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E.R.I. Group announces Rick Miller Education Award winners

The E.R.I. Group has announced this year’s winners of the Richard MIller Education Award, providing financial assistance and encouragement to individuals who wish to further their education or training. The award has been presented to applicants from E.R.I. member...

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Vast-Auto tournament raises $25,000 to fight ALS, homelessness

Vast-Auto Distribution held its annual golf tournament this month at the Club de Golf de l’Île de Montréal, bringing together over 150 participants to raise funds for a two key causes. On hand were members from its Parts City Auto Parts stores, repair shops from the M...

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Advance Auto Parts to retain Carquest Canada operations

Advance Auto Parts to retain Carquest Canada operations

In the wake of a months-long pursuit of a buyer for Advance Auto Parts' Worldpac operation, and its announced sale to Carlyle, the organization has announced that it will be retaining its Canadian business best known as Carquest Canada. During the second quarter...

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Advance Auto Parts announces Q2 results

Advance Auto Parts, Inc., a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, announced its financial results for the second quarter ended July 13, 2024. “Our team delivered positive...

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Advance Auto Parts selling Worldpac to Carlyle for $1.5B USD

Advance Auto Parts selling Worldpac to Carlyle for $1.5B USD

Advance Auto Parts, Inc. , a leading automotive aftermarket parts provider in North America that serves both professional installer and do-it-yourself customers, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell Worldpac, Inc., an automotive parts...

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KYB launches new product line

In the early 2010’s, OE manufacturers began developing new technologies for shock absorber mounting to improve not only performance, but ease of maintenance and replacement. KYB’s new shock assemblies will help service professionals reduce installation times and...

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Grote Industries Launches New WorkShield Product Line

As part of its mission to make the road a safer place, Grote Industries announces its new line of warning lights, Grote WorkShield. Powered by HINVII®* technology, WorkShield lamps use minimally visible, low-wavelength light to illuminate high-visibility material,...

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