HELLA Gutmann has further expanded its UK workshop equipment team with the appointment of diagnostic expert Glenn Hopkins, reinforcing its commitment to supporting independent garages across the country.
Hopkins joins as Business Development Manager for the South of England and South Wales, bringing extensive experience in diagnostics and a strong focus on helping workshops keep pace with today’s advanced vehicle technologies.
His arrival follows the 2024 appointment of Matt Brown, who has already become a familiar and trusted contact for garages across the North of England and Scotland.
Both Glenn Hopkins and Matt Brown hold ADAS IMI Accreditation, underlining their deep technical expertise in one of the fastest-growing areas of vehicle servicing and repair.
“Glenn Hopkin’s appointment builds on the strong foundations we laid last year with Matt’s arrival,” said Julian Goulding, Head of Garage Equipment at HELLA Gutmann. “With both now on board, we’ve significantly strengthened our regional support for workshops, combining practical knowledge with hands-on diagnostic expertise.”
Previous roles aid experience for Glenn Hopkins
Based near Worthing, Glenn Hopkins brings a wealth of experience from previous roles at Bosch, Opus IVS, and Maverick Diagnostics. Known for his technical insight and approachable style, he is well-positioned to support customers across his region.
“With today’s vehicles, fast and accurate diagnostics are essential for workshop efficiency,” said Hopkins. “We are here to help garages get the most out of their equipment and make confident decisions when it matters.”
Operating from Burnley, Matt Brown continues to support customers in the North and Scotland, building on a successful first year in the role. He combines strong diagnostic product knowledge with a background in motor factor distribution and branch management.
“I have always believed in making advanced diagnostics accessible for technicians,” said Brown. “It has been great to work with garages that are eager to get ahead, and I’m looking forward to helping even more of them as the technology evolves.”
The appointments of Glenn Hopkins and Matt Brown support HELLA Gutmann’s wider strategy to work more closely with garages. Backed by a comprehensive range of diagnostic tools, ADAS calibration equipment, technical support, and training, the business remains focused on helping workshops stay ahead in an increasingly complex and fast-changing vehicle landscape.
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