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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 AnnouncementsOE newsPeople & Profiles New leader coming for Mercedes-Benz Canada
August 29, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Andreas Tetzloff has been appointed President and CEO of Mercedes-Benz Canada. The move is effective October 1. He will replace Eva Wiese, who became the first female head of the group on Feb. 1, 2021. She has been appointed managing…
News Association NewsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements In Memoriam: Steve Handschuh
August 26, 2022 by
Adam Malik
The supplier side of the automotive aftermarket is mourning the loss of Steve Handschuh, former president and chief executive officer of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) died Aug. 22 He retired at the end of 2018 with the…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Alltech names new VP
August 22, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Richard Odom has been promoted to vice president of sales and marketing at Alltech Automotive. “Richard has been instrumental in the expansion of our customer base, including the introduction of our QualityPro line of products,” said Nancy Liu, president and…
News AnnouncementsAuto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Canadian aftermarket vet named Eucon U.S. VP
August 15, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Kumar Saha will add the U.S. market to his duties with Eucon Americas. The Canadian managing director was named as the company’s U.S. vice president. He will maintain his Canadian role with Eucon, which specializes in market information and data-based…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements In Memoriam: Kiyoshi Nonomura
August 12, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Though long retired, many in the automotive aftermarket are feeling the loss of a good friend. Kiyoshi, or Kiyo, Nonomura died last week at the age of 89. Ken Coulter, president of Specialty Sales & Marketing, passed on the news…
News Auto Repair & ServiceEventsJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements All-female build gears up for SEMA
August 11, 2022 by
Adam Malik
The 2022 SEMA Businesswomen’s Network (SBN) All-Female Vehicle Build is underway, ready to be completed in late October and just in time for the SEMA Show. The Ford Bronco arrived at the SEMA Garage in Diamond Bar, California earlier this…
News OE newsPeople & Profiles Porsche picks next Canadian leader
July 25, 2022 by
Adam Malik
John Cappella has been named the next president and chief executive officer of Porsche Cars Canada. The move is effective September 1. He will take over from Marc Ouayoun, who has been in the top seat since January 2018. Capella…
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements ADPS names new U.K. director
June 20, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Advantage Parts Solutions announced Mark Willis as its U.K. commercial director. He will work closely with the region’s senior leadership team, including David Shepherd, the company’s non-executive director, Darren Clark, U.K. managing director, and Bob Kirstiuk, CEO and co-founder, to…
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements New leader at Ultimate Headers
June 13, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Jim Browning Jr. has been appointed president of Ultimate Headers. He has been with the company for five years. It noted in an announcement that he has been key to helping the company grow its product and customer base. Under…
News Jobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Hitachi Astemo names new director
June 6, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Hitachi Astemo Americas announced Ryan Pelkey’s promotion to director of sales for the Hitachi Astemo Americas aftermarket division. The announcement comes after Gary Plover moved up to become the company’s vice president and Americas aftermarket business division head. Pelkey will…
News Auto Repair & ServiceJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements NGK names new national sales manager
June 3, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Mark Gibson is the new national sales manager NGK Spark Plugs Canada. The move was effective April 1. An announcement was made June 2. Gibson most recently served as business development manager at Direct Energy. He has more than 20…