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ATU selects Avayler software to underpin new mobile repair and service operations across Germany

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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LONDON, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avayler, the B2B software arm of Halfords, the UK's largest provider of Motoring and Cycling products and services, today announced ATU has selected the Avayler mobile solution to support the company's new mobile servicing and tyre installation service division. Avayler Mobile will initially be rolled out in Munich as part of ATU's "Mobile Workshop" pilot project, with further plans of expansion throughout Germany. The solution provides integrated customer-facing and back-office software to optimise operational efficiency of mobile van operations to ensure the highest levels of customer-centricity, from appointment booking through to job completion.

Key Points: 
  • Avayler Mobile will initially be rolled out in Munich as part of ATU's "Mobile Workshop" pilot project, with further plans of expansion throughout Germany.
  • ATU selected Avayler Mobile after a market review that included on-site visits to see the Avayler solution in action for the Halfords Mobile Expert network of 253 consumer vans and 440 commercial vans in the UK.
  • Traction continues for the Avayler business unit, as ATU becomes one of the latest major automotive repair and service providers worldwide to select Avayler software following its launch in July 2021.
  • Avayler also helps automotive businesses looking for new competitive edge to profitably provide mobile service delivery to their customers.

ATU selects Avayler software to underpin new mobile repair and service operations across Germany

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Giant, ATU, Electricity, ATD, Halfords Autocentre, Plant, Software, Environment, Commercial, Carbon footprint, Recycling, Trustpilot, Rolls-Royce Phantom VIII, Universal, Traction, Natural gas, Hand, B2B, Approved Driving Instructors National Joint Council, Drive, Grahame McConechy, Customer satisfaction, Online shopping, Halfords

LONDON, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avayler, the B2B software arm of Halfords, the UK's largest provider of Motoring and Cycling products and services, today announced ATU has selected the Avayler mobile solution to support the company's new mobile servicing and tyre installation service division. Avayler Mobile will initially be rolled out in Munich as part of ATU's "Mobile Workshop" pilot project, with further plans of expansion throughout Germany. The solution provides integrated customer-facing and back-office software to optimise operational efficiency of mobile van operations to ensure the highest levels of customer-centricity, from appointment booking through to job completion.

Key Points: 
  • Avayler Mobile will initially be rolled out in Munich as part of ATU's "Mobile Workshop" pilot project, with further plans of expansion throughout Germany.
  • ATU selected Avayler Mobile after a market review that included on-site visits to see the Avayler solution in action for the Halfords Mobile Expert network of 253 consumer vans and 440 commercial vans in the UK.
  • Traction continues for the Avayler business unit, as ATU becomes one of the latest major automotive repair and service providers worldwide to select Avayler software following its launch in July 2021.
  • Avayler also helps automotive businesses looking for new competitive edge to profitably provide mobile service delivery to their customers.

Halfords Group PLC: Acquisition of Lodge Tyre

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Wednesday, October 5, 2022
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Halfords Group plc (Halfords or the Group), the UK's largest provider of Motoring and Cycling products and services, today announces the acquisition of LTC Trading Holdings Limited and its subsidiary Lodge Tyre Company (The) ("Lodge Tyre") (the "Acquisition") (the Company) for total consideration of 37.2 million (the Consideration) with 33.2 million paid on completion and 4 million paid in FY25 subject to performance.

Key Points: 
  • Halfords Group plc (Halfords or the Group), the UK's largest provider of Motoring and Cycling products and services, today announces the acquisition of LTC Trading Holdings Limited and its subsidiary Lodge Tyre Company (The) ("Lodge Tyre") (the "Acquisition") (the Company) for total consideration of 37.2 million (the Consideration) with 33.2 million paid on completion and 4 million paid in FY25 subject to performance.
  • Lodge Tyre is a well-established business in the UK commercial tyre market, providing automotive services to business-to-business ("B2B) customers from 50 garages and 248 mobile vans.
  • Graham Stapleton, Chief Executive Officer of Halfords, commented:
    "The acquisition of Lodge Tyre is yet another example of Halfords strategic aim of becoming a Motoring Services-focused business, and will mean that Motoring accounts for over three quarters of our total revenue.
  • Lodge Tyre is a highly respected business in the tyre and vehicle maintenance market, with a rich heritage dating back to 1935.

Halfords Group PLC: 20-Week Trading Statement

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022
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Trading in-line with expectations, with LFL performance of +8.9% vs FY20 and -7.1% vs FY22.

Key Points: 
  • Trading in-line with expectations, with LFL performance of +8.9% vs FY20 and -7.1% vs FY22.
  • Customers shop at 397 Halfords stores, 3 Performance Cycling stores (trading as Tredz and Giant), 606 garages (trading as Halfords Autocentres, McConechys, Universal and National Tyres) and have access to 253 mobile service vans (trading as Halfords Mobile Expert, Tyres on the Drive and National) and 192 Commercial vans.
  • This report contains certain forward-looking statements with respect to the financial condition, results of operations, and businesses of Halfords Group plc.
  • Except as required by law, Halfords Group plc has no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or to correct any inaccuracies therein.

Halfords Group PLC: Acquisition of National

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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On completion of the Acquisition, National will be integrated into Halfords' Autocentres business.

Key Points: 
  • On completion of the Acquisition, National will be integrated into Halfords' Autocentres business.
  • Highlights of the Acquisition include:
    the Acquisition accelerates Halfords' Motoring Services strategy surpassing its current target of 550 garages and 200 consumer vans;
    post-completion, Halfords will have approximately 604 garages, 234 consumer vans and 190 commercial vans.
  • Graham Stapleton, Chief Executive Officer of Halfords, commented:
    "This acquisition helps cement our position as the UK's largest vehicle service, maintenance and repair business.
  • Enlarged group based on Halfords H1 FY22 revenue split and National pro forma revenue.