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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
On it's way to automotive aftermarket professionals across Canada, Jobber Nation and a special Lordco Auto Parts 45th Anniversary publication. Check out the digital edition flip books now (and check back for web versions of the content!):
Local elected officials, vendors as well as enthusiastic customers and members of the Princess Auto leadership team were gathered in a festive atmosphere for the occasion and the traditional chain cutting ceremony. The first Princess Auto store in the province...
The automotive aftermarket Groupe Del Vasto raised more than $40,000 for a variety of causes at its annual golf fundraiser. Held August 21 the latest Groupe Del Vasto Annual Golf Tournament attracted nearly 170 to Les Quatre Domaines Golf Club in Mirabel. Aftermarket...
The Government of Canada has announced funding that will help pave the way for the support the design, testing, and integration of safety-enhancing automated and connected car technologies, as well as the development of national regulations. The...