing cone and a closure plate. Fitted to the back of the plate is a standard grease nipple to feed the grease through. This piece of kit then feeds the right amount. The kit extends the service life of taper roller bearings, prevents grease waste and decreases the chance of contamination. www.tinyurl.com/3cktj4pt
First LinE
First Line’s Borg & Beck portfolio has more than 65 product ranges, including braking, clutch, filters, cables, wiper blades and driveline components. The company also offers steering and suspension components, with each part tested and quality checked to guarantee they match OE technology. The CV & Driveshaft range comprises 570 joints and over 690 driveshafts. Also, the First Line advanced filtration solutions and cooling systems are designed to ensure optimal vehicle performance. Kelvin Olds, product director at First Line, said: “Our mission is to supply premium quality products to the global automotive aftermarket. With rigorous in-house testing and a dedication to being ‘first to market,’ we ensure that customers have access to a vast range of reliable and high-performing parts, as part of our commitment to providing comprehensive solutions to the automotive industry.” www.tinyurl.com/y4c9mdss
ALEXANDER DENNIS
Alexander Dennis has launched a new version of its AD24 digital aftermarket platform, offering new and improved features to customers. It brings together six functions, including a catalogue of original spare parts with in-depth specifications, history and details of repair and refurbishment jobs booked at the AD24 workshops in Anston and Harlow, and AD Connect telematics data of fleet utilisation and health with optimisation recommendations. The other functions include live access to vehicle diagnostics with enriched fault code information, access to a range of publications and automated financial reports, and comprehensive records of all orders with direct access to proofs of delivery and invoices. www.tinyurl.com/2da6mas8
TECALLIANCE
TecAlliance is offering an app that brings an up-to-date view of membership and local structures of international trading groups (ITG). Available for both iOS and Android, the myITG app is designed to enhance meeting preparation efficiency for ITG events by making information accessible anywhere, even offline. In the automotive aftermarket, information about ITG membership structures and upcoming events is often scattered across multiple channels. These include ITG websites, portals, mailing lists, and manufacturers’ CRM systems. When parts manufacturers prepare for meetings, various stakeholders from different departments and locations are involved. The lack of standardised, centralised information and processes impacts meeting quality, leaving representatives underprepared and without access to all relevant information on the spot. The myITG app aggregates all essential global information about trading groups, their members and locations into a standardised format. www.tinyurl.com/67k2n6fw
