The Locksmith Journal Nov/Dec 2021 - Issue 77 | Page 78

AUTO LOCKSMITHS

AUTOWAVE OPENS IN BUCHAREST

» AUTOWAVE IS HAPPY TO announce the opening of a new European distribution centre in Bucharest , Romania . The new distribution centre is a state-of-the-art facility and will incorporate a sales office , distribution centre and manufacture and assembly facility .
The new facility is another phase of Autowave ’ s expansion and will help Autowave continue to lead the market with aftermarket equipment and supplies . Autowave already have distribution facilities in both UK and China so Europe was naturally the next location .
The team in Romania is made up of some automotive industry professionals who are experts in the field , the multilingual call centre has Romanian , French , German , Hungarian , Spanish , Italian and Polish speaking staff .
Over the past two years we have seen many logistic and production difficulties so hopefully the additional resources in Romania will help to ensure demand is met . Autowave . eu will be launching in the new year and there will be more announcements over the coming months . Watch our social media channels , website and industry mags for updates .
For any European locksmith or distribution enquiries please get in touch with us at sales @ autowave . co . uk

Stronghold distributor stays on track with SBD

» MAYPOLE IS ONE OF THE latest companies to renew their membership with Secured by Design ( SBD ), the official police security initiative .
Created in 1987 Stronghold security products are owned and distributed by Maypole Ltd .
Designed in the UK and manufactured to the highest standards , Stronghold is a leading name in vehicle security solutions . The range includes wheel clamps and hitchlocks intended for securing caravans , motorhomes and trailers .
Maypole have continually improved and developed the Stronghold range to meet the demands of an ever changing market place and are committed to ensuring that all Stronghold products pass stringent security tests , not only in the UK but also in Europe .
The company prides itself of its products being inventive and featuring creative new approaches to vehicle security , providing products that give the consumer the right level of security at the right price , and ensuring peace of mind . “ We are delighted to continue our Secured by Design membership ,” Maypole said : “ We believe it is a fantastic initiative that offers guidance to people who are looking for quality security products for their caravan , motorhome or trailer .”
www . stronghold-security . com www . securedbydesign . com

AUTOWAVE MEET THE TEAM

» MEET HAZEL , SHE IS THE sales administrator here at Autowave . This is Hazel ’ s first job in the automotive industry . Hazel has previously worked for American and Canadian companies in customer services and administration but with a strong interest in cars since she was a child , Hazel was keen to learn more about the automotive industry .
Hazel is originally from the Philippines , where she worked as well as enjoyed water sport hobbies such as snorkelling , freediving , scuba diving and surfing ( which she really misses now ).
Currently as a sales administrator for Autowave , she processes customers ’
orders and manages their accounts and enjoys learning about the technical side of the company .
“ Autowave is now my second family here in the UK and I am looking forward to many years of working , learning and growing with these guys .”
www . autowave . co . uk
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