BARRE, Vt. – Bond Auto Parts has presented awards to several of its vendors at the annual Bond Auto Parts Manager’s Retreat held May 16-18 in Stowe, Vt. 
Every 18 months, Bond hosts all of its managers and key sales people for this event, which delivers competitive advantages to its team by aligning training, customer service, vendor interaction and team-building activities to help them better succeed in their local markets. Each year, Bond Auto recognizes its suppliers for their accomplishments in support of the Bond Auto Parts mission. Bond Auto Parts works very closely with many vendors on a daily basis to help provide the best inventory for its store locations.
The company recognized top vendors with the following awards:
Parts Master Vendor – Alliance Parts Warehouse
For providing overall support including, but not limited to, product quality packaging, manpower, shipping performance, customer service, marketing support and training.
Retail Vendor – East Penn
For providing overall support to help Bond Auto Parts attain a greater retail market share.
Paint, Body & Equipment – PPG Industries
For providing support at all levels, to help Bond Paint & Body reach its overall goals.
Customer Service – LTD Parts/Vision-OE
For providing outstanding support at all levels to help Bond Auto reach its goals. These include, but are not limited to, warranty issues, technical support and overall response time.
Training Support – Standard Motor Products
For providing outstanding training support and opportunities to help make the Bond Auto Parts team more knowledgeable.
Outstanding Technology Support – Dorman Products
For supplying technology to increase Bond Auto Parts sales and profits, enhance efficiency and reduce costs and provide differentiation and a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
Logistics Vendor – Spectra Premium Industries
For providing quality of shipment, electronic documentation, two-way communication and meeting delivery expectations.
Marketing Support – Gates Corp.
For providing outstanding pull-through marketing programs/promotions and financial assistance to help Bond Auto Parts attain a greater marketshare.
Manpower Support – Tenneco Inc. & WIX Filtration Products
For providing outstanding field support at all levels, including dealer sales calls, with personnel who are knowledgeable about their products and programs.
Vendor of the Year Award – Federal Mogul
Most valued vendor partner that helps Bond Auto Parts achieve its overall business goals.
