AFTERMARKET NEWS
Over the Counter By Jerry King
Federated Selects KYB As Co-Man Vendor Of The Year NGK also recognized for order fill. STAUNTON, Va. – Federated Auto Parts has named KYB Americas Corp. as its Outstanding Co-Man Vendor of the Year. In addition, NGK was recognized as the Federated Co-Man Vendor of the Year – Order Fill. “The Federated Co-Man program has been increasingly successful because of the good work of our suppliers. They work very closely with our members and understand the importance of the operation to the entire Federated organization,” said Rusty Bishop, CEO of Federated Auto Parts. “KYB has demonstrated exceptional performance, doing their part day in and day out to make sure our CoMan operation runs smoothly and efficiently.” “Order fill is very important to our membership and essential to the overall success of the Federated Co-Man warehouse operation,” said Bishop. “NGK is a valued supplier partner and we congratulate them for leading the way in this vital category.”
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June 2014 | Counterman
BOUCHERVILLE, Quebec – UniSelect Inc. has unveiled its new banner strategy for Canadian repair shops. According to Uni-Select, this new strategy lets shops choose the banner under which they want to operate (Auto-Select, Uni-Pro or SelectAutoXpert (SAX)) and supports their growth with a flexible and diverse lineup of services specifically adapted to each shop’s particular needs. Joining one of these programs provides shops with more visibility, the support of a network in promoting their services and helps increase customer loyalty. The Uni-Pro program is a buildyour-own program that offers an optional brand image and an À la carte menu of options, with many warranties for the shops and their customers. Technicians can also take advantage of training programs, diagnostic tools and business management coaching.