Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. Presents Outstanding Supplier Awards 2011

St. Cloud, Minn. – January 19, 2012 – Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc., a Minnesota-based aftermarket auto parts distributor and store group, recognized outstanding supplier achievements from 2011 with all of their store owners and managers present at their annual Winter Conference on Monday, January 16, 2012 at Cragun’s Resort in Brainerd, Minnesota.

The employee-owners of Automotive Parts Headquarters helped determine recipients of the supplier awards, which were presented by John Bartlett, CEO, and Corey Bartlett, president. “We’re pleased to recognize our top suppliers for their outstanding support of our organization,” said Corey Bartlett. “Strong partnerships, like the ones we have with Dorman, Standard Motor Products, Tenneco and Dayco, are essential for our continued growth. We really appreciate the significant efforts these companies put forward to help us grow our business, and we’re delighted to once again celebrate their accomplishments.”

The Bartletts presented the following awards: Northstar Award for new business opportunities, Dorman Products; Outstanding Training Support, Standard Motor Products; Outstanding Technology Support, Dorman Products; Outstanding Marketing Support, Tenneco; Outstanding Sales Support, Dayco Products; and 2011 Supplier of the Year, Dayco Products.

(Left to right: John Bartlett, CEO of Automotive Parts Headquarters; Dave Berge, account manager at Dayco Products; Denny DeCola, regional manager at Dayco Products; Richard Mattiussi, divisional sales manager at Dayco Products; Steve Anderson, account manager at Dayco Products; Rich Vierkant, vice president of merchandising at Automotive Parts Headquarters; and Corey Bartlett, president of Automotive Parts Headquarters.)