TROY, MI — ArvinMeritor’s Light Vehicle Aftermarket (LVA) group has received the 2003 Vendor of the Year 2003 from NAPA Canada.

NAPA Canada is part of Genuine Parts Company, a distributor of automotive replacement parts in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

To earn the award, a company must receive the highest number of votes from NAPA employees in every region. ArvinMeritor was selected for its first-rate sales force, excellence in customer service and commitment to innovative marketing efforts, said NAPA Canada.

ArvinMeritor’s Light Vehicle Aftermarket group provides exhaust, lift support, filter and ride control products to its customers. In North America, ArvinMeritor LVA markets its products under the Arvin, Gabriel, Purolator, Strong Arm and Supreme Performance brand names, as well as various private labels, to the full range of aftermarket customers, including retailers, distributors and installers.

For more information, visit the company’s Web site at: www.arvinmeritor.com.

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