IAAF announces latest new member

The Independent Automotive Aftermarket Federation (IAAF) has welcomed manufacturer of vehicle coupling systems and associated products to the truck, trailer and bodybuilder markets, VBG Group, to its ever-growing membership.

VBG Group is an international industrial group with more than 1,800 employees across 16 countries. Its parent company, VBG Group AB, is a long-term owner that provides active management of the Group’s three wholly owned divisions Truck & Trailer Equipment, Mobile Thermal Solutions and drive and damping technology, Ringfeder Power Transmission.

As a member, VBG Group, will benefit from a range of the IAAF’s services including entry to industry networking events, free legal support via the Lawgistics helpline, credit protection and advice and lifestyle protection plans.

Darren Miller, country manager at VBG Group, comments: “With a long history in manufacturing and distribution, VBG view being a member of the IAAF as a means to support the Automotive Aftermarket through networking and promoting the work the IAAF does within the industry.”

VBG Group will also have access to insights into IAAF’s lobbying activities to protect the automotive aftermarket.

Mark Field, chief executive at IAAF, said: “As we continue to expand our work in the CV sector, it’s great to have VBG on board who not only sees the benefits of being a member, but also believes in the work the federation does.”

For more information on how to join IAAF, visit https://www.iaaf.co.uk/contact.