STAUNTON, VA – Federated Auto Parts presented vendors of the year awards to companies who achieved exceptional success in six categories in 2006. The awards were presented at Federated’s annual meeting held in San Diego April 25-28.

“Federated honors several companies who achieve excellence in categories that our members feel are essential to their overall success,” said Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. “We are honored to be able to recognize these great partners for their outstanding performance in 2006.”

· Order Fill Vendor of the Year – Hastings Filters

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

· Marketing Vendor of the Year – Dayco

· Sales Representation Vendor of the Year – Affinia Undercar (Raybestos/Spicer)

· Electronic Catalog Vendor of the Year – Perfection Clutch

· Outstanding Co-Man Vendor of the Year – Grote

Previously, it was announced that Affinia Undercar (Raybestos/Spicer) had been named Federated’s Outstanding Vendor of the Year for 2006.

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