Textar, WORLDPAC award $50k in tools, equipment to Ultimate Power Shop winner

May 16, 2016
Textar and WORLDPAC recently partnered to offer independent repair service professionals the chance to win the Ultimate Power Shop worth over $50,000 USD in tools and shop equipment.

Textar and WORLDPAC recently partnered to offer independent repair service professionals the chance to win the Ultimate Power Shop worth over $50,000 USD in tools and shop equipment!

Independent repair service professionals who purchased Textar brake rotors, exclusively available at WORLDPAC, and Textar pads were automatically entered to win one of over 100 prizes including the grand prize tool and equipment loaded Ultimate Power Shop and an all-expense paid trip to the 2016 WORLDPAC Supplier & Training EXPO (STX) held in Dallas, TX on April 21-24, 2016.
(From left to right) Michael Dunkel, Director of Category Management & Business Development - Textar/TMD Friction; Sami Todd, Owner - German Auto Group; Bob Cushing, President and CEO - WORLDPAC

Textar and WORLDPAC presented the winner, Sami Todd of German Auto Group based in Springfield, VA, with the Textar Ultimate Power Shop grand prize during a special winner’s ceremony that took place during the Supplier & Training EXPO on Saturday April 23rd. Sami received his ceremonial check in front of an audience of his peers, WORLDPAC management and many suppliers and manufacturers attending the event.

"This is a great gift that could not have been achieved without working together with the WORLDPAC team,” said Sami Todd of German Auto Group.

“I am very pleased to congratulate all the winners of the Textar Ultimate Power Shop promotion. Thank you for being a trusted partner in safe braking performance. We understand many import vehicle owners rely on the experience and expertise of the independent professional servicing their vehicle. When you choose Textar rest assured you are installing the highest quality braking technology available. We appreciate your confidence in Textar’s quality and performance, as does your customer. Enjoy your prizes!” says Lawrence Bleasdale, Textar Sales Director.

Michael Dunkel, Textar Director of Category Management & Business Development adds, "We are thrilled Sami won the Textar Ultimate Power Shop $50,000 Grand Prize and congratulate all the other winners who participated in the promotion. We look forward to introducing more Textar brake products this year, as well as WORLDPAC announcing more exciting Textar promotions including a motorsports themed event next month. Again, thanks to all participants and winners!”

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Over 100 lucky winners took home prizes, including:

  • GRAND PRIZE = WORLDPAC Tool & Equipment Services (TES) Ultimate Power Shop with an all- expense paid trip to the WORLDPAC 2016 Supplier & Training EXPO (STX) in Dallas, TX ($50,000 value)

  • 1ST PRIZE = $2500 travel voucher

  • 2ND PRIZE = (1) Microsoft Surface Pro ($1,000 value)

  • 3RD PRIZE = (5) $500 WORLDPAC Tool & Equipment Services (TES) gift certificate

  • 4TH PRIZE = (10) $250 Amazon gift card

  • 5TH PRIZE = (25) Rockford Portable Power Source/Mini Jump Starter ($120 value)

  • 6TH PRIZE = (60) Textar golf umbrellas

    The Textar Ultimate Power Shop promotion ran from September to December 2015.

    About Textar

    Textar is the premium brand of TMD Friction, one of the largest global producers of brake pads and linings for passenger cars and commercial vehicles. Utilizing cutting-edge brake technology, Textar brakes are precision engineered to offer maximum safety, performance and comfort. This uncompromising approach has been the very ethos of Textar for more than 100 years and is the reason why Textar remains a trusted partner to the world’s leading vehicle manufacturers today.

    For more information about Textar visit www.textar.com.

    About WORLDPAC, Inc.

    Headquartered in Newark, CA. USA, WORLDPAC is an importer and distributor of original equipment and quality aftermarket replacement automotive parts. With more than 120,000 SKUs and 11 million applications covering over 40 carlines, the company provides brand recognized automotive parts directly to independent import and domestic service centers in the USA, Canada and Puerto Rico. WORLDPAC also offers customer services such as their highly praised technical and business training, as well as targeted customer marketing solutions. WORLDPAC has over 120 locations in North America and Puerto Rico.

    To learn more about WORLDPAC or become a customer, contact (855) 878-8750 or visit www.worldpac.com.

    About WORLDPAC Supplier & Training EXPO (STX)

    WORLDPAC’s Supplier & Training EXPO (STX) event was initially created in 2009 as the company’s vision to help customers better succeed in the changing aftermarket environment. It has since grown into an eagerly anticipated biennial opportunity for independent service centers to learn the latest in advanced vehicle technology as well as critical business skills needed to take an independent repair business to the next level of service profitability. Over 160 new classes taught by industry expert instructors was one of the keys in drawing record attendance in 2016. Attendees also enjoy peer-to-peer networking and an exclusive opportunity to discuss products with over 130 OE and premier international aftermarket suppliers and manufacturers during the evening EXPOs, including tools and equipment. The 2016 WORLDPAC Supplier & Training EXPO happened April 21-24, 2016 in Dallas, TX and was attended by over 1600 total participants. It was the fourth event organized by WORLDPAC.

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