Motor factor creates jobs in Cardiff with Wales expansion

Leading autoparts and workshop equipment distributor, Andrew Page, is set to make its first move into Wales with its Cardiff site, creating jobs in the area while providing motorists and garages with access to thousands of products.

From a recruitment day held in Cardiff on 9th September, Andrew Page was able to fill all 18 positions for the new motor factor and retail store site, with all roles going to individuals based in the local area.

Roles filled ahead of the new site opening in October include managerial appointments in business development and the sales office, as well as positions for sales advisors, warehouse operatives and drivers. The new depot is a significant milestone in Andrew Page’s 98 year history, being the first store across the border in Wales, with the Cardiff team joining the 2,600+ others that make up the nationwide Andrew Page network.

Andrew Page has historically operated as a national motor factor, supplying a wide range of quality automotive parts to the trade through a network of over 100 branches. Earlier this year the company also launched its CV trade operations, as well as a network of retail outlets with an online click and collect function, providing car enthusiasts and home engineers with access to all parts offered through Andrew Page.

The Cardiff site will serve both sides of the business, including a retail outlet for consumers as well as a traditional trade outlet for independent garages. With a central distribution facility in Derbyshire with over 140,000ft2 of car parts and distribution supported by 940 vehicles, the Ocean Way branch will be able to provide the right parts to customers at the right time.

Simon Mullin, Andrew Page sales and marketing director said: “Opening this site in Cardiff is a significant step for us, marking our first entrance into the market in Wales directly. It is great for us to come to a new area and expand the business, creating more jobs and opportunities locally in the process.”

The Andrew Page Cardiff site will open at Trident Trade Park, Ocean Way (CF24 5EN) on 12th October, more information can be found at www.andrewpage.com

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About Andrew Page Limited

Having originally been founded by Andrew Page in 1917, his son James, formed Andrew Page Limited in 1946. The company is an independent distributor of quality vehicle components, workshop equipment, tools and diagnostics. From its Leeds headquarters it controls all nationwide branches and employs over 2,600 people.

The company has grown progressively and underlined its national reach. This includes purchasing the Camberley Auto Factors (CAF) branch network in the south of England, acquiring 21 Unipart Automotive branches following the collapse of the company in 2014, and the subsequent rebranding as Andrew Page, The Autoparts People.

Andrew Page supplies products from many of the world's leading automotive component makers, including Unipart, Mintex, LuK, and Mann + Hummel.

The AP-Tech division meets customer requirements for tools and workshop equipment and reaches customers across the UK through its website www.ap-tech.co.uk. Auto Education is a training programme run by Andrew Page Limited and consists of 30 courses designed to improve and advance technicians skills to recognised national standards. Further information on the training courses and how to book can be found at: www.autoeducation.co.uk.

In June 2015 Andrew Page launched its online web store aimed at retail customers, including enthusiasts and professional technicians.

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