Federated Auto Parts recognized Federal-Mogul with its Outstanding Vendor of the Year Award for 2010. The award was presented by Bo Fisher, chairman of Federated Auto Parts, during Federated’s national meeting and annual awards dinner on April 28.
Federal-Mogul earned the most votes from the Federated membership for exceptional dedication to excellence in all areas including leadership, marketing, training and sales support. Accepting the award on behalf of Federal-Mogul were Jay Burkhart, Roy Kent and Paul Johnson.
“We want to congratulate Federal-Mogul for earning our top vendor award, the Outstanding Vendor of the Year,” said Fisher. “The Federated membership chose Federal-Mogul as the top vendor because they have demonstrated excellence in the areas important to our members. We appreciate the hard work and dedication of everyone at Federal-Mogul and look forward to continuing our successful partnership.”
Federated also presented Outstanding Supplier Support Awards to its supplier partners which excelled in each of five categories:
• Education/Training Vendor of the Year – Standard Motor Products (SMP)
• Order Fill Vendor of the Year – Hastings
• Marketing Vendor of the Year – KYB
• Sales Representation Vendor of the Year – Federal-Mogul
• Electronic Catalog Vendor of the Year – Dorman
“Every year Federated recognizes companies who achieve excellence in key categories that are essential to the overall success of our members,” said Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. “This year, we are pleased to recognize these supplier partners for their outstanding performance.”
About Federated
Federated Auto Parts, headquartered in Staunton, VA, is one of the largest auto parts distribution and marketing organizations in North America. Federated is dedicated to supporting its customers with quality name brand parts, programs designed to grow their businesses, and experienced counterpeople who are knowledgeable in today’s evolving automotive technology. For more information, visit www.federatedautoparts.com.
