Long-Term Success: Eric Léveillé of UAP/NAPA on why shop longevity requires a solid workforce
Montreal, Quebec — May 22, 2017 — Eric Léveillé is the Vice President, Paint and Body Equipment, for UAP, the parent company of the NAPA and CMAX chains of stores. He joined UAP in September 2015. His experience in the industry stretches back at least 20 years to when he was employed by 3M as […]
IIHS tests show benefits of side underride guards
Arlington, Virginia — May 22, 2017 — Strong underride guards on the rear of tractor-trailers have proven effective in preventing underride in crash tests conducted by the US-based Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Now, new IIHS tests show how a well-built guard can prevent a passenger vehicle from sliding beneath the side of a […]
Leal of Fix Auto, Orser of 3M and Vasto of Vast-Auto join AIA Canada Board of Directors
Ottawa, Ontario — May 22, 2017 — The Automotive Industries Association (AIA) of Canada has announced the election of three new directors to its board: Steve Leal of Fix Auto World, Rick Orser of 3M and Tony Del Vasto of Vast-Auto Distribution. The results of the election, along with other changes to the AIA Board, […]
Tuesday Ticker: Six investors will speak against AkzoNobel board; Boyd Group elects new trustees
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — May 22, 2017 — This week’s Tuesday Ticker brings you the latest news on the attempted takeover of AkzoNobel by PPG, the election of new trustees at the Boyd Group, how investors may be worried about the effect of the Trump presidency on the US economy and much, much […]