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Attending The Group s national conference are, from left, (top row) Ryan Bickle, Warehouse Inc., and Tristan Taylor, Tri-State Enterprises Inc.; (middle row) Ryan Samuels, Samuels Inc.; Ruben Dekhbachyan, Undercar Plus; and Dan Hanson Jr., Hanson Distributing; (bottom row) The Group CEO Larry Pavey; Ashlee Arnold, Arnold Oil; and Glenn Morreale, C&M Warehouse.
GRAPEVINE, Texas The Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) held its virtual national conference and expo the week of April 11 with over 1,200 members, vendors and associates participating.
The week-long event included panel discussions, industry presentations, a booth show and over 2,000 one-on-one sessions, the parts distribution network said.
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GRAPEVINE, Texas Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) has developed a coaching program through its Group Training Academy to help technicians improve their diagnostic skills. The Group Training Academy s (TGTA) new coaching program is a great way for service techs to enhance their skills as well as learn more about topics they might not have much experience with, CEO Larry Pavey said. The TGTA coaching program is also an educational opportunity that shop owners can leverage to help their current employees expand their knowledge and expertise.
The TGTA technician coaching program sessions include an online assessment and six group sessions that are held weekly online.
National Pronto Association, Automotive Distribution Network planning to merge operations
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GRAPEVINE, Texas National Pronto Association and Automotive Distribution Network, two allied auto parts distributors, plan to merge their operations in a move designed to help the groups ensure their collective future viability.
The two organizations which together represent over 250 members in North America with an estimated annual revenue of approximately $5 billion will become the Pronto Automotive Distribution Network, effective Jan. 1, 2021.
The combined organization s members will continue to go to market under the Pronto, Parts Plus and Auto Pride names, the organizations said.
Headquartered in Grapevine, Pronto Automotive Distribution Network will be led by Robert Roos as president and David Prater as executive vice president.