A Fond Farewell: Keith Tuttosi of NAPA Auto Parts retires
Toronto, Ontario – Collision Repair would like to wish Keith Tuttosi, longtime national director for Napa Auto Parts, a happy retirement. Tuttosi–who has had a 36 year career across UAP, NAPA and CMAX, has been offered fond farewells by friends and coworkers following his retirement announcement on LinkedIn. Tuttosi’s Napa/CMAX colleague Éric Léveillé shared a […]
Now or Never: The aftermarket can change overnight; prepare for electric vehicles now, says NAPA/UAP’s Martyn Johns
Toronto, Ontario — Policy can change everything—just look to New Zealand’s aftermarket for proof of how electric vehicles can completely alter the aftermarket. A featured speaker at Collision Repair magazine’s EV Repair Tour, supported by Fix Network, Martyn Johns, NAPA/UAP’s national director of emerging technologies, delivered a wake-up call presentation, where he called on collision […]
Nouveaux amis: AIA’s Quebec division appoints five new members to committee
Toronto, Ontario — There are five new names you need to know, as the Automotive Industries Association of Canada has appointed some new members to its Quebec Division Committee, according to a press release from Tuesday. If you attended AUTOXPO 2021 or Bumper to Bumper’s 2022 conference, the name Annie Demarais might sound familiar. Demarais […]
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 […]
Now with NAPA: Pièces d’auto Lacroix to become NAPA associate
Laval, Quebec — Pièces d’auto Lacroix will now operate as a NAPA Auto Parts associate. The parts retailer and distributor, run by brothers Dany and Kevin Lacroix, were formerly with Uni-Select. The company’s five locations(Laval, Saint-Eustache, Terrebonne, Boisbriand, and Mirabel) will switch to being a part of the NAPA brand on September 26. UAP’s press […]
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). […]
Help Wanted: UPA/NAPA hiring nearly 200 positions
Montreal, Quebec — United Auto Parts (UAP/NAPA) is hiring nearly 200 positions across the country- including Paint and Body Roles. The company is hiring multiple positions from delivery drivers to auto body parts specialists and paint and body reps, including several positions in the company’s Montreal office. To view, all open positions click here. To […]
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 […]
Tuesday Ticker: July 24, 2018
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario – July 24, 2018 – In this week’s Tuesday Ticker, Akzo misses on Q2 earnings, PPG posts profit, NAPA’s parent company continues to grow, and much, much more. Second quarter earnings season is underway. Companies are reporting results for the last quarter. Executives are hosting conference calls to […]
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 […]
