Federated Member Vaca Valley ‘Goes Green’
With high gas prices leading to higher operating costs, Federated member Vaca Valley Auto Parts decided to take action. The Fairfield, CA-based company has added four Prius C Hybrids to its delivery fleet, resulting in immediate savings.
United Auto Supply Customer Wins Federated-ATP ‘TTech Sweepstakes’
George McGarvey, owner of George’s Auto Repair in Westby, WI, is the grand prize winner of the Federated-ATP “TTech Sweepstakes.” McGarvey, a customer of Federated member United Auto Supply of La Crosse, WI, received an ATP TTech machine, valued at almost $5,000.
You Can’t Lose With Federated Car Care And The ‘Let It Ride’ Sweepstakes
How about winning a car? How about winning a trip? How about winning both? With the Federated “Let it Ride” Sweepstakes, one lucky Federated Car Care Center member will not only win a trip to Las Vegas, but also be awarded a Chevy SSR to take home. Not bad for a grand prize.
Federated To Sponsor Sept. 8 NASCAR Sprint Cup Race In Richmond
The NASCAR Sprint Cup “Race Before the Chase” will have a new sponsor this season. Now called the Federated Auto Parts 400, the “Chase” will be held on Saturday, Sept. 8 at the Richmond International Raceway and will be televised nationally on ABC.
Federated Honors Member Tim Trudnowski With Industry Advocacy Award
The second-ever Federated Industry Advocacy Award was recently presented to longtime Federated member Tim Trudnowski at the annual Federated national meeting held in Phoenix, AZ.
Get Dirty With Kenny At Federated’s “House”
It’s back and better than ever. The exclusive Federated Car Care promotion is gearing up for another great run in 2012. This annual dirt track driving experience will take place at the newly named Federated Auto Parts Raceway at I-55, located outside of St. Louis and owned and operated by the “King of Dirt” himself, Federated’s own Kenny Schrader.
Federated Members Elect Standard Motor Products Outstanding Vendor Of The Year
The Federated Auto Parts membership has selected Standard Motor Products (SMP) as Outstanding Vendor of the Year for 2011. In addition to the Outstanding Vendor of the Year award, Federated also presented its Outstanding Supplier Support Awards to: ACDelco; Affinia; Dorman; Federal-Mogul; Hastings; and USA Industries.
Federated Member Motown Automotive Opens New Training Center
On April 19, longtime Federated member Motown Automotive held the grand opening and dedication of its new training center, the Elwood K. Sechrist Training Center. Named after Motown’s founder, the Sechrist Training Center is located at Motown’s corporate distribution center in Farmington Hills, MI.
Federated To Hold National Membership Meeting In Phoenix
Federated Auto Parts will hold its annual national membership meeting April 25-28 at the Arizona Grand Resort in Phoenix.
Federated Member Hovis Auto & Truck Supply Celebrates Grand Opening Of Technical Training Facility
Federated member Hovis Auto & Truck Supply celebrated the grand opening of its Hovis Technical Training Center with an open house March 23-24 at the Mercer, PA, facility. Manufacturer representatives and training partners from key suppliers were in attendance to speak with Hovis customers about new products and upcoming training to be held at the center.
