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Airtex-ASC adds account manager
December 11, 2018 by Adam Malik

Trevor Lilovich has joined Airex-ASC as an account manager. He joins the company from Bake Parts Inc. where he partnered with distributor customers to develop mutually profitable relationships. He has also held positions at Valvoline and Hertz. “We are pleased…

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Passion is your fuel: Greenwood’s Garage
December 10, 2018 by Adam Malik

Where is your passion? But you have to understand that building it – and sustaining it – is not a one-off event. Once you have it roaring, there’s no stopping what you can do, says Bob Greenwood in the latest…

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S2 Ep 11: Passion Fuels the Fire
December 10, 2018 by Adam Malik

There’s no price you can put on the feeling you have when you reach your goals. Bob Greenwood explains how to utilize it in your business. And don’t forget — if you have a question for Bob, leave it in…

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Permatex names new VP and GM
December 10, 2018 by Adam Malik

Lee Burtelson has been named the new vice president and general manager for engine repair in the automotive aftermarket group at Permatex. Burtelson was previously vice president of strategic marketing for the ITW fluids platform. He’s been with ITW since…

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New AAE gearboxes for Ford
December 10, 2018 by Adam Malik

Premature failure of gearboxes in some Ford trucks can be prevented in the latest product release from CRP Automotive. Its new line of AAE Steering Gear Boxes for popular Ford truck applications feature larger, case-hardened shafts and oversized bearings for…

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YES Committee brings holiday cheer
December 7, 2018 by Adam Malik

The Young Executive Society Committee hosted its second Holiday Networking Reception in Toronto recently. Held at Baro Food + Drink in downtown Toronto, 55 people came out for a few hours after work to meet up with industry friends and…

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ACDelco launches final ‘Brakeathon’ promo
December 7, 2018 by Adam Malik

A new promotion from ACDelco for December is focusing on its Professional and Advantage friction parts. Once registered, participating Canadian repair facilities can earn an exclusive long sleeve t-shirt and a chance to win an ACDelco parts shopping spree and…

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Wakefield creates new sales divisions
December 6, 2018 by Adam Malik

Wakefield Canada has announced the creation of two new and separate sales divisions. The Canadian manufacturer and distributor of Castrol will have Shannon Spano will lead the consumer sales division, while Hasan Zobairi will oversee commercial and industrial sales. The…

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Akebono names Cota national sales manager
December 6, 2018 by Adam Malik

Akebono Brake Corporation has promoted Borise Cota to national sales manager for the Michigan-based company’s North American aftermarket operations. He spent the last 18 years leading the western region and overseeing the Canadian market. “Borise’s aftermarket experience, technological knowledge, history…

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Mann+Hummel names new president; Herrmann departs
December 4, 2018 by Adam Malik

Hansjörg Herrmann has left filter company Mann+Hummel Group and Nic Zerbst is set to become its next president and chief operations officer, and member of the management board. Herrmann departed on Nov. 30 to pursue a new professional challenge, the…

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In Memoriam: Bob Raff, 82
December 3, 2018 by Adam Malik

The automotive aftermarket is mourning the loss of industry stalwart Bob Raff. He died Nov. 27 at the age of 82. Raff was instrumental in creating the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, which operates the Auto Value brand in Canada, as…

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New oil from Shell Lubricants
December 3, 2018 by Adam Malik

A new full synthetic engine oil for pickup trucks and SUVs has been introduced by Shell Lubricants. Shell Rotella Gas Truck oil is designed for protecting towing and hauling vehicles and comes in three viscosity grades: 0W-20, 5W-20 and 5W-30…