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SYNETIQ appoints Tom Rumboll as new CEO

• SYNETIQ appoints its current Executive Chairman Tom Rumboll as the new CEO of the business
• Rumboll takes control and responsibility for the performance of the business and its people
• SYNETIQ poised to enter the next phase of its strategic growth plan

SYNETIQ has announced that, as of the 1st January, current Executive Chairman Tom Rumboll has moved to become the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company. Tom now takes overall responsibility for the performance of the business and its people.

Tom joined the team as Executive Chairman upon the formation of SYNETIQ, having played a pivotal role in the merger that created the market-leading salvage and vehicle recycling business.

Having spent the last 20 months focusing on integration, people, processes and proposition, whilst enhancing the governance of the well managed business, Tom has worked with the teams to develop better structure, measurement, planning and communication. His background in large PLCs, regulated industries and high growth businesses has proved valuable for SYNETIQ and the business is now poised for its next phase of growth.

The Executive board of SYNETIQ remains broadly unchanged, retaining the valued industry knowledge of Richard Martin, John Schofield and Dave Harcourt, as well as Leigh Manton who joined as Finance Director in September 2019. Richard Martin will take up the role of Chairman.

Richard Martin, Chairman of SYNETIQ said: “My fellow shareholders and I know that Tom is the right person to take the SYNETIQ business forward as we enter our next phase of growth. He has our full support as we continue to work together as a strong team, making our vision of creating a vehicle recycling industry we can all be proud of a reality.”

Tom Rumboll said: “It is a real honour that the SYNETIQ shareholders trust me to head the business they have led so well for so long. The last few years of creating and subsequently integrating SYNETIQ have been a fantastic experience, and one that has identified a number of hugely exciting opportunities for the company. I feel privileged to lead the fantastic team of this very special business to a successful, sustainable and exciting future.”

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Vanarama sponsorship extension kick off new lease of life for the National League

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The wonderful world of SYNETIQ’s ebay store

Whether you’re looking for a replacement engine for your supercar, or that bit of bumper trim for a Renault, SYNETIQ, the UK’s leading vehicle salvage and recycling company, has you covered for used car and motorcycle spares.

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Footman James wants to find the best enthusiast’s space in the UK

Calling on motoring nuts, engineering fans, closet collectors, and garagistas: Footman James wants to see the ‘sheds’ that house classic and collectable passions: be they compact or palatial, grand or grungy, clinical or chaotic.

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How new technology helped SYNETIQ keep moving

• SYNETIQ reflects on the way its IT team implemented four new improvements to the way it serves customers

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Double boost for Wagonex as subscription interest accelerates

Wagonex, the UK’s fastest-growing vehicle subscription business, has this month passed two major milestones in its development as industry and consumer interest in its unique proposition continues to grow.

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5.2 million viewers and climbing

Start-up Alauda chose loop to support the world debut of its Airspeeder race series at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Innovative start-up Alauda and its Airspeeder race series chose loop to support its world debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

The agency was charged with the task of gaining maximum exposure for this radical launch – the world’s first flying ‘car’ race series.

Airspeeder coverage ruled the media landscape for the whole Goodwood weekend and the results were extraordinary with 5.21 million estimated coverage views.

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Rayvolt UK turns loop on to power e-Bike awareness

E-Bike company Rayvolt UK has teamed with advanced automotive PR agency loop in a new approach to promoting its distinctive range of premium electrically assisted bicycles.

As COVID accelerates change in the UK’s travel and commuting habits, Rayvolt UK offers stylish mobility for people who strive to reduce their environmental impact.

From its base at Bicester Motion, Oxfordshire, loop will be raising awareness of Rayvolt UK’s range of ultra-modern yet retro-styled e-Bikes.

With demand for two-wheel carriers, including e-Bikes, taking off in cities and large towns, the ability for media to experience the bikes in a safe environment as well as on local rural and urban roads provides a far more engaging form of validation.

Research shows* that bicycles, electric bicycles and electric scooters are looking increasingly attractive, as people look to use their cars less and shy away from the confinement of public transport. Approximately 20% of city dwellers surveyed are interested in an electric bike reflecting what is a growing demand for ‘green’ personal mobility.

“As the country gets to grips with the long-term effects of COVID-19, there’s a shift in how people will travel in cities, and the concept of socially responsible alternatives is really gaining traction,” said Rayvolt UK’s Managing Director, Graham Kresfelder. “Demand for e-Bikes is growing fast and Rayvolt UK is a challenger brand in a largely colourless market.

loop’s base at Bicester Motion offers the perfect location to host and demonstrate the range of e-Bikes and allows media to really understand them in realistic conditions. We wanted a different approach, and working with loop means we can really show Rayvolt UK’s relevance and the importance of e-Bikes as personal or micromobility devices.”

Instead of viewing e-Bikes as appliances, Rayvolt UK provides vehicles that are enjoyable to own and experience. With a clean-sheet design and smartphone-app integration, each is hand-finished before delivery and can be personalised with a range of accessories and bespoke services. With a focus on quality, its e-Bikes use the highest quality components and engineering and provides the very best customer care from a UK-based service centre. 

Automotive PR agency loop is based in the Heritage Quarter at Bicester Motion, which is set to become an incomparable automotive and aviation experience destination. Allowing visitors to become fully immersed in the full breadth of automotive culture, it will cover everything from the existing on-site historic vehicle specialists (at Bicester Heritage) through to future electric and autonomous technology.