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Schaeffler
launches FAG
Steering &
Suspension
Programme
• Market relevant range in uncompromising quality
• Complete intelligent repair solutions
• Unique technical features
Schaeffler, the renowned and respected original equipment
(OE) component and system manufacturer, has introduced
a comprehensive steering & suspension programme under
its FAG brand. It hopes to provide the aftermarket with an
alternative to other OE quality products by incorporating unique
technical features and offering unrivalled service.
Steering & suspension components are obviously safety
critical, so quality should always be a major consideration for
both garage and vehicle owner. The new FAG range consistently
delivers advanced quality standards and is backed up by
Schaeffler’s market leading REPXPERT workshop support system.
As a technical partner of vehicle manufacturers around the
world, as well as a leading innovator with more than 130 years
of chassis expertise, FAG has an uncompromising approach to
quality. As a result, every single component in the new range has
been approved by Schaeffler’s own engineers using the most
stringent testing standards, right down to the last nut, bolt and
washer. This unwavering attention to detail should inspire garage
owners and mechanics to have complete confidence in the
quality of every part.
Designed for all key applications in the European car parc, the
market-oriented range naturally follows Schaeffler’s philosophy
of providing installers with a complete repair solution in just
one box. This means that as well as being manufactured to
the company’s OE quality standards, every component comes
complete with all ancillaries – nuts, bolts, washers and clips etc.
– so technicians can complete a safe and professional repair with
no hunting round for extras.
The FAG chassis component range has been developed from
the ground up to benefit from the company’s intelligent repair
solution ethos, with Schaeffler’s product engineers demanding
the highest material standards and manufacturing specifications
to ensure consistent quality. Ball pins are nitride treated to
maximise longevity, whilst all exterior surfaces have market
leading zinc flake coating technology to resist corrosion. They
are further protected by clear thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU)
boots with a micro-sealing lip design that adapts perfectly to the
ball contour. As well as being unique to the UK market, they are
also highly resistant to liquids and mechanical loading, whilst the
transparent material allows the mechanic to see the quality and
quantity of the grease inside.
Commenting on the launch, Schaeffler UK’s Managing Director,
Nigel Morgan, said: “Everything we do is geared towards helping
professionals carry out the best possible repairs using the
highest quality components. The addition of the FAG steering &
suspension range is therefore a significant development, allowing
us to provide workshops with a viable alternative from a trusted
supplier, along with the market leading workshop support that we
offer with every Schaeffler product.”
An effective reinvestment strategy from lubricants maker Exol Lubricants
has seen the company continue to increase turnover and profitability.
With multi-million pound investments
made to its Wednesbury production
and head office facility, along with major
building & production improvements
scheduled for its Rotherham based
blending plant, the company continues
to provide customers with stability and
confidence.
In the past five years alone, Exol has
reinvested in all areas of its business
including the addition of new trucks to
its delivery fleet, infrastructure projects
at all facilities and, a substantial growth
in its small pack production and export
sales.
Acting swiftly at the outbreak of the
coronavirus pandemic, Exol implemented
a number of procedures to safeguard
employees and customers and its
contactless delivery has been widely
praised by customers and industry alike.
Exol sales and marketing director,
Steve Dunn said: “Key to Exol’s growth
has been its continued strategy of
reinvestment over the years, especially
against the backdrop of the coronavirus
pandemic and other outside influences
such as Brexit.
“Our staff and supply chain has
performed admirably this year in the
toughest of conditions and through these
investments we are primed for further
growth going into 2021.”
Exol is the UK’s largest independently
owned lubricants company,
manufacturing and supplying lubricants
to agricultural, marine, automotive and
industrial sectors in over 40 countries
worldwide.
Exol Lubricants is also committed
to supporting a sustainable future and
maintains use of the waterways to
transport materials.
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