Professional Development: CPCPA standardized EV Skills program expanding to Ontario and B.C. by 2023
Montreal, Quebec — NAPA Canada and the CPCPA have joined forces, expanding the province’s standardized electric and hybrid maintenance and repair program beyond Quebec’s borders. The CPCPA, also known as the Conseil provincial des comités paritaires de l’industrie des services automobiles, is Quebec’s provincial organization responsible for provincial qualification and training standards in the automotive […]
Plugged In: NAPA Canada announces launch of NexDrive banner for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles
Montréal, Québec — NAPA has announced the launch of its NexDrive banner in Canada, a network of automotive service centers for next-generation vehicles. NexDrive was created in Benelux, at the initiative of Alliance Automotive Group (AAG), a distributor of car and truck parts in Europe and, like UAP, a subsidiary of Genuine Parts Company (GPC). […]
Grote Canada wins 2018 NAPA Supplier Excellence Award
By CRM staff Toronto, Ontario – March 26, 2019 – Grote Canada, a supplier of aftermarket lighting accessories and innovative visibility solutions was awarded the 2018 NAPA Supplier Excellence Award from UAP. The company was identified in each of NAPA’s regions across the country for meeting all of NAPA’s strict measurements and expectations and was […]
Hat Trick: Axalta recipient of NAPA Canada’s Club 95 Award for a third consecutive year
By CRM Staff Ajax, Ontario — June 6, 2018 — On-time deliveries are the cornerstone of Axalta’s business, a commitment recently recognized by NAPA Canada at their National Sales Meeting in Niagara Falls, Ontario. Axalta was awarded the NAPA Canada’s Club 95 Award after exceeding the award’s 95 percent on-time delivery criteria by one […]
NAPA revamps website, looking into deliveries via drone
Montreal, Quebec — March 15, 2017 — A new version of NAPACanada.com has been launched. A statement from the company says the new website allows NAPA stores to address the rapidly evolving digital marketplace and consumer expectations. NAPA’s parent company, UAP, has also recently signed a deal that may soon see parts being delivered through flying […]
John Buckley to retire from NAPA Canada
Montreal, Quebec — March 7, 2017 — It’s the sort of situation where the term “end of an era” may be appropriate. UAP has announced that John Buckley, Executive Vice President of NAPA Canada, will retire on May 1, 2017. Buckley has had a remarkable career with the company over the past 45 years. He […]
