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Labour shortages to stick around, says study
December 14, 2018 by Adam Malik

Look for younger, less qualified, retired or newcomers, suggests BDC chief economist

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Raybestos adds to coverage
December 13, 2018 by Adam Malik

Caliper coverage has been boosted by Raybestos for its premium Element3 new plated brake calipers and R-Line remanufactured plated calipers. The company announced more part numbers are now available. “We recently added even more caliper part numbers for popular domestic…

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Lumileds earns award for best media outreach to women
December 13, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Lumileds has won an award from the Automotive Communications Council (ACC) for its hand in an episode of the television show Designing Spaces featuring a segment on automotive lighting. The award, handed out during the 2018 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo…

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E-tailing boom on the horizon
December 12, 2018 by Adam Malik

Jobbers that haven’t moved into the electronic retail space better lace up their boots because it’s expected to take off in the next year. The trend of buying aftermarket products online is increasing at a growth rate of three times…

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New wheel sensors from Continental
December 12, 2018 by Adam Malik

Continental has brought in ATE Wheel Speed Sensors that are genuine OE parts. The sensors detect rotational direction for hill start assist and park assist systems, as well as provide wheel speed inputs to ABS, TCS, and ESC control systems.…

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ACDelco launches new online training courses
December 12, 2018 by Allan Janssen

ACDelco has added a series of new web-based training courses to its training web site. The new courses are available exclusively to program member customers. This is in addition to the hundreds of online training courses available for program members…

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Airtex-ASC adds account manager
December 11, 2018 by Adam Malik

Trevor Lilovich has joined Airex-ASC as an account manager. He joins the company from Bake Parts Inc. where he partnered with distributor customers to develop mutually profitable relationships. He has also held positions at Valvoline and Hertz. “We are pleased…

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Valeo launches new line of wiper blades
December 11, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Valeo has launched a new all-in-one wiper blade solution. The Titanium features Valeo’s latest technology including the patented Pyramid beam blade design with Tec2 rubber formula.  The pyramid design creates three-point air flow control for even pressure and optimal windshield…

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Passion is your fuel: Greenwood’s Garage
December 10, 2018 by Adam Malik

Where is your passion? But you have to understand that building it – and sustaining it – is not a one-off event. Once you have it roaring, there’s no stopping what you can do, says Bob Greenwood in the latest…

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Permatex names new VP and GM
December 10, 2018 by Adam Malik

Lee Burtelson has been named the new vice president and general manager for engine repair in the automotive aftermarket group at Permatex. Burtelson was previously vice president of strategic marketing for the ITW fluids platform. He’s been with ITW since…

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New AAE gearboxes for Ford
December 10, 2018 by Adam Malik

Premature failure of gearboxes in some Ford trucks can be prevented in the latest product release from CRP Automotive. Its new line of AAE Steering Gear Boxes for popular Ford truck applications feature larger, case-hardened shafts and oversized bearings for…

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Meet the 2018 Canadian Technician of the Year!
December 7, 2018 by Allan Janssen

Dustin Golley, owner of DG’s Pro Tech in Listowel, Ont., impressed our judges with his strong diagnostic skills, his leadership in the shop, and his commitment to training.