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Robert Clark named to Aftermarket Hall of Fame
November 19, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Retired Aisin Group executive Robert Clark has been inducted into the 2019 Import Vehicle Community Hall of Fame. Clark, a senior aftermarket advisor for Aisin since his retirement in June, has served the company in a number of positions including…

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Spectra Premium VP wins education award
November 14, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Collin Francis, Spectra Premium’s vice president of sales and marketing for the U.S., has earned a 2019 Automotive Aftermarket Management Education Award (AAMEA) for his support and promotion of the goals of Northwood University. In addition to a member of…

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Derek Chinn joins Grant Brothers Sales
November 12, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Derek Chinn has joined Grant Brothers Sales Limited as vice-president, business development. Grant Brothers Sales Ltd. president Charlie Grant said Chinn brings new expertise to his company’s team. “He really understands what the manufacturers are looking for and can help…

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BBB Industries hires new VP, electronics
November 11, 2019 by Allan Janssen

BBB Industries, LLC has hired Russ Schinzing as its vice president of electronics. Schinzing is a 27-year industry veteran, bringing with him extensive experience developing electronics remanufacturing capabilities to serve customers in the commercial vehicle, passenger vehicle, military, and industrial…

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Cox Automotive Canada hires new senior communications and PR manager
November 8, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Mark James has joined Cox Automotive Canada as senior manager of corporate communications and public relations. He will report directly to Maria Soklis, president of Cox Automotive Canada. A seasoned communications leader with extensive experience in the automotive industry –…

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Custom Automotive Networks names incoming chairman
November 7, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Cary Redman, vice president of brand sales for Edelbrock, has been elected to be the next chairman of the Custom Automotive Network (formerly Performance Warehouse Association). He will begin his term in January. CAN president Tracie Nunez said 2019 was…

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The true cost of renting
November 5, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Long-term uncertainty dogs some shop owners because they don’t own their building or the land it sits on.

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Maxxeon makes Growth 500 List
November 4, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Canadian Business and Maclean’s have ranked Maxxeon number 62 on their annual Growth 500, a ranking of Canada’s Fastest-Growing Companies. Produced by Canadian Business and Maclean’s, the Growth 500 ranks Canadian businesses on five-year revenue growth. Growth 500 winners are…

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ATEQ names global aftermarket manager
November 4, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Livonia, Mich.-based ATEQ TPMS Tools has named Eri Muca its global aftermarket TPMS manager. Muca will be responsible for leading the aftermarket TPMS team for all markets worldwide with a focus on developing a global sales strategy to foster partner…

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Bob Rose, former Fenco national sales manager, dies at 75
November 2, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Robert (Bob) Rose, a well-known figure in the Canadian automotive aftermarket, passed away on Oct. 29  at the age of 75 surrounded by his family. The former national sales manager for Toronto-based Fenco Automotive, spent 45 years with the company. He…

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ASA hires new director for member services
November 1, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Blair Calvo has joined the Automotive Service Association as its new director of membership. Calvo will be responsible for overseeing member services, including addressing the needs of current members and leading efforts to recruit new members. She comes to ASA…

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Midwest Auto Care Alliance names new executive committee
October 31, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Tim Davison is the new president of the Midwest Auto Care Alliance (MWACA). The owner of Chumbley’s Auto Care in Indianola, Iowa, says he has his work cut out for him. In his first message to members, he wrote, “As…