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News AnnouncementsJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements KYB wins supplier award again
March 27, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Altrom Group named KYB Americas Corp as its 2016 Supplier of the Year award winner for the second year in a row. The announcement was made at the group’s North American Sales Summit in Seattle. The award goes to the…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDs CAPS event welcomes large crowd
March 22, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Nearly 1,000 attendees were on hand for the CAPS Auto Parts & Tire Show in Ottawa recently. It’s the second time the EY Centre played host to the automotive aftermarket show. In addition to the visitors, a number of exhibitors…
News Event NewsEventsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Awards handed out at Bestbuy’s AGM
March 9, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Bestbuy Distributors held its 63rd annual general meeting in Toronto in late February. The two-day event included a gala dinner and show in Toronto as well as a the company’s annual warehouse tradeshow at Bestbuy’s distribution center in Mississauga, Ont.…
News Event NewsEventsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Vast-Auto celebrates at annual convention
March 8, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Upwards of 80 suppliers of parts, equipment and service took part in the Vast-Auto and OttoFran 2017 annual convention in Gatineau, Que. $50,000 in prizes were handed out through the poker run and vendor draws. Guest speaker Jimmy Sévigny motivated…
News Jobbers & WDs ‘The Group’ to meet in Hawaii
February 22, 2017 by
Adam Malik
The Automotive Parts Services Group will gather in Hawaii in May as part of leadership meetings and host a vendor expo. The Group is a joint venture between Federated Auto Parts and National Pronto Association. Each company is already planning…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDs Lordco seizes northern opportunity
February 22, 2017 by
Adam Malik
The advice to “go west, young man” is a bit outdated. In Lordco’s eyes, it’s time to go north. The B.C.-based parts and accessories distributor and retailer recently announced the opening of its newest location in Smithers, B.C. That’s just…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements E-Zoil partners with Marx Group
February 13, 2017 by
Adam Malik
E-Zoil has named Marx Group as its marketing and public relations team. The company will assist E-Zoil with branding strategies, messaging, media planning, tradeshow support and more. E-Zoil is a family-owned manufacturer of performance-enhancing fuel additives and cleaning solutions. Marx…
News Auto Repair & ServiceInternational NewsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Parts maker scraps plans for Mexico plant
February 13, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Call it the Trump effect. A Japanese automotive parts maker is saying adios to Mexico thanks to the American president. Nisshinbo Holdings Inc. has ditched its plans for a factory in Mexico for automotive brakes. A company spokesman confirmed to…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements AIA offers help with federal substance management program
February 10, 2017 by
Adam Malik
The Automotive Industries Association of Canada is offering help to members who need assistance with the federal government’s substances management program. Ottawa is looking over the activity around the management of substances such as asbestos, hydrofluorocarbons, decaBDE, mercury and lead…
News AnnouncementsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Aubé picked to lead Walter Surface Technologies
February 10, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Marc-André Aubé has been appointed president and chief operating office of Walter Surface Technologies. He joins the Pointe-Claire, Que. company from GardaWorld Protective Services, where he was the president and chief operating officer. There, Walter said in a press release,…
News Event NewsJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsPeople & Profiles Paste Auto Parts treats trade show ‘like a clinic’ for customers
February 10, 2017 by
Allan Janssen
Biennial event draws about 300 Toronto shop owners and technicians to the Fontana Primavera Event Centre in Woodbridge.
News AnnouncementsJobbers & WDsSupplier News & Announcements Permatex appoints new marketing director
February 9, 2017 by
Adam Malik
Paco Agrafojo has been named the director of marketing for Permatex, a chemical technology company for auto repair and maintenance. Agrafojo will be responsible for product innovation, engaging customers and offering solutions to drive category growth for Permatex’s retail partners.…