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2025: A Year of Community, Motorsports, and Automotive Excitement
Get ready for an electrifying 2025 with Lordco Auto Parts! We're revving up for a year packed with exciting events, community connections, and automotive passion that will keep your engines running hot.
On January 18th, Lordco is kicking off the year in style with our annual Flaunt Your Flannel game night in partnership with the Abbotsford Canucks. Hockey fans in the Metro Vancouver and Fraser Valley are encouraged to join us for a night of community fun.
Speaking of sports partnerships, after hosting the 2024 Grey Cup Festival Block Party, we're proud to continue building on our strong relationships within the Canadian Football League. Once again, we are supporting the BC Lions, Calgary Stampeders, and Edmonton Elks, showcasing our commitment to Canadian sports culture.
Manager – Ryan Sundquist –Campbell River
Motorsports enthusiasts, get ready for an incredible sponsorship season! In 2024, we supported over 500 racing teams across various disciplines, and 2025 promises to be even more exciting. From auto-X to drifting, circle track to off-road 4x4, we're committed to supporting drivers at every level.
Our racing program isn't just about sponsorship — it's about empowering dreams. We believe in supporting drivers who might otherwise be excluded from racing due to financial constraints, giving talented racers a chance to shine.
Our 35th Annual Tradeshow is set to be our most spectacular yet, happening April 2-3, 2025, at the Pacific Coliseum and PNE Agrodome in Vancouver. This isn't just a tradeshow — it's a celebration of automotive excellence that has become the largest of its kind in Canada.
At Lordco, we're more than an auto parts company. We're a community-driven organization dedicated to bringing people together, supporting local initiatives, and celebrating the automotive passion that drives us all.
2025 will be our most incredible year yet — buckle up and join the ride!
LOCATION: Port Coquitlam POSITION: Business System Analyst
LOCATION: Calgary POSITION: Manager
LOCATION: Smithers POSITION: Manager
Golden
LOCATION: N. Vancouver
LOCATION: Fernie
LOCATION: Langley
POSITION: Manager
LOCATION: Prince George POSITION: Manager
Julie Leepart Langley
Congratulations To:
Pannahal Bhateya - #9 Langley
Hailey Goumans - #28 Tsawwassen
Pam Eaton - #2 Mission
Each winner will receive a GIFT CARD. Thank you to everyone who participated!
Find the Calendar Name
Circle the Differences!
Fill out the contest entry form and send it in to Liam Klassen at Lklassen@lordco.com for a chance to win a gift card. Good Luck!
Remember to cut out your entry forms before sending them to Liam Klassen LKlassen @lordco.com at #98 Head Office. Photo of the Month
Find the Snow Plow
Congratulations to the following gift card winners selected by a random draw. Thank you to everyone who participated.
Maryam Abolhassannia- #104 Bridgeview
Jesse Christianson - #44 Nanaimo
Natasha Mudry - #25 Dawson Creek
Answer: Page 4 "Welcome Aboard"
Find the Calendar
We have hidden a Snow Plow somewhere in the Grapevine. Find it and fill out the entry form for your chance to win a gift card!
PHOTO of the MONTH
This photo was sent to us by Rajbir Chahal from #27 Newton Congratulations to Salim Khan from #21 Richmond on being for winning a gift card just for voting for his favourite photo. Enjoy!
In the early days of automobiles, drivers relied on hand signals instead of brake or turn lights. The first brake lights appeared in 1905, and by 1928, they became mandatory in several US states, significantly improving road safety and vehicle communication.
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Please send your pictures with a title, your name, and store to Liam Klassen at Head Office or e-mail them to LKlassen@lordco.com. The Photo of the Month winner will receive a gift card. One person will also be drawn to win a gift card just for voting for their favourite photo!
NEW INSIDE SALES REP
Clement Rodrigues
Roxanne Sankey
Ashton Simpson
Balwinder Singh
Charlene Murray
Opkar Bhullar
Partha Pittala
Venkata Ramana
Cole Langlois
Cayden Bell
Stacey Quigley
SANTA PICK ME!
TRIGGER KNOWS WHERE TO FIND THE DOG TREATS
LOOK AT MY JACKET!
