Tag: IAAF
IAAF Annual Awards Dinner ‘largest event for years’ celebrating aftermarket success
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) Annual Awards & Dinner 2018 has been hailed as one of the largest of its kind in many years, as it once again welcomed key aftermarket professionals to celebrate another successful year of business, growth and innovation.
IAAF welcomes JRP Distribution
Automotive distributor, JRP Distribution, has joined the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF). Launched in 1984, JRP Distribution is a family-run company that has grown to become one of the leading automotive distribution companies within the UK, employing almost 40 staff, supplying branded automotive and allied products to nationals and independent automotive accessory shops.
IAAF announces Ratner as new keynote speaker at conference
The IAAF is to welcome British household name and well-known businessman Gerald Ratner as keynote speaker to its annual conference in December, sponsored by Impression Communications.
AAUK to sponsor 2018 IAAF Annual Awards and Dinner
This year, Alliance Automotive UK (AAUK) will return as sponsor of the IAAF Annual Awards and Dinner. The event takes place on 6 December, at The DoubleTree by Hilton, Milton Keynes, and is expected to attract around 600 attendees.
IAAF announces upcoming Industry Briefing Sessions
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced details of its next two Industry Briefing Sessions as Autumn approaches, that will be held in October and November respectively. The next IAAF industry briefing will take place at ECCO Safety Group in Leeds on 18th October before heading to Premier League club Watford FC on 15 November.
IAAF launches new automotive trade credit insurance schemes
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has introduced two new trade credit insurance schemes for SMEs and larger businesses in the aftermarket, offering protection against the effects of bad debts and bringing a wide array of benefits. The schemes, from one of the UK's leading independent specialist trade credit insurance brokers Financial and Credit Insurance Services Limited, are exclusively available through the IAAF to its members.
Comedian Tony Hawks to host IAAF Annual Awards
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has revealed that TV and radio comedian and bestselling author, Tony Hawks, will be hosting its 2018 annual dinner and awards ceremony.
IAAF further swells its membership with TGL
Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced clutch and transmissions specialist TGL as the latest member to join its ranks.
IAAF promotes Mike Smallbone to membership development role
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has announced Mike Smallbone’s promotion to head of membership development. Smallbone joined IAAF in September 2015. The federation states he has been instrumental in IAAF membership recruitment, along with successfully raising the profile of IAAF’s activities at trade events and also spearheading the Your Car Your Choice campaign.
Liqui Moly joins IAAF
Liqui Moly, the well-known manufacturer of oils and additives, has joined the IAAF. According to the association, Liqui Moly will benefit from all the exclusive ‘member only’ services offered as part of the membership including merchandise and promotional workwear, lifestyle protection plans and fleet management solutions, as well as networking opportunities and supporting IAAF’s lobbying activities. Most recently, the proposed changes to the MOT test frequency which were scrapped followed months and months of intensive lobbying by IAAF.
ECP gets behind Your Car, Your Choice campaign
Euro Car Parts has lent its support to the Your Car, Your Choice campaign and offered its backing of motorists’ right to choose.
Unforeseen consequences of new legislation could hit battery distributors
The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has noted the possibility of new legislation having knock-on consequences affecting the battery distribution chain. The proposed Offensive Weapons Bill would currently require those selling batteries or other corrosive materials online or delivering these products to residential addresses to ensure the buyer is over the age of 18.
Toyo Tires sponsoring European Athletics Championships
The 2018 European Athletics Championships will take place in Berlin from 7 to 12 August, and after being part of the IAAF World Championships London 2017 and the IAAF Indoor World Championships Birmingham 2018 as National Partner, Toyo Tires has now extended its association with athletics as an Official Partner for the event in the German capital.
IAAF’s Williamson re-elected to FIGIEFA board
Wendy Williamson, chief executive of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF), has been re-elected to the board and made treasurer of FIGIEFA, the association representing the needs of the European aftermarket to governments and legislators of the European Union.
Wendy Williamson delivers keynote speech at Automechanika Birmingham
Wendy Williamson, chief executive of the Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF), has provided an extensive insight into the future of the automotive aftermarket in a speech delivered to a packed audience at the Aftermarket Theatre, Automechanika Birmingham 2018.