Automotive Parts Headquarters Presents Outstanding Supplier Awards

Automotive Parts Headquarters Presents Outstanding Supplier Awards

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

From left: John Bartlett, executive chairman of APH; Rich Vierkant, vice president of merchandising at APH; Tim Bruin, director of traditional sales at Bosch; Joe Bergsieker, director of sales for program groups at Bosch; Doug Arnold, vice president of aftermarket sales at Bosch; Andrew Hass, district sales manager at Bosch; Bryan Orthun, territory sales representative at Bosch; and Corey Bartlett, president and CEO of APH.
From left: John Bartlett, executive chairman of APH; Rich Vierkant, vice president of merchandising at APH; Tim Bruin, director of traditional sales at Bosch; Joe Bergsieker, director of sales for program groups at Bosch; Doug Arnold, vice president of aftermarket sales at Bosch; Andrew Hass, district sales manager at Bosch; Bryan Orthun, territory sales representative at Bosch; and Corey Bartlett, president and CEO of APH.

Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH), a Minnesota-based aftermarket auto parts distributor and store group, recognized outstanding supplier achievements from 2016 with all of its store owners, 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 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 Tectran, BBB, Gates, Mevotech, Dorman, Tenneco, East Penn and Bosch, 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 – Tectran
  • Spirit of APH – BBB Industries
  • North Star Award – Gates Corp.
  • Outstanding Training Support – Mevotech
  • Outstanding Technology Support – Dorman Products
  • Outstanding Marketing Support – Tenneco
  • Outstanding Sales Support – East Penn Manufacturing
  • Supplier of the Year – Bosch

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