PCL News

PCL appoints new Area Sales Manager

Steve Nolan to explore new avenues for PCL and its partners in the South

PCL has welcomed a new Area Sales Manager for the South of England to its team. Steve Nolan brings extensive experience within the motor industry to his new role, having worked on key automotive accounts dealing with distributors and end users, and covering national trade shows and conferences.

His territory stretches from the M4 down, with the entire region under his management following a restructure of PCL’s sales operation. Steve, who is based in Somerset, is excited about the prospects. He said: “It’s a huge area to cover with so much potential. There is nothing in particular on the product range that I haven’t already come across and used. I’m looking forward to understanding what the opportunities are and developing what

PCL celebrates the launch of its best coupling yet on the 75th anniversary of the products invention

This year marks three quarters of a century since PCL manufactured and patented the first ever “Made in Sheffield” coupling, which has become an essential piece of kit in workshops all over the world. 

Ever since its invention, the PCL coupling has remained a notch above the competition, with a well-earned global reputation for being robust and reliable. The original product, known affectionately as the “PCL”, has continually developed over the years, always maintaining its market-leading position. Still made and tested in Sheffield, as it has been from birth, it is officially the longest lasting UK style coupling. Now the best just got better with the release of PCL’s latest version, which is even more effective, user-friendly

New 2020 catalogue set to become the industry bible for tyre inflation & compressed air products

PCL is excited to announce the release of its biggest and best product catalogue yet. Featuring an easy-to-read breakdown of the Sheffield-based company’s world-leading product range, the newly designed catalogue includes “How to” sections, providing ends users with guides to finding the right equipment and using it safely and effectively.

It includes segments on couplings & adaptors, hoses and fittings, tyre inflation equipment, nitrogen equipment, workshop equipment and air tools; all listing the features and benefits of old favourites as well as ground-breaking new products and ranges. These are clearly set out and illustrated with images and diagrams, interspersed with additional text explaining how and why to select the best matched product for individual applications.

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Partner+ Programme gains momentum as PCL supports customers on road to recovery

PCL’s Partner+ performance programme has continued to flourish despite COVID-19, with distributors signing up for wraparound support which will help them to recover and thrive.

As the wheels of industry begin to turn, many companies within the automotive industry face a bumpy road ahead. Those joining PCL’s partnership scheme will experience a much smoother journey through a range of associated incentives, including advantageous trading and terms, along with bespoke marketing support.

The pioneering initiative is aimed at growing PCL’s market share by supporting distributors to grow, providing them with full support and backing to create a strong and well-established, knowledge-based route to market. The scheme is proving invaluable during these unprecedented times, throughout which PCL has kept in touch

DIY giant B&Q is installing PCL’s D93 Air and Water Tower at its distribution centres to provide visitors and staff with a free tyre inflation facility.

PCL continues to strengthen its expert team with the appointment of Aaron Williams as Senior Buyer.

PCL has welcomed Dean Battersby to the dedicated team at the company’s UK HQ in Sheffield.

PCL is bringing electronic testing and development in-house following substantial investments in its equipment and team.