Automotive Parts Headquarters presents outstanding supplier awards
Automotive Parts Headquarters (APH) recognized outstanding supplier achievements from 2015 with all of their store owners, managers and salespeople present at their 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, executive chairman, and Corey Bartlett, president/CEO.
“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 Dorman Products, East Penn Manufacturing, Standard Motor Products, S.U.R.&R., Tenneco, The Timken Company and Wilmar Corporation 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: Rising Star — S.U.R.&R.; Spirit of APH — Wilmar Corporation; North Star Award — The Timken Company; Outstanding Training Support — Standard Motor Products; Outstanding Marketing Support — Tenneco; Outstanding Sales Support — East Penn Manufacturing; and 2015 Supplier of the Year — The Timken Company.
APH is a third-generation family-owned aftermarket auto parts distributor based in Saint Cloud, Minn. APH 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 101 corporate stores and 36 independent stores, APH is consistently ranked in Aftermarket Business World’s Top 25 Auto Chain Report. The company employs more than 1,000 employees. For more information, visit www.autopartshq.com.
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