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The Group to hold virtual meeting in August
June 26, 2020 by Allan Janssen

More than 700 one-on-one sessions between suppliers and members of the Automotive Parts Services Group are expected to take place during The Group’s virtual national membership conference and expo August 18-20. The event will also feature an auto care industry…

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AAPEX update: ‘Spirits of Canada’ reception cancelled
June 23, 2020 by Allan Janssen

The annual “Spirits of Canada” reception will not be held this year during the Automotive Aftermarket Parts Exposition (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. Organizers of the event projected that fewer Canadians would be attending the show in November due to concerns…

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Ideal Supply to move trade show online
May 28, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Listowel, Ont.-based Ideal Supply will hold a virtual trade show June 10 and 11. The online event is being designed to replicate the feel and opportunities of a physical show, from “Reward Bucks” and special pricing, to technical training and…

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Automechanika Frankfurt put off until 2021
May 19, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Automechanika Frankfurt, the international industry gathering for the automotive aftermarket, is being postponed until Sept. 14 to 18, 2021. Show owner Messe Frankfurt said it would simply not have been possible for many of the show’s international exhibitors and visitors…

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New dates announced for NAPA’s Las Vegas Expo
May 8, 2020 by Allan Janssen

New dates have been announced for NAPA’s celebratory exposition in Las Vegas. The event, which was to have taken place last month, will now be held Feb. 1-4, 2021. It will be preceded by the Canadian Business Conference on Jan.…

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AAPEX to go ahead as planned, organizers say
May 8, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Situation is “still fluid” but organizers remain optimistic that AAPEX will be held Nov. 3-5 as has been planned.

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Kukui World: Tech company plans full online conference
April 24, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Kukui is bringing together a number of industry experts  April 30 and May 1 to help shop owners discover “what it takes to keep the phone ringing. The two-day virtually conference — dubbed Kukui World — will be hosted by the…

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CAF partners to promote trades to women
March 12, 2020 by Allan Janssen

The Canadian Apprenticeship Forum (CAF) has partnered with Build A Dream, an initiative to attract, encourage, and empower female students tp pursue careers in skilled trades, STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math), emergency response, and entrepreneurship. Build A Dream will be…

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AIA national conference to offer views of aftermarket future
March 5, 2020 by Allan Janssen

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) will hold its National Conference and Annual General Meeting in Toronto on April 29. The event will focus on new technologies, new skills, new thinking, and the constant disruption that typifies the current…

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Change expert to address CAF conference
February 28, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Leadership and change expert Cheryl Cran will address the 2020 National Apprenticeship Conference, taking place May 24-26 in Calgary, Alta. Organizers say Cran’s research into the future of work, technology, innovation, and generational impact will give attendees data and strategies to help…

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AIA to hold AGM and conference in Toronto
February 13, 2020 by Allan Janssen

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) will hold its annual AGM and conference in Toronto on April 28 and 29. The associations new board of directors will be elected at the event. Billed as “the largest networking opportunity for…

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Barton Auto Parts to hold live demos at trade show
February 11, 2020 by Allan Janssen

This year’s Barton Auto Parts trade show will feature door prizes and live product and technology demos. The event will be held Wednesday, May 13 from 4 – 9 p.m. at the Ancaster Fairgrounds on Trinity Road South in Ancaster,…