LKQ Corporation, which acquired Uni-Select Inc., in a $2.8B CAD deal that closed August 1, 2023, has announced a number of key executive appointments. LKQ Corporation had recently announced that Justin Jude, the company’s current Senior Vice President and President of...
The just released Labour Market Research Report from the AIA Canada puts hard data to what many in Canada's automotive aftermarket already know: this industry is challenged to attract new talent, particularly at the technician level, and it's also losing skilled...
What’s the secret to increasing more sales in the aftermarket? Stop just selling your products. For just about everyone who works in sales, it’s customary to work under a deadline to meet certain sales targets. This could be a quarterly or yearly target, or a...
Transtar Holding Company has announced the formation of NexaMotion Group. NexaMotion Group will include the automotive aftermarket businesses that serve automotive professionals with best-in-class parts through distribution excellence and e-commerce solutions,...
Joergen Wikene has been promoted to Sales Manager - Western Canada with First Brands Group. Wikene was previously in the role of Business Development Manager with First Brands Group, which he joined in January 2022. An aftermarket professional with some 30 years...
The third edition of the Carquest Canada and Worldpac Charitable Foundation virtual benefit auction launched on November 29th. The online auction features items ranging from the expected garage equipment and tools, to apparel, electronics, small appliances, smart...
WAI Global, in conjunction with the University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF), have announce the WAI Global/Bill Ernst Memorial Scholarship. Bill Ernst was a valued WAI manager for 20 years and "a pillar of the remanufacturing industry." The WAI Global/Bill Ernst...
EV charger provider BEQ Technology has announced a partnership with Vast-Auto Distribution as part of the aftermarket organization's Electric Verified program. Quebec-based BEQ Technology provides turnkey solutions for the sale and installation of residential,...
Eric Renaud has been appointed Senior Director of Product Sales at automotive aftermarket distribution network Uni Select Inc.. Eric Renaud This role is intended to bridge the gap between product merchandising and the sales team at Uni-Select, boosting product synergy...