THE ART OF PATIENCE
Top COUNTER Winners
WELCOME ABOARD
Albright, Madison 02/12/2024
Haywood, Shannon 02/12/2024
Maguire, Sophie 02/12/2024
Rekve, Dakota 02/12/2024
Yamelst, Christopher 02/12/2024
Cant-Del Pino, Ian 02/12/2024
Gill, Shan 02/12/2024
Gibson, Eilla 03/12/2024
Reimer, Jennifer 03/12/2024
Vincent, Chase 03/12/2024
Drugge, Floyd 04/12/2024
Deline, Cheryl 04/12/2024
Rathore, Manish Singh 04/12/2024
Ripley, Phillip 05/12/2024
Blackwood, James 11/12/2024
Heatherington, Tyler 11/12/2024
Grewal, Pawanjot 13/12/2024
Field, Caleb 16/12/2024
Pawlik, Troy 16/12/2024
Patel, Sneha Daxesh 16/12/2024
McKenzie, Alexander 18/12/2024
Chandler, Jayne 23/12/2024
Pooja,
27/12/2024
Grabowski, Michael 30/12/2024
JANUARY
ANNIVERSARY DATES
Kent, Blair 01/01/1977
Charette, Blaine B 15/01/1991
Baird, Cameron R 13/01/1992
Johnson, Denise J 05/01/1993
Gottschalk, Candace 01/01/1994
Mcnicol, Kevin J 09/01/1995
Jansson, Linda R 31/01/1995
Vriend, Mark 22/01/1996
Powell, Rod A 16/01/1998
Owen, Cory 06/01/1999
Green, Patricia 18/01/1999
Beale, Shawn 27/01/1999
Rampanen, Ralph 11/01/2000
Kwai, Nadine 29/01/2004
Alves, Kim 16/01/2006
Beacock, Adam 21/01/2008
Hoffmann, Andrew 24/01/2008
Crowther, Courtney 29/01/2008
Reyda, Steven 29/01/2008
Thompson, Trevor 12/01/2009
Masson, Shaun 19/01/2009
Parlee, Ryan 17/01/2011
Razzell, Robert 26/01/2011
Bush, David 04/01/2013
Steckler, Ryan 07/01/2013
Crawford, Rachel Lynn 12/01/2015
Rae, Patricia 12/01/2015
Barber, Xanthe 13/01/2016
Spooner, Brian 18/01/2016
Jago, James 20/01/2016
Mangat, Surinder 03/01/2017
Linn, Sherri 09/01/2017
McCurdy, Dawney 18/01/2017
Perry, Gabriel 31/01/2017
Kuo, Andrew 05/01/2019
Coolen, Jeff 28/01/2019
Sands, Jane 06/01/2020
Zovat, Robert 20/01/2020
Fani Pakdel, Kiarash 27/01/2020
Wood, Jasmine 29/01/2020
Bains, Devin 04/01/2021
Friess, Brandon 04/01/2021
Roggendorf, Theresa 04/01/2021
Delaney, Robert 11/01/2021
Smeltzer, Maxwell 11/01/2021
Brinkschulte, Paul 15/01/2021
Donald, Taylor 19/01/2021
MacMurchy, Roderick 21/01/2021
Duivenvoorden, Renzo 26/01/2021
Underhill, Edward 26/01/2021
Sturley, Hannah 31/01/2021
Kovacs, Monika 03/01/2022
Stuart, Christopher 10/01/2022
Minshall, Jesse Cale 10/01/2022
Lalonde, Trevor 11/01/2022
McAllister, Cody 17/01/2022
Love, Trace 17/01/2022
Porter, Suzanne 20/01/2022
Knight, Damien 21/01/2022
Gustafson, Douglas 24/01/2022
Latheesh, Amal 31/01/2022
Gill, Aarondeep 03/01/2023
Mrus, Grace 03/01/2023
Bolger, Stacey 03/01/2023
Pichkur, Omari 10/01/2023
Samra, Sanjana 12/01/2023
Dunn, Robin 16/01/2023
Fraser-Easton, Benjamin 16/01/2023
Littlefield, Alyssa 16/01/2023
Androsoff, Mark 17/01/2023
Haley, Michael 17/01/2023
Harris-Fraser, Kayden 17/01/2023
Kataria, Mudit 17/01/2023
Kaur, Navdeep Kaur 17/01/2023
Prajapati, Ashish 18/01/2023
Habboub, Ismail 20/01/2023
Conran, Jamie 23/01/2023
Layegh, Lino 26/01/2023
Heaney, Brendan 30/01/2023
Kaur, Roopjot 30/01/2023
Schilds, Cary 30/01/2023
Puar, Sukhdeep 30/01/2023
McQuillan, Chelsey 31/01/2023
Vath, Matthew 31/01/2023
Hansen, Davis 02/01/2024
Scheltgen, David Paul 02/01/2024
Bell, Lynne-Marie 03/01/2024
Forrester, Joshua 03/01/2024
Raju, Harinder 05/01/2024
Lin, Heng 08/01/2024
Robin, Md Ehsanul Hoque 08/01/2024
Duffy, Fionnan 11/01/2024
Hassan, Jamaal 11/01/2024
Sidhu, Gurwinder 11/01/2024
Lewis, Ethan 12/01/2024
Blades, Jesse 15/01/2024
Nash, Garrett 15/01/2024
Stevens, Cole 15/01/2024
Abramson, Dylan 22/01/2024
Chiriac, Bogdan 22/01/2024
Marcoux, Chloe 22/01/2024
Estanislao, John 24/01/2024
Abolhosseiny, Hadi 26/01/2024
Adara, Joshua Marcos 26/01/2024
Valentine, Daniel 26/01/2024
Gomez Rodriguez, Diego 29/01/2024
Kaur, Ramandeep 29/01/2024
Safaei, Parsa 29/01/2024
Ruiz Rodriguez, Angel 30/01/2024
NOV 30TH
PRINCE GEORGE
VANCOUVER
DEC 14TH
MUSCULOSKELETAL INJURY (MSI) PREVENTION AWARENESS
This month, we’re looking at Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI) Prevention Awareness! This month is all about raising awareness for preventable injuries and spreading the importance of working, playing, and living safely. We will be looking at MSIs to learn what they are and how to keep ourselves and each other safe!
