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Airtex-ASC hires new quality manager
November 5, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Chad Hawkins has joined Airtex-ASC as quality manager, fuel/continuous improvement. Rick Hindi, global quality director for Airtex-ASC, said Hawkins is a great addition to the team. “Chad has over 20 years of quality systems management experience,” said Hindi. “As a…

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Sangsin gets new director of sales
November 1, 2018 by Adam Malik

Sonny Riddle has joined Sangsin Brake America as the company’s director of sales. “Sonny has forged many strong connections in the automotive aftermarket, in a career that has spanned decades,” said Jeff Coggins, Vice President of Sangsin Brake America. “His…

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Walter announces leadership appointments
October 26, 2018 by Adam Malik

Walter Surface Technologies has announced two senior level appointments on the heels of its recent acquisition by ONCAP, in partnership with the company’s management team. Marc-André Aubé is the new chief executive officer and David Wright has been named vice…

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She gets things done
October 17, 2018 by Adam Malik

Cathleen Wachs of Auto Parts Central in Brandon, Man. has been named the Jobber News 2018 Counterperson of the Year for the tireless work ethic and relationships built with customers

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Remembering Peter Gilchirst, 92
October 17, 2018 by Adam Malik

Peter A. Gilchrist was born Nov. 15, 1925, in Shanghai, China. He lived in and around Shanghai and Hong Kong until 1941 when Japan invaded Hong Kong. At that time, Peter was 16 years old and separated from his parents…

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Lumileds names national sales manager for Canada
October 12, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Lumileds has appointed Chris McPhedran as its national sales manager for Canada. McPhedran will oversee all aspects of sales for the Lumileds automotive aftermarket channel in Canada. Dave Illes, Lumileds director of sales and marketing for North America Aftermarket, announced…

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Tire Industry Association elects new board secretary
October 11, 2018 by Allan Janssen

The founder and president of Tires Tires Tires has been elected secretary of the board of directors for the Tire Industry Association (TIA). Dan Nothdurft will begin his term as board secretary at the end of this month. Tires Tires…

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AIA announces staff changes
October 11, 2018 by Allan Janssen

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) has announced some staff changes in the wake of the departure of vice president France Daviault. Luciana Nechita has been named senior director of stakeholder relations. Nechita recently received her certified association executive…

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She gets things done
October 10, 2018 by Adam Malik

Cathleen Wachs of Auto Parts Central in Brandon, Man. has been named the Jobber News 2018 Counterperson of the Year for her tireless work ethic and relationships built with customers

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Spectra hires new OEM division head
October 10, 2018 by Adam Malik

Spectra Premium announced the appointment of Nicolas Beugnot into a role that will lead operations of the company’s OEM side. As senior vice president, OEM division, corporate and legal affairs, secretary, Beugnot will also continue directing the legal and corporate…

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Aeromotive announces new sales manager
October 4, 2018 by Adam Malik

Fuel systems and component manufacturer Aeromotive has announced Johnson Barrick as its new sales manager. He was most recently dual sales manager for Concord Hospitality in San Antonio where he developed and implemented sales forecasts and proposals for both government…

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Schrader creates new position: global sales director role
October 4, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Dan Baker has stepped into the newly developed role of global sales director for Schrader Performance Sensors. As Schrader’s global TPMS presence continues to grow, the new role of Global Sales Director was developed to unite both the North American…