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NEW JAS OCEANIA BRANCH OPENS IN TRARALGON

JAS Oceania Traralgon provides a vast range of starter motors, alternators, and lighting products

One of Australia’s major suppliers of premium quality auto electrical and air conditioning parts, JAS Oceania, recently welcomed a brand new 35th branch to its national network located in the Victorian rural city of Traralgon. Conveniently located at at 3/8 Wheeldon Court Traralgon, this new regional branch provides prompt and personalised service to automotive electricians and air conditioning specialists located across the entire Gippsland region. Ensuring that this newest JAS Oceania branch offers automotive aftermarket expertise from trusted local professionals, Traralgon born and bred Mitch Matheson has joined the JAS team as Traralgon Branch Manager. Mitch brings almost a decade of automotive industry experience to the role and is well acquainted with the automotive electrical servicing and repair businesses across the region. Mitch is well assisted by fellow Traralgon local Mitchell Stone, who makes the move back to his hometown following a highly successful twoyear tenure at the JAS Oceania Bayswater (VIC) branch. Just like all JAS Oceania branches across the country, JAS Oceania Traralgon provides the region’s automotive repairers with a vast range of starter motors, alternators, and lighting products. In addition, the store includes a comprehensive selection of premium quality Alcius air conditioning parts covering more than 6,500 vehicle applications. A wide range of aftermarket accessories are also available from this new Traralgon store. “The new Traralgon branch strengthens our service coverage and provides integral support to our existing and new auto electrical customers across the Gippsland region. It is a part of our state and national branch network growth plan to be where our trade customers need us the most,” JAS Oceania National Sales Manager, Mitch Bullas, said. “It is great to be working in my local community. The resident team at JAS Traralgon are looking forward to connecting with the locals and providing dedicated customer service along with premium quality auto electrical parts and accessories,” JAS Traralgon Branch Manager, Mitch Matheson, said. Established in 2005, JAS Oceania is an integral part of Australasia’s largest automotive aftermarket specialised company, Bapcor. It says this provides JAS Oceania with the resources to best service Australia’s auto-electrical workshops, contractors, mining companies, contractors, government departments and local councils. You can contact the new branch by calling 03 5177 1500. For more from JAS Oceania, visit www.jasoceania.com.au

AUTO ONE OFFERING GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES

Auto One is thrilled to be exhibiting at the AAAExpo in 2022

Established in 1988, the Auto One group says it is “the champion of the independent network in Australia.” Hosting two banner groups, Auto One and A1 Autoparts, it has more than 80 outlets Australiawide and remain the only independently owned national chain in the automotive parts industry. No matter the size or mix of business, Auto One says it can offer a tier to partner in the growth of the independent operator. The top-tier Auto One brand has 45 outlets throughout all states of Australia and is a retailfocused franchise offering a wide infrastructure to promote business growth. Access to over 170 key suppliers, private brands, comprehensive national marketing programs, ecommerce capability and loyalty club programs are available to ensure the Auto One group can provide market leading service to its customers. The group’s slogan “It’s the One” supports a position in the market focused on the passionate motoring enthusiast and their experienced teams all have one thing in common – they love cars. A1 Autoparts is a lower cost group where Members can enjoy the benefits of buying power that comes from being a part of Australia’s largest truly independent buying group. Members receive a lighter marketing program than Auto One but are still able to leverage the benefits of promoting a wide suite of brand assets and negotiated deals. Auto One and A1 Autoparts stores have unlimited access to the group’s expanding distribution network which currently consists of two facilities, located in Sydney and Perth. The DCs offer stores direct access to over 140 brands, improved pricing, import programs, no minimum order quantities and the benefits of achieving freight consolidation. The group will be showcasing its family of private brands at this year’s Expo, including the recently launched “The One” range and the successful “Impact” family of products. The group will also promote a third-tier business relationship at the Expo, which is a non-member distribution centre customer. For independent operators who may not want to be part of a member-owned group, they are still able to acquire the benefits of group purchasing power and access to key brands that are often becoming more challenging in a consolidating marketplace. Auto One invites you to stop by Stand N48 at the AAAExpo and meet its team. For more information visit www.autoone.com.au