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Selling quality parts: It’s better for everyone
November 28, 2019 by Allan Janssen

There are plenty of reasons to choose quality. Explaining them to customers is worth your time and effort.

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Laura Kowalchik joins Dayco as CFO
November 27, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Dayco has announced that Laura Kowalchik has joined the company as chief financial officer. “Laura is a highly regarded operational finance leader with significant experience in automotive industries, data analytics and steel,” said Joel Wiegert, Dayco’s chief executive officer. “Her…

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Magline names new CFO
November 27, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Magline, Inc., manufacturer of Magliner aluminum material handling equipment, announces the addition of John Baird as chief financial officer. Baird is responsible for the organization’s Finance, Human Resources and Information Technologies business units. “John has a successful track record of…

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ALI names new board chairman
November 27, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Jeff Kritzer has been elected chairman of the Automotive Lift Institute’s board of directors. ALI is dedicated to promoting the safe design, construction, installation, inspection and use of vehicle lifts in North America. Kritzer, who works for of BendPak in…

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New Greenwood video: What kind of customers do you want?
November 27, 2019 by Allan Janssen

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Castrol Edge 0W-16 now available from Wakefield
November 26, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Nov. 26, 2019 — As the automotive market continues to make moves to achieve gains in fuel economy, auto manufacturers are developing engines to operate on lighter viscosity engine oils. Lighter viscosity oils provide less internal resistance and are therefore…

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53 techs honoured at ASE annual meeting
November 26, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Fifty-three automotive professionals were recognized at the fall board of governors meeting of the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE). The Nov. 13 event, held at the Arizona Grand Resort and Spa in Phoenix, Ariz., included an awards banquet…

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Pentosin ATF wins award for functional fluids
November 26, 2019 by Allan Janssen

CRP Automotive received the Best Functional Fluid Award for its Pentosin ATF 9 Automatic Transmission Fluid at the 2019 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) Show in Las Vegas, NV. The award was presented by the Import Vehicle Community at their…

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BBB founder honoured for commitment to remanufacturing
November 26, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Don Bigler, current board member and one of BBB’s founders, received the Remanufacturing Industries Council (RIC) ACE Award at the 2019 RIC-RIT World Remanufacturing Conference held in Rochester, New York. In addition to the recognition, a scholarship in Bigler’s name…

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Phone fails lead to missed automotive service revenue: report
November 26, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Marchex researchers say nearly 30% of inbound calls to stores represent missed revenue opportunities.

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Registration open for 2020 Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo
November 25, 2019 by Allan Janssen

The Midwest Auto Care Alliance has opened registration for the Vision Hi-Tech Training and Expo in Kansas City, Kansas. The event will be held March 5-8 at Overland Park Convention Center, featuring over 100 educational sessions featuring leading business management…

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Shop coaches come together to promote professionalism
November 25, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Some of the North American aftermarket’s top business consultants have banded together to create awareness about business development and advance industry professionalism. The newly formed Coalition of Automotive Management Professionals (CAMP) said it plans to serve the independent sector of…