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News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Patrick Verriet promoted by Mann+Hummel
January 15, 2024 by
Adam Malik
Global filtration company Mann+Hummel announced that Patrick Verriet is its new Canadian business development manager. Verriet takes over from Steve Ellis, who retired at the end of 2023. Verriet first joined the company in 2016 as district sales manager. “Over…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Leading aftermarket voice Ann Wilson to retire
January 15, 2024 by
Adam Malik
One of the leading voices on the political stage for the automotive aftermarket is retiring. Ann Wilson, industry veteran and member of the Automotive Hall of Fame, is hanging it up at the end of the year, MEMA, The Vehicle…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Shop of the Year: Building Trust
January 4, 2024 by
Adam Malik
Art Turney’s Garage has been a key part of its community — and by no accident. It’s now the 2023 Shop of the Year winner
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements JC Washbish named Alliance president
January 2, 2024 by
Adam Malik
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has a new president. Its board of directors announced JC Washbish to the role. The move was effective January 1. He will lead the Alliance’s executive staff and shareholder membership. Washbish joined the Alliance in…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Wakefield appoints new regional manager
December 18, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Wakefield Canada announced Jeoffrey Boutet as its new regional sales manager for Eastern Canada. In the role, Boutet will oversee the company’s sales team in Quebec and Atlantic provinces. With more than 10 years of strong sales performance in his roles…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements CRP names top Canadian sales rep
December 11, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Philippe Emond, president and owner, GFGM Marketing has been named CRP Automotive’s 2023 Canadian Sales Representative of the Year. His company has represented CRP Automotive’s AAE, Pentosin, and Rein brands in Canada since 2017. Emond was presented with the award…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Former AIA Canada chair honoured
November 13, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Fountain Tire executive chair Brent Hesje was recently inducted to the Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame. Hesje, who served as chair of AIA Canada in 2018, was inducted by Junior Achievement (JA) Northern Alberta & NWT. He was recognized…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Specialty Products Company adds Brent Berman
November 13, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Veteran automotive aftermarket executive Brent Berman has joined Specialty Products Company to oversee sales, marketing and other key functions for the company. Specialty Products is a supplier of alignment tools, suspension components and oil/fuel system products. Berman has more than…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements The Alliance adds new VP
October 30, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance has promoted Justin Hebert to vice president of category management. He will take over the position as of November 1 and will oversee all passenger vehicles, light and medium duty along with the Alliance commercial…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements KYB names new biz ops manager
October 30, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Patrick Smith has joined the KYB Aftermarket team as its new business operations manager. He will oversee sales and distribution center administrative functions, focusing on streamlining procedures and improving efficiencies. Smith spent ten years in the U.S. Army as an…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements YPA Spotlight: Finding her place in the automotive aftermarket industry
October 18, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Read this month’s spotlight on Pragati Upadhyay
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Bestbuy names new leader
October 4, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Nick Brunet is the new president and chief operating officer of Bestbuy Distributors. Chairman Doug Wilson, shareholder and owner of Fat Guys Auto Parts in Thunder Bay, made the announcement, adding that Brunet will report directly to the board. He…