It was another successful year for the annual GROUPAUTO and UAN Motor Factor Trade Show, with over one thousand delegates from two hundred of the group’s member businesses.
In the trade show exhibitors were separated into three zones; CV suppliers, LV suppliers and the FPS Retail Village.
This was a new format for the 2017 event with a view to improving the event’s appeal to CV businesses and their requirements.
In the CV Zone, 45 CV suppliers showcased what they have to offer to G-Truck and UAN Truck members; there were some impressive stands, from racing trucks to vast tooling displays and a diverse range of products on show.
Following the recent opening of the groups’ commercial vehicle distribution centre, the team were also there taking orders on the day and raising awareness of the benefits on offer.
- GROUPAUTO CV Member of the Year – CMP Ireland: L-R Phil Dodd CV manager UK trading goups, Mark Curran and John McKeown of CMP Ireland.
- GROUPAUTO LV Member of the Year (£3m+ approved supplier purchases) – Motorcare Motor Factors: L-R Bob Ackroyd Managing Director GROUPAUTO, Justin Bailey and Simon Bailey of Motorcare Motor Factors.
- GROUPAUTO LV Member of the Year (Up to £3m approved supplier purchases) – D&A Factors : L-R Bob Ackroyd Managing Director GROUPAUTO and Scott Barn of D&A Factors.
- UAN CV Member of the Year – Partic Motor Spares Ltd: L-R Phil Dodd CV Manager UK Trading Groups and Ian Beard, Managing Director Partic Motor Spares.
- UAN LV Member of the Year (£3m+ approved supplier purchases) – Fast Parts Wales Ltd: L-R Karen Martin Managing Director UAN and Nathan Travis, Company Director Fast Parts.
- UAN LV Member of the Year (Up to £3m approved supplier purchases) – Autosupplies Chesterfield Ltd: L-R Karen Martin Managing Director UAN and David Clarke of Autosupplies Chesterfield Ltd.
- UK Trading Groups’ LV Supplier of the Year – Apec Braking : L-R Andrew Tsang of Apec Braking, Damian Cunniff, Purchasing & Procurement Manager UK Trading Groups and Steve Fisher of Apec Braking.
- UK Trading Groups’ CV Supplier of the Year – Automint : L-R Phil Dodd CV Manager UK Trading Groups and Graham Boyle of Automint.
Around the hall it was clear to see that exhibitors had gone to great lengths to offer something more on their stand this year.
There were magicians, interactive games, software demos, competitions and giveaways, all designed to attract and engage delegates as they made their way around the hall.
After the trade show over four hundred guests attended the Trading Groups’ Gala Dinner and Awards ceremony which was held this year at The Principal hotel in central Manchester.
The event ended on a high as guests enjoyed a three-course meal followed by live music from local tribute band Take That 2.
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