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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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What consumers really want from in-car data

What consumers really want from in-car data

AIA Canada's latest Consumer Behaviour Series report, Data dynamics: Exploring vehicle owners data awareness, ownership, and sharing, 2024 edition, digs into what consumers really want when it comes to in-car data. Modern vehicles generate huge quantities of data...

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Canadians among Auto Value/UAF scholarship recipients

Carter Thomas of Tisdale, Sask., is one of two Canadians receiving the Auto Value scholarship. He's studying to become a parts specialist. A gearhead named Maddi and future parts speciaist named Carter are two Canadians named among the 25 Auto Value/University of the...

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Finalists for MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers award announced

The MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers Business Technology Council has announced the finalists for the 2024 Technology Innovation Award. The companies selected have introduced remarkable innovations that are advancing processes and improving efficiencies across the...

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