What Is a Musculoskeletal Injury (MSI)?
Some of the tasks at work – such as lifting, reaching, and repetition of movements, can cause strain. In some cases, these repetitive, straining tasks can result in an injury to the body. Areas affected can include muscles, tendons, ligaments, nerves, or blood vessels. Additionally, joints in the neck, shoulders, arms, wrists, legs, and back may be affected.
Musculoskeletal injuries are a very common workplace injury in Canada and MSIs are also the most common type of injury at Lordco. Since these injuries are so common, it’s important to know the signs and how to prevent these injuries from occurring.
Signs and Symptoms of Musculoskeletal Injuries
Signs of a musculoskeletal injury, which can be observed, include swelling, redness, and difficulty moving certain body parts. Symptoms, which can be felt, include numbness, tingling, or pain in the body. If you are experiencing any of these signs or symptoms, be sure to speak with your supervisor to ensure that you receive the proper care and adjustments you need to keep yourself working safely.
How Can We Prevent Musculoskeletal Injuries?
There are plenty of ways to prevent musculoskeletal injuries, but below are some tips to help:
1. Warm up and stretch. Before starting repetitive, static, or prolonged activities, be sure to warm up and stretch
2. Take breaks. If possible, take breaks from repetitive functions by switching tasks every so often.
3. Implement control measures. Use proper lifting techniques and ergonomic equipment whenever possible. 4. Stay fit. Take care of your body and make sure it is in good condition to prevent injuries.
Occupational Health and Safety
If you’re looking for more guidance on how to stay safe, Lordco has you covered! Visit the Health & Safety tab on Lordco Connect at lordcoconnect.com to find more safety information. There are lots of resources available including health and safety guides, safety training videos, monthly safety topics, and safety refresher sheets. These resources can help keep you refreshed and up to date on your safety knowledge! Check out our health and safety resources to reduce your risk of musculoskeletal and other preventable injuries!
Matthew Daily - Maple Ridge #89
I just wanted to drop you a quick note and tell you what an amazing employee you have in Matthew Daily. I was in there a few weeks ago with my friend looking for bulbs for my headlights. Not only was he incredibly knowledgeable, but he was kind and so incredibly accommodating. It is rare in this day and age to not only get absolutely incredible service but from somebody so young. Thank you so much Matthew for making our experience with Lordco a memorable one. Yours sincerely,
Joolz pearson
Chase Carre - Enderby #62
I was the only one in the store and was left waiting for service, while employees were chating on the computer. Chase came out and told his fellow colleagues there a customer and he stopped stocking shelfs to assit. I was very satisfied with this level of customer service I recieved from Chase
James Barlett
Philip Senkler - Victoria #37
I had to buy a battery today, and was struck by how nice and helpful the people in your Victoria (Burnside Ave) store were. The first guy who helped me was helping a recent immigrant before me and was super patient and friendly with the guy. Then he was super patient and friendly with me (I’m not a car guy). And Phil (different service person) was very helpful with some questions I had. And the woman at checkout was very nice too. I bought more than I probably would have, had the service not been so great, because I was confident that the extra purchase was worthwhile. That’s because your staff were so nice and helpful that I trusted their advice. Just thought I’d mention it. Great store you’re running.
Best,
Martin Farnham
Terry Arinobu - N. Vancouver #24
After the wrong part was ordered, Terry caught the error and quickly reordered the right one. He phoned us first thing the next morning to advise that the part had arrived and he had us on our way. The customer service was outstanding. Thanks Terry!
Erin Derita
CHRISTMAS CLOTHING
STARS OF SAFETY
JANUARY RECOGNITION
Safety EXCELLENCE
Recognition of outstanding stores that successfully submitted all their safety compliance items on time and consistently achieved 80% or higher participation within their stores. There is no better way to start the year than by celebrating an amazing achievement in safety excellence.
11 Lordco stores earned a perfect score in safety compliance during 2024. OHS is proud to celebrate this remarkable achievement by the following stores:
• Chilliwack
• Pitt Meadows
• Squamish
• Ladner
• Cache Creek
• Prince George
• Kamloops 57
• Kamloops 73
• Campbell River
• Kamloops 80
• Qualicum Beach
These stores, regardless of size, demonstrated consistent adherence to safety regulations and maintained a culture of care and continuous safety awareness. This commitment not only protected their teams but also set a great example, proving that safety excellence is always achievable.
The dedication of staff and leadership who prioritized safety is reflected in this success. We hope their accomplishment serves as a reminder that any store can achieve this record with proper planning and a shared commitment to making safety a priority.
Congratulations to these outstanding stores for their exceptional safety records! Your success is a win for all of us at Lordco.
Wishing everyone a safe and successful 2025!
