GASTONIA, NC -- WIX Filters has been named overall Vendor of the Year by Hahn Automotive. Hahn Automotive sells automotive aftermarket products to commercial service establishments on a regional basis.

This award the most recent in a series of accolades the WIX brand has received for its commitment to customer service and support.

“At WIX, our strategy is simple – provide the best products with the best service,” said Bill Sheehan, vice president of sales, WIX Filters. “We are grateful that the hard work and dedication of our WIX Filters team has been recognized by one of the key players in the automotive aftermarket, and we are proud to say that the majority of Hahn’s premium filtration product is supplied by WIX.”

The award, which honored WIX for outstanding sales and service support, was presented during Hahn Automotive’s annual sales conference March 18 in Rochester, N.Y.

“We are extremely pleased to present the Vendor of the Year Award for 2005 to WIX Filters,” said Eli Futerman, president of Hahn Automotive. “Their outstanding partnership, attention to detail and best overall performance were the key factors in our decision to name WIX Vendor of the Year.”

For more information about WIX Filters, go to: www.wixfilters.com .

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