Bosch receives $1 million in orders from APA shareholders

Jan. 1, 2020

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LAS VEGAS (Oct. 31, 2007) — There didn’t need to be a large room full of people for Bosch to knock out a major deal yesterday at the Automotive Aftermarket Parks Exposition (AAPEX). But the deal moved the company ahead for the year.

Bosch at a breakfast event received $1 million in orders from Automotive Parts Associates, Inc. (APA) WD shareholders. David DeBolt, purchasing manager, and Ward Myers, director of sales and marketing, both with SSF Imported Auto Parts in South San Francisco, presented the APA’s orders to Larry Milligan, vice president sales independent aftermarket for Bosch. SSF placed the largest piece of the $1 million order.

“This award was the first of its kind for APA, and we wanted to show our

appreciation and recognize Bosch in front of the industry,” said Dan Freeman, APA president and CEO. “That’s why we chose this time and venue to present the award to them.”

During the annual national meeting, APA hosts a Shareholders & Manufacturers Conference that includes a one-on-one session during which participating manufacturers announce show specials. APA shareholders can place orders during this time. For example, at this year’s show, APA shareholders ordered more than $3.6 million worth of products.

“Our shareholders recognized the great show specials Bosch offered this year, and their appreciation definitely showed in their $1 million worth of orders,” said Bill Cook, APA’s director of program development.

APA’s next Shareholders & Manufacturers Conference will be March 6-8 in San Antonio, Texas.