Vast-Auto Distribution held its annual convention this past weekend from February 22-23 at the Fairmont The Queen Elizabeth in Montreal, Quebec. More than 650 people participated from parts stores, repair shops, suppliers and the Vast Auto Distribution team. Attendees enjoyed presentations regarding the new Parts City Auto Parts program for stores and the new Certified Auto Repair program for repair shops. Other seminars covered M 360 Mechanic, Auto Mecano, and OCTO Auto Service Plus. Over 80 vendors exhibited their products at the Friday night trade show.
Team members of O’Reilly Auto Parts, including CEO Brad Beckham, attended the conference. This allowed attendees to share ideas with the O’Reilly leaders. During the event, the team also revealed their new brand image and programs, as well as the transition plan for new banners.
On Saturday evening, attendees gathered for the gala evening, during Vast-Auto distributed several prizes, including the evening’s grand prize, a Mitsubishi Mirage ES – 2024 in the banner’s colors. The company said Jean-François and Gabriel Bolduc, the owners of M 360 Mechanic Alma, won the vehicle. The evening also provided Vast-Auto an opportunity to recognize its top customers and suppliers over the past year.
Award winner include:
Vast-Auto Distribution Stores of the Year in Quebec (tie):
- Perry Auto Laval – Perry Wener
- Distribution BAMM – Martin Boulet
Vast-Auto Distribution Store of the Year in Ontario: Robins Auto Parts – Kulvir Singh and Jagvarinder Singh Dhaliwal
Vast-Auto Distribution Store of the Year in Atlantic: Atlantic Auto Parts Resource – Scott Langin
Vast-Auto Distribution Repair Shop of the Year: Pneus Varennes Inc., Jean-Pierre Lavigne and Paul Péloquin
Auto Mecano Shop of the Year: Centre de Mécanique L.G.M. – Guy Villeneuve
OCTO Auto Service Plus Shop of the Year: Atelier Mécanique Stéphane Lemire – Stéphane Lemire M 360
Mechanic Shop of the Year: M 360 Mechanic Mont-Laurier – Martin Gauthier
Supplier of the Year: FCS Automotive
Manufacturing Representative of the Year in Quebec: Dorman Products, Éric Normandin
Manufacturing Representative of the Year in Ontario: Troy Snider, Grant Brothers
Sales Manufacturing Representative of the Year in Atlantic: Valvoline, Kelly Thompson
“We would like to extend a big thank you to all attendees. See you in 2025!” said the Vast-Auto Distribution team.
