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Wakefield adds new western manager

Auto Service World

Darin Guillet has been promoted to regional sales manager for the western region with Wakefield Canada, which manufactures, distributes and markets the Castrol brand in Canada. He has been with Wakefield since 2011 working in the automotive, commercial/heavy duty and industrial segments.

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NTN announces leadership change

Auto Service World

Eich served as an executive officer of NTN Corporation from 2011-2017. He has a background in engineering and sales, including various management and leadership roles at NTN. He has led the engineering department and industrial OE sales department before being promoted to president in 2006.

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Manheim Announces New Regional Vice President, Promotes 7 General Managers

AutoSuccess

Toni Hanshaw has been named general manager of the Manheim Orlando Market Center which includes Manheim Orlando and Manheim Central Florida. Butch Herdegen has been named general manager of the Manheim Atlanta Market Center which includes Manheim Atlanta, Manheim Georgia, Manheim Birmingham, Rome Auto Auction and 4-Star Auto Auction.

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Coffee and Headlights? Discover the Unexpected Use of Coffee Chaff in Auto Parts Innovation

Automotive Training Centre

This groundbreaking approach addresses waste management while opening new avenues for innovation in auto parts. Since 2011, it has used soy-based foam in its cushions. One of their most intriguing initiatives involves using coffee chaff – the skin of coffee beans that peels off during roasting – to create car headlights.

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Akebono expands product line with new part numbers

Tire Review Magazine

We’re excited to introduce these seven new part numbers to our product lineup,” said Kirby Pruitt, product development manager at Akebono Brake Corporation. This launch reflects our commitment to staying ahead of the curve in terms of vehicle coverage and braking technology.”

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Randy Breaux, Group President, GPC North America, Talks to AMN Drivetime

Tomorrow's Technician

Following its acquisition by a European firm in 2011, he transitioned to the distribution side, joining Motion, a division of Genuine Parts Company. A mentor taught him the importance of transparency and honesty, guiding principles that have shaped his management style.

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Randy Breaux, Group President, GPC North America, Talks to AMN Drivetime

Brake & Front End

Following its acquisition by a European firm in 2011, he transitioned to the distribution side, joining Motion, a division of Genuine Parts Company. A mentor taught him the importance of transparency and honesty, guiding principles that have shaped his management style.