Word from the MD

As we step into 2026, we’re proud to celebrate a major milestone – UPG turns 40 this year. Four decades of supporting the automotive and commercial vehicle aftermarket is something we’re incredibly proud of, and we couldn’t have reached this point without your continued trust and partnership.

Over Christmas, instead of sending gifts, we chose to make a charitable donation to a local food bank on behalf of our customers. Giving something back to the community is an important part of who we are, and we’re grateful for your support in making this possible.

This year is already shaping up to be an exciting one. In January, we’ll be exhibiting at the LAMMA Agricultural Show, followed by the RTX Show in June, where we’ll be showcasing our expanding product ranges and meeting customers from across the industry. We also have several new range developments underway across our Car, Van, Truck, and Engine portfolios – watch this space for announcements throughout the year.

Looking ahead, the CV aftermarket continues to show real strength. The average age of trucks and vans on UK roads keeps rising, which means:

• More repairs
• More replacement parts
• More opportunity for the independent aftermarket

Trucks will remain the backbone of the UK road freight network in 2026, ensuring that the traditional parts market stays very active and very healthy.

Thank you for being part of our journey. We look forward to serving you throughout 2026 – and to making our 40th anniversary year one to remember.