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Aftermarket Startup Challenge returns to MEMA tech event

MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers announced the launch of the 2024 MEMA Aftermarket Startup Challenge (MASC), providing a platform for emerging technology companies to showcase their innovations to the aftermarket industry. Three leading venture capital and mobility startup...

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Recochem acquires Prestone maker KIK’s Auto Care business

Recochem and KIK Consumer Products, a North American manufacturer of pool, household and auto care consumer products, announced that Recochem has acquired KIK's Auto Care business. Recochem has acquired KIK’s Auto Care business, which includes leading brand Prestone....

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Uni-Select acquires B.C.’s Alder Auto Parts

Uni-Select VP Sales Nick Field and Steve Feddersen, son of Alder Auto Parts presdent John Fedderson, mark the acquisition of the British Columbia multi-store aftermarket operation. Uni-Select has announced the strategic acquisition of Alder Auto Parts in British...

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Uni-Select, Bumper to Bumper partner with Roughriders

Uni-Select Inc., and its flagship brand Bumper to Bumper, have formed a major partnership with the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. This partnership will see the Bumper to Bumper logo prominently featured on the right-chest jersey patch of all...

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Shad’s R&R 2024 Golf Tournament goes Thursday June 13

SHAD’S  R&R Golf Tournament for Muscular Dystrophy has surpassed $5.5 Million Dollars in total contributions to Muscular Dystrophy Canada. Last year at the close of the 2023 tournament, a cheque for $180,000.00 was presented. Supporters of SHAD’S R&R can...

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U.S. aftermarket outperforms estimates

The 2024 Joint Forecast Model from the Auto Care Association in collaboration with MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, reports that the U.S. aftermarket grew by 8.6% in 2023 to $391 billion with dealers' service centers, auto parts stores, and general auto repair sectors all...

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