GSF to reintroduce Bendix brand braking products to the UK

The Parts Alliance, GSF’s parent company, has secured a long-term exclusive Western European distribution agreement to sell the Bendix brand of braking products. The agreement covers a full range of light vehicle aftermarket product categories, but the company will initially focus on friction material products used in braking systems. GSF Car Parts has a long and successful history selling Bendix braking products in the United Kingdom and the new marketing programme will highlight Bendix’s historical reputation for quality, and the benefits of increasing quality options for the consumer in deciding between replacement parts. The Bendix brand was used in the development and manufacturing of the first four-wheel automotive braking system in 1924. Bendix also introduced the first semi-metallic brake pads and the first duo-servo hydraulic drum brakes. Eagerly anticipated “We’ve been working on this project for some time, and we’re delighted to reach the position to once again offer the Bendix brand to our customers,” said GSF Car Parts managing director Jonny West. “Our business will continue to invest in the Bendix brand which has always been associated with exceptional quality and product innovation by our customers.” Peter Sephton, chief executive of The Parts Alliance, said, “We are pleased to help GSF Car Parts achieve their ambition of returning the Bendix brand to the UK automotive aftermarket.” GSF Car Parts anticipate Bendix products will be available for trade garage customers from GSF’s national branch network as early as this autumn. For further information about GSF Car Parts, or to find your nearest branch, click ‘more details’ below.