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AAPEX extends discount registration deadline

AAPEX 2024 organizers have extended the discounted registration deadline to October 9. AAPEX 2024 will be held Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 7, at The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum in Las Vegas. Due to some technical glitches, some members of the...

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PHINIA Welcomes New Director to North America Team

PHINIA Inc. has announced David (Dave) Illes as Director of Aftermarket and OES Sales, Marketing and Training for the DELPHI, DELCO REMY and HARTRIDGE brands in North America. In his new role, Illes will drive his respective teams’ strategies, executing the company’s...

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New Wakefield / Castrol Representatives for British Columbia

Wakefield Canada, the exclusive manufacturer, distributor and marketer of Castrol branded products for Canada has announced the addition of Pavindeep (Pav) Ghangas and Patrick (Pat) McCrea to the Western Canada team. Pavindeep (Pav) Ghangas Pavindeep grew up in...

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Perspectives for success in the latest Jobber Nation

Perspectives for success in the latest Jobber Nation

In this latest print edition, Jobber Nation provides key perspectives on possibilities, challenges, and practical solutions for the unexpected. Zak Krieger, the fourth generation in a successful aftermarket family talks in positive terms about the future of the jobber...

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APT Auto Parts set to open Saskatoon branch

APT Auto Parts Trading Co. Ltd has announced the impending opeing of its new operation in Saskatoon, Sask. This new location features over 25,000 square feet of space and and includes warehouse with racking, a loading dock, and front counter and offices. A soft...

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Castrol partners with GK Industries to launch range of filters

Castrol, a global leader in lubricants, has partnered with GK Industries (GKI), an industry-leading automotive filters distributor based in Burlington, Ont., to launch a range of branded filters. Marta Lozano Barrero, Head of Masterbrand and Communications at Castrol,...

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Leadership changes at Automotive Parts Services Group

The Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) announced that Jeff Koviak will assume the role of CEO effective January 1, 2025, replacing retiring CEO Larry Pavey.  The Group is a joint partnership between the Federated Alliance and The Pronto Network and is made up...

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