BM Catalysts reflect on third and final TechFest of 2026

The third instalment of GSF Techfest will be remembered as a successful return for Europe’s leading manufacturer of aftermarket hot end emissions products, BM Catalysts. The record-breaking event at Green Park, Wembley, brought together thousands of automotive aftermarket professionals for an evening of networking, technical insight and engagement.

Held on 17th September, TechFest Wembley marked another successful chapter in the rapidly growing GSF Car Parts event series, which has continued to grow in scale ever since its launch. The event has and will continue to provide opportunities for suppliers, garage owners and technicians to meet face-to-face and discuss the latest development across the aftermarket.

For BM Catalysts, TechFest Wembley offered the chance to engage directly with partners, with discussions covering emissions control, product development and the support available to independent garages through BM Garage Pro.

The free online education platform was a major focus throughout the evening, with strong interest from technicians and garage professionals keen to learn more about the training, technical information and resources available to help them work confidently with emissions control systems. BM Garage Pro forms part of BM Catalysts’ wider commitment to supporting the independent aftermarket, providing accessible training covering emissions control devices, products, systems and fittings.

Alongside the conversations taking place on Stand 29, BM Catalysts once again brought its popular Spin the Wheel activation to Wembley. It proved to be a major draw throughout the evening, with consistently high demand from attendees keen to take their chance at winning one of the many prizes on offer.

The high level of participation helped create a lively atmosphere around the stand while providing an engaging way for the team to connect with visitors and introduce them to product offerings and the BM Garage Pro platform.

The success of the Spin the Wheel follows its popularity at previous BM Catalysts events during 2026, demonstrating the value of combining meaningful aftermarket engagement with interactive experiences.

The strong turnout at Wembley also reflects continued momentum behind GSF’s TechFest. The event continues to develop with each instalment, while keeping its core function: an opportunity for the aftermarket community to come together, share knowledge, and build relationships.

Mark Blinston, Commercial Director at BM Catalysts, said, “Techfest Wembley was a fantastic event for BM and a great way to round out the trilogy. The level of engagement throughout the evening was exceptional, particularly around BM Garage Pro and our Spin the Wheel.”

What stood out most was the quality of conversations we were able to have with garage professionals. Events such as TechFest give us valuable opportunities to speak directly with people working with emissions systems every day, understand the challenges they are facing and demonstrate how BM Catalysts can support them,” he added.

BM Catalysts remains committed to using events such as these to strengthen relationships with partners, support technicians, and promote the importance of technical knowledge within the evolving emissions control market.

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