The Pronto Network Honors Members for Outstanding Achievement

The Pronto Network recognized three of its members at a special awards luncheon during the recent Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) national conference and expo held in Grapevine, Texas.

The Parts House of Jacksonville, Florida, received The Pronto Network Member Marketing Excellence award. This award is presented to the member that best represents The Pronto Network brands through the use of Pronto Network programs and promotional campaigns in their marketplace.

Stone Wheel Inc. of Willowbrook, Illinois, was honored with The Pronto Network National Accounts award. Because servicing national accounts requires great focus and flexibility, this award recognizes a member that has consistently provided outstanding service and value to this important market channel and has utilized approved national account programs to the fullest.

C&M Automotive Warehouse of Trenton, New Jersey, was recognized with The Pronto Network Co-Man Member of the Year award. Presented annually to the member that best utilizes the Co-Man operation to grow sales and deliver added value throughout the supply chain, this award not only recognizes significant growth, but also the recipient’s support and input for advancement of the program.

“The Parts House, Stone Wheel and C&M stood out in their respective categories, and we are honored to recognize them for outstanding achievement in areas that are essential to the success of The Pronto Network and its membership,” said Robert Roos, president, The Pronto Network.

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.”