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Canada will be taking over the management of the Canadian Collision Industry Forum next * * * year, the organizations have announced. In an announcement made by CCIF chair New Raybestos Brake Pads Tom Bissonnette (pictured, right) at the well- Released attended forum meeting in Toronto in late Raybestos has added the January, the need for more continuity of action following late-model part was noted as a key reason for the move. numbers to the Raybestos While the value of the CCIF has been regu- brand brake catalogue: larly hailed by participants across the collision industry, as pressure on the repair segment 2011-2013 BMW 528i: has increased both on the economics and on P/N PGD1504M, Front the regulator fronts, the need for the CCIF to Brake Pads evolve into something more has also been a 2011-2013 BMW 535i and topic of discussion in the industry. 2012-2013 BMW 640i: “I think we’re going to have a lot more P/N PGD1505M, Front resources, so we’ll be able to offer a lot more Brake Pads resources of the AIA,” said Bissonnette. “The 2011 Hyundai Equus and point man for the AIA at this time will be 2012 Genesis: Andrew Shepherd, who is of course your I-CAR talking about, wouldn’t it be great to sit down P/N PGD1396C, Front representative.” and work out an agreement and work together Brake Pads The AIA already operates the I-CAR colli- to make it better for everyone?” 2011-2013 Hyundai Sonata sion industry training programs in Canada, Bissonnette also called for more shop par- and 2013 Kia Optima: and also recently took over the management ticipation in the council. P/N PGD1445C, Rear of the Heavy Duty Distributors Council, an Administratively, the linking with the AIA Brake Pads association of truck and other heavy-duty parts should provide more ongoing resources, but it Visit www.raybestos.com. distributors. also requires a tighter organizational structure. Bissonnette said that the chairman’s council Accordingly, Bev Cook, a long-time executive would be reviewed, and ways to get more new with the association, has been recruited to help people involved was a priority. “It’s good to put together the business plan and the gover- get new people, new faces. There are so many nance model of the CCIF. people who have such great ideas, and maybe we “The key thing is that we need to identify peo- Follow us on Twitter. just haven’t taken it upon ourselves to extend an ple; we need to identify a strategy that is going to Get AutoServiceWorld.com invitation.” move forward,” said Bissonnette. He also emphasized the need to engage more The goal is to have business and governance News and more by insurance industry individuals on the chairman’s plans in place by the time the next CCIF event following JobberNews council. is held in St. John’s, Newfoundland, on May 25, on Twitter. “We’re going to need insurance people on 2013. the council. [With] some of the issues we are Register at www.ccif.net. 4 JOBBER NEWS / FEBRUARY 2013 p4,6,7,8,10 FEBRUARY OTC.indd 4 13-01-30 8:54 AM ProMax Jobber News Jam 13 ad:Layout 1 1/26/13 12:11 PM Page 1 ProMax Problem Solving Products! • Electro-Powder Coating - Rust protection Coating • MILL Balanced - no turning required • Ready to install Now Available! ® www.autopartsdepot.ca promax p5.indd 5 13-01-30 1:29 PM NEWS ANDTION INFORMA OVER THE COUNTER Pinball Clemens to Speak at “AASA Barometer respondents indicated Ontario Automotive Service they expect aftermarket growth in 2013 to Providers Forum return to long-term trend levels or roughly the Renowned professional football player and for- level of U.S. gross domestic product (GDP) mer coach of the Grey Cup winning Toronto growth,” says Bill Long, AASA president and Argos, Michael “Pinball” Clemens, will provide COO. “Our industry’s slow but steady growth the keynote address at the Ontario Automotive remains impressive in an uncertain economic Y Service Providers Forum in Toronto March 27. climate,” he adds. FEBRUAR The Ontario Division of the Automotive The AASA Barometer 2012 Q4 survey partici- Industries Association of Canada has announced pants noted that the aftermarket has seen tepid Continued from page 4 that his presentation will cap off the day-long performance over the previous three quarters. event, which will also feature presentations on After a disappointing Q3 2012, performance in succession planning, the “Car of Tomorrow,” the fourth quarter remained flat. and why access to automaker service informa- “The number of Barometer survey respon- tion through the Canadian Automotive Service dents who indicated sales growth decreased Information Standard (CASIS) is so important. to 51% from 60% in Q3,” says Paul McCarthy, And throughout the day, some of the best shop AASA vice president of industry analysis, plan- owners in the country will talk about what ning, and member services. “Supplier sales helped their businesses rise to the top. to the independent aftermarket averaged an Veyance Technologies Clemens, currently vice-chair of the CFL’s increase of 1%, a growth rate slightly below U.S. Expands Coverage Toronto Argonauts, is a noted inspirational GDP, indicative of the recent market sluggish- Veyance Technologies, speaker and philanthropist who has worked ness,” he explains. Inc., announced the with many organizations, in particular to help The “AASA Aftermarket Supplier Barometer” release of 112 new part disadvantaged youth find ways to help improve is a quarterly survey of AASA full service supplier numbers to its automotive their own situation. members on key indicators and market trends. A draw prize of a $1,000 credit toward shop The full survey report is an exclusive AASA aftermarket product line tools and equipment is also being offered at the member benefit, and is available only to mem- in the fourth quarter of event. ber companies that participate in the survey. 2012: The event is scheduled for March 27, 2013 • 86 moulded hoses at the International Centre in Toronto, Ont. Uni-Select North American • 9 timing belt kits with Registration is $199 per person. Convention Sells Out water pump The registration form is available at www. Uni-Select reports that its first North American • 7 tensioners aiacanada.com. convention for independent jobbers and shop • 6 pulleys owners has hit capacity. The first event of its type • 2 OADs Optimism for U.S. Market Growth in the automotive aftermarket, according to • 2 poly-v belts in 2013 organizers, it takes place at the Wynn Las Vegas Visit www.goodyearep.com. Automotive aftermarket suppliers are optimistic Resort from February 24 to 27, 2013. about 2013, according to responses to the Q4 The convention will focus on business semi- 2012 “Aftermarket Supplier Barometer” survey. nars with guest speakers and experts in their The survey is conducted quarterly by the fields. Each of these individuals will share Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association a unique perspective and advice on impor- (AASA). Suppliers say that although market weak- tant topics such as “Market Conditions Don’t ness continues, the future may look brighter.