Commercial vehicle companies recognized at Automechanika Frankfurt

Sept. 22, 2014

A German trade magazine for the commercial vehicle aftermarket, have chosen the winners in 19 different categories from over 200 brands in the commercial vehicle aftermarket.

The readers of ‘PROFI Werkstatt’, a trade magazine for the commercial vehicle aftermarket, have chosen the winners in 19 different categories from over 200 brands in the commercial vehicle aftermarket.

The winners of the best ‘PROFI Werkstatt Brands’ were honored with a trophy during an awards ceremony attended by 100 guests at the Automechanika fair in Frankfurt am Main on 18 September 2014. The Munich-based HUSS-VERLAG, publisher of ‘PROFI Werkstatt’ trade magazine, and Messe Frankfurt, organizer of Automechanika fairs worldwide, joined forces to find the winners of this new brand competition.

“Our readers could vote either by postcard or online for their favorite brand. We were delighted that so many readers took part and the number of votes exceeded our expectations for the participation in the first reader voting”, said ‘PROFI Werkstatt’ Editor-in-Chief Thomas Pietsch.

“There are numerous well-known suppliers and service providers operating in the commercial-vehicle sector. Our idea was to find out which brands are held in highest regard by fleet, workshop and haulage managers by asking readers and experts to vote on them,” added publishing house manager Bert Brandenburg.

Detlef Braun, Member of the Executive Board of Messe Frankfurt GmbH, said he was delighted that this new award was presented during Automechanika Frankfurt because it represents an excellent addition to the program of events during the fair.

“The best of the best belong here, at an Automechanika Frankfurt distinguished by a new record of 4,631 exhibitors from 71 countries”, said Braun. “And, to date, we have not had a readers’ choice competition, such as the Best ‘PROFI Werkstatt’ Brand, in our portfolio of awards ceremonies. Moreover, it is high time for us to give even greater emphasis to the subject of ‘Truck Competence’ and honor outstanding products and services in the commercial vehicle sector.”

Top representatives of the winning companies accepted the awards, which were presented by Olaf Musshoff, Director of Automechanika Frankfurt, and Michael Johannes, Brand Manager Automechanika. The winners were introduced by Thomas Pietsch, Bert Brandenburg and Dr Petra Seebauer, also publishing manager at HUSS-VERLAG. The ceremony was hosted by Lina van de Mars, racing driver.

The winners of the 19 of the Best ‘PROFI Werkstatt’ Brand competition 2014 are:

1. Wheel alignment: BOSCH (21.03 %)

2. Battery and charging systems: VARTA (36.92 %)

3. Braking systems: KNORR-BREMSE (29.67 %)

4. Spare parts: SACHS (23.83 %)

5. Filters: MANN Filter (33.88 %)

6. Vehicle hoists: BlitzRotary (19.63 %)

7. Air-conditioning service equipment: WAECO (19.39 %)

8. Lighting technology and lighting: HELLA (40.65 %)

9. Commercial-vehicle parts trade: EUROPART (41.12 %)

10. Oils and lubricants: LIQUI MOLY (43.22 %)

11. Bus, truck and trainer service: BPW Originalteile (25.00 %)