Akebono Brake Corp. earns 2013 Altrom Group Supplier of the Year Award

July 10, 2014
Akebono Brake Corporation was awarded the Altrom Group 2013 Supplier of the Year Award. The Altrom Group is a division of Genuine Parts Co.

Akebono Brake Corporation was awarded the Altrom Group 2013 Supplier of the Year Award. The Altrom Group, a division of Genuine Parts Co. (GPC), gives the award based on performance measurements, including sales growth, fill rate, marketing, sales support, product quality and coverage.

This is the second time in three years that Akebono has received this honor.

The award was presented to Mike Eldard, District Sales Manager, Borise Cota, Western Regional Sales Manager, and Ken Selinger, Director, Aftermarket Sales and Marketing, on behalf of Akebono at Altrom’s 2014 North American Sales Summit held June 18 to 20 in Tulalip, Wash. Th three-day event was attended by Altrom’s and GPC’s management team, sales professionals and key vendor partners from around the world.

Aside from achieving significant sales growth in both the U.S. and Canada, Akebono was recognized as having the highest quality product with extensive coverage. In addition, Akebono has been an active participant in supporting Altrom’s dealer clinics and trade shows.

“We are deeply honored to be recognized by Altrom,” said Robert Douglas, Vice President, Aftermarket and OE Service Sales and Marketing at Akebono Brake Corporation. “This award is a testament to the high quality and standards of Akebono’s associates, products and customer service.”

Akebono brakes are factory installed on more than 270 models.

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