MEMPHIS, Tenn. – AutoZone recognized Dorman Products Inc. as its Vendor of the Year during the company’s annual AutoZone Vendor Summit held recently in Memphis, Tenn. Each year, AutoZone holds the Vendor Summit hosting more than 500 vendors for celebration, training and recognition activities.
"Dorman exemplifies an industry-leading vendor. The entire Dorman organization is dedicated to innovation, collaboration and speed to market," said Bill Rhodes, chairman, president and CEO of AutoZone.
AutoZone also recognized a special group of suppliers with the company’s Extra Miler Award.
"The Extra Miler Award recognizes those suppliers who have set a high standard for consistently working together with AutoZone to grow the business and strengthen customer loyalty," said Mark Finestone, senior vice president of merchandising and store development. Extra Miler winners were: Budge Industries LLC, Johnson Controls, Neotek Corp. Inc., OSRAM SYLVANIA, Prestone Products Corp., Qualis Automotive, Shell Lubricants and Wells Vehicle Electronics.
Additionally, WITTDTJR (What It Takes To Do The Job Right) Awards were given to suppliers as recognition for taking the initiative to make sure AutoZoners and customers have what it takes to complete the job. WITTDTJR award winners included: Bearing Technologies, Dayco, Hitachi Automotive Systems Americas Inc., MOTHERS, Motorcar Parts of America and Premier Accessory Group.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of AutoZone, and 43 brands were recognized for being with AutoZone since the first store opened in Forrest City, Ark., on July 4, 1979.
