Paint Profit: AkzoNobel grows revenue on increased pricing
Toronto, Ontario — AkzoNobel reported its Q4 2022 and full-year 2022 financial results on Tuesday, with increased revenues driven by price increases. The company reported a 13 percent revenue increase for the full year 2022, compared to 2021. Pricing was up 14 percent. Operating income for the year was reported at €708 million (2021: €1,118 […]
Setting the Pace: PPG named official supplier of Indianapolis Motor Speedway, NTT INDYCAR SERIES
Indianapolis, Indiana — PPG has yet again been named official paint and finishing supplier of the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) and the NTT INDYCAR SERIES. “We are excited to continue and further expand our relationship with racing and specifically with the historic Indianapolis Motor Speedway,” said PPG chairman and CEO Michael McGarry. “PPG paints, coatings […]
Mourning Maslack: John Maslack, founder of Maslack Supply dies at the age of 95
Sudbury, Ontario — John Maslack, the founder and owner of automotive and industrial supplier, Maslack Supply died at his Long Lake home on Aug. 12. He was 95. From the humble beginnings of a 5,000 square foot facility with three employees, Maslack expanded his company to include 13 locations across Ontario, employing over 200 people. Maslack built […]
In Stride: 3M named Supplier of the Year by Supply Chain Drive
Toronto, Ontario – If 3M wasn’t a household name before the COVID-19 pandemic, they sure are now. The N95 respirator has become a symbol of 2020 and as a result, the company is being recognized as “Supplier of the Year” by Supply Chain Drive. One of, if not the largest producer of PPE (Personal Protective […]
BBB Industries is awarded the 2017 NAPA Supplier Excellence award
By CRM Staff Montreal, Quebec — April 4, 2018 – NAPA recently announced the winner of its 2017 Supplier Excellence award: BBB Industries. BBB Industries provides replacement parts for personal and commercial vehicles and specializes in the manufacturing and reconditioning of alternators and starters. “BBB Industries stood out in 2017 due to the quality of […]
Collision 360 gives the next generation a hand up
By Jeff Sanford Toronto, Ontario — September 2, 2015 — Anthony Iaboni grew up working in his family’s collision supply centre. He learned the business and developed an understanding of what it takes to succeed. Eventually he felt a need to go out on his own and decided to try out the role of entrepreneur. […]