Worldpac Presents Supplier Awards at STX 2026
Key Highlights
- Nine companies received awards for their outstanding performance in categories like quality, innovation, and operational excellence.
- Bosch was honored with the Legacy Partner Award for decades of dedicated partnership with Worldpac.
- DENSO received the Customer Commitment Award for exceptional service and proactive engagement.
- KYB was recognized for digital excellence with its high-quality product data and responsive communication.
- The event celebrated Delphi for training excellence, delivering 57 highly-rated classes in 2026.
Worldpac recognized nine companies for outstanding achievements on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at its Supplier and Training Expo.
Presented by Worldpac’s leadership team, the Supplier Awards honorees were hand-selected by Worldpac for demonstrating exceptional business growth, operational excellence, and innovation within their respective categories.
“STX is meant to create meaningful networking connections, offer unique training experiences, and expose aftermarket professionals to the latest and greatest,” shared John Hamilton, president and CEO at Worldpac. “It’s also meant to recognize the suppliers who make it all possible. We’re proud to celebrate the work these brands have done, and we look forward to seeing what they accomplish next.”
2026 STX Supplier Award Honorees:
Legacy Partner Award | Bosch
Bosch’s unparalleled commitment to Worldpac and STX has stemmed from a multidecade partnership that has exemplified loyalty, prestige, and the enduring power of shared success in the automotive aftermarket industry.
Customer Commitment Award | DENSO
DENSO is honored for its dedication to providing only the best customer experience, bringing a strong partnership to Worldpac through exceptional service, comprehensive training support, proactive field engagement, and a consistent commitment to solving problems.
Digital Partnership Award | KYB
Consistently delivering high-quality and accurate product data and well-developed e-catalogs and images, KYB is recognized for its outstanding responsiveness and communication that strengthen the digital buying experience for Worldpac customers.
Technical & Training Excellence Award | Delphi
For exceptional collaboration, willingness to implement feedback, and an impressive training program that delivered 57 highly rated, well-attended classes on various topics in 2026, Delphi has upheld what it means to be a strong Worldpac partner.
Operational & Supply Chain Excellence Award | Arnott
Arnott is recognized for outstanding on-time delivery performance while maintaining operational reliability and the flexibility to adapt to the automotive aftermarket industry’s evolving supply chain needs.
Quality Award | Aisin
As a brand that maintains industry-leading quality standards, Aisin has proved to be a strong partner of Worldpac, demonstrated through exceptional warranty rates and consistently low return rates across its product line.
Product Excellence Award | Febi Bilstein
As part of Worldpac’s mission of getting customers the right part at the right time, Febi Bilstein is honored for outstanding product coverage, strong parts availability, and an impressive speed to market.
Rising Star Award | Castrol
Worldpac presents the Rising Star Award to Castrol in recognition of its rapid growth, strong early performance, and the tremendous promise it has shown as a valued and emerging supplier partner.
Supplier of the Year Award | Akebono
The highest honor presented at STX 2026 was awarded to Akebono for excelling across every dimension of supplier performance, including fill rate, year-over-year growth, operational excellence, warranty performance, and product quality.