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Brake Parts Inc. names new vice president of sales
September 18, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Jake Wegner has been named vice president of sales for Brake Parts Inc LLC (BPI). Paul Ferrandino, chief commercial officer for BPI, said Jake is an experienced and innovative sales management executive who will make a positive impact with the…

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ATEQ appoints new sales manager
September 10, 2019 by Allan Janssen

ATEQ TPMS Tools has appointed Dennis Flanery as its new sales manager. Flanery’s new responsibilities include managing TPMS sales, accounts, support and training as well as attending trade shows in the United States. He will work closely with the TPMS…

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Kia Canada welcomes Sungwon Kwon as new president, CEO
September 6, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Kia Canada Inc. has a new president and CEO. Sungwon Kwon joins Kia Canada from his previous role with the Americas Group at Kia Motors Corporation in Korea. He takes over from Kyle Lee who is leaving Kia Canada Inc.…

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Continental names new western sales manager
September 5, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Continental has named Gary P. Mercer as Western Sales Manager. In this role, Mercer will manage Continental’s aftermarket program for the traditional warehouse distributor network. Mercer will work with all of Continental aftermarket product lines including TPMS sensors and service…

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Delphine Persouyre named president of Total Canada
September 4, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Delphine Persouyre, formerly the managing director of Total Luxembourg, has joined Total Canada as president and managing director. She takes over for Franck Bagouet, who has accepted a new position within the Total Group. He is promoted to Senior VP…

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Tom Berger to lead LTA Manufacturing customer service department
August 29, 2019 by Renee Montague

LTA Manufacturing’s 14-year veteran, Tom Berger is the new senior director of customer service for LTA’s four subsidiaries and their related brands: ATC Truck Covers, Jason Industries, LoadMaster and Ranch Fiberglass.  Berger most recently served as the director of quality…

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What made her stay behind the counter for 40 years?
August 28, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Karen Cust of Morinville Bumper to Bumper says it was the challenge, the rewards, and, most of all, the people.

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Brampton parts store joins the Vast family
August 26, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Robin’s Auto Parts in Brampton is the latest Auto Value member in Ontario.

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MWACA announces new director of membership
August 15, 2019 by Renee Montague

Dustin Holland, a long time automotive industry media professional, is wearing a new hat these days, as the new director of membership for the MWACA.  Holland will be in charge of membership growth and retention, shop involvement, cultivating new chapters…

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Automotive industry veteran launches new sales agency
August 14, 2019 by Renee Montague

After 40 years with the Hella KGaA Hueck & Co. in a variety of key marketing and sales roles, Siggi Tigges has launched a new sales agency called S.A.T. Sales and Consulting LLC.  Tigges served the last 28 years with…

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Commentary: Coffee and Conversation
August 14, 2019 by Allan Janssen

SERVICE NOTES  By Allan Janssen For those out there who are curious about how a magazine like this gets made, it starts with coffee. A lot of it, close at hand, and strong. Then there is rumination. Thoughts, like coffee, must…

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Cardone appoints new CEO
August 13, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Mike Carr takes the top leadership role at top aftermarket parts manufacturer