Auto-Wares group of companies announces its 2022 Supplier Awards

Dec. 27, 2022
Valvoline awarded 2022 Supplier of the Year

Auto-Wares Group of Companies has announced its 2022 Supplier Award Winners. This year, eight companies were recognized for their collaboration, contributions, and success throughout the year.

The awards were presented at the Auto-Wares Group of Companies end-of-year Winter Live Sales Meeting held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where over 200 company employees were in attendance. The Auto-Wares team gathered to sharpen selling skills, learn about product innovations, discuss the automotive aftermarket, and present awards to high performers.

Auto-Wares Group of Companies proudly announces Valvoline as its Supplier of the Year for 2022! Auto-Wares has a long history of providing top-quality automotive parts and services to its customers, and Valvoline has been an integral part of that success. Valvoline has consistently provided Auto-Wares with high-quality products and exceptional customer support and service. Michelle Allen, Vice President at Valvoline and Todd Mullins, Strategic Account Manager were in attendance to accept the award.

"Valvoline has been a tremendous partner with Auto-Wares Group of Companies. The have engaged leadership and a strong desire to help our company grow with implementing new ideas and continually improving on the basics," says Todd Leimenstoll, President of Auto-Wares Group of Companies.

Valvoline is a leading provider of automotive lubricants and services, with a history dating back to 1866. They are known for their innovative products and commitment to quality and have earned a reputation as one of the top suppliers in the industry. We are thrilled to recognize Valvoline for its outstanding contributions to our company and industry.

We are proud to partner with Valvoline and are honored to recognize them as our 2022 Supplier of the Year. We look forward to continued collaboration with Valvoline and are excited to see what the future holds.

"Regardless of circumstance, Valvoline continues to step up and approaches every challenge and opportunity with sincere dedication to help us fulfill our mission to provide the best value in service and auto parts," says Nick Hinkle, Product Manager at Auto-Wares Group of Companies.

Auto-Wares Supplier award winners included:

  • 2022 Supplier of the Year
    • Valvoline
  • 2022 Rising Star Supplier of the Year
    • BBB Industries / OE Turbo Power
  • 2022 Sales & Marketing Supplier of the Year
    • Bosch
  • 2022 Data & Technology Supplier of the Year
    • NA Williams / Delphi Technologies
  • 2022 Outstanding Shipping Suppliers of the Year
    • BBB Industries
    • Standard Motor Products
    • MotoRad
    • Precision Remanufacturing
    • Battery Specialists, Inc.
  • 2022 Reps of the Year
    • Cindy Ford, Standard Motor Products
    • Patrick Mulrooney, NA Williams

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