LOS ANGELES – Centric Parts has been named 2011 Branded Supplier of the Year by Automotive Parts Associates (APA). This is the third Branded Supplier of the Year award in a row for Centric Parts from APA.
 
“What already felt like a strong partnership between APA and Centric Parts has managed to grow stronger in the last year," said Dan Lelchuk, president of Centric Parts, about the award announced in San Diego as part of APA’s annual gathering.  "We stick solidly to our Right Part, Right Place, Right Time philosophy and through it we have been fortunate to have thrived along with APA."
 
APA gives out this award annually to the company with the highest-quality sales force, efficient order fill process, great cataloging and quality products. Centric Parts as a supplier has been in particular singled out for high order fills, quick turnaround times, being first to market with late model applications, providing and supporting innovative new products, low rate of warranty claims and offering exceptional sales and technical support throughout the year. This marks the fourth award in total from APA for the 10 year old Centric Parts, which was also named Vendor of the Year in 2007.