Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH) recognized outstanding supplier achievements from 2014 with all of its storeowners, managers and salespeople present at its annual Winter Conference held at Cragun’s Resort and Conference Center in Brainerd, Minn.
The employees of APH helped determine recipients of the supplier awards, which were presented by John Bartlett, CEO, and Corey Bartlett, president. “We’re pleased to recognize our top suppliers for their outstanding support of our organization,” said Corey Bartlett. “Strong partnerships, like the ones we have with WIX Filters, Standard Motor Products, Tenneco, East Penn Manufacturing and Dorman Products are essential for our continued growth. We really appreciate the significant efforts these companies put forward to help us grow our business, and we’re delighted to once again celebrate their accomplishments.”
The Bartletts presented the following awards: North Star Award for new business opportunities – WIX Filters; Outstanding Training Support – Standard Motor Products; Outstanding Marketing Support – Tenneco; Outstanding Sales Support – East Penn Manufacturing; and 2014 Supplier of the Year – Dorman Products.
APH is a third generation family-owned aftermarket auto parts distributor based in Saint Cloud, Minn. It was established in 1920 in Minneapolis, as National Bushing & Parts Company and today operates Auto Value stores throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and Michigan. With its network of 99 corporate stores and 36 independent stores, APH is consistently ranked in Aftermarket Business World’s Top 25 Auto Chain Report. The company employs almost 1,000 employees. For more information, visit www.autopartshq.com.
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