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NEWSBLOG<br />
See you at...<br />
THE TOW SHOW 2021<br />
29 & 30 September<br />
Telford International Centre<br />
<strong>The</strong> Financial sector was badly hit during the Covid pandemic,<br />
how has Athena coped during this period?<br />
<strong>The</strong> pandemic has definitely been a challenge for Athena and<br />
for the industry as a whole. We have coped by reaching out to<br />
our contacts across the country, reaffirming those relationships<br />
and building new ones. We pivoted our marketing strategy which<br />
included our shiny new website and increased our presence on<br />
social media. We’re very proud to have weathered the storm and<br />
looking forward to the future!<br />
With this being the first Tow show for two years, the industry<br />
is very excited to be getting back together, how important are<br />
events like this to Athena?<br />
So important! We are really looking forward to the show and<br />
finally being able to meet contacts face to face. It will be an<br />
interesting few days, an opportunity to further broaden our<br />
industry knowledge and we’re excited to have the opportunity to<br />
showcase all we do here at Athena!<br />
You have been through many world events that have hit the<br />
finance markets hard, yet Athena keeps going from strength to<br />
strength, how have you achieved this?<br />
Thank you, we just don’t give up. Ever. It is a tough industry and<br />
things can be difficult at times but with the right network around<br />
us we adapt accordingly and keep on moving forward.<br />
What does the next two years hold for your company?<br />
We’re so excited to have recently broadened our team and with<br />
our new website and marketing strategy, the sky is the limit!<br />
See you at the Tow Show! Visit us on Stand B350<br />
Exceed Safety are specialists in Training,<br />
Safety & Compliance Focusing on three main areas<br />
• Roadside Assistance & Vehicle Recovery<br />
• Electric & Hybrid Vehicles<br />
• Health & Safety at work & Compliance<br />
We have many years hands on experience as a roadside/recovery &<br />
Automotive technician, have been delivering training for over 7 years<br />
and have a history of taking care of all Health & Safety, Compliance,<br />
Training and General management duties in the breakdown assistance<br />
& recovery industry.<br />
This means that we genuinely understand all aspects of the industry<br />
and appreciate the needs of all people involved, from Company owners<br />
& management to the roadside technicians, we provide training which<br />
creates Safe, Skilled and Professional workers which are so valuable to<br />
any business, as well as helping each company we work with become<br />
compliant, safe, more efficient, and successful.<br />
Our experience is backed up by globally recognised qualifications<br />
in Health & Safety, Teaching & Technical understanding. So you can be<br />
assured you are receiving Training and services you can trust.<br />
See you at the Tow Show! Visit us on Stand B330<br />
NISSENS EGR VALVE SOLUTIONS FOR<br />
PROMINENT VAG TDI APPLICATIONS<br />
<strong>The</strong> EGR valve used in more than seven million European<br />
VAG diesel applications utilising the 1.4, 1.6 and<br />
2.0-litre TDI units can be particularly problematic, as<br />
it is especially susceptible to heat and vibration, as well as<br />
excessive engine load. Naturally, the faulty valve has to be<br />
replaced, but as the issues are largely due to the design of the<br />
original equipment (OE) part, opting to fit a superior solution<br />
provides a great opportunity for workshops.<br />
Fortunately, the Nissens Efficiency & Emissions division<br />
has stepped in to provide just such a solution by addressing<br />
the issues that contribute to the valve’s premature failure<br />
and ensuring its proper function and long lifespan, despite<br />
exposure to the harsh working conditions it has to deal with.<br />
By applying several design improvements over the original<br />
and proving them over a series of comprehensive tests, the<br />
Nissens team has developed a durable replacement part<br />
(Nissens part number 98178), which supersedes 10 OE part<br />
numbers and performs to the standards defined by the<br />
vehicle manufacturer and therefore provides the aftermarket<br />
with a competitive, genuine Nissens quality, solution.<br />
<strong>The</strong> Nissens solution<br />
Optimised gearbox design – Recognising the problems<br />
associated with heat and lubrication, Nissens significantly<br />
reduced tolerance and therefore friction, by applying specific<br />
PTFE, high-temperature resistant grease and upgraded the<br />
plastic material of the gear wheels in the two-stage gearbox.<br />
Improved design of the valve stem – To avoid the known<br />
malfunction of the valve caused by the engine load and<br />
vibrations, Nissens improved the valve’s stem and lever arm<br />
fi xings.<br />
DC-motor design upgrade – <strong>The</strong> motor’s bearing system has<br />
also been improved to ensure its reliable operation and long<br />
service life.<br />
To find out more about Nissens EGR valves,<br />
visit: https://showroom.nissens.com/egr2021<br />
THE GARAGE 11<br />
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