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Milestones & Awards
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements Bestbuy celebrates 70 years
May 12, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Bestbuy Distributors annual gala dinner and warehouse trade event was marked by the 70th anniversary of the company. From centrepieces to chair wraps, the milestone was noted and celebrated by shareholder members and vendor partners attendeding the dinner. It was…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Brad Shaddick wins Distinguished Service Award
May 3, 2023 by
Adam Malik
The highest award from the Automotive Industries Association of Canada has been given to Brad Shaddick. The Director of Sales in Canada for Tenneco/DRiV was named the 2023 Distinguished Service Award winner during AIA Canada’s National Conference on April 26.…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Brad Cochrane named YPA Leader of the Year
May 3, 2023 by
Adam Malik
AIA Canada presented the 2023 Young Leader of the Year Award to Brad Cochrane. The director of sales operations and business analytics at NAPA Auto Parts was presented the award by the Young Professionals in the Aftermarket Committee, which annually…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Brent Hesje to be honoured
April 24, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Brent Hesje, executive chair of Fountain Tire, will be inducted into the Northern Alberta Business Hall of Fame. The honour recognizes his lifetime achievements in business and community leadership. He was named a 2023 inductee by Junior Achievement (JA) Northern…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements Shop of the Year: Being a professional
January 5, 2023 by
Adam Malik
You’d be forgiven if you walked into Gustafson’s Auto Clinic in Athabasca, Alberta, and thought you were in the wrong building. It’s happened with customers — they open the doors and expect to see what has been engrained in their…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Gustafson’s Auto Clinic: Shop of the Year
December 20, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Congratulations to Gustafson’s Auto Clinic as the 2022 Shop of the Year! The annual award handed out by CARS went to this shop in Athabasca, Alberta, about 90 minutes north of Edmonton. Run by Stacey and Kevin Gustafson, the second-generation…
News AnnouncementsAssociation NewsJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements OptiCat CEO gets MEMA’s highest honour
September 14, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Charley Johnson has been awarded the Triangle Award from the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). The CEO of OptiCat LLC received the association’s highest honor in the vehicle supplier industry. “For more than 45 years, the Triangle Award has…
News Auto Repair & ServiceContests and SweepstakesJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements Send us your pick for Jobber of the Year
August 3, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Know a jobber that deserves the biggest recognition in the automotive aftermarket? Tell us who you think should be the Jobber of the Year. Presented by Jobber News, nominations are now open for the award to recognize the top jobber…
News Auto Repair & ServiceContests and SweepstakesJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements Make your nominations for Shop of the Year 2022
August 2, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Which shop deserves to be recognized as the 2022 Shop of the Year? The annual award is presented by CARS magazine, sponsored by Milwaukee Tool, to recognize the best automotive repair and service shop in the country over the last…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements CANUSA honoured by Federated
May 18, 2022 by
Adam Malik
London, Ontario-based CANUSA was recently presented an award from Federated Auto Parts. The group recognized three of its members with top awards for their commitment to the success of key Federated programs. CANUSA was recognized with the Federated Marketing Excellence…
News Association NewsAuto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsMilestones & AwardsSupplier News & Announcements AIA Canada gives highest honour to Bob Greenwood
May 17, 2022 by
Adam Malik
The late Bob Greenwood was recognized with the Distinguished Service Award from the Automotive Industries Association of Canada. The award is presented to those who provide outstanding leadership that contributes to the growth and development of the Canadian automotive aftermarket.…
News Auto Repair & ServiceBusiness ManagementMilestones & Awards Profile: Celebrating 50 years
April 19, 2022 by
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In 1972, an opportunity came up for John Stacey. He approached Joe Graham, whom he had met in trade school, to open a Gulf Station at Don Man Datsun. John’s Dad, George, put up the bond for the fuel portion…