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News People & Profiles Ideal Supply has new general sales manager
October 8, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Mike Smith has been appointed to the role of general sales manager for Listowel, Ont.-based parts distributor Ideal Supply. Company president Tim MacDonald made the announcement, saying Smith will manage the strategic direction of Ideal’s three sales divisions – electrical,…
News Lead StoryPeople & Profiles People & Places: Corporate moves in September 2020
September 30, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
We recap some of the personnel announcements we heard about this past month.
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements PurePower names new director of R&D
September 23, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
PurePower Technologies (PPT) has named Jon Huckaby as engineering director of research and development. The maker of diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers said Huckaby will be a key member of the PurePower leadership team, with responsibility for leading OE and remanufacturing…
News People & Profiles Chuck Searles joins AMi as new president
September 16, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Chuck Searles has been selected as the new president of the Automotive Management Institute, a provider of management education for automotive service and collision repair professionals. The announcement, made by the company’s board of trustees, is effective immediately. Searles succeeds…
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements New Gem-Car VP reveals ambitious plan for growth
September 11, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Kevin King, the newly appointed vice president of operations for management software provider Gem-Car, said he will work toward the establishment of an operational Centre of Excellence to grow the company’s customer base. King, an industry veteran with experience at a…
News Jobbers & WDsPeople & Profiles Bestbuy names new VP of purchasing, inventory
September 9, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Robert Chartrand has been named vice president of purchasing and inventory at Bestbuy Distributors Limited, assuming responsibility for Bestbuy’s purchasing, inventory, and all related initiatives. Chartrand is based at the company’s head office address of 3355 American Drive in Mississauga, Ont.,…
News People & ProfilesTraining & Apprenticeship Auto Value hands out 25 scholarships
September 3, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Auto Value has presented scholarships to 25 students from across North America. The students, picked from a competitive pool of applicants, have each been awarded $1,000 for their studies in the 2020-2021 academic year. “It is always a pleasure…
News Lead StoryPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements People & Places: Corporate moves in August 2020
September 2, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
We recap some of the personnel announcements we heard about this past month.
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Dayco names new manager for commercial vehicle business
August 28, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
To meet the ongoing needs of its commercial vehicle customers, Dayco has recently hired Ron Barnes as its new national commercial vehicle business development manager. Barnes will lead Dayco’s recently formed Heavy-Duty Aftermarket group. He joined the company in June as…
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Sensata appoints new GM for aftermarket
August 27, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Sensata Technologies has appointed Russ Stebbins as general manager of the company’s Global Aftermarket Business Unit. The appointment plays a critical role in supporting Sensata’s continual growth strategy and driving its leadership position in the automotive aftermarket. Stebbins joins Sensata…
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements David Goggins joins IHS Markit as VP automotive strategy, insights
August 27, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Data company IHS Markit has hired senior industry executive David Goggins in the newly created role of vice president of automotive strategy and industry insights. Goggins will lead the transformation of its automotive business to address the rapidly changing needs…
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements BBB Industries names new senior VP for traditional sales
August 21, 2020 by
Allan Janssen
Remanufacturer BBB Industries, LLC has promoted Kim Nolan to senior vice president – traditional sales. In this role, she will be responsible for managing customer relationships, strategic sales growth, and product line expansion for all BBB’s US-based traditional accounts. “We are…