Benefits

Key areas of our expertise include:

• Mystery shopping from telephone to doctored vehicle
• Design, management and delivery of performance improvement solutions, from initial investigation and needs analysis to final evaluation. These include formal training courses, distance learning and experiential learning
• Development of business strategies, procedures and policies along with their implementation
• Design, development and delivery of business games, simulations and team building events
• Management development including management, presentation, coaching, development, and presentation skills
• Team development
• Development of Computer Based Training and Computer Presentation programmes
• Design development and manufacture of specialist tools
• Full video editing facilities
• Automotive vehicle technical training

The Client list to date includes operators from, Independent Owners, Brake manufactures, Tyre manufacturers, Vehicle manufacturers, National fast fits and Autocentres.

Company History

Bryan Hartshorne formed Acorn Management Associates in 1991, following forty years in the Motor Trade, with twenty-five years in senior management positions as Area Manager, Divisional Manager and Training Manager for National Multi Site Companies.

Sales Contact(s)

Mike Dunphy (Business Development Manager)
Mobile: 07747 754480; E-mail: mdunphy@acorn-ma.co.uk

Address

Acorn Management Associates, Stanlaw Abbey Business Centre, Dover Drive, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, CH65 9BF

Tel.

0151 355 2657

Fax.

0151 356 9458

E-mail

enquiries@acorn-ma.co.uk

Website

www.acorn-ma.co.uk

Products & Services

On Hold Marketing: Professional voice over messages backed with music to entertain and inform your callers of products and services when on hold

Auto Attendant / out of hours: Professional prompts delivered to your phone system for voicemail or auto attendant systems.

Benefits

Brand market your products and services to your callers when on hold and take advantage of this marketing tool to its full potential, you can also add a more professional touch to your callers experience in general when using professional voices to record your auto attendant or voicemail messages.

We can also provide sound effects and speech files that can be added to your website to make it that little bit different.

Company History

Audio On Hold Ltd has established itself as a bespoke on hold marketing company offering clients professional audio marketing services for on hold purposes / auto attendant messages / out of hours messages or even audio for website, all at a competitive cost.

Sales Contact(s)

Brett Kelly

Address

24 Thomas Road, Whitwick, Leicestershire, LE67 5F

Tel.

0845 129 8221

Fax.

0845 126 0284

E-mail

Products & Services

Insurance Brokers

Benefits

Country and Commercial Insurance Brokers Ltd are specialists in the industry and pride themselves on building a relationship with customers, and in turn designing a customised policy that suits each businesses specific requirements.

CCiB Ltd is run by Debbie Treacy and Anne Pickover - both are experienced insurance brokers and keen to talk to you.

Managing Director Debbie Treacy says "We pride ourselves on the service we provide our customers.  Our experienced staff understand your needs to combine wide cover from the leading insurers at a realistic price.  We also understand that your circumstances can change and it is important to provide professional support and find you the right cover at the right price.  Our knowledge of the motor trade sector ensures we can provide you with a friendly, understanding ear when managing your insurance requirements."

Sales Contact(s)

Debbie Treacy and Anne Pickover

Tel.

01772 780 600

Fax.

01772 780 655

E-mail

NEW Business Enquiries: debbie@ccibltd.net
NEW Business Enquiries: anne@ccibltd.net
Accounts: ian@ccibltd.net
Claims: richard@ccibltd.net
Commercial Renewals: anne@ccibltd.net
Commercial Renewals: richard@ccibltd.net
Personal Renewals: janet@ccibltd.net
Personal Renewals: catherine@ccibltd.net

Products & Services

Inflatables, flags, banners, stands, marquees

Benefits

Specialist in technical textiles, DITECHNA associates the skills of a manufacturer and advertising designer. Supplying big name brands, retailers and marketing agencies in Europe, we create Point of Sales materials and equipment for sales promotions and events.

Company History

Ditechna has been created in 1991 and has joined the Cabanon CGI Camping group which has been created by the Lemaire family in 1960. 
Our group consists of 120 people and is expert in two main strategical fields :
- unmissable actor in the field of textile products of exception (inflatables such as arches, mascots, tyres, flags,...)

Sales Contact(s)

Rodrigue Crockey (Export Manager)
Mobile 00 33 6 24 57 27 76

Address

2, rue de l'Albeck, Z.I. de Petite Synthe F-59640 Dunkirk France

Tel.

+33 3 28 25 46 46

Fax.

