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Doug Coates joins Uni-Select as SVP/GM Western Region

Doug Coates joins Uni-Select as SVP/GM Western Region

Uni-Select Canada Inc. has announced it is appointing Doug Coates as SVP General Manager for the Western Region starting December 1st, 2020. Doug is the former Chief Executive Officer of Lordco Auto Parts, Canada’s largest privately held automotive parts distributor...

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Virtual AAPEX Experience: What’s on for Thurs., Nov. 5

Virtual AAPEX Experience: What’s on for Thurs., Nov. 5

Running from November 3rd to 5th, The Virtual AAPEX Experience features instructor- and exhibitor-led training, product and equipment demos from industry suppliers, the New Product Showcase, and opportunities to connect one-on-one with exhibitors to talk products and...

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AAPEX Keynote: The future of automotive aftermarket

Attendees from around the world were welcomed to the Virtual AAPEX Experience keynote session, "What to Expect on the Road Ahead," where industry executives and leaders shared a consistent message: the automotive aftermarket continues to be resilient despite crisis....

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Spectra Premium adds 500 parts with 3D images

Spectra Premium has launched its first 3D interactive product images in its electronic catalogue. In addition to the current multi-view high-resolution images, over 500 aftermarket products across several product categories enjoy this new format. “We are excited to...

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The Virtual AAPEX Experience: What’s on for Wed. Nov. 4

The Virtual AAPEX Experience: What’s on for Wed. Nov. 4

Running from November 3rd to 5th, The Virtual AAPEX Experience features instructor- and exhibitor-led training, product and equipment demos from industry suppliers, the New Product Showcase, and opportunities to connect one-on-one with exhibitors to talk products and...

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SEMA360 new product award winners announced

SEMA360 new product award winners announced

The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) announced the industry’s Best New Products Award winners, with the products featured this week in the inaugural SEMA360 online trade event. The winners, which are selected from more than 2,200 products in...

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Virtual AAPEX Experience: Tuesday, Nov. 3 Schedule

Virtual AAPEX Experience: Tuesday, Nov. 3 Schedule

Running from November 3rd to 5th, The Virtual AAPEX Experience will serve as the hub of training, insights and connections for the more than $1 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry. It features instructor- and exhibitor-led training, product and equipment...

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Uni-Select expands with south shore Montreal addition

Uni-Select expands with south shore Montreal addition

Uni-Select Canada Inc. has completed the acquisition of Pièces d’Auto St-Jean Inc. with two locations on the south shore of Montréal., Que.  Pièces d’Auto St-Jean is a leading distributor of automotive aftermarket parts and paints and a member of the Uni-Select...

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Premium Guard acquires Tenneco global aftermarket filter biz

Premium Guard Inc. a leader in automotive aftermarket filters, has purchased Tenneco’s global aftermarket filters business in Mexico. The announcement was made by Anan Bishara, CEO and President of PGI, who noted that the acquisition, which was finalized on October...

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