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AEROKLAS FITMENT CENTRES LAUNCHING ACROSS AUSTRALIA Three Centres are already in operation with more to come soon New Aeroklas Fitment Centres are being established across the country right now as the place where customers of Aeroklas, Flexiglass and Bocar customers can bring their vehicles and connect with bespoke services and upgrades on-site. Centres are already up and running in Kewdale and O’Connor in West Australia and in Brendale in Queensland, with more on the way. Aeroklas also has two satellite Flexiglass Branches located in Silverwater (New South Wales) and Tullamarine (Victoria) as part of its national support network. The new Fitment Centres are designed to provide support and increased capability for customers across many different categories. “These Centres and Branches are designed to make life as easy as possible for our customers. With this in mind, we plan to roll out Aeroklas Fitment Centres in all major cities across the country in the future,” Aeroklas Australia General Manager, Greg Kelly, said. “All three brands have long histories in the Australian automotive market and are keen to provide their customers with a more convenient and immediate service that supports 21st-Century road users. “Whether you are a tradie in search of reliable services and add-ons for your LCV (light commercial vehicle), or the manager of an LCV
fleet and you need enterprise-level support, our fitment centres are for you. “The centres are designed to provide a one-stopshop for customers in search of LCV, SUV and pickup services they can rely upon. They will find everything they need in one location, reducing downtime and increasing process efficiency. “We also offer services and support to car dealers, other business and industrial customers, or simply to individuals.” The Fitment Centres will offer a range of services, including: • End-to-end full vehicle fit-outs. • Bespoke and tailored product and service packages.
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Vehicle modifications. Compliance services and upgrades. GVM upgrades. Purchase and installation across the expanded product range. • Vehicle protection and security solutions. • Storage solutions.
Three big brands under the one roof By bringing together the recognisable automotive brands of Aeroklas, Flexiglass and Bocar, the new Aeroklas Fitment Centres bring together more than 150 years of aftermarket auto accessories innovation experience under one roof. Flexiglass was established in Western Australia and created the first fibreglass vehicle canopy way back in 1956 and since has grown to become a true powerhouse of the industry. Bocar was established on the Gold Coast in 1970 and boasts a long and proud history of working with OEMs, specialising in aluminium tray solutions and recently launching a brand-new Stockade series of Bull Bars, ready-made for getting your vehicle ready for tough working conditions. The Aeroklas team has been producing premium plastic automotive accessories for over 35 years and boasts a great history in developing innovative products to service a growing retail network in Australia and a global brand presence. “The Flexiglass brand is one of the oldest in the automotive industry and this transition is the next chapter in a long and storied history,” Aeroklas Australia Head of Customer Experience, Matt Logan, said. “The Aeroklas Fitment Centres will see products from Flexiglass, Aeroklas and Bocar come
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