Kanmar’s Edwards named top rep agent by CRP

From left, Daniel Schildge, CRP Industries CEO, and (right) Mike Palm, CRP Automotive vice president of sales and marketing, present Ken Edwards, President of Kanmar Inc., with the 2017 Rep Agent of the Year Award.

Ken Edwards was named the 2017 Rep Agent of the Year by CRP Automotive.

The president of Burlington, Ont.-based Kanmar Inc. has represented CRP since 2008. He previously worked for the replacement and service parts company from 2005-2008. Kanmar is a sales agency that represents original equipment and aftermarket manufacturers in automotive and heavy duty.

CRP’s automotive vice president of sales and marketing, Mike Palm, presented the award to Edwards.

“Ken has been a long-time partner to CRP, helping us to set-up CRP Canada and then growing with us as we expanded our customer base. Recognizing him for his substantial contributions and commitment is a special opportunity for us,” he said. “Ken has earned and deserves this award many times over. I’m very happy to be able to acknowledge Ken’s partnership with CRP through this award.”

Kanmar primarily serves clients in Ontario and works with partners across Canada provide greater representation.