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Patrick Verriet promoted by Mann+Hummel

Adam Malik — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:31:35 +0000

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…

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Leading aftermarket voice Ann Wilson to retire

Adam Malik — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 11:29:28 +0000

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…

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Shop of the Year: Building Trust

Adam Malik — Thu, 04 Jan 2024 11:30:35 +0000

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

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JC Washbish named Alliance president

Adam Malik — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 13:59:23 +0000

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…

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Wakefield appoints new regional manager

Adam Malik — Mon, 18 Dec 2023 11:30:31 +0000

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…

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CRP names top Canadian sales rep

Adam Malik — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 11:30:39 +0000

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…

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Former AIA Canada chair honoured

Adam Malik — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:30:59 +0000

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…

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Specialty Products Company adds Brent Berman

Adam Malik — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 11:30:20 +0000

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…

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The Alliance adds new VP

Adam Malik — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:30:45 +0000

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…

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KYB names new biz ops manager

Adam Malik — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 10:25:17 +0000

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…

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YPA Spotlight: Finding her place in the automotive aftermarket industry

Adam Malik — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 10:15:11 +0000

Read this month’s spotlight on Pragati Upadhyay

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Bestbuy names new leader

Adam Malik — Wed, 04 Oct 2023 10:30:10 +0000

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…

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Meyle announces changes at the top

Adam Malik — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 10:30:41 +0000

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…

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YPA Spotlight: Aftermarket career growth driven by different perspectives:

Adam Malik — Fri, 01 Sep 2023 10:15:22 +0000

Spotlight on Andrew Ionescu

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Here’s the ACC board for 2023-2024

Adam Malik — Mon, 14 Aug 2023 10:30:24 +0000

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…

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New chair for EV tire council

Adam Malik — Mon, 31 Jul 2023 10:30:11 +0000

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…

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Here’s who Denso has promoted

Adam Malik — Mon, 24 Jul 2023 10:31:10 +0000

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…

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Bill Hay named new president at ERI

Adam Malik — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 13:16:48 +0000

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…

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Here’s who’s on the AIA Canada board

Adam Malik — Thu, 04 May 2023 10:29:40 +0000

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…

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Brad Shaddick wins Distinguished Service Award

Adam Malik — Wed, 03 May 2023 10:25:33 +0000

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.…

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Brad Cochrane named YPA Leader of the Year

Adam Malik — Wed, 03 May 2023 10:20:42 +0000

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…

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Brent Hesje to be honoured

Adam Malik — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 10:10:21 +0000

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…

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In memoriam: John Grant, 104

Adam Malik — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 18:51:52 +0000

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…

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Continental announces new smart mobility leader

Adam Malik — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 10:30:49 +0000

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…

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From the Magazine: Incoming AIA Canada Chair: ‘Lift while you climb’

Adam Malik — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 10:30:25 +0000

Shannon Spano, incoming chair of AIA Canada, wants to be a leader for young industry pros, while making the aftermarket more welcoming

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Dayco promotes four to new roles

Adam Malik — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:30:01 +0000

Dayco announced it has promoted four aftermarket team members: Jay Buckley, Jerry Reeves, Jon Crawford and Sheila Mann. Jay Buckley will take on the role of director of marketing, catalogue and technical product support. He was most recently director of…

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In Memoriam: Bill Russell, 82

Adam Malik — Wed, 08 Mar 2023 11:20:26 +0000

The automotive aftermarket community is mourning the loss of industry veteran Bill Russell. He died Feb. 14 in Victoria, B.C., at Broadmead Care Home. He is survived by his wife of 62 years Carole, his children Todd (Geri), Denise (Eddie)…

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Leadership changes at Mann+Hummel Americas

Adam Malik — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:30:04 +0000

Global filtration company Mann+Hummel announced senior leadership changes within its automotive aftermarket Americas group. Marco Faulenbach will serve as senior vice president of the group. He will lead the company’s aftermarket activities in North and South America, including engineering, sales…

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Jeff Lee to lead Spectra’s Canadian aftermarket sales

Adam Malik — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:42:38 +0000

Spectra Premium Mobility Solutions announced that Jeff Lee will lead the company’s Canadian sales aftermarket division as director of sales – Canada. He has been with Spectra Premium since 2011. In that time, he has held various positions, including territory…

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New sales director for JNPSoft OptiCat

Adam Malik — Mon, 13 Feb 2023 11:31:30 +0000

JNPSoft OptiCat announced that Mark Nasra will be joining the company as its director of sales for North America. He will draw on his more than 20 years of automotive experience to provide exceptional service and innovative tools to help…

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