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AAPEX names New Packaging Award winners

AAPEX names New Packaging Award winners

AAPEX 2019 announced winners of the New Product and New Packaging Showcases during an awards ceremony on Tuesday, Nov, 5, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas. The AAPEX New Product Showcase is the launchpad for products making their debut at this year’s event. Entries were...

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These AAPEX 2019 sessions should be on your list

These AAPEX 2019 sessions should be on your list

This year’s AAPEX Show in Las Vegas will feature a host of informative education sessions, trend and tech forecasts, plus some 2,500 exhibitors of course. Here’s a short list of must-see sessions to go alongside your long list of booth visits. RECOMMENDED SESSIONS...

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AAPEXedu panel focused on spearheading change

AAPEXedu panel focused on spearheading change

AAPEXedu has assembled a panel of leading women in the automotive aftermarket to discuss how to innovate and spearhead change, as well as the opportunities and obstacles when taking on new challenges. The session, “What Drives You? Women Leaders Discuss Avenues to...

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Brake Friction: New formulations, new challenges

Brake Friction: New formulations, new challenges

With all the new formulations, grades and types of brake friction in the market today, how do you find the “sweet spot” between good coverage and a properly balanced inventory? The brake friction market is obviously critically important to jobbers in terms of volume....

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Airbag Recall Shows Canada Needs An Aftermarket

Airbag Recall Shows Canada Needs An Aftermarket

It is generally accepted that the original equipment service segment cannot possibly service the entire existing vehicle population. OEMs acknowledge this through parts programs that sell to independent garages, and through voluntary agreements, both north and south...

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AAPEX 2019 buyers vote for best new products

AAPEX 2019 buyers vote for best new products

AAPEX 2019 is inviting pre-registered buyers to vote electronically for their favorite products in the New Product Showcase starting Monday, Oct. 21. Voting will end Monday, Oct. 28, and entries with the largest number of votes in each of nine categories will be...

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Canada’s Collision Repair Industry at a Glance

Canada’s Collision Repair Industry at a Glance

The Automotive Industries Association of Canada recently released its third annual Collision Repair Industry Yearbook. Selected statistics from the report are presented here. Visit www.aiacanada.com for the full report. 5,011: The number of collision repair...

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Cannabis workplace impact less than expected

Cannabis workplace impact less than expected

A study of workplaces in Canada has revealed that nearly a year after cannabis became legal in Canada, it has had a smaller-than-expected impact on workplace performance. The study, from Ipsos, commissioned by ADP Canada, says most Canadians believe recreational...

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