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News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceSupplier News & Announcements Uni-Select expands in Ontario
March 2, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Uni-Select Canada Stores has acquired Impact Auto Parts. The two locations, in Uxbridge and Sunderland, Ont. will continue to serve under the Bumper to Bumper banner. “We welcome a great team, dedicated to serving all of our customers with the…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceSupplier News & Announcements FinishMaster moves into Alaska
March 2, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Uni-Select announced that subsidiary FinishMaster has acquired yet another company, this time in Alaska. FinsihMaster deal with Hi-Tec/Professional Paint and Auto Body Supply includes two shops in Anchorage and Fairbanks. In the announcement, Hi-Tec was noted as having a reputation…
News AnnouncementsInternational News Betts joins J.D. Power
February 28, 2017 by
Adam Malik
J.D. Power has added Doug Betts to its global automotive operations team. He has been named the senior vice president at the consumer insights and data and analytics company. Betts will be responsible for leading the strategy and operations for…
News AnnouncementsAssociation News New communications head at TIA
February 27, 2017 by
Adam Malik
The Tire Industry Association has named LeAnn Harley as its new director of marketing and communications. The company said she will lead initiatives for strategic communications in areas such as member outreach, public relations, social media engagement and event and…
News AnnouncementsSupplier News & Announcements MAS adds new sales manager
February 21, 2017 by
Adam Malik
MAS Industries announced that Jason Robinson has joined the company as regional sales manager. Robinson brings with him a long background in automotive aftermarket and heavy industry, the manufacturer of chassis parts and control arms said. He has previously worked…
News Announcements Changes atop Honda Canada as Chenkin retires
February 21, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Jerry Chenkin, president and chief executive office at Honda Canada for the last four years, will step down at the end of March, the company announced. Starting in Honda’s accounting department, Chenkin climbed his way up the ladder and took…
News AnnouncementsBusiness ManagementInternational News NACE Automechanika launches scholarship program
February 13, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Scholarships are up for grabs to attend this year’s NACE Automechanika in Chicago this summer. Winners will have travel expenses and training costs covered and get access to trade show product discovery. The scholarships are “an effort to bring affordable…
News Announcements Superior Tire celebrates 75 years
February 10, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Superior Tire & Auto has come a long way since it opened its doors in 1942. Back then, Walter Chudy started with a cash investment of $100. The company first retreaded tires. Soon, it began selling new tires then expanded…
News AnnouncementsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Aubé picked to lead Walter Surface Technologies
February 10, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Marc-André Aubé has been appointed president and chief operating office of Walter Surface Technologies. He joins the Pointe-Claire, Que. company from GardaWorld Protective Services, where he was the president and chief operating officer. There, Walter said in a press release,…
News AnnouncementsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Permatex appoints new marketing director
February 9, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Paco Agrafojo has been named the director of marketing for Permatex, a chemical technology company for auto repair and maintenance. Agrafojo will be responsible for product innovation, engaging customers and offering solutions to drive category growth for Permatex’s retail partners.…
News AnnouncementsAssociation News Autologic joins the ASA
February 9, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Autologic Diagnostics is the newest corporate member of the Automotive Service Association. The company, with its North American head office in New York City, “is a worldwide provider of the first and only fully integrated, cloud-connected aftermarket automotive diagnostic system,…
News AnnouncementsSupplier News & Announcements Advance Auto Parts sponsoring music tour
February 8, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Advance Auto Parts announced that they are sponsoring the 2017 tour of country music duo, Florida Georgia Line. The Dig Your Roots tour, named after the group’s latest album, started January 27 in Tallahassee, Fla. It will make stops across…