Installers and Service Dealers Go for an “Extreme” Weekend with NAPA CHASSIS
MCHENRY, IL — NAPA CHASSIS recently treated more than 40 installers and storeowners in San Diego and Ensenada, Mexico, for NAPA CHASSIS’ Extreme SCORE Baja Weekend May 31 – June 3. NAPA CHASSIS is now in its second year sponsoring SCORE (International Off-Road Racing), North America’s premier off-road racing series. The weekend began with a
NAPA Offers 12,000 AutoCare Centers Membership in Car Care Professionals Network
The National Automotive Parts Association (NAPA) has agreed to offer its more than 12,000 affiliated NAPA AutoCare Centers membership in Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association’s (AAIA) Car Care Professionals Network (CCPN). CCPN was created to represent, support and improve automotive service centers and provide them with a national platform. The program offers participation in grassroots advocacy in the areas of legislation, training and education, technology, market research and consumer education.
GAAS 2007: Dayco Products, NAPA Auto Parts Named 2007 R. L. Polk & Co. Inventory Efficiency Award Winners
Yesterday at the 2007 GAAS in Chicago, R. L. Polk & Co. named Dayco Products LLC and NAPA Auto Parts as the winners of the 2007 Polk Inventory Efficiency Awards today. The Polk Inventory Efficiency Award recognizes and rewards outstanding aftermarket companies for process improvements relative to inventory efficiency.
NAPA Chassis Unveils “Extreme Backyard” Promotion
MCHENRY, IL — Four service dealers’ backyards will undergo an “Extreme” makeover this spring — thanks to NAPA Chassis. Extreme Backyard, the latest promotion in NAPA Chassis’ Extreme Campaign, awarded $5,000 each to four regional winners to help spruce up their home backyards. The winners of the Extreme Backyard promotion are: • Western Region —
Clevite Engine Parts Receives Honors from NAPA Canada 95 Percent Club
Clevite Engine Parts has received NAPA Canada 95 Percent Club honors for its timely delivery of Victor Reinz gaskets to Canadian NAPA distributors in 2006. Clevite received the award during the annual NAPA Canada Suppliers Conference, which was recently held in Montreal, Canada.
Affinia Group’s WIX Filtration Wins 2006 Supplier of Excellence Award from NAPA Canada
Affinia has received NAPA Canada’s 2006 Supplier of Excellence Award, recognizing the company for most outstanding vendor support and service as well as marking the company’s second major award from channel partner NAPA for 2006. Affinia’s NAPA Filters was presented with the 2006 Canadian Supplier of Excellence Award in Montreal on Feb. 12, and they received the 2006 U.S. Spirit of NAPA Award in December.
NAPA Echlin Receives 2006 Manufacturer Appreciation Award of the Year from the NAPA Under Hood Sales Group
NAPA Echlin has received the 2006 “Manufacturer Appreciation Award of the Year” from the NAPA Under Hood Sales Group during its recent national sales meeting held in Dallas, TX. The award was presented to NAPA Echlin in appreciation of its valued support and unselfish giving of its time and resources to the enhancement and growth of the NAPA Under Hood Sales Group Program.
SKF Receives Third Consecutive NAPA Supplier of the Year Award
SKF recently accepted its third consecutive NAPA Under Car Sales Group Supplier of the Year award. NAPA presented SKF with the 2006 award for the solid and consistent support it provides the Under Car Sales Group through marketing materials, customer service and product sales support. Additionally, NAPA recognized SKF’s dedication to catalog accuracy and overall product support coverage.
SKF Receives Sixth Consecutive NAPA 95 Percent Club Award
SKF recently received the NAPA 95 Percent Club Award for achieving a 97.8 percent shipping rate during 2005. This marks the sixth consecutive year SKF received the NAPA 95 Percent Club Award.
NAPA Filters Adds Bioshield 75 to Cabin Filters for Increased Protection
NAPA Filters is adding the antimicrobial agent BioShield 75 to its cabin air filters to inhibit the growth of mold, mildew and bacteria that can affect comfort and health. BioShield 75 uses exclusive patented technology developed by scientists for IndusCo Ltd. and has been approved by the Environmental Protection Agency for a wide variety of uses, including air filtration. When treated with BioShield 75, filter surfaces are significantly less susceptible to the growth of molds, mildew, fungi and odor-causing bacteria.