The launch follows the success achieved by ELTA with the Lucas Spark Plug programme and represents the latest expansion of the iconic Lucas brand under ELTA’s stewardship. Building on strong market development across the Lucas portfolio, the addition of Glow Plugs creates a broader ignition offering for distributors, motor factors and workshops.
Awarded the Lucas Glow Plugs licence by ZF, ELTA will use its established aftermarket expertise, extensive distribution network and data capabilities to develop the range and support customers across the UK and Europe.
“The success we have achieved with Lucas Spark Plugs demonstrated both the strength of the Lucas name within ignition and ELTA’s ability to successfully develop specialist product programmes in the aftermarket,” said Tim Brotherton, Marketing Manager at ELTA Automotive.
“Being awarded the Glow Plugs licence is a natural next step and an exciting opportunity to build on that momentum. Lucas is a brand the market already knows and trusts, and we are delighted to extend the ignition portfolio with a range designed to meet the needs of today’s distributors and workshops.”
Designed to support reliable cold starting and efficient diesel combustion, the Lucas Glow Plug range has been developed to meet the demands of the modern vehicle parc, providing dependable performance across a wide range of popular applications.
The launch combines trusted Lucas brand recognition with ELTA’s proven aftermarket infrastructure, including comprehensive application data, market-focused range development and strong availability from its UK distribution centre.
For customers, the expansion also creates a stronger and more cohesive Lucas ignition proposition, bringing Spark Plugs and Glow Plugs together under one of the automotive industry’s most established names.
With a heritage stretching back more than 150 years, Lucas remains synonymous with automotive innovation, quality and trusted aftermarket performance. The addition of Glow Plugs marks another significant step in ELTA’s continued development of the Lucas portfolio and its commitment to bringing strong, relevant product programmes to the independent aftermarket.
