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News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Mister Transmission opens new Halifax location
June 28, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Mister Transmission celebrated the grand opening of a new building for its Halifax location. Held on June 11, the company opened the door to a brand new store at 1109 St. Margarets Bay Road in Beechville. The previous location was…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Point S eyes expansion following investment
May 10, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Backed by new investment funding, the parent company of Point S is now looking at a nationwide expansion of the banner. Unimax — a Canadian tire wholesaler, distributor and franchisor of well-known banners, such as Point S Canada — has…
News Business expansionCollisionMergers and AcquisitionsSupplier News & Announcements 3M acquires LeanTec technology
May 2, 2022 by
Adam Malik
3M announced the acquisition of the technology assets of LeanTec, a provider of digital inventory management solutions for the automotive aftermarket in the United States and Canada. In an announcement, 3M noted the deal shows the company’s commitment to its…
News AnnouncementsBusiness expansionHeavy DutySupplier News & Announcements Navistar expands retail footprint
April 18, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Five Canadian locations are part of an expansion from Navistar’s all-makes and models aftermarket truck and bus parts brand, Fleetrite. It is expanding its retail footprint to 31 locations through partnerships with Navistar’s International truck and IC Bus dealer networks.…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements BBB expands again in Europe
April 6, 2022 by
Adam Malik
BBB Industries has acquired Budweg Caliper A/S, a supplier of remanufactured brake calipers. The deal includes all of the Budweg business. It gives BBB its first sustainable manufacturing facility in Europe. The acquisition is the sixth for the company in…
News AnnouncementsBusiness expansionSupplier News & Announcements Schaeffler breaks ground on new facility
March 21, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Schaeffler has announced plans to relocate and expand its automotive aftermarket operations. It recently began groundbreaking for a new 250,000 square-foot facility in Strongsville, Ohio, about five miles from its current building in Valley City. The company expects its new…
News Business expansionIndustry TrendsSupplier News & Announcements Catalys makes another acquisition
February 28, 2022 by
Adam Malik
A Canadian lubricant distributor has made its third acquisition in six months. Catalys Lubricants announced the acquisition of Nemco Lubricants & Chemicals last week. Nemco is a Winnipeg-based manufacturer of lubricants and automotive fluids. The move, Catalys said in an…
News Business expansionSupplier News & Announcements Advantage Parts expands to Oklahoma
February 7, 2022 by
Adam Malik
B.C.-based Advantage Parts Solutions recently announced its expansion into Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This is the 45th U.S. market the company has moved into. “The addition of Oklahoma City’s OEM parts ecosystem is rewarding as the North American team worked diligently…
News Business deals and partnershipsBusiness expansionSupplier News & Announcements BBB makes another acquisition
January 31, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Months after a flurry of activity, BBB Industries announced it is expanding further into Europe with its latest deal. The company acquired MAPCO Autotechnik in Germany. It’s the fifth company BBB has acquired since 2019. And the latest announcement comes…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansion The Mufflerman grows its presence
January 6, 2022 by
Adam Malik
The Mufflerman is expanding its presence in Ontario after making an acquisition. The company has purchased Superior Tire & Auto. The move will nearly double the number of stores for The Mufflerman, taking it from 12 stores to 22. Argyle…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness expansionJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Lordco continues Alberta expansion
January 4, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Lordco Auto Parts has opened another store in Alberta. The latest location is in Southwest Edmonton at 4122 Calgary Trail. That gives the Maple Ridge, B.C.-based aftermarket auto parts retailer and distributor four stores in the province. The first opened…
News AnnouncementsBusiness expansionJobbers & WDs Fleetright expands retail locations
December 3, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Navistar announced that its all-makes and models aftermarket truck and bus parts brand Fleetrite truck parts has opened in five new locations, including one in Ontario. The locations are being opened through the International and IC Bus dealer network. The…