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Custom Automotive Network names board of directors
March 4, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The Custom Automotive Network (CAN), formerly the Performance Warehouse Association, has named its 2019 Board of Directors. CAN chairman Andy McJannett of Performance Improvements welcomed the new board members, saying he looks forward to furthering CAN’s long-standing mission to expand…

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Amazon auto head to speak at AASA Vision
March 1, 2019 by Adam Malik

Conference to also to preview ‘new retail’ study

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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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Mopar awards top techs and advisors in its U.S. network
March 1, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Mopar recently announced its lineup of Mopar “Top Tech” and “Top Advisor” award recipients, recognizing 100 technicians and 30 service advisors out of a pool of 35,000-plus candidates across the United States. Award winners hail from 40 states across the…

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Castrol to continue sponsorship of NASCAR Pinty driver Simon Dion-Viens
February 27, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Castrol Canada has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Simon Dion-Viens. Dion-Viens and the entire SDV Autosport racing team will continue to serve as ambassador for Castrol products in Canada for another three years, as he prepares to run a minimum…

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MEMA picks Long to lead through change
February 20, 2019 by Adam Malik

Bill Long will leave the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association to head up its parent organization. The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association has picked long as its president and chief executive officer effective immediately. He replaces Steve Handschuh, who retired in…

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ZF names new head of aftermarket for U.S. and Canada
February 18, 2019 by Allan Janssen

ZF Aftermarket announces Mark Cali as Head of Independent Aftermarket for United States & Canada.

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Wakefield Canada appoints new territory sales manager in B.C.
February 13, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Wakefield Canada has appointed Candice Hill as its new territory sales manager for Vancouver Island and the B.C. lower mainland. Candice brings extensive sales and marketing experience to the Wakefield team representing the Castrol line of premium products. She’ll be…

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Billy Moore joins AirSept as sales engineer
February 11, 2019 by Allan Janssen

AirSept has hired aftermarket marketing specialist Billy Moore as its sales engineer. In the newly created position, Moore will report to AirSept executive vice president Greg McGuinness and assist the company in its national sales efforts through distribution channels and…

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AASA hires new director
February 8, 2019 by Adam Malik

The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) has hired Megan Gardner as its new director of membership and sponsorship. She will be responsible for membership growth and retention, identifying member needs and potential new association services, and building relationships and relevance…

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NATA elects new president, reinforces commitment to CASIS
February 6, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Ronald Tremblay, owner of The Garage in Vancouver, B.C., has been elected the new president of the National Automotive Trades Association (NATA). The association, an umbrella group for aftermarket repair associations in Canada, met in Toronto to elect a leader,…

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Paste Auto sold to NAPA
February 6, 2019 by Adam Malik

Toronto jobber Paste Auto Parts has been sold to NAPA. The deal was closed in mid-January. Paste’s three locations will become corporate stores of NAPA. Jacob Yako, who served as president of the jobber, sold the business outright but is…