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SAPE HEADS TO CAPITAL
Newly branded store in Canberra
T
HE SAPE GROUP HAS ANNOUNCED
that it has acquired Auto Paint
Supplies in Fyshwick, Canber- ra. The acquisition follows the company’s founders, Pat Blake and Glen Allardyce, announcing they would retire after 34 years in the business. The pair started their compa- ny in 1987 and have steadfastly supplied a range of body finishing materials, crash repair equipment and tools to
body shops throughout Canberra.
SAPE is a leading Australian distrib- utor for Glasurit and Baslac paints for BASF Australia and also supplies a vast array of collision repair equipment and
consumables to vehicle repair facilities around Australia. SAPE has recently expanded its operations in Queensland and moved into a new facility in Cam- eron Park, Newcastle.
“We wanted the process to be trans- parent, timely and fair. We knew Ray was active in the market and had pur- chased a number of distribution busi- nesses when it was time for the owners to retire. Everyone we talked to agreed Ray was a man of integrity, and that the sales had gone through per the agreed conditions and terms,” said Pat Blake.
The trio sat down with a piece of paper and a pen, and after a few minutes of de-
liberation, agreed to the total purchase price for the acquisition in five minutes.
“We’re proud of this achievement, but we’re also aware that there is much more work to be done. The nation’s capi- tal presents a great opportunity for SAPE to network, share our knowledge and to provide customers with exceptional ser- vice across all channels including sup- ply, support and service. We’re all look- ing forward to the good things that are coming,” saidMcMartin.
Auto Paint Supplies will now operate under the trading name SAPE Canberra, and is located at 145/147 Gladstone St, Fyshwick ACT.
WIN A BMW R nineT ROADSTER
THE BMW & MINI TRADE TEAM HAS
announced its exclusive member-only prize draw competition to win a BMW R nineT motorcycle.
The BMW R nineT has received a raft of updates for the 2021 model.
You could be the lucky winner of this roadster by simply purchasing a qualifying amount of Trade Club Parts on one invoice and entering the prize draw. The more you spend, the more chances you have to win.
It’s easy to enter. Visit bmwtrade- club.com.au/motorcycle-competi- tion-entry and enter your invoice details into the form.
The competition runs from 19/03/2021 to 30/11/2021, with the draw to be held on Friday 10/12/2021. Additional monthly
BMW Lifestyle prizes will also be drawn each month.