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News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Meyle announces changes at the top
September 18, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Karl J. Gaertner, majority shareholder of Mayle AG, is stepping down from the executive board after nearly three decades at the helm. The move was effective Sept. 1 with board members Dirk Damaschke and Marc Siemssen now managing the German…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements YPA Spotlight: Aftermarket career growth driven by different perspectives:
September 1, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Spotlight on Andrew Ionescu
News AnnouncementsAssociation NewsPeople & Profiles Here’s the ACC board for 2023-2024
August 14, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Several new faces a joining the board of directors at the Automotive Communications Council as changes were announced for the 2023-2024 year. At the top will be some familiar faces. Shawn Collins, founder of the Extend Group, will serve as…
News Auto Repair & ServiceElectric VehiclesJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements New chair for EV tire council
July 31, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Mark Ferner, senior manager, technical operations for Bridgestone Retail Operations, will serve as chair of the Tire Industry Association’s Electric Vehicle Advisory Council (EVAC). He will take over Aug. 1 for Ron Lautzenheiser a Big O Tires and Grease Monkey…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Here’s who Denso has promoted
July 24, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Denso Products and Services Americas has added new names and familiar faces to its management team. Michael Small has been promoted to senior manager of national accounts sales and marketing. He has been with Denso for 11 years, most recently…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Bill Hay named new president at ERI
June 26, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Engine Rebuilders Inc. (ERI) is welcoming Bill Hay as its new president. He will move into the position on July 4, ERI chairman Rick Miller said in an announcement, which further highlighted Hay’s experience in leadership roles and with various…
News AnnouncementsAssociation NewsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Here’s who’s on the AIA Canada board
May 4, 2023 by
Adam Malik
It’s official: The head of AIA Canada’s board of directors executive committee will be known as ‘chair’ with Shannon Spano taking the helm. The title change will remain in place — new buttons identifying the position denote ‘chair’ instead of…
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 & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements In memoriam: John Grant, 104
April 17, 2023 by
Adam Malik
A long-time figure of the automotive aftermarket has passed. John Grant, the co-founder of Grant Brothers Sales, died this past weekend. His obituary said he passed peacefully at home at the age of 104. He was born in North Sidney…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Continental announces new smart mobility leader
April 17, 2023 by
Adam Malik
Rosa Meckseper has taken over as the head of smart mobility business area for Continental North America. She takes over from Jim Bayley, who retired at the end of March after more than 32 years in the automotive industry. The…