INSIDE THIS ISSUE…
REGULARS
2 Note from the MD
3 For Your Information
14 Newsdesk
15 Take a Break with BOGE
26 FPS Product Index
28 Competition Time
Your chance to win a stunning Samsung 44" 4K Ultra HD TV,
courtesy of KLARIUS!
FEATURES
4 SHAFTEC Steering Sales to Success
Introducing SHAFTEC’S quality range of steering products
6 Lighting and Igniting with 360°
Describing High Intensity Discharge Ballasts and Pressure
Sensor Glow Plugs – the latest additions to the 360° portfolio
7 Precision Wired Up
CAMBIARE sheds light on their 5-wire Lambda Sensors
8 Cool Runnings
NISSENS explains the benefits of their new intercooler range
9 The Whole Kit and Caboodle
Braking specialist BRAYMANN outlines best practices when
replacing pads and shoes
10 Good Vibrations
VITAL NEWS finds out what makes FEBI rubber-metal parts a
reliable range
11 BOSCH has Grown
One year on, the BOSCH-FPS Partnership goes from strength to
strength with more additions to the product portfolio
12 Experience Matters
REMY explains why working with vehicle makers is so important
in the aftermarket
13 FAHREN-wide
VITAL NEWS takes a detailed look at FAHREN’s comprehensive
product portfolio
16 Regulating Sales
ELECTRIC-LIFE explains the different kinds of window regulators
17 One Year On, HGV+ Adds On
A look at the expanding HGV+ product ranges available from FPS
18 Life Begins at 40!
VITAL NEWS celebrates 40 years of Ford Fiesta with a round up of
parts from the pre-1980s catalogue
20 Installing Confidence
GATES presents a ‘How to’ guide to help identify the common
causes of pump failure – and how to prevent them
WELCOME
Note from the MD
Welcome to the latest issue of Vital News.
I am writing this before the results of the
EU referendum and Euro 2016, so cannot
comment on the outcome, though I am
pretty sure I could guess at least one of
them correctly. Whichever, the world
keeps turning and life goes on. As ever,
it’s business as usual at FPS with new
stock injections and a broader coverage of
products for you to benefit from.
Following up on its successful launch last
quarter, this issue gives you a detailed
update of the complete Shaftec steering
portfolio in our cover feature on pages 4
and 5. We have also been updating our
stock with mid-tier suppliers – find out
more on this on page 7 and 9 respectively
to see what’s new from Cambiare this
time and the range updates from braking
brand Braymann.
Elsewhere, with HGV+ and the Pre-1980s
catalogue turning a year old, we offer an
insight into the business opportunities
offered to you via these initiatives. Since
we aim to deliver a full offering across
various market segments and price
points, we have also taken care that
fast-moving components are regularly
updated and this issue covers such news
from both Fahren and Reisse.
Furthermore, with the FPS-Bosch
relationship turning a year old, we have
expanded our product portfolio to include
more than just engine management parts.
Find out what we have in store for you
on page 11. We have always taken great
care to ensure that our suppliers and
partners are keen in providing not just a
wide coverage, but are also at the helm of
technical know-how and expertise. This
issue will give you such an insight into
product ranges like window regulators
from Electric-Life, water pump kits from
Gates, rubber-metal parts from febi and
bearings from Federal-Mogul.
We have also seen some very positive
growth in the non-components side
of the business, with the launch of
PMA Valeting line – go through an
exclusive range overview on page 22.
Furthermore, read on about updates
from Michelin and Mont Blanc as well
as Comma Oils and Swarfega.
We continue to invest in the business,
moving our systems onto more powerful,
more resilient systems and upgrading
all the phone systems. The aim is to
give you an even better level of service
and stability while investing in future to
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…
21 Bearing in Mind
Best practice for engine bearing replacement, as detailed by
renowned specialist FEDERAL-MOGUL
22 Valeting Made Easy!
The launch of a new valeting products range from PMA
22 Have a Smooth Drive!
Tyre maintenance best sellers from MICHELIN
23 Mont Blanc Leads the Way
MONT BLANC shares their range of travel accessories with
VITAL NEWS
24 Hand(le) with Care
SWARFEGA shares the importance of proper skin care in the
workshop
ORANGE = PMS P30-8C
25 Gearing Up
Recent additions to COMMA’s range of vehicle-specific gearbox
and transmission oils
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