STAUNTON, Va. – Federated Auto Parts has presented Outstanding Supplier Support Awards to companies that achieved exceptional success in each of six categories in 2007. The awards were presented on April 24 at Federated’s annual meeting in Dallas.

“Every year, Federated honors companies that achieve excellence in categories that our members feel are essential to their overall success,” said Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. “This year, we are honored to recognize these great partners for their outstanding performance in 2007.”

· Order Fill Vendor of the Year – Gates

· Education/Training Vendor of the Year – Standard Motor Products

· Marketing Vendor of the Year – ACDelco

· Sales Representation Vendor of the Year – Affinia

· Electronic Catalog Vendor of the Year – Perfection Clutch

· Outstanding Co-Man Vendor of the Year – Federal-Mogul

Previously, it was announced that East Penn had been selected as Federated’s Outstanding Vendor of the Year for 2007.

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