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Alliance partners with Excel Sales Consulting
July 3, 2020 by Allan Janssen

The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has partnered with Excel Sales Consulting to expand offerings on Alliance University, the group’s internal training platform. The partnership will assist store teams in consistently delivering on Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper’s motto: “Service…

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Schrader announces winners of shop stool giveaway
July 3, 2020 by Allan Janssen

TPMS manufacturer Schrader has announced the winners of the company’s Schrader Academy Shop Stool Giveaway contest. The giveaway allowed five random participants that scored above 80% on all five modules of Schrader’s TPMS e-Training Course the chance to win one…

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GPC divests itself of business products company
July 3, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Genuine Parts Company (GPC) has completed the sale of S.P. Richards Company, a business products wholesaler that distributes more than 98,000 products to 9,000 resellers and distributors throughout the United States from a network of 44 locations. S.P. Richards’ core U.S.…

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People & Places: Corporate moves in June 2020
July 1, 2020 by Allan Janssen

We recap some of the personnel announcements we heard about this past month.

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PurePower names new direct of business development
June 30, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Stephen Gow has been named director of business development and sales for diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers remanufacturer PurePower Technologies. He will be responsible for leading all business development, marketing and sales activities, and growing the PurePower overall product portfolio…

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Dana, Hella among suppliers recognized by General Motors
June 30, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Dana Inc. and Hella were both named 2019 suppliers of the year by General Motors. The 28th annual awards, during which General Motors recognized 116 of its best suppliers from 15 countries, were presented at a virtual ceremony on June…

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Uni-Select puts out call for senior merchandising director
June 26, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Uni-Select Canada Inc. is looking for a senior merchandising director for its automotive operations. The posting calls for an individual who is passionate about the automotive industry, enjoys being inspired by true leaders in the industry, and constantly looking for…

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Uni-Select reports better-than-anticipated sales
June 26, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Uni-Select says its operating performance this spring was better than anticipated, with sales for April and May as well as cash management exceeding internal forecast set in late March. The company’s most recent business update, released earlier this week, says…

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Mexican auto parts chain adopts Epicor Vision
June 26, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Epicor Software Corporation has announced that Refaccionaria Del Sol has become Mexico’s first auto parts distributor to upgrade to the Epicor Vision distribution management system. A member of the Automotive Distribution Network (The Network) buying group, Refaccionaria Del Sol operates…

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2021 Ford F-150 to feature ‘SiriusXM with 360L’ in-cab entertainment
June 25, 2020 by Allan Janssen

SiriusXM and Ford Motor Company have announced that SiriusXM with 360L – SiriusXM’s newest and most advanced audio entertainment platform – will make its Ford debut in the 2021 F-150. SiriusXM with 360L is planned to be available on all…

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AAPEX update: ‘Spirits of Canada’ reception cancelled
June 23, 2020 by Allan Janssen

The annual “Spirits of Canada” reception will not be held this year during the Automotive Aftermarket Parts Exposition (AAPEX) in Las Vegas. Organizers of the event projected that fewer Canadians would be attending the show in November due to concerns…

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MBE Group promotes Kaleigh Jerzykowski
June 23, 2020 by Allan Janssen

Marx Buscemi Eisbrenner Group (MBE Group), a full-service marketing communications agency highly focused in the automotive, mobility, trucking, tech and consumer goods industries, has promoted Kaleigh Jerzykowski to the role of account executive. Jerzykowski joined MBE Group in 2017, and…