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Niterra North America, Inc. recognized as Culture Innovator

Niterra North America, Inc. has been recognized as a Culture Innovator in the 2024 Best Culture Awards presented by Kudos, a leading provider of employee recognition, rewards, and corporate culture solutions. Now in its fourth year, the annual Kudos awards program...

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Right to Repair: Finally, a win in the books. What’s next?

Right to Repair: Finally, a win in the books. What’s next?

For much of Canada's automotive aftermarket, the Right to Repair issue has been one of both importance and some frustration. For a long time, years of effort passed without any real progress toward a legislative solution. Sometimes the aftermarket seemed tantalizingly...

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MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers honours DEI champions

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers announced three annual awards focusing on advocacy, remanufacturing, and diversity, equity and inclusion that were presented at the 2024 AAPEX event in Las Vegas. Philip Austin, manager of Training & Development at Niterra North America...

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Advance Auto Parts to focus on transforming U.S. footprint

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 third quarter ended October 5, 2024, and providing details on it's...

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Extreme weather events driving Canadian winter tire usage

Extreme weather events driving Canadian winter tire usage

Nearly three quarters of Canadian motorists (73 per cent) believe extreme winter weather events related to Canada’s changing climate have made winter tires more important than ever, though economics are giving some drivers pause. This according to a new Leger survey...

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New Wakefield-Castrol Regional Manager for Western Canada

Wakefield Canada, the exclusive manufacturer, distributor and marketer of Castrol branded products for Canada, has announced that Darin Guillet has been promoted to Regional Sales Manager, Western Region. Darin has been with Wakefield since 2011 with...

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E-Commerce Trends report forecasts steady growth

The Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers have released the 2024 Joint E-commerce Trends and Outlook Forecast report, providing insights into consumer purchase of automotive parts and accessories through the online channel. Unveiled at the 2024 AAPEX...

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AAPEX announces Product and Packaging Showcase Awards

AAPEX 2024 announced winners of the New Product and New Packaging Showcases during an awards ceremony today at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. To qualify for the 2024 judging process, products and packaging entries must have been new and made their debut at AAPEX...

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Canada Night brings industry together at AAPEX

The annual Canada Night affair once again brought much of the industry together at AAPEX. The AIA Canada hosted event was held this year on the pool deck at the Palazzo hotel, part of the Venetian hotel and conference centre where AAPEX is held. Multiple food stations...

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