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MORE ONLINE @ www.UNI-SCOOP.com BRAND NAME SEARCH Find Canadian suppliers of well-known product lines with a Brand Name Search in the online version of the UNI-SCOOP Buyers’ Guide

EVENTS CALENDAR Dates and contact information for trade shows in Canada, the United States, Europe and Asia for 2011 and beyond

UNI-SELECT EXTRA A round-up of great products are featured in this edition of our online-only, bimonthly supplement.

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FROM THE PRESIDENT

Greetings from Uni-select After a concentrated lobbying effort by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA), its members, and other supportive groups, Bill C-273 was passed by an overwhelming vote in Parliament last May, thus sending it to the review stage this month. The bill would effectively give independent service centres and technicians the same access to tooling and training information as their OEM dealership counterparts. While the threat of an election could set the progress of the Right to Repair legislation back--the bill would have to be reintroduced were that to occur--expectations are rising as prospects of an early election seem less likely, with the present government continuing to get sufficient support in Parliament. “[The bill] has passed second reading and received a vote of 248-17 to be referred to the committee,” says Scott Smith, director of government and industry relations for the AIA. “I hope the committee finds the bill valid and if there are amendments to be made that will improve the bill, that those amendments are made, and that the bill goes back to the House for a vote. If everything goes smoothly it could be with the Senate by as early as the New Year, and the bill could become law early next spring. “If passed, Bill C-273 would amend framework legislation for the Competition Act and the Environmental Protection Act. Under the Environmental Protection Act, it would harmonize with the U.S.’s Clean Air Act and would require carmakers to share information with the aftermarket that could be accessed over the Internet. The Competition Act would be the policing function, such that if there was a challenge with compliance with auto manufacturers, there would be an opportunity for the Competition Bureau to take whatever company is non-compliant to task, assuming the legal tests were met.” However, groups opposing the legislative approach in favour of a voluntary agreement did make a significant announcement. Federal Industry Minister Tony Clement announced the Canadian Automotive Service Information Standard (CASIS) agreement between automakers and the aftermarket. According to the National Automotive Trades Association (NATA), the agreement would also allow automotive repair facilities in Canada to access auto manufacturers’ service and repair information in addition to tooling and training information. The agreement states that automakers will have the information made available no later than May 2011. Insiders say that efforts such as these constitute a deliberate attempt to scuttle the Right to Repair Bill, for which hopes remain high. Notably lacking in the announcement was any mention of the Right to Repair Bill currently working its way through the legislative process.

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LEGAL ISSUES

Right to repair showdown in the wings? With the Right to Repair Bill going before the Standing Committee on Industry, Science and Technology this month, and a voluntary agreement alsobeing touted, a standoff may be developing. BY TOM VENETIS After a concentrated lobbying effort by the Automotive Industries Association of Canada (AIA), its members, and other supportive groups, Bill C-273 was passed by an overwhelming vote in Parliament last May, thus sending it to the review stage this month. The bill would effectively give independent service centres and technicians the same access to tooling and training information as their OEM dealership counterparts. While the threat of an election could set the progress of the Right to Repair legislation back--the bill would have to be reintroduced were that to occur--expectations are rising as prospects of an early election seem less likely, with the present government continuing to get sufficient support in Parliament. “[The bill] has passed second reading and received a vote of 248-17 to be referred to the committee,” says Scott Smith, director of government and industry relations for the AIA. “I hope the committee finds the bill valid and if there are amendments to be made that will improve the bill, that those amendments are made, and that the bill goes back to the House for a vote. If everything goes smoothly it could be with the Senate by as early as the New Year, and the bill could become law early next spring. “If passed, Bill C-273 would amend framework legislation for the Competition Act and the Environmental Protection Act. Under the Environmental Protection Act, it would harmonize with the U.S.’s Clean Air Act and would require carmakers to share information with the aftermarket that could be accessed over the Internet. The Competition Act would be the policing function, such that if there was a challenge with compliance with auto manufacturers, there would be an opportunity for the Competition Bureau to take whatever company is non-compliant to task, assuming the legal tests were met.” However, groups opposing the legislative approach in favour of a voluntary agreement did make a significant announcement. Federal Industry Minister Tony Clement announced the Canadian Automotive Service Information Standard (CASIS) agreement between automakers and the aftermarket.

According to the National Automotive Trades Association (NATA), the agreement would also allow automotive repair facilities in Canada to access auto manufacturers’ service and repair information in addition to tooling and training information. The agreement states that automakers will have the information made available no later than May 2011. Insiders say that efforts such as these constitute a deliberate attempt to scuttle the Right to Repair Bill, for which hopes remain high. Notably lacking in the announcement was any mention of the Right to Repair Bill currently working its way through the legislative process. A letter released by AIA president Marc Brazeau to Minister Clement states that AIA and its partnering associations were excluded from the conversations between automakers and the aftermarket on the issue of access to information. “We are at a loss as to explain why the car manufacturers would exclude AIA in these discussions in favour of a loosely affiliated organization that represents less than 5% of the marketplace in very few provinces,” stated Brazeau. “Moreover, it is our understanding that this organization also represents new car dealerships within its membership, clearly a conflict of interest.”

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PROFILE

Lorsqu’il ne pilote pas les destinées d’Uni-Sélect, Richard Roy atteint des hauts niveaux avec son Piper Cherokee.

