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Corey Bartlett Honored with Northwood University Aftermarket Education Award
APH President Corey Bartlett was awarded the Northwood University Aftermarket Education Award on Nov. 5th in recognition of his “noteworthy contributions” to education both within APH and the industry. Northwood University honors a select few industry leaders each year “in…
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Dick and Lisa Beirne Receive Lifetime Trustee Award from the University of the Aftermarket Foundation
The University of the Aftermarket Foundation (UAF) welcomes Dick and Lisa Beirne as a new lifetime trustee and thanks them for their generous support of the foundation. “We feel very fortunate to be part of the aftermarket community, and as…
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John Bartlett Named Automotive Leader of the Year
John Bartlett, executive chairman and CEO at APH, has been named the 2019 Automotive Leader of the Year. The award is perceived as the industry’s highest honor. “I am extremely honored and humbled by this award,” Bartlett said. “I’m grateful I’ve…
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Hanson Tire Service Wins Ultimate Outdoor Adventure ‘Trip of a Lifetime’
An Austin local just won the trip of a lifetime to Branson, Mo., for five days of rustic beauty and outdoor bliss. Bruce Turner, from Hanson Tire Service of Austin, was one of just 25 grand prize winners across the…
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APH Raises $257,000 for Adults with Disabilities
During the final stop of the 89th Annual Auto Value Product Expo Tour, Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH), in partnership with more than 50 manufacturers’ representatives, hosted its ninth annual chili cook-off. Donations were matched by both APH and the…
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APH Acquires Eau Claire Auto Parts Inc.
APH recently completed the acquisition of Eau Claire Auto Parts Inc. (ECAPI) and its five locations. The acquisition brings APH’s total number of corporate stores to 130. ECAPI has been serving the Chippewa Valley since 1992, and was owned and…
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Rush City Tire & Auto Care Named Grand Prize Winner
Perfect Stop has wrapped up its Powersports Sweepstakes and the first three grand prize winners are now preparing to pick their new toy – choosing from a motorcycle, ATV, snowmobile, sport boat and more worth up to $15,000 each. Throughout…
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Tangen Named 2019 Auto Value Scholarship Recipient
APH is proud to announce John Tangen, a member of the Roseau Auto Value team, as one of 25 winners of the Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper 2019 scholarship competition. The students, picked from a pool of applicants from…
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APH Joins Refinish Distributors Alliance
The Refinish Distributors Alliance (RDA) has added a new member, Automotive Parts Headquarters Inc. (APH). APH has paint in approximately 100 of their stores. They have 10 PBE-dedicated stores, and they carry the Axalta and PPG lines of automotive finishes….
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Family Tradition
Chris Johnson is a third-generation auto parts professional. In the 1960s, his grandfather opened a parts store in Wadena, Minnesota, and eventually sold the business to Johnson’s dad. As a toddler, Johnson would roam the aisles in his walker. Around…