Topic
Jobbers & WDs

       News Jobbers & WDs

Bestbuy holds virtual AGM
May 28, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Bestbuy Distributors held its first ever “virtual” annual general meeting on May 21. Shareholders from across Canada logged into the video call featured reports from Bestbuy president Bill Hay, board chairman Douglas Squires, and vice president of finance Mike Palmer.…

       News EventsJobbers & WDsLead Story

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…

       News Jobbers & WDsMergers and Acquisitions

PWI, Tri-States announce merger
May 19, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Parts Warehouse, Inc. (PWI), based in Little Rock, Ark., and Tri-States Automotive Warehouse, headquartered in Marianna, Fla., have announced intentions to merge their two multi-generational family-owned businesses. Tri-States will become a part of Parts Warehouse when the anticipated merger is…

       Video Jobbers & WDsPodcastSupplier News & Announcements

ASW Conversations: John Fisher on adapting to working online
May 18, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Auto Service World · 009 John Fisher on adapting to working online   The bulk of John Fisher’s job used to be done on the road. Now the regional sales manager for UAP-NAPA spends most of his time on the…

       News Business ManagementJobbers & WDsLead StoryPodcast

ASW Conversations: John Fisher on adapting to working online
May 18, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Auto Service World · 009 John Fisher on adapting to working online   The bulk of John Fisher’s job used to be done on the road. Now the regional sales manager for UAP-NAPA spends most of his time on the…

       News EventsJobbers & WDs

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.…

       News Jobbers & WDsTraining & Apprenticeship

The Group Training Academy to stream free content
May 7, 2020 by Allan Janssen

The Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) is providing free streaming training for automotive repair teams. The program, known as START, is found on the company’s web training portal, The Group Training Academy. With START, automotive professionals can tune in…

       News Business ManagementCovid-19Jobbers & WDsLead StoryPodcast

ASW Conversations: Zara Wishloff on why we’re so essential
April 24, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Today we speak with Zara Wishloff, vice president of sales and marketing for Edmonton-based warehouse-distributor APD. As you’ll hear, he has some timely views on how our industry has been viewed during the current coronavirus pandemic. He points out that…

       News Covid-19Jobbers & WDs

Uni-Select offers update on its reaction to Covid-19 pandemic
April 23, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Uni-Select says it will continue to optimise its operations in the face of unprecedented challenges for the entire automotive aftermarket. In a corporate update on measures taken related to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the company said it expects demand for…

       News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & Profiles

Jason Best joins Uni-Select
April 15, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Jason Best has joined the leadership team of Uni-Select’s Canadian Automotive Group as senior vice president, sales, Canada. The former executive with Spectra Premium will head up Uni-Select’s Canadian sales team, focusing on strengthening relationships with member customers. “We’re pleased to…

       News Covid-19Jobbers & WDsTraining & Apprenticeship

Auto Value launches daily briefing webinars for its CSC shops
April 14, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Auto Value is kicking off a ground-breaking webinar series this month with daily briefings for its Certified Service Center (CSC) shops. “Automotive repair has been deemed an essential business because we keep North America moving,” said JC Washbish, vice president…

       News Covid-19Jobbers & WDsLead Story

Colonial / APM donates mask inventory to healthcare providers
April 10, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Colonial Auto Parts and A.P.M. Limited have donated their combined inventory of 3M respirator masks to local health care authorities. The masks – including half- and full-face reusable masks, as well as disposable mouth and nose masks – were designed…