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Auto-Wares Recognizes Six Companies with Supplier Awards
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By Counterman
O’Reilly Auto Parts honored DMA with two awards at its 2024 Leadership Conference.
DMA took home the Content and Omnichannel Award and the Marketing and Advertising Award, marking the fourth consecutive year that DMA has been recognized at the event.
More than 10,000 vendors were in attendance and 22 awards were up for grabs at the 2024 O’Reilly Auto Parts Leadership Conference in Dallas.
The Content and Omnichannel Award “recognizes DMA’s outstanding efforts in providing robust and accurate product information across multiple channels. For the second consecutive year, DMA has demonstrated its commitment to excellence by delivering timely updates to product information, informative digital content and technical tips,” DMA said.
The Marketing and Advertising Award celebrates DMA’s successful retail and professional promotions, which have driven significant participation and year-over-year point-of-sale growth, according to the company. Through engaging videos, compelling flyers and promotional content, DMA has effectively leveraged marketing strategies to boost sales and enhance brand visibility, the company noted.
“We are incredibly honored to receive these two awards at the O’Reilly Auto Parts Leadership Conference,” said Fred Snow, COO at DMA. “These achievements are a testament to the hard work, dedication and innovation of every single individual at DMA. It is truly a team effort, and we are immensely proud of what we have accomplished together.”
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The VIPAR Heavy Duty Supplier Advisory Council recently held its semi-annual meeting to discuss current and expected market conditions and opportunities, as well as other key topics for the independent aftermarket and the company’s distributor network.
“The Supplier Advisory Council serves an essential role in ensuring the many industry-leading programs and services we provide our VIPAR Heavy Duty stockholders are in sync with the current and future goals of our organization and our supplier partners,” said Larry Griffin,
link hidden, please login to view vice president of program management. “It’s a valuable resource for keeping a close pulse on the aftermarket’s economic performance, trends in end-user demand, and emerging technologies and regulations.” Griffin said the council is expecting a stable aftermarket in 2024 with moderate, single-digit growth, a reliable supply chain and continued expansion of the VIPAR Heavy Duty Family of Companies’ network.
“Last year was historic in terms of the VIPAR Heavy Duty Family of Companies’ growth and innovation, and we’re committed to continue the momentum in 2024 and beyond,” Griffin said. “The council was very pleased with our performance last year and expressed strong support of our strategy to continue increasing our North American footprint this year and into the future.”
In 2023, the VIPAR Heavy Duty Family of Companies’ distributor network reached a milestone 930-plus VIPAR Heavy Duty and Power Heavy Duty locations, including nearly 600 that provide service and repair. Additionally, Power Heavy Duty added a record 18 new members for a total of 224 locations.
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Parts Authority recently named FCS Automotive as its 2023 Supplier of the Year.
The announcement was made during the recent 2023 Vendor Reception and Award Ceremony in Las Vegas.
The criteria for the Parts Authority Supplier of the Year award include contributing to consistent performance; providing best-in-class market coverage and high-quality products reliably; excellent fill rates; timely cataloging support; and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction.
FCS Executive VP June Zhou and Sales Manager Jerry Miller were on hand to accept the award on behalf of FCS’s entire team.
“FCS Automotive remains committed to supporting The Parts Authority with industry-leading coverage, high-quality products, exceptional service levels and ongoing support to help drive business growth for many years to come,” FCS said in a news release.
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The Auto Care Association recognized industry leaders who have demonstrated their commitment to the betterment of the automotive aftermarket during its Leadership Days and Legislative Summit hosted in Washington, D.C., from Sept. 20-22.
Bill Hanvey, president of the Auto Care Association, presented the awards to those who are going above and beyond to make a difference. Hanvey first honored the recipients of the Auto Care Association Impact Award: Four for the Future, which recognizes four people under the age of 40 who have made substantial contributions within the auto care industry. These individuals have achieved success within their organizations through professionalism, hard work, dedication and the ability to elevate their companies.
Award recipients included:
Joe DeLorme; director of sales and product management for Dorman Products Shawn Senior, president at Eastern Warehouse Distributors Chelsea Scally, associate director of global mobility for S&P Global and Cindy Talamantes, marketing and communications manager for Global Parts Distributors The association also presented the Auto Care Education Award, or ACE Award, which recognizes companies dedicated to excellence and education by investing in the growth of knowledge and skills within their organization or throughout the industry. Award recipients included:
ACE Large Company Award: The Auto-Wares Group of Companies, headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan ACE Medium Company Award: ABC Auto Parts with locations in East Texas and the Shreveport, Louisiana, area ACE Small Company Award: .dott, a business and consulting practice dedicated to automotive and commercial vehicle aftermarket leaders with a focus on diversity focus Lastly, Hanvey honored Fred Bunting Sr., chairman of the board of the Auto-Wares Group of Companies, with the Mort Schwartz Excellent in Education Award, created to honor Mort Schwartz, a longtime automotive aftermarket business owner, entrepreneur and now industry consultant
“Congratulations to all of our award winners,” Hanvey said. “You exemplify what our industry is about.”
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The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) has awarded 378 scholarships to students throughout the country, totaling $640,250 for the upcoming school year.
A complete list of scholarship recipients can be found at
link hidden, please login to view. Those awarded with scholarships will be attending a two-year or four-year college or university or an accredited automotive vocational program.
While the majority of the students are studying to become mechanical, collision or heavy-duty repair professionals, others are pursuing degrees in such fields as business, engineering and IT/cybersecurity that will lead to a career in the automotive aftermarket. In addition, many named scholarships were awarded on behalf of a variety of individuals and organizations.
To be considered, scholarship candidates applied at the foundation’s AutomotiveScholarships.com or HeavyDutyScholarships.com websites. Once the teams of volunteer scholarship reviewers evaluated completed applications, recipients and their corresponding schools were notified of the awards.
“It’s wonderful to see so many students looking to the aftermarket as a career path and applying for scholarships to help get them there,” said Mike Buzzard, chairman of the UAF scholarship committee. “Awarding so many scholarships would not be possible without the generosity of those who donate their time and resources to UAF. Their support helps ensure that the aftermarket remains vibrant and strong through education.”
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