Lumileds, LLC, and First Brands Group, LLC have entered into an agreement for First Brands to acquire the Lamps and Accessories business of Lumileds for $238M USD. Under First Brands, the Lamps and Accessories business will continue to expand its global offerings and...
Automotive Parts Associates (APA) has announced the appointment of Michael MacPherson to its board of directors. Michael MacPherson He will represent Bestbuy Distributors Limited on the board effective immediately. As a director, MacPherson will partner with a crucial...
The E.R.I. Group, an engine parts buying group serving Independent machine shops and wholesale/retail jobbers across Canada, has announced the opening of its Winnipeg, Manitoba I.P.W. distribution centre. Located at at 845 Lagimodiere Blvd., Unit 8, Winnipeg,...
Dana Incorporated has expanded its line of SpicerReadyShaft driveshafts with the addition of over 3,000 new part numbers. With these new numbers, Dana now offers over 13,000 active SKUs for its ReadyShaft program. Featuring a smart part numbering system, the Spicer...
Bestbuy Distributorss recognized shareholders and vendors at its 70th Annual AGM, and also ushered new board of directors: (l-r) Arthur Edwards (Northwest Auto Parts); Treasurer Scott Anderson (Peterborough Automotive); Rob Dow (Jack Dow Auto Supplies); John Brunelle...
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers announced the 2024 Aftermarket Technology Conference will take place from October 13 to October 15, 2024, in Clearwater Beach, Fla. This is the premier technology event in the North American aftermarket, providing a pivotal platform for...
Vast-Auto Distribution, a premier distributor in the Canadian automotive aftermarket industry, has announced the opening of its latest satellite warehouse in Oakville, Ontario. Currently, Vast-Auto operates two distribution centres and six satellite warehouses,...
Aftermarket industry watchers will be taking note of the much-anticipated Advance Auto Parts, Inc.,first-quarter results report, scheduled for Wednesday May 29. In additions to the financial results, aftermarket professionals and analysts alike will be looking for...
According to AIA Canada, despite the most recently issued Transportation of Dangerous Goods Equivalency Certificate having an expiry date of May 31st, 2024, it is no longer valid. The renewed equivalency certificate is effective immediately and valid until May 31,...