Pedders customers wins brand-new Volkswagen Amaroks

Trade and retail promotions see Pedders customers win big

The first major prize draw of the 2021 Pedders Work and Play Tradies Ute Giveaway Trade Promotion has taken place. The draw selected the winner of the Work Volkswagen Amarok V6 Highline TDI580 ute – one of two brand-new Amaroks in the prize pool. J. Rechnitzer from UltraTune Mascot, a Trade Customer of Pedders Mascot, is the lucky winner of the brand-new Atlas Grey Amarok, which has been decked out with aftermarket accessories to make it the ultimate tradie work ute. The ute has been fitted with a Pedders TrakRyder two-inch lift kit and brake upgrade and also features a rear canopy with dual-lift side windows, twin Titan Trays and accessories by Rola Roof Racks, a Hayman Reese X-Bar Towbar with brake controller, an ECB nudge bar, plus ten slabs of Monster Energy cans. The Pedders team designed this ute with work-use in mind, stating that it is ideal for carrying tools with easy access via the dual lift side window canopy, while the twin Rola roof racks make carrying ladders and long items a breeze. The Pedders TrakRyder lift kit and brake upgrade also ensures the owner can carry heavy parts and equipment in the rear without compromising braking and suspension control. There is still one more Volkswagen Amarok V6 Highline TDI580 ute up for grabs in the Pedders Work and Play Tradies Ute giveaway. The second Atlas Grey Amarok has been designed for play with Adventure in mind and features a rear sports bar and tray roll cover, Titan Trays and Accessories by Rola Roof Racks, a Hayman Reese X-Bar Towbar with brake controller, plus a full ECB Bullbar and the same Pedders lift kit and brake upgrade as the Work ute. It is easy to enter to win – every $100 spent by trade customers equals one entry into the draw. Plus there are minor prize draws every month, including Total Tools and G’Day Parks vouchers, Monster Energy slabs and Erebus Pedders Racing model cars. The winner of the Play Amarok Ute will be drawn on December 3. In other news, Pedders and the Caravan Industry Association of Australia recently announced the winners of its X-Treme Camping Combo retail promotion for 2021. The lucky winner, Scott from the North Melbourne region, was over the moon to win a major prize of a brand-new Volkswagen Amarok and $6,000 worth of Dometic camping gear. For more information, visit www.pedders.com.au

GUD HOLDINGS EXTENDS INTO NEW GEOGRAPHIES

It has acquired Vision X Group

GUD Holdings Limited (GUD) has entered into an agreement to acquire the Vision X Group, from the company’s US and Korean founders. Founded in 1997, Vision X has product development and production facilities in Korea and China, as well as marketing, sales, product development and warehouse facilities in the USA. The acquisition is an important pillar in one of GUD’s longer term portfolio aspirations of becoming a global leader in niche automotive lighting and will sit within the Brown and Watson International (BWI) business. “Vision X are market leaders in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of LED automotive lighting,” GUD Holdings Ltd Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Graeme Whickman, said. “With over 1200 products and more than 500 trademarks, design and utility patents, we are buying a well-established, well-run business that performs strongly in the automotive, motorcycle, mining, marine, general industrial, and fire and emergency vehicles. “We are delighted that the established leadership team will remain with the business and, because of its significant alignment to Brown and Watson International (BWI), the integrated Vision X business will be led by George Davies, CEO of BWI. “Vision X is well positioned for future growth both organically and via the introduction of BWI’s existing product range and marketing expertise.” “Vision X has enduring partnerships across multiple geographies,” George Davies said. “In addition to the current strong performance, we look forward to leveraging the synergies that this acquisition presents for both the existing BWI businesses, and for Vision X. “Likewise, we look forward to the Vision X team becoming a part of our team.” Vision X delivered EBITA of US$8.8 million in calendar year 2020 and is currently on track to achieve double digit EBITA growth in calendar year 2021. The transaction is expected to complete on 30

GUD Holdings Ltd Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Graeme Whickman

November 2021 with an expected completion payment of US$52.8 million, subject to customary cash and working capital adjustments. With the upfront payment, and subsequent earn out payments up to a maximum of $US18.6m based on achievement of EBITA milestones, the total potential consideration is US$71.4 million. For more from GUD Holdings, visit www.gud.com.au

