INSIDE THIS ISSUE…
REGULARS
2 Note from the MD
WELCOME
Note from the MD
3 For Your Information
12 Newsdesk
13 Take a Break with
Braymann
20 IAAF Update
IAAF Chief Executive Wendy Williamson
apprises
22 FPS Product Index
24 Competition Time
This summer, win a Weber Classic 3 Burner
Gas BBQ, courtesy of TRW!
FEATURES
4 Up to Speed with Nissens
FPS introduces its new air conditioning
parts supplier
6 Play it Smart
GATES outlines the benefits of its readymade solutions for accessory belt drive
system
7 Quality for Less
FAHREN assures durable, fast-moving
friction parts with new-to-range updates
8 Sensing the Trouble
CAMBIARE iterates on the form and
function of the new oil level sensors and
exhaust gas temperature sensors
10 Evaluating Valves
FEDERAL-MOGUL explains best practice for
maintaining inlet and exhaust valves
11 Kilen Springs to Action
Speaking about its coil spring quality,
KILEN also introduces a new leaf spring
14 Filter, Faster, Longer
K&N ENGINEERING speaks about the
technology behind its High-Flow Air Filters™
15 The Perfect Match
TRW AFTERMARKET celebrates a
successful first year of its ‘Perfect Match’
initiative
16 Travel – Safe and Easy!
Welcome to the spring/summer issue of Vital
News.
‘To be, or not to be’ a part of EU – that’s the
question. Wish I knew the answer: Oui or No, Yes
or Nein! Silly EU rules and migrants on benefits
get the headlines; but as many of the silly rules
seem to come from our own Parliament, and I am
sure I read somewhere that the unemployment
rate for EU workers in the UK is lower than
UK workers, so even the facts are confusing.
One thing is certain: Europe has been far more
peaceful since the EU – how should we value
that? So my guess is the polls will show a drift
towards an exit and then as we get closer, we’ll
all say, do we really want to chuck this up in the
air, and we’ll collectively decide to stay. It’s only a
guess, mind you!
Amidst this air of uncertainty though, it’s been
business as usual at FPS. In fact, looking ahead at
the upcoming summer season, we have enhanced
our air conditioning parts and consumables
range with the introduction of the Nissens Air
Con portfolio; read further on page-4. Continuing
with this expansion to provide you with a deeper
stock and wider coverage, we have also launched
the Shaftec steering range; with its assured
technical support and cataloguing, it will surely
benefit you while addressing your customers’
demands promptly.
Furthermore, Cambiare has introduced a
sleek, new range of oil level sensors and gives
a technical update on the these parts as well as
exhaust gas temperature sensors on page-8. Take
a look at page-6 as well, where Gates offers an
overview of the newly launched Micro-V® Kits
Plus Water Pumps for ABDS. This issue also
provides coverage to the new-to-range fastmoving friction parts from Fahren and K&N® air
filters for specialist vehicles.
As the season for holidays is knocking at
the doors, now is the time to prepare for all
the leisure and valeting stock. Keeping this
in mind, PMA is soon launching a range of
valeting products to complement its successful
maintenance portfolio. Additionally, leisure
brand Royal has introduced a bespoke range of
picnic wares to address the ‘Days Out’ segment of
the market – read a full coverage on page-19 and
page-16 for an update on travel accessories.
We continue to invest in the business, having
released F:Drive2 at the end of last year and
moved our systems onto a more powerful, more
resilient platform in February. The aim of this
is to give you an even better level of service and
stability, and apologies if there have been any
bumps or service interruptions along the way.
But we believe investing in future will provide the
tight, long-term solutions. As always, do let us
know if you have any feedback.
Meanwhile, happy reading!
Neil Davis
Managing Director, FPS
[email protected]
PROUD TO SUPPORT
CONTRIBUTORS THIS ISSUE…
Make the most with FPS’ multi-brand
travel accessory ranges
18 The Sweet Smell of
Success
Introducing an exciting new range of Gel
Can air fresheners from JELLY BELLY
19 A Royal Day Out!
Get up-to-date with the latest 'Days Out'
range from ROYAL and BBQs from IRODA
21 The Safe Way to Remove
Rust
Learn the easy way to bust the rust with
EVAPO-RUST
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