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Penray Named Approved Brand For The Group

With this announcement, Penray’s products are available to all members of The Group. The product lineup features more than a hundred separate products, including service chemicals, coolant additives and functional fluids.

The Group Adds CSF As New Vendor

Members of The Group will now have access to CSF’s high-quality radiators, condensers and its extensive line of intercoolers.

Tim Trudnowski Receives Highest Federated Member Honor

Named for the late founder of Federated Auto Parts Distributors, the Art Fisher Memorial Award recognizes those members who carry on Art Fisher’s legacy through their outstanding dedication to the membership, the group and the industry.

‘The Group’ Honors Top Supplier Partners At Combined Member Meeting

Standard Motor Products was named Outstanding Vendor of the Year.

‘The Group’ To Host Toys For Tots Charity Golf Tournament

“The success we experienced with the Toys for Tots golf tournament last year solidified our decision to host the tournament once again during our meeting, at a venue that is ideal for such a popular charity golf outing,” said Mike Allen, vice president for Federated Auto Parts.

Federated, Pronto To Hold First Combined Member Meeting

Members from both groups will attend one-on-one supplier meetings, a combined vendor booth show and informational breakout sessions where they will be updated on data and information systems, national account programs, new supplier programs and other business process improvements.

‘The Group’ Training Academy Provides Comprehensive Online Training For Automotive Professionals

“The Group Training Academy gives automotive professionals the opportunity to train as often as they like when it’s most convenient for them,” said Robert Roos, vice president of sales and marketing, National Pronto Association.

YANG Members Hear From ‘The Group’ CEO Larry Pavey

The YANG meet-up was held on Sept. 13 in National Harbor, Maryland, as part of the National Pronto Association Fall Shareholders Conference.

‘The Group’ Donates To AACF To Aid Hurricane Harvey Victims

“During tough times like these, we all need to extend a hand and support each other,” said Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. “Making a donation to the Automotive Aftermarket Charitable Foundation will provide assistance and make a difference in the lives of fellow auto care professionals suffering from the effects of this catastrophic storm.”

‘The Group’ Recognizes 2 Members For Top Vendor Support

APW Knox-Seeman Warehouse of Carson, California, and Parts Authority of Rockville Centre, New York, were recently honored by the The Group for excellence in vendor support.

The Group Presents Top Supplier Partner Awards

Remy, Stant and Standard Motor Products were honored for sales and service excellence.

The Group’s IT Conference Focuses On The Power Of Collaboration

The conference was held to review the progress of current technology initiatives and formulate future plans and objectives.