Keystone Automotive Operations Welcomes Code 3 Inc.

Keystone Automotive Operations has welcomed Code 3 Inc. to its lighting category. For more than 40 years, Code 3 has provided the emergency, fire and warning markets with a high-quality, dependable product line. Headquartered in St. Louis, with a team of approximately 200 employees, Code 3 engineers and manufactures a complete line of vehicle lighting and siren systems that serve the public safety, municipal and industrial markets.

As part of the 45-year legacy at ECCO Safety Group, Code 3 is a proven leader in safety product design, engineering, testing, manufacturing and quality control, according to Keystone. With a specialized focus on innovation, safety and customer service, Code 3 is supplying the next generation of optics technology.

“This brand has a formidable reputation as a premium lighting leader in the commercial truck and van segment and is a great addition for supporting our commercial customers,” said Scott Percival, category manager, Keystone. “Keystone’s inventory level and exceptional delivery network will be an important part of servicing Code 3 customers.”

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.”