The Network Signs 2 New Members Under Auto Pride Brand

The Automotive Distribution Network (The Network) continues to extend the Auto Pride brand nationwide with the group’s two latest member signings: Spokane’s Direct Automotive Distributing and Crystal Lake, Illinois-based Parts Direct Warehouse LLC.

“These two new Auto Pride members reflect the Network’s commitment to signing the absolute best fits for the brand, from the Pacific Northwest to the Midwest,” said Cora Roark, director of Auto Pride. “We’re confident both companies will utilize the Network’s marketing and product programs to flourish under the Auto Pride banner.”

Leaders from both Direct Automotive Distributing and Parts Direct Warehouse will be in attendance for the upcoming Auto Pride membership meeting at the Hilton Nashville Downtown in May. The Auto Pride membership will be joined by more than 30 of the group’s manufacturer partners, as well as the Network headquarters staff, who will lead discussions about the ever-evolving Auto Service Experts marketing program for service dealers and the expanded offerings from Network Products, the group’s co-op warehouse. The Network Information Services (NIS) team also will provide an overview of the latest IT and e-commerce solutions available to Auto Pride members.

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.”