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MEMA congratulates signatories to new USMCA deal
December 13, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The Motor Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has congratulated signatories to an updated North American trade deal. The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) was formally announced by Canadian trade representative Chrystia Freelanda, and her American and Mexican counterparts in Mexico City. It replaces…

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Alliance names BBB Industries Channel Partner of the Year
December 13, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. honoured BBB Industries as the 2019 Channel Partner of the Year. The announcement was made during the Alliance’s channel partner awards banquet on Tuesday in Aventura, Fla. “This recognition is the culmination of a…

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The Alliance wraps up Winter Shareholder meetings
December 12, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance is wrapping up its annual Winter Shareholder Meeting today at the JW Marriott Miami Turnberry in Aventura, Fla. Nearly 150 Auto Value shareholders and more than 250 valued channel partners attended the event, which included…

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Brake Parts Inc. names new chief legal officer
December 11, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Jeff Wawrzyniak has joined Brake Parts Inc as chief legal officer. Wawrzyniak is no stranger to the aftermarket. Prior to joining BPI, he served as chief legal, compliance and human resources officer, corporate secretary for Cardone Industries, Inc. He also…

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Lordco establishes foothold in Alberta
December 11, 2019 by Allan Janssen

After 45 years operating only in British Columbia, Lordco Parts Ltd. expands into Alberta, with plans for further expansion.

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Hunter earns its 300th patent
December 10, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Hunter Engineering was recently granted its 300th US patent. Hunter is the first company in the undercar equipment industry to reach this milestone. Hunter has a team of 75+ mechanical, electrical and software engineers who are responsible for the exclusive…

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Three Canadians among Akebono’s AAPEX guessing game
December 9, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Akebono put visitors to the annual Automotive Aftermarket Parts Expo to the test last month. As part of the company’s “The Hardware You Need, with the Brakes You Trust” theme, visitors to their booth were invited to guess the total…

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Product Focus: What’s new in Brakes
December 9, 2019 by Allan Janssen

  Late-model brakes Bosch has introduced new aftermarket automotive parts for more than 4.5 million vehicles in operation in North America. The new replacement brake pads, engine management parts and spark plugs offer coverage for select BMW, Fiat, Ford and…

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Shell retains global leadership for 13th consecutive year
December 6, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Market analyst Kline & Company has once again named Shell as the leading global supplier of finished lubricants. It is the 13th consecutive year that Shell has topped the Kline Global Lubricants Industry: Market Analysis and Assessment. The 2019 report…

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Final Auto Value prize draw coming up Dec. 16
December 5, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The final winner’s in Auto Value’s Big Race Weekend Sweepstakes will be drawn Dec. 16. Auto Value will send 15 grand-prize winners and their guests on a once-in-a-lifetime trip to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway in May 2020. The “weekend to remember”…

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November manufacturing up: IHS Markit
December 3, 2019 by Allan Janssen

IHS Markit is reporting that Canadian manufacturers signalled an improvement in their overall business conditions during November, which marked three months of sustained recovery. The IHS Markit Canada Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index posted a score of 51.4 in November, up…

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Winhere Brakes names first ever Sales Rep of the Year
December 3, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Winhere Brake Parts has recognized Chick Capoli Jr. with it first ever Sales Representative of the Year award. Chick is a member and partner of Chick Capoli Sales Company. The award was presented at the recent Automotive Aftermarket Parts Exhibition…