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News Auto Repair & Service CHICAGO RAWHIDE EXPANDS HEAVY DUTY SALES COVERAGE IN CANADA
May 29, 2001 by
Auto Service World
Chicago Rawhide announces a new long-term sales representation agreement for its heavy-duty bearing and seal aftermarket business in Canada. CR has selected a newly created division of Specialty Sales & Marketing, a sales agency based in Mississauga, Ontario. Bruce Hipkiss,…
News Auto Repair & Service CCI Triad Redefines Market Strategy
May 28, 2001 by
Auto Service World
CCI Triad has announced a strategy to focus on core products, services and capabilities as it positions for growth, a change that will mean a rethinking the way it goes to market.CCI Triad has recently undertaken an extensive market and…
News Auto Repair & Service ACDelco Announces Enhanced Installer Support Program
May 11, 2001 by
Auto Service World
Installers can now receive more benefits through the ACDelco Total Service Support Program.The new additions to the program include ADT security discounts, the ability to automatically earn points for ACDelco’s Exclusively Yours rewards program with the purchase of parts, and…
News Auto Repair & Service Uni-Select Quarter Up, Canadian Automotive Down
May 8, 2001 by
Auto Service World
Uni-Select released its results for the first quarter of 2001, revealing a 1% increase in earnings, despite a slight drop in its Canadian Automotive business.For the quarter ended March 31, Uni-Select’s net earnings have increased by 1% to $2,244,000 or…
News Auto Repair & Service Midtronics Buys Rapid Charging Technology From Exide
May 8, 2001 by
Auto Service World
Midtronics, Inc., has acquired the technology assets related to the QuickSmart Battery Tester/Charger from Exide Technologies. The QuickSmart technology, developed by Exide Technologies and introduced in November 1998, provides a means of rapidly charging and testing a lead-acid battery. The…
News Auto Repair & Service Filter Market Set to Expand, Says Study
May 7, 2001 by
Auto Service World
The potential aftermarket for automotive filters is set to expand, as the North American vehicle population and average number of miles driven per year continues to rise. According to new analysis by Frost & Sullivan, “North American Automotive Filter Aftermarket,”…
News Auto Repair & Service B.C. Firm to Supply Tire Monitoring for Lap of America
May 4, 2001 by
Auto Service World
SmarTire Systems Inc. of Richmond, B.C., announced that its tire monitoring products will help ensure optimal tire pressure and safety on the track and the road for the “Lapping Against Diabetes” Race Team competing in the 18th annual Michelin One…
News Auto Repair & Service PartSource Expansion to be Curtailed
May 3, 2001 by
Auto Service World
Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited will be curtailing the expansion of its PartSource chain in view of lackluster retail segment performance for the company.While some segments showed strong growth, the retail segment grew only 1.5% in the quarter. Canadian Tire chief…
News Auto Repair & Service Bridgestone Named GM Supplier of the Year
May 2, 2001 by
Auto Service World
Bridgestone Corporation and its global family of companies including Bridgestone/Firestone Canada Inc. was named as General Motors Supplier of the Year for the sixth consecutive year for its superior performance in quality, service, technology and price. “Bridgestone, Bridgestone/Firestone Inc. and…
News Auto Repair & Service PPG-Sponsors Seminar to Reduce Employee Turnover
May 2, 2001 by
Auto Service World
Losing a skilled technician can cost a collision repair center $10,000 U.S. in lost productivity and the time and expense associated with searching for a new employee. To address this critical issue, PPG Industries has teamed with the Inter-Industry Conference…
News Auto Repair & Service Reflective Tape Prevents Crashes, NHTSA Study
May 1, 2001 by
Auto Service World
A new study by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) confirms that the reflective tape now being required to make trailers on big trucks easier to see is effective in preventing crashes. The study estimates…
News Auto Repair & Service Nissan Launches Wholesale Parts Program
May 1, 2001 by
Auto Service World
Nissan Canada has launched a wholesale parts program directed an independent installers.In its inaugural Keyline Wholesale Report, Nissan Canada says that it is including more than OE parts in its program, adding that Nissan dealers are offering a wide range…