Author: James Dixon

Klipboard, the industry-specific business software company, is celebrating its 50th anniversary. October 2026 marks five decades of working alongside and supporting businesses with highly specific sector software and knowledge to help them adapt, grow and make the most of changing technology.

Schaeffler has said that its participation at the 2026 CV Workshop EXPO was a resounding success, with the event providing a vital one stop destination for aftermarket professionals across the Irish automotive industry.

Vans have joined the Warrantywise Reliability Index for the first time, extending the company’s proprietary repair request data to used light commercial vehicles.

Prometeon Tyre Group is continuing to expand the range of commercial vehicle tyres carrying the Prometeon name, with the introduction of three updated product lines covering regional transport and demanding mixed on/off-road operations.

Continental’s truck and bus tyre portfolio spans a wide range of applications, each with its own demands. From long-haul and regional transport to construction, urban buses and coaches, tyres need to deliver the right balance of performance for the job.

EAF Group has strengthened its vehicle maintenance facilities with the installation of a Totalkare in-ground brake tester, providing the business with a dedicated solution for carrying out accurate and efficient brake testing in-house.

Willie Barry, director of AGE Ltd will be running in the Tokyo marathon in Japan next March, and is raising funds for the Irish Cancer Society.

Schaeffler has announced that a range of Würth consumables is now available on the REPXPERT Bonus Shop, including pump spray bottles, gloves, adhesives, twist drill bit assortment sets and more.

At this weekend’s 2026 Auto Trade EXPO, Cormac Gillman, business development manager at Finol Oils, will be presenting two Tech Talks on how engine oils have evolved to support fuel efficiency, emissions control and engine protection.

Bridgestone attended the Irish Road Haulage Association (IRHA) conference in Killarney last month and engaged the attendees with a display highlighting its brand and latest low rolling resistance products.

TMD Friction, a global leader in brake friction technology for passenger cars and commercial vehicles, will be exhibiting at the 2026 CV Workshop EXPO, which takes place alongside the Auto Trade EXPO from 10th -11th October at the RDS Simmonscourt in Dublin.