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News AnnouncementsJobbers & WDsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Mevotech names new sales director
February 14, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Eric Schillinger has been picked as Mevotech’s new sales director for the east coast United States. The company made the announcement Jan. 7, noting that he will serve as a key member of Mevotech’s business development team. Schillinger has more…
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Continental names new product manager
February 7, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Peter Dobrowolski is now product manager for diagnostics and services in North America at Continental. He will be responsible for managing the portfolio of diagnostics products, including the Autodiagnos Pro Automotive Diagnostic System, Autodiagnos TPMS Tools, and the Autodiagnos Drive…
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Advantage Parts Solutions adds to executive team
January 17, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Paul Gange is joining Advantage Parts Solutions as president of North America and joining the company’s global executive team. Gange’s role will be to will accelerate the company’s global sales and marketing strategy and vision throughout North American markets. “Without…
News AnnouncementsPeople & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements Niall Davidson expands role as Motorcar realigns
January 4, 2022 by
Adam Malik
Motorcar Parts of America recently announced it was realigning its sales activities in Canada. At the same time, it announced Niall Davidson would assume responsibility for the company’s entire automotive product lines across the country. Davidson, who was vice president…
News Auto Repair & ServicePeople & Profiles In memoriam: Brian Hesje, 75
December 21, 2021 by
Adam Malik
The industry has said goodbye to another one of its giants. Brian Hesje, former chief executive officer and board chair of Fountain Tire, died on Dec. 5 surrounded by his family. The company announced the news on Dec. 14. Hesje…
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements New VP at Mevotech
December 20, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Assaf Bar-Menachem has been promoted to vice president of product management at Mevotech. The Toronto-based company made the announcement last week. He was most recently the director of product management at Mevotech. He has also served as supply chain director.…
News Auto Repair & ServiceMilestones & AwardsPeople & Profiles Announcing the 2021 Shop of the Year
December 14, 2021 by
Adam Malik
After going through more than two dozen nominations and discovering all the great things Canadian shop owners are doing, CARS Magazine is proud to present the 2021 Shop of the Year award to Master Mechanic High Park in Toronto. The…
News AnnouncementsBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsPeople & Profiles Jobber of the Year: ‘One big family’
December 8, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Quick to adapt. Growth in tough times. Deep community relationships. A tight-knit leadership team. The Unified Parts Group is the 2021 Jobber the Year
News People & ProfilesSupplier News & Announcements David Shepherd joins Advantage Parts Solutions
December 6, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Advantage Parts Solutions recently added David Shepherd to its global team as a non-executive director. Shepherd will work closely with Advantage’s global executive leadership team to help guide its long-term strategic business plan as part of the OEM parts supply…
News AnnouncementsPeople & Profiles University of the Aftermarket announces officers and trustees
November 29, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Robert Egan will serve as chairman of the University of the Aftermarket Foundation. The foundation announced its officers and trustees recently. The official confirmation vote was held virtually on Oct. 27. Serving as senior vice chairman will be John R.…
News Association NewsPeople & Profiles Familiar faces back to lead Automotive Lift Institute
November 15, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Jeff Kritzer is back for his third one-year term as chairman of the Automotive Lift Institute. The move was confirmed during the organization’s annual meeting in Las Vegas on Nov. 1. Doug Brown of Vehicle Service Group (Madison, Indiana) was…
News AnnouncementsBusiness ManagementJobbers & WDsPeople & Profiles New face for Uni-Select’s Canadian team
November 12, 2021 by
Adam Malik
Scott Tucker has been named general manager of the paint, body and equipment (PBE) group for Uni-Select’s Canadian Automotive Group. Emilie Gaudet, president and chief operating officer of the Canadian Automotive Group, made the announcement Nov. 11. “Scott has a…