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Meet the 2018 Canadian Technician of the Year!
December 7, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Dustin Golley, owner of DG’s Pro Tech in Listowel, Ont., impressed our judges with his strong diagnostic skills, his leadership in the shop, and his commitment to training.

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Mahle Motorsport names new marketing manager
December 6, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Joe Maylish has been hired to lead the marketing department of Mahle Motorsport, the North American motorsports division of automotive parts and equipment company Mahle. He will be based in the company’s headquarters in Fletcher, N.C. Maylish worked most recently…

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Akebono names Cota national sales manager
December 6, 2018 by Adam Malik

Akebono Brake Corporation has promoted Borise Cota to national sales manager for the Michigan-based company’s North American aftermarket operations. He spent the last 18 years leading the western region and overseeing the Canadian market. “Borise’s aftermarket experience, technological knowledge, history…

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Mann+Hummel names new president; Herrmann departs
December 4, 2018 by Adam Malik

Hansjörg Herrmann has left filter company Mann+Hummel Group and Nic Zerbst is set to become its next president and chief operations officer, and member of the management board. Herrmann departed on Nov. 30 to pursue a new professional challenge, the…

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In Memoriam: Bob Raff, 82
December 3, 2018 by Adam Malik

The automotive aftermarket is mourning the loss of industry stalwart Bob Raff. He died Nov. 27 at the age of 82. Raff was instrumental in creating the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, which operates the Auto Value brand in Canada, as…

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Airtex-ASC names new director
November 29, 2018 by Adam Malik

Micah Miller is the new director, supply chain, sales, operation planning at Airtex-ASC. He will be in charge of developing recommendations for the sales and operations planning process regarding production and inventory plans. Miller will also have accountability for optimizing…

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Continental adds sales technical training specialist
November 22, 2018 by Adam Malik

Continental has named Allen Selzler as its sales technical training specialist for its automotive interior division, commercial vehicles and aftermarket area. He will be responsible for the organization, co-ordination and execution of regional presentations and demonstrations with prospective and existing…

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Lifetime award given to KYB’s McGovern
November 13, 2018 by Adam Malik

KYB’s Mac McGovern was honoured at AAPEX with an award to recognize his contributions to the aftermarket. The Import Vehicle Community Luncheon and Awards Program held during the show in Las Vegas gave McGovern, who had recently retired from the…

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Parker Filtration Group names two new directors
November 7, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Andrew Burland has been promoted to director of sales, engine mobile aftermarket filtration for Parker Filtration Group. Burland, who started with Baldwin Filters in 2008, will lead a team of sales professionals focused on the mobile aftermarket space, representing a…

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Lubrication Specialties has new marketing coordinator
November 6, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI), manufacturer of Hot Shot’s Secret fuel and oil additives, announces a new addition to the company’s marketing team. Eric Trimble has been hired as the company’s marketing coordinator and will report to Lubrication Specialties director of…

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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…