Kentara moves to Stratford, Ontario Hastings announces new appointments

Engine and transmission fluid flush machine supplier Kentara has moved to Stratford, Ontario. Their new address is: 190 Birmingham Street Stratford, Ontario N5A 2T4. Phone: 519-274-2934, Fax: 519-273-5593 and E-mail remains unchanged at: kentara@cyg.net or kentara1@yahoo.com

Barrie, Ontario-based hard parts, tool and additive supplier Hastings Inc. has announced several new appointments. Bob Weatherston, President of Hastings Inc., has appointed Bill Holmes as Merchandising Manager. Bill has over 20 years experience in the automotive aftermarket. He is replacing Brian Fox, who is retiring after 41 years with the company. Steve Wright has been appointed Export Sales Manager. Wright is a 16-year veteran with Hastings, the past 2 years as U.S. Sales Manager. Steve is now responsible for global sales of the Hastings Inc. Specialty Tool Product Line.

John Carson joins the firm as Controller. Carson, an industry veteran with 12 years experience in the heavy-duty market, takes over from Russ Button, who is retiring after 17 years.