+33 3 28 58 86 47

E-mail

contact@ditechna.com
rcrockey@ditechna.com

Products & Services

Brake pads and discs for Automotive applications (Ultimax) , including Fast road and sport (Greenstuff, Redstuff, Yellowstuff and Turbo Grooved Discs)

Benefits

Fact 1  Brakes and Tyres go hand in hand at fitting point

Fact 2  Skills required to fit Brakes are synonymous

Fact 3 Highest reason for MOT failure is tyres followed by brakes

Fact 4 Drivers prefer as much essential service work in one stop

 Also….

Choosing EBC Brakes For Your FIRST  STOP Centre Brings You :-

• Extra revenue per customer at minimal investment
• Improved quality of parts and improved customer satisfaction
• higher margins than buying locally on brake parts
•  No delivery delay as when buying locally on brake parts
• Openings on sport brake market with 15,000 customers a month

 Business referrals from the EBC website (2 millions hits a month)

Company History

Founded in 1978, the EBC Brakes Group is still a private company owned exclusively by the current managing director Andy Freeman. From its early days of being one of the pioneers of the disc brake pad aftermarket for motorcycles since they were first introduced on motorcycles in 1976, EBC Brakes has grown to be a worldwide group with strengths in every area of the brake industry. Pioneers in the true sense of the word, describes the EBC Group. Having successfully dominated the motorcycle industry with majority market shares in most western markets, EBC Brakes has developed a huge range of brakes for mountain bikes, automobiles, race and rally cars, vans, trucks, buses, commercial vehicles and even mainline locomotives. Being also the last truly independent British friction materials manufacturer, EBC Brakes has manufacturing facilities in Northampton & Bristol, England as well as Cleveland, Ohio in the United States.

Sales Contact(s)

Alan Dickinson – General Sales Manager - Tel: 07966500640

Address

Freeman Automotive (UK) Ltd
EBC Buildings
Countess Road
Northampton
NN5 7EA

Tel.

01605 583344

Fax.

01604 583744

E-mail

sales@ebcbrakesuk.com

Products & Services

Bridgestone have now been working with Gordon Lamb for some time in order to provide dealers with an excellent deal on a branded courtesy car.  Gordon Lamb Limited was first established in 1953 and is a family owned business.  Bridgestone have now negotiated an exclusive deal for First Stop members in 2009.

Benefits

Our customer base covers the whole of Derbyshire, South Yorkshire and parts of Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. We also sell vehicles nationally and can deliver anywhere in the UK.
We service and repair all makes and models of cars, vans and light commercials. We also distribute all make parts, twice daily, throughout Derbyshire and South Yorkshire.

Company History

Gordon Lamb Limited was first established in 1953 and is a family owned business. Our ten vehicle franchises are based in Chesterfield and Sheffield.

Sales Contact(s)

Peter Scattergood

Address

Tel.

01246 221100

Fax.

E-mail

Products & Services

Design and Print, Web Design and Hosting Services, Brand Identity, promotional products, emarketling, exhibition, Software and database production

Benefits

Pineapple believes that it's vital that business messages are communicated clearly and consistently.

Company History

For over 10 years, pineapple has worked in close collaboration with its clients to produce effective design solutions that match their budgets and deadlines.

The design team not only produces the creative and inspiring ideas you would expect from an established agency - it also has the expertise in project management and technical issues to ensure your project is accurate and is produced in the most efficient manner possible.

Sales Contact(s)

Dan Huband

Address

3 West Court Saxon Business Park Hanbury Road Bromsgrove B60 4AD

Tel.

01527 839700

Fax.

01527 579981

E-mail

Products & Services

Pro-Align Ltd supplies state-of-the-art wheel alignment systems, wheel balancers, tyre changers & alignment lifts.

Benefits

By specialising we ensure that our service engineers knowledge and servicing skills are unsurpassed.

To support our customers we offer a telephone Helpline to assist with car adjustment and equipment operation advice. We even offer customers access to an online retail alignment site for motorists.

This helps the motorist to find a well-equipped and professional workshop, and generating extra work/customers for you!

Company History

Pro-Align has become 'the' name in wheel alignment. As the UK's leaders and specialists in the field, we have over 15 years, established and maintained our reputation, through our unrivalled knowledge, quality of equipment and the very high standard of customer care we provide.

Our nationwide customer base spans all sectors - small independent garages, bodyshops, tyreshops, major franchise dealerships, motorsport specialists and major motor manufacturers - proving our extensive range of wheel alignment equipment offers something to suit every budget and specification.

Our new purpose built premises at Towcester, enables us to provide the best all round support for our customers. Having a spacious training room, a double alignment bay and wheel service demonstration area, large warehouse and stock facility plus fully equipped service workshop.

Sales Contact(s)

Address

The Old Orchard, Towcester Road,

Greens Norton, Towcester.. NN12 8AN.

Tel.

Tel: 01327 323007

Fax.

