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Groupe Touchette expands in Regina
October 25, 2018 by Adam Malik

Tire distributor Groupe Touchette has moved into a bigger distribution centre in Regina. The company opened the doors to the new building at the end of August. It can house 24,000 in its 21,000 square feet of space – double…

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Ontario scrapping minimum wage hike, other reforms
October 24, 2018 by Shawn Jeffords, The Canadian Press

Ontario will cap minimum wage at $14 an hour until fall 2020 as part of a rollback of labour reforms introduced by the previous Liberal regime, the Progressive Conservative government announced Tuesday, drawing praise from businesses and criticism from unions…

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Fire risk forces BMW recall
October 24, 2018 by The Associated Press

Automaker BMW says it is expanding a recall to cover 1.6 million vehicles worldwide due to possible fluid leaks that could result in a fire. BMW said that in some diesel vehicles coolant could leak from the exhaust gas recirculation…

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Raybestos plans big unveil for AAPEX
October 24, 2018 by Adam Malik

Brake company Raybestos is planning to introduce its “Big Brake-Thru” when the aftermarket gathers at AAPEX at the end of the month. It will make the announcement at BPI booth 3638. “We’re excited to share breakthrough news from our flagship…

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Auto Value, Wagner promo winners to be announced at AAPEX
October 23, 2018 by Adam Malik

Bonus winners of a summer promotion between Federal-Mogul Motorparts’s Wagner Brake brand and Auto Value will be announced at AAPEX. The “Stay Cool with Wagner” promo ran from May 7-July 31. Repair shop owners who purchased Wagner Brake products from…

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Epicor launches analytics solution
October 23, 2018 by Adam Malik

Two new industry data analytics solutions for automotive aftermarket manufacturers and distributors have been launched by Epicor. Epicor MarketPACE analytics are designed to help users identify promising new product opportunities and optimize pricing and revenue generation. It can work for…

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Mevotech to host Alliance members
October 22, 2018 by Adam Malik

Toronto-based Mevotech announced they will host the members of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance members at its booth at this year’s AAPEX show. Those who come by on Nov. 1 will be given a guided tour and learn about trends…

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Aftermarket value at all-time high: AIA Outlook Study
October 18, 2018 by Adam Malik

Business in the aftermarket continues to grow. After hitting a record high in 2015, the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s latest Outlook Study reported that the light vehicle segment of the industry is now valued at $21.6 billion. That represents…

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Cardone to expand drive axle assembly line
October 18, 2018 by Adam Malik

Cardone Industries recently announced plans to expand its drive axle assembly product line after hearing from its customers. The company said its innovation team has responded the feedback it has received and identified common failure points in order to re-engineer…

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Quick-Strut options grow
October 18, 2018 by Adam Malik

Monroe Quick-Strut options are growing again with 21 new part numbers added this month. With 63 new application options – 22 domestic and 41 import options – coverage has expanded by 4.2 million vehicles in North America. The announcement from…

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She gets things done
October 17, 2018 by Adam Malik

Cathleen Wachs of Auto Parts Central in Brandon, Man. has been named the Jobber News 2018 Counterperson of the Year for the tireless work ethic and relationships built with customers

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Technological change coming, and fast, AASA tech conference hears
October 17, 2018 by Adam Malik

With the amount of change coming to the automotive aftermarket, the industry better be ready to take on the change. It’s coming, and coming fast, one industry expert told attendees at a recent conference. Paul Golata, senior technology specialist at…