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Unimax launches new website
August 23, 2019 by Renee Montague

Unimax Tire Ltd. has launched a new website aimed at helping growth in Canadian market. “The launch of the new Unimax Tire website is in line with our strategy to expand Point S, V1, Otobox, and other retail banners in…

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Calling all role models
August 23, 2019 by Renee Montague

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA) is looking for established aftermarketers to serve as roles models for young people who might be interested in an automotive career. Working with Let’s Talk Science, AIA Canada has put out a call…

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Valvoline to acquire assets of Alberta-based Minit Lube
August 22, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Valvoline Inc. has signed a definitive agreement to acquire certain business assets of Minit Lube in Alberta, Canada. The acquisition is expected to be complete during the fourth quarter of fiscal 2019. Financial terms were not disclosed. Minit Lube, based…

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ZF Aftermarket offers ‘Back to School’ savings on training
August 21, 2019 by Allan Janssen

With students across North America getting ready to go back to school, ZF Aftermarket is offering a timely discount on continued education for technicians in the auto care industry. The company is offering technicians $50 off membership in its ZF…

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Bolt On Technology launches new website
August 21, 2019 by Renee Montague

Bolt On has launched a new website that gives visitors access to the company’s full range of products, peer success stories, training programs, and calendar of events. Included on the website is a feature which allows shop owners to select…

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Power Stop launches Canadian initiative
August 20, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Power Stop LLC, of Bedford Park Ill., has introduced its products and attributes to the Canadian marketplace. Canadian aftermarket veteran Robert Pitt has entered into an agreement to oversee the Power Stop launch and manage all of the company’s products…

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Paid How and Where You Drive Determines the Oil Filter You Need
August 20, 2019 by Mann+Hummel

Once you identify how and where you drive, you can take the correct steps to ensure you maintain your vehicle properly.

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AIA Canada invites members to cruise into the future
August 16, 2019 by Renee Montague

AIA Canada Atlantic Division is hosting two events for industry experts to share their insights on disruptive technologies, new government legislation, succession planning, new trends and more. The “Cruise into the Future” events will be followed by a dinner boat…

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Dorman offers new free training courses for technicians
August 16, 2019 by Renee Montague

Dorman Training Center, previously named Dorman University, has added new in-depth training courses for technicians. Their new online training experience offers nine product courses and three technician courses, all  taught by ASE-certified instructors. The product courses are designed to highlight…

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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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Cardone appoints new CEO
August 13, 2019 by Allan Janssen

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

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Fountain Tire’s Brent Hesje named to Tire Industry hall of fame
August 13, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Brent Hesje, CEO of Edmonton-based Fountain Tire, is among three industry veterans who will be honoured during Industry Week in Las Vegas in November. He will be inducted into the Tire Industry Hall of Fame, along with the late Frank Holeman (director…