Automotive Parts Headquarters Presents Outstanding Supplier Awards

Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH), a Minnesota-based aftermarket auto parts distributor and store group, recognized outstanding supplier achievements from 2015, with all of its storeowners, managers and salespeople present, at its annual Winter Conference held at Cragun’s Resort and Conference Center in Brainerd, Minnesota.

The employees of APH helped determine the recipients of the supplier awards, which were presented by John Bartlett, executive chairman, and Corey Bartlett, president and CEO.

“We’re pleased to recognize our top suppliers for their outstanding support of our organization,” said Corey Bartlett. “Strong partnerships, like the ones we have with Dorman Products, East Penn Manufacturing, Standard Motor Products, S.U.R.&R., Tenneco, The Timken Co. and Wilmar Corp. are essential for our continued growth. We really appreciate the significant efforts these companies put forward to help us grow our business, and we’re delighted to once again celebrate their accomplishments.”

The Bartletts presented the following awards:

Rising Star — S.U.R.&R.
Spirit of APH — Wilmar Corp.
North Star Award — The Timken Co.
Outstanding Training Support — Standard Motor Products
Outstanding Marketing Support — Tenneco
Outstanding Sales Support — East Penn Manufacturing
2015 Supplier of the Year — The Timken Co.

Federated Auto Parts Distributors announced it is entering into a collaboration with the Association of Independent Oil Distributors (AIOD) – one it said will focus on mutual benefits for the respective members.

“Federated is constantly looking at ways to improve value for all constituents and this agreement provides that,” said Sue Godschalk, president of Federated. “This collaboration provides added volume and opportunities for our suppliers, new partners for our members, and added supply points and products for shop customers. We have enjoyed working closely with several AIOD members in the past and this agreement will expand and create further opportunities for both Federated and AIOD.”