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By Counterman
The Meineke Dealers Purchasing Cooperative Inc. (MDPCI) announced Advance Professional as the winner of the 2024 Vendor of the Year Award. Advance has been a member of the Meineke Dealers Purchasing Co-op (MDPCI) for many years.
Over the past few years, the program has grown at unprecedented rates, MDPCI said. The MDPCI Vendor of the Year is determined based on several factors, with one being survey results from the Meineke dealer group. In addition to non-subjective categories that are measured, the dealer survey is based on criteria ranging from the cost and quality of parts and services, to vendor support, to the overall ease of working with the vendor. Selection for this award is a testament to the commitment
link hidden, please login to view has made to the MDPCI program and Meineke Dealers throughout the US and Canada, according to MDPCI. Ron Soto, executive director of the MDPCI, said, “The growth of our program with Advance and their support of our efforts has been tremendous over the past year. It is a testament to the true partnership they have provided our dealers and the delivery of the commitment they made to the MDPCI to help increase profitability of the Meineke Service Centers nationwide. Advance has developed an exceptional program working with the MDPCI as partners and helped Meineke dealers across the country. We look forward to continued growth in 2025 and beyond.”
Upon receiving the award, Pete Masini, Advance director of strategic accounts, said, “On behalf of the entire Advance/Carquest Professional team that supports Meineke Dealers every single day, I’d like to express how honored we are to be named ‘Vendor of the Year’ for Meineke Dealers throughout the U.S. and Canada in 2024. Moments like this do not typically happen by accident, and it takes an effort on both sides to build partnerships like the ones we have with our Meineke partners. Our relationship has been a journey to reach this point, and every day, more and more Meineke dealers are giving
link hidden, please login to viewProfessional the opportunity to earn their business. Thank you for your support. Our promise is to continue our passion for providing you with industry-leading service that you can rely on, quality parts, solutions to support your business growth, and a partnership to last for many years to come.” The post
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link hidden, please login to view announced “The 3 Dragons: Aftermarket Outlook” session returns to the 2025 Vision Conference, April 2 in Chicago. “This annual favorite will set the stage for the conference, enabling attendees to understand where the industry currently stands with a 360-degree view of the economic, financial and industry factors shaping the aftermarket,” MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers said.
link hidden, please login to view for the event is now open. 3 Dragons, 3 Perspectives
Kristin Dziczek, Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago – The macroeconomic forces impacting consumers, manufacturers and the aftermarket Simeon Gutman, Morgan Stanley – Wall Street’s perspective on the health and future prospects of the aftermarket Todd Campau, S&P Global Mobility – The latest data on vehicle population and driving trends that will shape demand Why It Matters
The 3 Dragons session frames everything that follows at the Vision Conference, explained
link hidden, please login to view. Sessions like Talk from the Top, A Landmark Study from McKinsey and Associates, and the O’Reilly keynote—to name a few—will build on insights from our 3 dragons, helping you translate today’s realities into tomorrow’s strategies. The post
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By Counterman
Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH) recently held its annual conference, convening 500 store owners, managers, sales representatives, suppliers and support staff under the theme “Say Yes.” The event featured an awards banquet that recognized outstanding achievements in supplier performance for 2024, among which was Gates Corporation being named Supplier of the Year.
APH said its annual conference reinforced the collaborative spirit that drives APH’s continued growth and success.
Corey Bartlett, CEO of
link hidden, please login to view, along with key leaders including Kevin Mack, vice president of merchandising; Jim Becker, merchandising manager; Jim Gruber, general manager of BENCO Equipment; Lonnie Kocmick, president of Refinish Supply Co.; and Jason Vogel, president of APH Stores, presented the awards based on evaluations from APH’s store teams and support center staff. “We are delighted to recognize our top suppliers who exemplify the spirit of ‘Say Yes’ through their exceptional support of
link hidden, please login to view,” Bartlett said. “Strong partnerships with companies such as Gates, BBB, PICO, East Penn, Bosch, the Alliance, Standard, Reelcraft, and SATA are essential to our continued growth.” Supplier Awards Presented:
Supplier of the Year: Gates Corporation Spirit of APH: BBB Industries Rising Star: PICO Outstanding Sales Support: East Penn Manufacturing Outstanding Marketing Support: Bosch Outstanding Technology Support: Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance Outstanding Training Support: Standard Motor Products In addition, the BENCO Equipment Supplier of the Year award was presented to Reelcraft, and SATA was honored with the Refinish Supply Co. Supplier of the Year award, according to APH.
Photo (from left): John Bartlett, chairman emeritus of APH; Colby Florea, vice president of sales at Gates; Colin Foster, zone sales manager at Gates; Angela Raney, director of sales at Gates; Kevin Mack, vice president of merchandising at APH; Mike Brage, territory sales manager at Gates; and Corey Bartlett, CEO of APH.
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By Counterman
Auto-Wares Group of Companies announced its 2024 Supplier Award winners. This year, six companies were recognized for their collaboration, contributions and success throughout the year. The awards were voted on by the Auto-Wares store, sales and leadership teams and presented at the Auto-Wares Group of Companies’ Tech Expo in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Feb. 7-8, 2025, with an attendance of over 2,500 service technicians, parts store owners and other automotive aftermarket professionals.
link hidden, please login to view announced Gates as its Supplier of the Year for 2024. Gates has consistently provided Auto-Wares with high-quality products and exceptional customer support and service, Auto-Wares said. “We are honored to receive this prestigious award from one of our key partners,” said Colby Florea, vice president of sales at Gates. “This recognition is a testament to the hard work put in daily by everyone at Gates to ensure our partners like Auto-Wares have the support needed to enable us to win together.”
“Gates has been and will continue to be a tremendous partner with Auto-Wares. They have an excellent team and a strong desire to help our company grow,” said Todd Leimenstoll, president and CEO of Auto-Wares Group of Companies. “Together, we’ve accomplished great things in 2024 and look forward to what the future brings together.”
Auto-Wares 2024 Supplier Award Winners
2024 Supplier of the Year: Gates 2024 Rising Star Supplier of the Year: Mevotech/MacPherson Ride 2024 Sales & Marketing Supplier of the Year: DRiV 2024 Data & Technology Supplier of the Year: Standard Motor Products 2024 Outstanding Shipping Supplier of the Year: Bosch 2024 Rep of the Year: Glen Roy, NRS 2024 Supplier of the Year: Gates 2024 Rising Star Supplier of the Year: Mevotech/MacPherson Ride 2024 Sales & Marketing Supplier of the Year: DRiV 2024 Data & Technology Supplier of the Year: Standard Motor Products 2024 Outstanding Shipping Supplier of the Year: Bosch 2024 Rep of the Year: Glen Roy, NRS
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