Will Rimell

The IAAF is taking over management of the Right 2 Choose campaign, having previously only provided administrative support to the group. The move is the result of campaign supporters asking the IAAF to take over. A statement from the group says the move addresses several concerns raised by members which together have led to a dilution of activities.

Andrew Page has announced a £3 million investment in its latest acquisition, Camberley Auto Factors. Since taking over the factor chain in July, Andrew Page has announced a number of changes geared at improving customer service and stock availability.

The Motex group of factors will leave the IFA at the end of September, joining the Parts Alliance on October 1st. The move was confirmed by Director Ian James this morning. No doubt the Parts Alliance will find Motex a welcome addition to the group.

There are some nice big, and small, facts and figures to consider when you think about Corteco and look into the history of its parent company, Freudenberg.

The newly-created Bilstein Group has had its public unveiling at Automechanika in Frankfurt. A year and a half on from buying ADL and thus becoming the sole owners of the Blue Print brand, the group has officially launched itself at the show.

Six automotive technicians have been selected as finalists for the UK Master Fitter competition. Following seven regional heats the group has been selected to take part in the competition’s final phase at the National Skills Show in November.

Fantastic. On the eve of my first visit to the gargantuan Automechanika show in Frankfurt, Lufthansa cabin crew have decided to go on strike. And, of course, I'm flying Lufthansa.