Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH), a Minnesota-based aftermarket auto parts distributor and store group, recognized outstanding supplier achievements from 2013 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, 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 Dorman, Standard Motor Products, Tenneco and East Penn 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 - Dorman Products; Outstanding Training Support - Standard Motor Products; Outstanding Marketing Support - Tenneco; Outstanding Sales Support - East Penn; and 2013 Supplier of the Year - East Penn.
APH is a third-generation family-owned aftermarket auto parts distributor based in Saint Cloud, Minn. APH was established in 1920 in Minneapolis, Minn., as National Bushing & Parts Company and today operates Auto Value stores throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota and Michigan. With its network of 81 corporate stores and 35 independent stores, The company employs more than 800 employees. For more information, visit www.autopartshq.com.
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