Interchange Recycling, formerly known as the BC Used Oil Management Association, is marking 20 years of collecting and recycling used motor oil, oil filters, oil containers, used antifreeze and antifreeze containers in British Columbia. The group was formed in 2003…
MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers is looking for new technology innovations that will impact the automotive aftermarket as part of a new challenge it will host at its fall conference. The opportunity is designed for emerging aftermarket technology startups. Three leading venture…
The Mobile Air Climate Systems Association (MACS) is adding several new seats to its board to signal its dedication to training. Four education board member seats will be added to the MACS board of directors, the group recently announced. Two…
Who’s buying parts online? What are they buying? What sites are most popular? Those questions and more are being answered in AIA Canada’s latest report, Buying parts and fluids online: A look at consumer automotive e-tailing in Canada Released today,…
We’re less than five months away from the biggest North American gathering for the automotive aftermarket and a slew of training opportunities have been announced. Joe’s Garage will return to this year’s AAPEX show, featuring training for shop owners, service…
A new strategic partnership between JNPSoft OptiCat and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers will offer value-added benefits MEMA will offer unique incentives on JNPSoft OptiCat licensed products, access to resources and trade information for new members of its aftermarket suppliers group. “MEMA…
It’s official: The head of AIA Canada’s board of directors executive committee will be known as ‘chair’ with Shannon Spano taking the helm. The title change will remain in place — new buttons identifying the position denote ‘chair’ instead of…
It was a day chock full of expertise, insights, tips and knowledge at the Automotive Industries Association of Canada’s National Conference. Held in Toronto near the airport, speakers in the main hall or in breakout sessions gave the latest information…
Shannon Spano, incoming chair of AIA Canada, wants to be a leader for young industry pros, while making the aftermarket more welcoming
Thanks for checking out the enhanced media segment for the March 2023 issue of Jobber News. We bring you more of our conversation between managing editor Adam Malik and Shannon Spano, incoming chair of AIA Canada. As chair, she will…
It was a packed weekend for the Vision Hi-Tech Training & Expo 2023, hosted by the Midwest Auto Care Alliance (MWACA). In partnership with the Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, Texas and Florida Auto Care Alliance groups, the event from March 2-5 saw…
The global automotive right to repair movement calling for a legislated solution now has the backing of Canada. The Automotive Industries Association of Canada joined other national bodies in the fight for right to repair legislation. In an announcement released…