Anthony Greatwood, Director of Sales and Marketing at DPF cleaning and remanufacturing specialist, Ceramex, examines the role of emissions system maintenance in reducing HGV operating costs As HGV operational costs continue to escalate for transport operators, the need to mitigate this financial impact in terms of minimising fuel consumption and unscheduled maintenance remains a major
With a focus on achieving major growth in 2024, Ceramex, the leading provider of diesel particulate filter (DPF) cleaning and remanufacturing, has appointed Anthony Greatwood as Director of Sales and Marketing. In this new senior management role for the Gainsborough-based business, Greatwood takes responsibility for driving the company’s sales and marketing activity in the UK
According to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), renewal of the UK’s HGV fleet is returning to pre-pandemic levels with registrations of both rigid trucks and tractor units increasing by over 17% in the second quarter of this year, to around 22,700 vehicles. This uplift in demand shows the commitment of
December is the busiest trading month for the majority of retailers, while the last two months of the year account for a fifth of annual retail sales worth around £80bn, according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Data from the ONS also shows that over 30% of sales now take place online. Alongside consumer
Having invested over £3 million in its long-term future, the UK’s leading provider of patented DPF cleaning, remanufacturing and inspection services, Ceramex, is ramping up production volume further, in response to rising customer demand, both nationally and across Europe. The Reading-based company had already boosted its DPF cleaning and remanufacturing volume for LGVs to more
Remanufacturing is a major contributor to the circular economy, which is aimed at preserving raw materials, cutting energy use and minimising waste, in order to be more sustainable. As well as returning major units such as engines and gearboxes to an ‘as new’ condition, automotive remanufacturing also includes the cleaning and refurbishment of diesel particulate
International market leader in Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) remanufacturing, Ceramex, has strengthened its senior management team with two new appointments as the company further increases its DPF remanufacturing capacity in 2022, in response to rising demand. Former Operations Director, Barney Milles, has been promoted to the role of Managing Director and Mike Foster joins the
With analysis of data collected by the National Centre for Atmospheric Science revealing a significant reduction in air pollutants since the first pandemic lockdown in March last year, there has been a renewed emphasis on improving air quality. During this challenging time, both manufacturers and operators have shown great flexibility to ensure logistics demand has
Industrial sustainability has become a core focus of government and the business community, as part of a national pledge to become carbon neutral in the UK by 2050. The automotive industry plays a key role in this drive thanks to a thriving remanufacturing and reconditioning sector, which is a prime example of sustainability. Economies throughout
In line with its planned expansion strategy for 2020, international market leader in Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) cleaning and refurbishment, Ceramex, has more than doubled its operating capacity with the opening of a brand-new facility in Reading, which will be able to process more than 2,500 DPFs per week. Representing an investment of over £3
