German motor oil and additive producer LIQUI MOLY and DENSO were among award recipients at the recent annual general meeting of Automotive Parts Associates.
APA is celebrating 50 years in business and met at the Henry Hotel in Dearborn, Mich., for the three-day event. The meeting included presentations from industry analysts and one-on-one meetings with suppliers. AWDA Executive Director Ted Hughes provided an update on happenings at the Auto Care Association.
APA also elected its news board with Jim Holmquist, chairman; Brian Cantagallo, Vice Chair; Merle Bever, Treasurer; and board members Shane Sleek, Harris Steinberg, Brian Saravelas, Ed Harake, Jim Pepe and Gary Thibault rounding out the group.
On the final night, APA celebrated 50 years in business at the Ford Museum where the group gathered for dinner followed by presenting awards to APA’s partnering suppliers, recognizing new APA shareholders and TruStar members.
Awards were presented to the following supplier partners:
Supplier of the Year: Standard Motor Products
Distinguished OE Partner: Mahle
Outstanding Marketing Partner: Dorman
Cornerstone Award: Denso
Linebacker Award: Wheeler Fleet Solutions
New Supplier Award: LIQUI MOLY
Technology Award: Epicor
Milestone Award: Factory Motor Parts
New Shareholders: Brown and Sons, Texas Auto Parts, Ober Automotive Warehouse, LLC, Northside Imports and Good Guys Auto Parts
Dan Freeman Excellence Award: Ray Lettini, Foreign Parts Specialties
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