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• Falling from Height Still Major Problem Despite New Regulations

  Businesses are still failing their staff when it comes to managing working at heights, according to statistics issued by Insurance giant the Norwich Union. {mosimage}...

• Retail Explosion at Goodyear/Dunlop

  {mosimage}Goodyear Dunlop plans to “blow the lid off the fast-fit industry” by expanding its Hi-Q operation, mainly through franchised outlets. ...

• "Voice of the Garage Trade" Chief steps down

  RMIF Chief Executive Matthew Carrington is leaving the Federation at the end of this month after four years in a restructuing of the organisation which has reduced staff levels from 400 less than 50...

• Brian Smith to Leave Continental

  {mosimage}Brian Smith is to leave Continental Tyre Group Ltd at the end of December, after 13 years as managing director. ...

• Automotive Skills’ chief executive shock departure.

  Automotive Skills’ chief executive Patricia Richards has left the company.An interim management team has been appointed to support the executive of the sector skills council for the retail motor industry. The team will be headed by Sarah Sillars, who ke...

• Top Liverpudlian Comedian for NTDA/TAFF Awards Dinner

  {mosimage} Popular Liverpudlian comedian, Stan Boardman, will be the guest speaker at the NTDA/TAFF Awards Annual Dinner, alongside Brityrex in Manchester next May....

• OFT Blasts BSI over False Claims of Garage Shutdowns

  The BSI has landed itself in hot water by falsely claiming the Office of Fair Trading will begin closing down garages from January for inadequate repairs. ...

• New Fire Safety Rules require "responsible person"

  {mosimage}New fire safety rules that came into force yesterday mean every company now has to appoint a "responsible person" to ensure the safety of everyone who uses the business premises. ...

• Fire safety reforms round up responsibility

  {mosimage}New fire safety rules that came into force yesterday mean every company now has to appoint a "responsible person" to ensure the safety of everyone who uses the business premises. ...

• OFT praises commitment and progress on Service and Repair Code

  {mosimage}The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) today praised SMMT's leadership of a cross-industry group, and the industry's commitment to prepare a service and repair code for the sector. ...

• Death of Ronnie Hedgecox

  NTDA is sad to announce the death of Ronnie Hedgecox after a long illness. Ron was the founder Secretary of the Tyre Wholesalers Association from 1984 to 1993 when the TWA become part of the NTDA. He was TWG Secretary from 1993 until his retirement in l99...

• Aftermarket responsible for half Motor Dealers Profit

  Half of the profits in the auto industry in Europe come from the sale of spare parts claims a new report. ...

• Rubber Recycling Companies Call for More Recognition

  {mosimage} The head of one of the UK’s leading specialist rubber recycling companies says there should be more recognition for the contribution such firms make to protecting the environment, conserving natural resources, creating jobs and boosting expor...

• New MD for Cooper Tire & Rubber

  {mosimage}Cooper Tire & Rubber has appointed Julian Baldwin as managing director for its UK and European businesses. ...

• MoT fee rise is ‘vital’ for trade

  Jim Punter, chairman of the MoT Trade Forum of which the NTDA is a founder member, says the rise in the maximum fee a garage can charge for carrying out an MoT is vital, especially since the introduction of computerization. {mosimage}...

• Motor Trade Insolvencies Up 67.9% on 2005

  Gloom descends on motor trade as business insolvencies rise ...