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Fountain Tire CEO receives Edmonton award
April 2, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Brent Hesje recognized for exceptional business and community leadership.

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Finalists named for Channel Excellence Award
March 27, 2019 by Adam Malik

The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association will be crowning the first winner of a new award next week. Three finalists have been chosen for the AASA’s Channel Excellence Award, which recognizes collaboration and innovation in the aftermarket. The award, sponsored by…

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NAPA picks Grote as top supplier
March 26, 2019 by Adam Malik

Grote Canada is now a three-time winner of NAPA’s top supplier recognition. UAP announced that Grote was the unanimous pick among NAPA’s regions across the country to win the 2018 Supplier Excellence Award. The supplier of lighting, accessories and innovative…

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SMP takes top honour from The Group
March 26, 2019 by Adam Malik

The Automotive Parts Services Group took some time to recognize supplier partners with a special awards ceremony recently. Held in conjunction with member meeting from March 12-15 at the Disney Coronado Springs Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., The Group…

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Washbish accepts biz leader award
March 19, 2019 by Adam Malik

John R. Washbish picked up his Outstanding Business Leader award from Northwood University. The ceremony was held in West Palm Beach, Fla., on March 16. Washbish is president and CEO of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. “We couldn’t be more…

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Elgin Industries celebrates 100th anniversary
March 12, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Engine and chassis components manufacturer Elgin Industries is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year.  The company was founded in 1919 by Martin Skok, an apprentice mechanic who traveled alone to the U.S. from his native Czechoslovakia at the age of nine.  Over the decades,…

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Who should be the 2019 Jobber of the Year?
March 8, 2019 by Adam Malik

It’s time once again to recognize the best of the Canadian automotive aftermarket with the Jobber of the Year Award. If you know a top-notch jobber who deserves recognition, nominate them today for this prestigious honour. Remember, we’re looking for…

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Auto Care Association, ASE names latest “World Class Technicians”
March 1, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Two Canadians are on the Auto Care Association’s annual list of World Class Technicians. Kit Mak of Vancouver, B.C., and Mark Robinson of Mississauga, Ont. were on the list of 45 technicians across North America given the 2019 World Class…

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Tenneco spin-off, DRiV Incorporated, to launch later this year
February 14, 2019 by Allan Janssen

New aftermarket and ride performance company to be based in Greater Chicago Area.

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Akebono wins shipping award from Alliance
February 11, 2019 by Adam Malik

The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance named Akebono Brake Corporation its 2018 Supplier Award for Outstanding Shipping Performance. The award recognizes prompt delivery from suppliers. “We continually strive to deliver the best possible shipping performance; delivering complete, accurate and on-time orders…

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Schrader celebrates 175th year, sets new focus on future tech
February 11, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Schrader Performance Sensors, an aftermarket brand of Sensata Technologies, is celebrating 175 years since its founding in 1844 as a maker of rubber valves and fittings. The special occasion – in classic Latin its “dodransbicentennial” year – comes only months…

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U.K. car rating site, JudgeService, launches in Canada
January 8, 2019 by Allan Janssen

JudgeService, a leading U.K. automotive customer satisfaction insight and reviews site, has launched its services in Canada. The company has begun offering auto dealers specialized surveys to help boost customer satisfaction, with the ultimate aim of improving stock turnover. The…