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Trico snaps up Anco wipers
March 21, 2019 by Adam Malik

The Trico Group is on a buying spree. Its most recent acquisition is of Anco Wiper Blades. Tenneco announced that it sold the division March 1. In its quarterly earnings report, Tenneco said the decision to sell was part of…

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Mevotech adds new western U.S. sales director
March 21, 2019 by Adam Malik

Toronto-based Mevotech has brought in Vic Dirkes to oversee sales in the western part of the United States. As the new director of sales – west, Dirkes will be responsible for expanding the company’s market share in the region by…

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Denso expands North American operations
March 21, 2019 by Adam Malik

Denso is investing nearly $10 million in a new distribution centre in Indiana to boost its offerings in North America. With 50 full-time jobs being added thanks to the new hub in Jefferson, Ind., it will be fully operational this…

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Liqui Moly adds pourer safeguards
March 21, 2019 by Adam Malik

To help protect against using the wrong additive, German chemicals company Liqui Moly is bringing in additional safeguards to its products. New pourers are designed to make sure the right additives go in the right places and avoid petrol additives…

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What affects you in the federal budget
March 20, 2019 by Adam Malik

The federal budget proposed by the Liberal government promises a lot of things, but what does it mean for the automotive aftermarket? There’s nothing carved out specifically for the industry, but there are items that are of interest to business…

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Budget promises tax credit, EI benefit to help workers
March 20, 2019 by Jordan Press, The Canadian Press

Canadians could soon be putting $250 a year in federal tax credits toward better skills, while getting federal help to pay the bills. One of the showpieces in Tuesday’s federal Liberal budget, part of more than $1.7 billion in planned…

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Liberals boost infrastructure cash to cities, broadband in budget
March 20, 2019 by Jordan Press, The Canadian Press

The Trudeau Liberals are making another end-run on the provinces in their bid to spend infrastructure money, citing problems with getting projects off the ground as a reason to deliver $2.2 billion more directly to cities. Tuesday’s budget announced a…

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MEMA backs call to delay tariffs
March 20, 2019 by Adam Malik

The U.S. association for auto manufacturers is applauding a bipartisan effort to study the automotive industry and its role in the American economy before tariffs can be imposed. The Automotive Jobs Act was introduced recently by Representatives Terri Sewell (D-Ala.)…

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Aftermarket women gather in New Orleans
March 19, 2019 by Adam Malik

Women in Auto Care held its latest Winter Leadership Conference with 138 attendees. Held over two days at Le Meridien New Orleans, women from across the aftermarket listened to keynote speeches on topics of leadership styles, avoiding burnout, self-coaching and…

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Washbish accepts biz leader award
March 19, 2019 by Adam Malik

John R. Washbish picked up his Outstanding Business Leader award from Northwood University. The ceremony was held in West Palm Beach, Fla., on March 16. Washbish is president and CEO of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. “We couldn’t be more…

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Seven aftermarket companies named to Best Managed list
March 19, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Seven automotive aftermarket companies have been named to Deloitte’s Best Managed Companies list. The annual list showcases management excellent at privately-owned Canadian companies with annual revenues over $15 million. There 47 new winners in 2019. Among those that have won…

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Special pricing deadline approaching for ASA Dallas event
March 19, 2019 by Allan Janssen

Early bird registration deadline is approaching for the Automotive Service Association (ASA) Annual Business Meeting & Conference. The event, to be held April 30-May 2 in the Dallas, Texas area, has special pricing online until March 24. “We created something…