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Leadership appointments at Federal-Mogul
April 25, 2017 by Adam Malik

Bryon Osterland has been appointed as vice president of global chassis at Federal-Mogul Motorparts, the company announced recently. Also, Craig Frohock has been appointed as vice president of global sealing, engine and underhood services at the Southfield, Mich.-based company. Both…

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AASA adds executive VP
April 25, 2017 by Adam Malik

The MEMA’s Paul McCarthy, who is currently the group’s senior vice president, has taken on the role of executive vice president at the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association. McCarthy has been with the MEMA since April 2011, said Bill Long, the…

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Veedol Lubricants names new strategic partner for Ontario
April 17, 2017 by Allan Janssen

Automobile Solutions Americas Inc., the official Canadian licensee of the Veedol brand, has signed an agreement appointing LubeSource as the distributor of Veedol Products in Ontario. ASA says the partnership will allow Veedol products to go to the Ontario market “through…

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TDAC names new president
April 3, 2017 by Allan Janssen

Richard Bender, vice president business operations for Tire Discounter Group Inc., to lead Tire Dealers Association of Canada.

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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.

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E.R.I. Group promotes Veronica Humber
January 20, 2017 by CARS Magazine

Veronica Humber of the E.R.I. Group has been promoted to the position of Controller, reporting directly to the president, Richard Miller. Mrs. Humber is a twelve-year employee of the company and has 22 years of experience working with finance. www.theerigroup.com

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Continental Elite RPM Club announces 2016 grand prize winner
January 20, 2017 by CARS Magazine

Continental has named Todd Lemmens, owner of TML Auto in Appleton, Wisconsin as the Elite RPM Grand Prize Winner for 2016. Lemmens, customer of warehouse distributor Factory Motor Parts, received $2,500 in his choice of gift cards, a $100 Subway…

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Bob Lauzon Retires From Grote Industries
January 17, 2017 by Auto Service World

After 40 years with Grote Industries, Bob Lauzon has decided to retire from the business. For all of those who know Bob’s passion for the business and his deep care for his customers, it is time for us to celebrate…

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New Brunswick tech could be Canada’s Smartest Person
December 14, 2016 by Allan Janssen

Brittain Bancroft appeared in fourth season of the CBC reality show “Canada’s Smartest Person.”

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AIA hosts reception at Ontario’s legislature
December 5, 2016 by Allan Janssen

Topics of discussion included the skilled labor shortage, the importation of asbestos-laden automotive parts, and the importance of vehicle safety on public roads.

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Ford of Canada announces new president and CEO
November 24, 2016 by CARS Magazine

Ford Motor Company of Canada, Ltd. has named Mark Buzzell as its next president and CEO, replacing Dianne Craig, who served in this role for the past five years. The appointment is effective as of Jan. 1, 2017. “Based on…

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Kevin McGladdery Receives 2016 Salesman of the Year Award
November 18, 2016 by Steve Pawlett

(Left) Roger Bird, Lumileds Senior National Accounts Manager and (Right) Russ Stebbins, Lumileds Director Automotive Aftermarket, present Kevin McGladdery with the 2016 Manufacturer’s Representative of the Year award. Lumileds, a subsidiary of Royal Philips presented its 2016 Manufacturer’s Rep Agency…