In recent days the organizers of the AAPEX and SEMA automotive aftermarket events have reaffirmed their commitment to holding the events safely, even as COVID-19 variants force up cases and concerns. “At a time when COVID is back in the headlines, SEMA wants you to...
By Paul Reed Your shipping and receiving area benefits from smart space planning, just as other areas do. And in some cases, it’s about more than raising productivity – it can be a safety issue as well. Paul Reed The Showroom Guy info@theshowroomguy.com The...
John Maslack, who led Maslack Supply from a three person, 760 square foot operation in Sudbury, Ont. , to a 13 location fixture throughout Northern Ontario, will be remembered as both a successful entrepreneur and a committed member of the communities that Maslack...
Lordco Auto Parts has announced it is once again stepping on board to support the 2021 Langley Good Times Cruise-In, Western Canada's largest charity car show, with a $15,000 cash sponsorship. "The Langley Good Times Cruise-In is a must-attend event for auto...
By Norm Rose, Excel Sales Consulting Because of these unprecedented times we are living through today, customers are looking for professional experiences where they feel safe. Norm Rose Excel Sales Consulting nrose@excelsalesconsulting.com www.excelsalesconsulting.com...
UAP, a leader in automotive parts distribution and merchandising, has announced the acquisition of Pièces d’auto Simon André, a family business that has operated in Trois-Rivières since 1979. Founded by Simon André more than 40 years ago, the company has diversified...
The first episode in the second season of "Curbiside Chat," the podcast series from the Automotive Industries Association of Canada, is now available as a recording for viewing by those who missed the live session. Featuring guest Mauro Cifelli, President and CEO of...
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers seized about $300,000 USD in counterfeit automotive parts. While the rebounding market, the electrification of the vehicle fleet, and supply issues dominate aftermarket conversations, if recent seizures south of the border...
As automotive technology focuses increasingly on reducing the impact on the environment, the ongoing efforts by lubricant suppliers to drive change are often overlooked. Since they are at the tip of the spear, in some ways, of the environmental revolution, oil...