Uni-Select Doubles Its Earnings from Continuing Operations for the Fourth Quarter
BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec — During the fourth quarter ended on Dec. 31, 2010, Uni-Select doubled its earnings from continuing operations and increased its earnings by more than 9 percent in 2010. Sales reached $309.4 million compared to $315.6 million in 2009. The strength of the Canadian dollar and the sale of some corporate stores in Canada
Uni-Select’s Auto-Plus Brand Announces New NHRA Partnership
AMHERST, N.Y. — Uni-Select has just announced a series of multi-year sponsorship agreements with the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) and its affiliated venues. According to Brent Windom, vice president of North American Marketing and Product Development for Uni-Select, Auto-Plus is now the title-rights sponsor for NHRA’s national event at Maplegrove Raceway, located about
Uni-Select Recognizes Mevotech for Sales Increase in Quebec
TORONTO — North American automotive supplier Mevotech was recently recognized by Uni-Select as the representative with the largest sales increase in the Quebec region. Announced during a ceremony attended by approximately 400 Uni-Select members, management and suppliers, Mevotech was presented with an award and trophy. “It was very exciting for us,” said André Dufour, regional
Uni-Select Reports 7 Percent Increase in Adjusted Earnings for the Third Quarter
Adjusted earnings from continuing operations reached $14.6 million in the third quarter of 2010 or 74 cents per share compared to $14.1 million or 71 cents per share last year.
The AIM Associated Sub-Groups Form Strategic Alliance with Uni-Select
LAKELAND, Fla. – The AIM Associated Sub-Groups (AASG), which include AIM Alliance, Auto Extra, DWC/Cygnus and SDI, have formed a strategic alliance with Uni-Select. This new agreement provides group members with the ability to participate in Uni-Select’s sales, marketing and business programs. “Our members value their independence and will retain it under our new agreement,”
Uni-Select Becomes OptiCat Strategic Data Partner
OptiCat announced that Uni-Select, a leading North American warehouse distributor of automotive aftermarket parts has become an OptiCat Strategic Data Partner.
Uni-Select Parts Ways with Network
MEMPHIS, Tenn. & MONTREAL, Quebec – Uni-Select and the Automotive Distribution Network announced that Uni-Select will no longer be a member of the association. For a period of time, Uni-Select will continue to support the Network’s National Accounts programs and existing Parts Plus and Car Care Center members. “We enjoyed being part of the Network,
Uni-Select Announces Organizational Changes
BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec – Richard Roy, president and chief executive officer of Uni-Select Inc. has announced a new organizational structure for its North American automotive business. Gary O’Connor, executive vice president, who was responsible for the Canadian division of Uni-Select has been given the responsibility of managing the business with independent distributors and major accounts for
Uni-Select Makes Strategic Acquisition
BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec — Uni-Select has completed the purchase of Automotive Information Management Inc. (AIM), a program distribution group, with head offices in Cartersville, Ga. AIM offers a membership program that grants access to preferred purchase terms offered by selected manufacturers. This acquisition is a strategic initiative and aims to expand the Uni-Select Network and increase
Mapping Out the Future of the Global Aftermarket
Distribution leaders discuss the value of being part of NEXUS Automotive International.
