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 […]
Manuel Furtado joins NAPA CMAX
Montreal, Quebec — May 15, 2017 — UAP has announced a new addition to the NAPA CMAX team. Manuel Furtado will join the company as Territory Manager for East Quebec, which includes Montreal (both the North Shore and the South Shore) and the Ottawa region. Furtado has worked in the paint and body shop […]
UAP launches Radical tools collection
Montreal, Quebec — May 3, 2017 — UAP has launched a new collection of professional-quality UltraPro tools featuring a matte black finish. The Radical series includes a toolbox, impact wrench, ratcheting wrench set, a combination wrench set, gloves and a four-drawer service cart. The service cart is topped with a butcher block to provide an […]
UAP acquires Belcher Pièces de Machinerie
Montreal, Quebec — May 1, 2017 — UAP has announced the acquisition by its Heavy Vehicle Parts Division of Belcher Pièces de Machinerie, located in St-Augustin-de Desmaures. According to a statement from UAP, Belcher is a leader in the field of heavy machinery parts sale and distribution in construction, mining, agriculture and forestry. “We are […]
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 […]
NAPA holds National Business Conference and Trade Show
Toronto, Ontario — January 29, 2017 — NAPA held its National Business Conference and Trade Show at the Fairmont Royal York Hotel from January 26 to 29, 2017. The trade show portion of the event ran on January 27 and featured a new electronic purchase tool for easy ordering, special trade show pricing and a […]
Marcel Dionne to receive AIA Distinguished Service Award
Marcel Dionne will be awarded the AIA Distinguished Service Award at the AIA Aftermarket Conference for Executives on April 12. Ottawa, Ontario — April 1, 2013 — Marcel Dionne has been announced as the recipient of this year’s prestigious AIA Distinguished Service Award. The Distinguished Service Award will be presented at the AIA […]
NAPA appoints Alain Masse Exec. VP, Operations
Alain Masse. Sylvie Leduc. Montreal, Quebec — February 11, 2013 — Alain Masse has been appointed to the position of Executive Vice President, Operations for NAPA. During the last two years, he has successfully led the company’s heavy vehicle parts division in the role of Executive Vice President. The company has also announced that Sylvie […]
