Federated Member B&B Automotive Warehouse Celebrates 45th Anniversary

STAUNTON, Va. – Louisiana-based B&B Automotive Warehouse is celebrating its 45th anniversary. In recognition of the company’s founding, B&B will hold a two-day celebration that will include a vendor trade show and customer reception on March 20, and a day at the Baton Rouge Raceway on March 21, featuring Federated spokesman Kenny Schrader.

“B&B Automotive Warehouse has been a loyal Federated member for many years and, through its Blues Auto Parts stores, is the key supplier to Federated Car Care Centers throughout southern Louisiana,” said Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. “We congratulate Lathan Alexander and his entire team on 45 years of outstanding service to their valued customers.”

On March 20, the anniversary celebration will commence with a vendor trade show and reception at the B&B distribution center in Gonzales, La. In the months leading up to this event, B&B customers could earn raffle tickets based on their purchases. More than $10,000 in prizes will be awarded to winning ticket holders at vendors’ booths and a grand prize drawing also will be held.

The following day, B&B customers will head to the Baton Rouge Raceway for a day of dirt track racing that will include Schrader driving the Federated dirt track car. They also will enjoy food, refreshments and door prizes, and will have the chance to spend time with Schrader in the B&B hospitality tent at the track.

“Our anniversary celebration is the perfect opportunity to thank our customers and vendor partners. Without them, we would not be celebrating such a major milestone. We consider them part of the B&B family,” said Alexander, president of B&B Automotive Warehouse. “We look forward to building upon these solid relationships and working together for a prosperous future for all.”

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.”