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Alberta tech named Canada’s best by Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance
September 20, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Richard Kloiber of Tools in Motion Auto Service in Airdrie, Alta. was one of four big winners in the an annual technician competition organized by the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. He was named the Auto Value Technician of the Year for…

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Valvoline opens new Express Care location in Ontario
September 17, 2018 by Allan Janssen

New location expands the  company’s network of more than 1,550 company-owned, franchised and independent quick lubes in North America.

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North America Fuel Systems Remanufacturing celebrates 10 years
September 17, 2018 by Allan Janssen

North America Fuel Systems Remanufacturing (NAFSR) – the joint venture between Detroit Diesel Remanufacturing and Bosch – celebrated its 10 year anniversary last week with an employee event. “The partnership represents the essence of collaboration” said Brian Lewallen, president of…

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Racing to the top
August 7, 2018 by Adam Malik

Honouring the 2018 Jobber of the Year, PIeces d’auto Lacroix – Lacroix Auto Parts

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Matt Bignell named new general manager of Veritech
July 26, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Matt Bignell has been named general manager of Drayton, Ont.-based Veritech Mfg. & Wholesale Inc. Formerly the sales manager, Bignell has been with the company since 2013. Company president Bob Bignell says Matt Bignell has demonstrated the skills to lead the…

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Got a great tech? Show them some appreciation!
July 24, 2018 by Allan Janssen

The Canadian Technician of the Year award lets shop owners recognize their most talented employees in a very public way.

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Fel-Pro celebrates 100th year
July 24, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Gasket maker invites 1,400 employees to bring their family members to its million-square-foot plant in Skokie, Ill. for a tour of the engineering, product management, manufacturing, and distribution operations.

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Who should be the next Counterperson of the Year?
July 13, 2018 by Adam Malik

Do you know a top-notch counterperson? Know someone who has gone above and beyond to serve customers and grow the business? Who has stepped up and been a leader? This is your chance to acknowledge the hardest working, most helpful…

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SEMA seeks up-and-coming vehicle builders
July 12, 2018 by Allan Janssen

“Young Guns” program gives builders aged 27 and younger a chance to participate in the SEMA Show

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2018 Jobber of the Year: Pieces d’auto Lacroix – Lacroix Auto Parts
July 11, 2018 by Adam Malik

Montreal-area jobber wins the honour thanks to significant advances made by two ambitious brothers

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Ideal Supply’s MacDonald to get Order of Canada
July 4, 2018 by Adam Malik

Tim MacDonald, the president and chief executive officer of Ideal Supply, will be receiving one of the country’s highest honours with the Order of Canada. The NAPA-affiliated jobber distributes to automotive, industrial and electrical companies across southwestern Ontario – from…

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Jacki Lutz named president of ACC
June 28, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Jacki Lutz, head of global marketing and communications for Schrader Performance Sensors, has been appointed the new president of the Automotive Communications Council (ACC). Georgianne Dickey, senior manager of product and marketing communications for NTN Bearing has been named vice…