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Milestones & Awards
News Jobbers & WDsMilestones & Awards Counterperson of the Year Nominations Still Open
September 17, 2015 by
Andrew Ross
#aftermarket – Here’s your chance to acknowledge the hardest-working, most helpful and efficient auto parts counterperson you know – by nominating him or her for the Jobber News Counterperson of the Year Award. The Jobber News Counterperson of the Year…
News Jobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Alain Masse named new president of UAP Inc.
September 14, 2015 by
Allan Janssen
Montreal, QC – Alain Masse has been appointed president of UAP Inc. Masse, who has been with UAP since 2011, stepped in at the end of 2014 to lead all corporate functions for UAP’s Auto Parts Division as well as…
News Jobbers & WDsMilestones & Awards Advance Auto Parts Names 2015 Vendors of the Year
September 14, 2015 by
Steve Pawlett
#aftermarket – At the company’s annual vendor summit held in late August, Advance Auto Parts announced its 2015 Vendors of the Year awards. Taking home top honors as overall Co-Vendors of the Year were Motorcar Parts of America (MPAA) and…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceEventsMilestones & AwardsPeople & Profiles TIA announces 2015 Hall of Fame recipients
September 1, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
The Tire Industry Association (TIA) has announced the names of the 2015 Hall of Fame recipients, including Canadian Paul Hyatt. This year’s honorees are Ross Fischer, the late owner of McCord Auto Supply; Herman “Hy” Freeman, technical services and training manager…
News Association NewsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements Trico wins Subaru of America Silver Supplier Excellence Award
August 27, 2015 by
Allan Janssen
Trico Products Corporation has received a Silver rating in the Subaru of America Supplier Program. Subaru of America implements an annual supplier rating program to monitor and improve the supplier base in order to maintain the highest quality of products…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceMilestones & Awards ContiTech’s St. Marys plant turns 75
August 27, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
ContiTech’s St. Marys, Ohio, plant has celebrated its 75th anniversary. “We are proud to share in this diamond jubilee celebration of a highly versatile and productive facility,” said Jim Hill, ContiTech CEO for the NAFTA Region. “This plant has made…
News Auto Repair & ServiceMilestones & Awards Fans select 1967 Chevrolet Camaro as Champion ‘King of the Road’
August 25, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Tim Kowalchick of Jacksonville, Florida has won the $5,000 grand prize in the annual contest from the Champion Spark Plug Brand. Tanya Morewood from Tottenham, Ontario was also one of the ten finalists, winning a $500 price. Fans of classic and…
News Auto Repair & ServiceMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements BFGoodrich celebrates 1 million All-Terrain T/A KO2 sales in North America
August 10, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
BFGoodrich Tires has sold more than 1 million All-Terrain T/A KO2 tires in North America, less than eight months after launching in the market. BFGoodrich says its KO2 delivers exceptional toughness, tread life and traction for traversing the harshest conditions,…
News Auto Repair & ServiceEventsMilestones & Awards Top 10 finalists announced in ‘King of the Road’ contest
August 10, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Tanya Morewood from Tottenham, Ontario, is one of 10 finalists for the $5,000 Champion ‘King of the Road’ grand prize. “Our 10 finalists have maintained some amazing cars and trucks, and it’s easy to see the passion they all share. It’s…
News Association NewsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements Brembo launches redesigned website
August 5, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
The new Brembo website has undergone a complete restyling of its graphics and content. The site is aimed at drivers and motorcyclists who either already use or aspire to use Brembo performance products. “Innovation is evident in every aspect of Brembo’s…
News Association NewsMilestones & AwardsPeople & ProfilesTraining & Apprenticeship Nicholas Conti named the Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student
July 30, 2015 by
CARS Magazine
Nicholas Conti from Falconer, N.Y. was recently named the 2015 Mitchell 1 Automotive Technology Outstanding Student during the North American Council of Automotive Teachers (NACAT) conference. Each year, Mitchell 1 recognizes one U.S. or Canadian student for outstanding achievement in…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementMilestones & Awards Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance congratulates Canadian Cast Away winners
July 28, 2015 by
Allan Janssen
Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance’s Canadian Cast Away Sweepstakes was a big success. Prizes for the promotion included two Nitro Bass Fishing Boat Outfits, 30+ fishing trips to the Wilds of Canada, and dozens of Bass Pro Shop gift certificates. The…