Centric Parts Receives 2016 Pronto Partnership Award

Centric Parts Receives 2016 Pronto Partnership Award

The award was presented by Pronto Vice President of Sales & Marketing Robert Roos during the National Pronto Shareholders Conference on Sept. 26 in Dallas.

2016_pronto_awardCentric Parts has once again been honored by National Pronto Association, this year with the 2016 Pronto Partnership Award. The award was presented by Pronto Vice President of Sales & Marketing Robert Roos during the National Pronto Shareholders Conference on Sept. 26 in Dallas.

In presenting the award, which is voted on by shareholders, Roos read a few of the comments submitted by members:

“They do everything possible to make sure their product is in every installer in my market.”

“They have a reputation for quality products and service.”

“Their staff is knowledgeable and responds quickly to my needs.”

In accepting the award, Charlie Kirkland, Centric’s vice president of traditional aftermarket sales, noted, “It is quite an honor to receive this award. We truly see our relationships with our customers as partnerships and we value them highly.”

He continued, “I want to thank all of the members who voted for us and I want to acknowledge the whole Centric team who made this possible. The management and employees of Centric Parts work diligently to deliver world-class products and services to our partners, and working with Pronto has made us a better company.”

The 2016 Pronto Partnership Award represents is the latest honor the group has given Centric Parts, which also earned Supplier of the Year honors from Pronto in 2009 and 2014.

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