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News Association NewsCovid-19Economy and Politics How is your business changing? AIA seeks industry input
April 27, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
How would you describe the current state of your business under the current Covid-19 crisis? Have you laid of some of your staff? Are some working from home? Have you created curbside-solutions that minimize customer contact? The Automotive Industries Association would…
News Association NewsCovid-19Economy and Politics SEMA poll reveals widespread optimism in specialty market
April 21, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
The specialty automotive industry remains largely open for business despite the Covid-19 pandemic, and executives are optimistic about a timely return to normalcy, a new poll shows. Between April 1-7, the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA) asked 2,000 industry insiders…
News Association NewsPeople & Profiles Mick Jordan returns to OAC
April 17, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Mick Jordan, director of international sales and marketing for SA Gear, has rejoined the board of governors of the Overseas Automotive Council (OAC). The council, an arm of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), voted unanimously to welcome Jordan back. He…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceTraining & Apprenticeship ASE to host free technical webinar
April 16, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Ever wondered if the automotive coolant system should be under lock and key? That will be the subject of a free webinar from the U.S.-based National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) tomorrow. Should the Coolant System Be Under Lock…
News Association News AIA annual general meeting planned for April 29
April 14, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
For the first time ever, AIA Canada will hold its annual general meeting online. The AGM was to have been part of the association’s national conference April 28 and 29 in Toronto but the conference was cancelled due to the…
News Association NewsCovid-19Lead StoryLegislation Regulations AIA offers details on emergency wage subsidy program
April 2, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
The automotive Industries Association of Canada is still sorting through the newly-released details of the Canada Emergency Wage Subsidy program, but it promises to keep members apprised and help with claims-related questions. In a 40-minute web update yesterday, AIA president…
News Association NewsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements BBB Industries and Hahn Automotive win Channel Excellence Award
March 31, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
A recent collaboration between BBB Industries and Hahn Automotive has won the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association’s second annual Channel Excellence Award. The companies worked together to create enhanced inventory modeling and optimization tools to facilitate the availability of the right…
News Association NewsCovid-19Event News New date announced for Congress of Auto Repair and Service
March 30, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
The Texas-based Automotive Service Association (ASA) is banking that the coronavirus pandemic will have subsided enough by late August to allow its Congress of Auto Repair & Service (CARS) to proceed. The new date for the training event Aug. 24…
News AnnouncementsAssociation NewsCovid-19 Prioritize emergency vehicles during pandemic, AIA advises
March 25, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Auto repair shops that choose to remain open in provinces where other ‘non-essential’ services must close, should limited their work to emergency vehicles and those owned by essential service providers like first responders and medical personnel. That’s the recommendation of…
News Association NewsCovid-19Economy and PoliticsLead Story AASA webinar offers facts, advice… and reassurance
March 20, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
A detailed analysis of the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak by the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) this week started with words of encouragement. AASA president Paul McCarthy adopted soothing tones to reassure those who logged on to the association’s…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementCovid-19Lead StoryLegislation Regulations Auto parts and vehicle repairs more essential than ever, AIA says
March 19, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Auto parts and vehicle repairs are essential services, especially in a pandemic. That’s the message the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) is sending to legislators across the country, in an effort to ensure aftermarket businesses stay open even if…
News Association NewsCovid-19Event News AIA Canada cancels national conference
March 16, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
In response to the growing concerns over the COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak, the Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada has cancelled its national conference. Originally to be held April 28-29, at the Delta Hotels Toronto Airport, the event was also to…