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News Milestones & AwardsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Michelin appoints new senior leader for North America
June 14, 2019 by
Renee Montague
Alexis Garcin has joined Michelin Group in Greenville, S.C. as the new chairman and president of Michelin North America — the tire giant that employs more than 20,000 people and operates 19 major manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada.…
News Event NewsInternational NewsMilestones & AwardsOE newsSupplier News & Announcements Mann+Hummel awarded Supplier of the Year for a 24th time
June 12, 2019 by
Renee Montague
For the 24th time, German component and technology provider Mann+Hummel has been named a supplier of the year to General Motors during the carmaker’s 27th annual ‘Supplier of the Year’ awards ceremony in Detroit. Steve Kiefer, GM senior vice president, global…
News AnnouncementsMilestones & AwardsService Advisor and SellingSupplier News & Announcements Kukui secures $27 million in Series-A funding
June 4, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Kukui Corporation, providers of digital marketing solutions for repair shops, has secured $27 million in funding from a Memphis-based investment firm. SSM Partners will provide Kukui Corporation with Series-A funding to accelerate continued platform innovation, rapid market expansion, expanded customer…
News AnnouncementsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements Hella recognized as one of GM’s suppliers of the year for 2018
June 4, 2019 by
Renee Montague
GM recently recognized suppliers that have consistently exceeded the carmaker’s expectations, created outstanding value, or introduced innovations. Among the companies honoured as one of the GM’s suppliers of the year was automotive lighting manufacturer Hella. “We are incredibly proud to…
News Event NewsMarket Research & StatisticsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements Mister Transmission heads to the track with All North Racing Series and MAVTV
May 31, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Mister Transmission will be the “Victory Lane Presenting Sponsor” of a six-race series hosted by All North Racing Powered by Pinty’s. The first race is tonight, (May 31) at the Ohsweken Speedway, near Brantford, Ont. All North Racing Powered by…
News AnnouncementsMilestones & AwardsPeople & Profiles CASIS chairman, collision industry advocate John Norris passes away
May 29, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Visitation will be Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Cresmount Funeral Home, 322 Fennell Avenue East, Hamilton, Ont. from 2 to 5 p.m.
News AnnouncementsAssociation NewsMilestones & Awards Women’s group now accepting nominations for annual awards
May 23, 2019 by
Renee Montague
Women in Auto Care is now accepting nominations for the many 2019 Women of the Year Awards that will be handed out this fall. Deadline for nominations is July 1. Categories include, “Auto Care Woman of the Year,” “Female Shop…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements Mevotech wins top Bestbuy award
May 16, 2019 by
Renee Montague
Mevotech received the 2018 Horace J. Pratt Vendor of the Year Award at the Bestbuy Distributors annual general meeting and gala in Toronto on April 26. Chassis parts manufacturer Mevotech received the company’s top supplier award, received by Ezer Mevorach…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceMilestones & Awards Standard Motor Products celebrates 100 years in business
May 16, 2019 by
Renee Montague
Standard Motor Products, known for its wide array of engine management, ignition, exhaust and fuel-system products, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Founded by Elias Fife on April 19, 1919, SMP now employs approximately 4,400 people, generates over $1 billion…
News AnnouncementsAssociation NewsCharity & FundraisingMilestones & AwardsPeople & Profiles John MacDonald honoured with AIA’s highest award
May 15, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Twenty-four years after the late John H. MacDonald received the Canadian automotive aftermarket’s highest award, his son, John MacDonald Jr., has been given the same honour. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada presented its prestigious Distinguished Service Award to John…
News AnnouncementsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements Wakefield names new territory sales manager for Manitoba, Western Ontario
May 10, 2019 by
Allan Janssen
Wakefield Canada, manufacturer and distributor of Castrol products in Canada, has hired Colby Brandt as territory sales manager for Manitoba and Western Ontario. Wakefield says Brandt brings extensive sales and marketing experience to the job. He’ll be responsible for existing…
News Association NewsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements Spectra Premium wins gold
May 8, 2019 by
Renee Montague
Undercar parts manufacturer Spectra Premium won the top award from the Automotive Content Professionals Network (ACPN) for its web eCatalogue. The Gold Content Excellence Award was presented to Spectra Premium at ACPN’s annual Knowledge Exchange Conference in Tampa, Florida on…