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RICHARD ROY

LE NOUVEAU PATRON D’UNI-SÉLECT

Comptable agréé de profession, Richard Roy est également agréable, voire charismatique. Il a récemment chaussé les souliers du grand Jacques Landreville pour mener la barque du septième réseau de grands entrepôts de distribution de pièces automobiles en Amérique du Nord, et le premier au Québec. BY TOM VENETIS

ni-Sélect, c’est un peu le « Caisses-Pop » des garagistes québécois, une entreprise mythologique partie il y a quarante ans d’un groupe de magasiniers qui ont mis en commun leur pouvoir d’achat. C’est indéniablement le success-story du marché québécois de la réparation d’automobiles. Une compagnie qui sort autant de l’ordinaire n’a pas le droit d’avoir un président « ordinaire»... Pourtant, Richard Roy, président d’Uni-Sélect, a beau être dans la « haute direction», il marche au même niveau que tout ce beau monde, au siège social, qui lui voue un culte personnel manifeste : même la réceptionniste vante sa gentillesse! On l’a interrogé sur les grandes tendances de l’industrie. LA CRISE, PROPICE AU CHANGEMENT « L’après-marché demeure extrêmement solide, vivant et en développement : c’est la tendance à court terme qu’on observe en ce moment », note-t-il. « Il ne faut pas oublier que pour chaque atelier de concessionnaire qui ferme, il y a une dizaine de baies de réparation qui se déplacent vers le secteur indépendant, ce qui, entre autres, fait de l’après-marché une industrie qui résiste à l’épreuve des récessions ». « Pour ce qui est du long terme, à cause de la baisse de la dépendance au pétrole, on devra satisfaire des besoins de plus en plus diversifiés en pièces de remplacement pour les nouvelles technologies : hybride, diesel, gaz naturel, électrique, etc., ce qui multipliera nos inventaires. Même chose pour les technologies rattachées à la sécurité des véhicules : SSPP,

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TRENDS

WARMING TRENDS ECONOMIC STORM CLOUDS CLEAR AS THE AFTERMARKET ADVANCES

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SKF ANGULAR CONTACT BALL BEARING SKF offers a large selection of high-precision angular contact ball bearings. Single row SKF high-precision angular contact ball bearings are non-separable and have raceways in the inner and outer rings that are displaced with respect to each other in the direction of the bearing axis. www.skf.com

SKF CYLINDRICAL ROLLER BEARING SKF produces cylindrical roller bearings in many designs, dimension series and sizes. The majority are single row bearings with a cage. Single and double row full complement bearings (without cage) complete the SKF standard assortment for general engineering. www.skf.com

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RAYBESTOS BRAKES New packaging for Raybestos Brakes will be released later this fall. The new Professional Grade packaging was redesigned to unleash the power of clear communication. Compelling facts and attention-grabbing visuals provide the product validation technicians need to confidently sell a premium brake job. www.raybestos.com

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TRICO NEOFORM WIPER BLADES TRICO NeoForm blades have the look and function of the latest OE blades, but with the value-added performance of Teflon surface protector. Each blade features a ‘skin coating’ that seals the aerodynamic spoiler

VALVOLINE ZEREX G-05 ANTIFREEZE Valvoline’s Zerex G 05 antifreeze coolant is a long life, fully formulated ethylene glycol-based fluid suitable for passenger cars, light trucks and heavy duty vehicles. The formulation is designed for both gasoline and

WALKER QUIET-FLOW SS Tenneco Inc. Walker Quiet-Flow SS exhaust offers precision fit, OE style sound and superior flow technology in an attractive design and package for today’s vehicle owners. www.walkerexhaust.com

SKF HYDRAULIC SEALS SKF hydraulic seals are thirdparty certificated according to the demands of ISO 9001. The quality system constitutes the basis for all our activities. The quality demands of ISO 3601-3 provide guidance regarding O-ring properties. www.skf.com UNI-SCOOP

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1. SKF ANGULAR

2. SKF CYLINDRICAL

3. RAYBESTOS BRAKES

4. WALKER QUIET-FLOW SS

SKF offers a large selection of high-precision angular contact ball bearings. Single row SKF high-precision angular contact ball bearings are non-separable and have raceways in the inner and outer rings that are displaced with respect to each other in the direction of the bearing axis. www.skf.com

SKF produces cylindrical roller bearings in many designs, dimension series and sizes. The majority are single row bearings with a cage. Single and double row full complement bearings (without cage) complete the SKF standard assortment for general engineering. www.skf.com

New packaging for Raybestos Brakes will be released later this fall. The new Professional Grade packaging was redesigned to unleash the power of clear communication. Compelling facts and attention-grabbing visuals provide the product validation technicians need to confidently sell a premium brake job. www.raybestos.com

Tenneco Inc. Walker Quiet-Flow SS exhaust offers precision fit, OE style sound and superior flow technology in an attractive design and package for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s vehicle owners. www.walkerexhaust.com

CONTACT BALL BEARING

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5. TRICO NEOFORM

6. VALVOLINE ZEREX

TRICO NeoForm blades have the look and function of the latest OE blades, but with the value-added performance of Teflon surface protector. Each blade features a ‘skin coating’ that seals the aerodynamic spoiler to protect it from the elements for superior all weather performance. www.tricoproducts.com

Valvoline’s Zerex G 05 antifreeze coolant is a long life, fully formulated ethylene glycol-based fluid suitable for passenger cars, light trucks and heavy duty vehicles. The formulation is designed for both gasoline and diesel engines. Its European technology protects all cooling system metals corrosion. www.valvoline.com

WIPER BLADES

G-05 ANTIFREEZE

7. SKF HYDRAULIC SEALS SKF hydraulic seals are third-party certificated according to the demands of ISO 9001. The quality system constitutes the basis for all our activities. The quality demands of ISO 3601-3 provide guidance regarding O-ring properties. www.skf.com

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