First Line Shortlisted for CAT Awards Supplier Honor

First Line Ltd. earns CAT Awards 2026 Supplier of the Year nomination, recognizing its 50,000+ part portfolio, recent range expansions, and continued aftermarket distribution performance.

First Line Ltd. has earned a Supplier of the Year nomination at the CAT Awards 2026. The recognition highlights the company’s product range expansion and aftermarket distribution capabilities across the UK automotive parts sector.

Highlights

  • Public voting open through January 16, 2026, with winners announced at Manchester’s Lowry Hotel on February 26, 2026
  • Portfolio spans 50,000+ part references across 65+ product categories serving technicians and motor factors
  • Recent range additions include 102 new parts introduced in December 2025 and January 2026
  • Nomination follows multiple 2025 industry recognitions including IFA and IAAF awards

Product Range and Distribution Focus

First Line’s nomination reflects sustained investment in catalog depth and parts availability. The company maintains coverage across transmission, friction, steering and suspension, cables, boots and gaiters, and cooling system categories.

Recent new-to-range activity added 47 parts in December and 55 parts in January. These additions span multiple product lines to address evolving vehicle parc requirements.

Digital Catalog Infrastructure

The company supports parts identification through its WebCat online catalog, providing distributors and workshops with application data access across its full product range.

Industry Recognition

Dan Joyner, Managing Director of First Line Ltd., commented on the nomination: “Being nominated for the ‘Supplier of the Year’ at the CAT Awards is a remarkable honour. It’s a recognition of our team’s unwavering dedication and hard work.”

The CAT Awards shortlisting follows 2025 recognition including Supplier of the Year (Runner Up) at the IFA Winter Conference and Highly Commended status at the IAAF Pride of the Aftermarket Awards.

Vote for First Line in the CAT Awards or visit firstlineltd.com for company information.

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