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Derek Chinn joins Grant Brothers Sales
November 12, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Derek Chinn has joined Grant Brothers Sales Limited as vice-president, business development. Grant Brothers Sales Ltd. president Charlie Grant said Chinn brings new expertise to his company’s team. “He really understands what the manufacturers are looking for and can help…

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Commentary: Turning talk into action
November 12, 2019 by Allan Janssen

No one thinks solving the current labour crisis is child’s play… but there are similarities.

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Spectra Premium wins Problem Solver award at AAPEX
November 11, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Spectra Premium earned an Import Product Award for Best Problem Solver in the Import Cars or Trucks Category at the annual Automotive Aftermarket Parts Exhibition in Las Vegas last week. The award, presented by the Autocare Association, acknowledges the improvement…

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Hunter named top manufacturer at SEMA
November 11, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Hunter Engineering was named the Specialty Equipment Marketing Association (SEMA) Manufacturer of the Year for making outstanding strides in the manufacturing category. The SEMA Manufacturer of the Year Award recipient meets rigorous criteria, including demonstrating outstanding business practices, establishing innovative…

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Akebono wins best overall import line at AAPEX
November 11, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Akebono Brake Corporation was awarded with the 2019 “Best Overall Import Aftermarket Product Line” during the Import Vehicle Community, Product and Marketing Awards at the annual Automotive Aftermarket Parts Exhibition in Las Vegas last week. The company won the award…

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BBB Industries hires new VP, electronics
November 11, 2019 by Allan Janssen

BBB Industries, LLC has hired Russ Schinzing as its vice president of electronics. Schinzing is a 27-year industry veteran, bringing with him extensive experience developing electronics remanufacturing capabilities to serve customers in the commercial vehicle, passenger vehicle, military, and industrial…

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Greenwood’s Garage: How’s your year going?
November 11, 2019 by Allan Janssen

What route will you take to get where you want to be? Slow down and get focused!

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Cox Automotive Canada hires new senior communications and PR manager
November 8, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Mark James has joined Cox Automotive Canada as senior manager of corporate communications and public relations. He will report directly to Maria Soklis, president of Cox Automotive Canada. A seasoned communications leader with extensive experience in the automotive industry –…

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Fountain Tire searches for “3 Stars” in Canadian communities
November 8, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Fountain Tire has once again teamed up with the Western Hockey League (WHL) and Ontario Hockey League (OHL) to honour local “difference makers.” Fountain Tire 3 Stars recognizes special people in 21 cities across Canada who go above and beyond…

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Today’s H.R.: Bringing women into the aftermarket
November 8, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Industry observers agree that employers in our male-dominated workplace need to actively attract and retain more women.

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Start-up aims to change how warranties are sold
November 7, 2019 by Allan Janssen

AutoPair Warranty, an auto warranty start-up with a head office in Toronto, has introduced competitive and simple pricing plans for extended car warranties or used car warranties. The company says all warranty plans will be sold at the dealers’ cost,…

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Custom Automotive Networks names incoming chairman
November 7, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Cary Redman, vice president of brand sales for Edelbrock, has been elected to be the next chairman of the Custom Automotive Network (formerly Performance Warehouse Association). He will begin his term in January. CAN president Tracie Nunez said 2019 was…