WIN YOUR PIECE OF BATHURST HISTORY

Repco has a unique prize up for grabs

As the major sponsor of the Repco Bathurst 1000, Repco says it is ‘Bringin’ the Bathurst’ to workshops around Australia. Repco is looking for its most passionate and ‘Bathurstified’ trade customers and says the 12 workshops ‘Bringin’ the Bathurst’ the most, will win a money-can’t-buy piece of Bathurst history – a trophy made out of an actual Supercar part. Repco trade customers wanting to ensure they are in the running for this unique prize should go to www.repcotrade.com.au where they will find further details and can enter by showing how they are ‘Bringin’ the Bathurst.’

The 2021 Repco Bathurst 1000 is set to be the biggest ever, running over six days at Mount Panorama as the final event of the 2021 Repco Supercars Championship. The Bathurst Regional Council, Repco, Supercars and ARG have joined forces to combine Australasia’s leading categories for what will be the biggest motorsport event ever staged in Australia, running between Tuesday November 30 and Sunday December 5. This year’s Repco Bathurst 1000 will be the first Great Race to be staged in December and will also have its latest starting time ever, commencing at 12.15pm AEDT on the Sunday. For more information, visit www.repco.com.au

AUTOMECHANIKA HO CHI MINH CITY 2022 BONDS THE AUTO COMMUNITY

With extensive all-year-round networking services

There has become a growing demand for open channels of communication amongst local and overseas players, especially in the past two years due to restricted market movement. Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City 2022 event organisers says the event supports this industry development through activities that seamlessly bond a wider auto community before, during and after the show. These include value-added in-person and online offerings like the revamped business matching service (Match Up), pre-show events and a series of business and networking fringe events. Integrating the “Exhibition, Workshops and Entertainment” into the show, Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City 2022 is set to become more activity-driven than ever before as it aligns with the country’s fast pace of development through a highly condensed programme and newly-created networking activities. Players from across the globe are encouraged to engage in dynamic and valuable interactions amongst participants in the local automotive community to gain a deeper insight into prospects in the Passenger vehicle, Commercial vehicle, Motorcycle and Automotive manufacturing and automation segments. In the lead up to the show, several activities are set to maintain market enthusiasm. For example, Match Up, an advanced business matching service, is an all-year-round programme that bridges global players with local businesses and helps nurture potential sales leads without time and geographical constraints. The service utilises a database of over 600,000 buyer and supplier resources across the full supply chain from Automechanika shows in Ho Chi Minh City, Kuala Lumpur and Shanghai. Based on each participant’s special needs and requirements, a dedicated team links suppliers with potential buyers in 150 countries and regions from Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, Oceania and South America. Participants can sign up for the fully operational service by filling out the online application at www.automechanika-hcmc.com/businessmatching-reg In addition, the show will soon unveil a dedicated video channel featuring playful content, acting as an online guide for the local and international automotive communities to understand different auto cultures and related topics. On top of Match Up and the video channel, a series of onsite business events and entertainment from the show’s AutoFest@HCMCity will be live from 29 June to 1 July 2022, including the following. Business events: • Automechanika Connected Exchange – a conference that allows industry experts, government agencies and key trade associations to discuss the direction of the global and Vietnamese automotive industry. • (New) Smart Factory and Industry 4.0

Conference – aims to explore recent trends and opportunities in Vietnam’s automotive manufacturing and automation industry, the use of robotics, smart factories and many more. AutoFest@HCMCity: • (New) Auto Service and Maintenance: Festival and Workshop – a series offering onsite repair services for drive-in vehicles, as well as practical demonstrations to highlight the importance of vehicle repair and maintenance in Vietnam’s growing auto market. • (New) Auto City Marketplace – features an additional exhibition area that allows small order purchases amongst automotive retailers, workshops and end-users. This close contact will transmit instant feedback across the mini supply chain for a deeper understanding of supply and demand requirements. • Drift and Stunt shows. • Auto NITZ Party – a fun networking event that features live music performances from famous local DJs. Automechanika Ho Chi Minh City is co-organised by Messe Frankfurt (HK) Ltd, Chan Chao International Co Ltd and Yorkers Exhibition Service Vietnam. For updates, please visit www.automechanika-hcmc.com