Storm-like conditions failed to deter well over five hundred garage owners and mechanics from visiting Sandy Park, home to English Premiership side Exeter Chiefs, on the evening of Thursday, 19 October.
The event hosted garage customers invited by the nine Parts Alliance branches in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall – including the recently opened Midsomer Norton branch
Some 57 supplier stands were situated across two conference rooms and represented many of the leading OE parts brands distributed by The Parts Alliance’s members throughout the UK.
Philanthropic pursuits
The Angry Jester team showcased the latest ‘problem solving’ specialist tools available exclusively from The Parts Alliance.
They did brisk business selling throughout the event, whilst also fund-raising for Cancer Research.
The chief executive officer Peter Sephton, his directors and senior management of The Parts Alliance were also present to welcome customers, suppliers and support staff.
Henry Buckley, president and chief executive officer of Uni-Select Inc. and his executive team also participated in meeting guests.
Special guest speakers
The ‘special guest’ appearances from three-time BTCC Champion Matt Neal and Car SOS TV presenter Fuzz Townshend proved particularly popular.
“We were delighted to attract so many customers along in the middle of the working week,” said Paul Dineen, regional business director for the south west and head of garage programmes at The Parts Alliance.
“It was a superb event and everyone was just hugely positive throughout.
“Our thanks go to all the staff team, the supporting suppliers who really pulled out all the stops to make their stands engaging and of course our many garage customers who came along and supported in droves.”
Better than before
The Parts Alliance say the event built upon 2016’s debut show to attract more suppliers and more visitors.
Sales on the night were double last year’s levels too, with many more leads also being followed up by local branches in the days that followed.
The Parts Alliance promise plans are already in place to make the show bigger and better for 2018.
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