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APD Automotive Parts Distributors acquires Action Automotive

APD Automotive Parts Distributors acquires Action Automotive

APD Automotive Parts Distributors has announced the acquisition of Action Automotive in Red Deer, Alberta.  Action Automotive had been locally owned and operated since 1979. In 1999, Gerald Lemke assumed ownership and grew the company with the help of his son,...

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Maximum Wiper Coverage with Minimal Inventory

Maximum Wiper Coverage with Minimal Inventory

(SPONSORED CONTENT) When it comes to profitability, shops are always looking to minimize inventory and save space, while still being able to service every vehicle that comes through the door. The Continental ClearContact Premium Beam Wiper Blade program comes with a...

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AIA High Fives for Kids Makes a Splash in Quebec

AIA High Fives for Kids Makes a Splash in Quebec

Jean Descheneaux, owner of Le Centre de l’auto Beaumont (left), accepts a cheque from AIA High Fives for Kids board member Steve Bujold on behalf of Fondation Papillon and Camp Papillon. The AIA High Fives for Kids Foundation has continued work closely with members of...

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Earn Customer Trust with Ideal Spark Plugs for GDI Engines

Earn Customer Trust with Ideal Spark Plugs for GDI Engines

(SPONSORED CONTENT) By Autolite One of the key factors for a shop’s success is its reputation for customer service. While you cannot change the way vehicles and parts are manufactured, you can offer confident recommendations to customers on which parts will work best...

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Your Aftermarket Election Playbook

Your Aftermarket Election Playbook

As I'm sure you all know by now we have an election coming. September 20th in Canada, the politicians are doing their darndest to make us all feel like their best friend attentive to every whim that we might express. As you are probably also aware the right to repair...

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AAPEX and SEMA reaffirm commitment to Las Vegas events

AAPEX and SEMA reaffirm commitment to Las Vegas events

In recent days the organizers of the AAPEX and SEMA automotive aftermarket events have reaffirmed their commitment to holding the events safely, even as COVID-19 variants force up cases and concerns. “At a time when COVID is back in the headlines, SEMA wants you to...

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The Shipshape Shipping Department

The Shipshape Shipping Department

By Paul Reed Your shipping and receiving area benefits from smart space planning, just as other areas do. And in some cases, it’s about more than raising productivity – it can be a safety issue as well. Paul Reed The Showroom Guy info@theshowroomguy.com The...

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Remembering John Maslack

Remembering John Maslack

John Maslack, who led Maslack Supply from a three person, 760 square foot operation in Sudbury, Ont. , to a 13 location fixture throughout Northern Ontario, will be remembered as both a successful entrepreneur and a committed member of the communities that Maslack...

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