Fax: 01327 354529

E-mail

Products & Services

REMA TIP TOP is a global market leader specialising in Automotive and Industrial product sectors. As a company and a brand, we stand for top quality and outstanding service. Augmented by state-of-the-art technology and pioneering innovations, REMA TIP TOP is complimented by a team of experts to ensure that the business constantly maintains its position at the forefront of industry.

Benefits

REMA TIP TOP HOLDINGS UK Limited have built a reputation for stocking only the best quality brands to complement their range of TIP TOP automotive and industrial products. All the products supplied by REMA TIP TOP have been manufactured respecting international standards of quality and safety. Furthermore the products and service of our suppliers are under constant review ensuring that our customers can rely upon consistent service of the highest quality.

Company History

Since 1923 the company STAHLGRUBER Otto Gruber GmbH & Co. KG has been delivering top quality for satisfied customers. Today subsidiaries and agents represent the brand REMA TIP TOP in over 170 countries around the globe. The continual expansion of national and international market activities and the expansion and optimization of the sales structure, service and product range guarantee customers the best possible performance.

Sales Contact(s)

Address

Tel.

Telephone: +44 (0)113 2770044

Fax.

Fax: +44 (0)113 2772139

E-mail

Products & Services

Benefits

Rig Automotive Recruit is a specialist automotive recruitment agency focusing solely in the provision of contract and permanent VOSA approved MOT testers and mechanics throughout the UK efficiently and effectively.

The team at Rig Automotive Recruit have specialist recruitment experience, as well as the in-house services of qualified automotive staff. We consistently provide a friendly, professional, efficient and personal service to automotive technicians looking for contract positions or permanent roles within automotive organisations searching for new employees.

With an extensive database of automotive technicians, we are able to quickly and efficiently screen the right person for your automotive organisation, whether it be at franchise or manufacturer level.

Company History

The team at RIG Automotive Recruit has over 25 year's specialist recruitment experience, as well as the in-house services of qualified and practising automotive staff, providing a friendly, professional, efficient, and personal service to automotive staff looking for contract positions or permanent roles, and to automotive employers searching for new employees – permanent or contract positions.

Sales Contact(s)

Gavin White - National Sales Manager

Address

Tel.

0845 302 8260

Products & Services

Exclusive UK distributor for SP AIR CORPORATION of Japan

Benefits

Sp Air Tools specialize in impact wrenches for the tyre industry and are the market leader in many countries

All SP AIR tools are manufactured by SP AIR CORPORATION at their own factories in JAPAN using only the best of materials with every tool having a serial number

All SP AIR tools are covered by a 12 months warranty

All SP AIR tools are individually tested and torque tested

All SP AIR tools are serviceable with genuine spare parts available

Contact

Don Edwards
0791 8055 120
don@proairtools.co.uk

Office and Sales

Nicola Swinsco
0791 8055 121
nicola@proairtools.co.uk

Aaron Swinsco
0791 8055 122
aaron@proairtools.co.uk

Address

PO BOX 57518
London NW6 9E

Tel.

0207 431 4510

Fax.

0207 431 4666

E-mail

Products & Services

Specialists in Engine Remapping and Remapping Hardware

Benefits

Using the very latest touch-screen engine remapping hardware and software, we are able to tune ECUs for vastly improved performance and efficiency. Our large dealer network and centralized service and support means that we can easily and efficiently supply all your remapping requirements to any part of the country.

Dealers are provided with full telephone, internet, and promotional support for the hardware we provide, so very little prior remapping knowledge is required – the dealer only needs to know how to read and write the mapping to/from the engine: the actual mapping is done over the internet by our fully-trained team, and each mapping has a turnaround of less than an hour.

We can also advise you on what equipment is good for you regarding the best code readers/writers and engine diagnostics hardware, and can supply certain brands at discount prices.

Dave Demot has been trading in the automotive industry since 1983, and has been fully trained with specialist remapping technology for the last 4 years, and has kept abreast of all the latest technology improvements in this area, meaning that he now owns one of the top remapping firms in the UK.

Contact

David Demot
Mobile: +447973211227
E-mail: wakeupyourcar2@gmail.com

Address

84 Otley Road, Shipley, Bradford, BD18 3S

Tel.

01274 531113

E-mail

Products & Services

Collectors of waste tyres

Benefits

As one of the market leaders in our field, our impressive portfolio of customers who call upon our expertise include new tyre manufacturers, local councils, national distributors, end-of-life vehicle dismantlers and, naturally, independent regional tyre retailers.

Contact

Mandy Barnett, Customer Services Manager

Tel.

01944 738715

Fax.

E-mail

Website

http://www.vellcotyrecontrol.co.uk