Federated Names SMP Outstanding Vendor of the Year

Federated Auto Parts named Standard Motor Products (SMP) as its Outstanding Vendor of the Year.

The company honored its top supplier partners on May 18 during its annual meeting hosted at the Grand Hyatt Kauai Resort and Spa on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.

Bill Collins and Ken Wendling accepted the award on behalf of SMP. Five additional Federated supplier partners also received special recognition for outstanding vendor support in key categories important to the membership.

This years winners were as follows:

Outstanding Vendor of the Year – Standard Motor Products

Order Fill Vendor of the Year – Warren Distributing

Education & Training Vendor of the Year – Remy

Marketing Vendor of the Year – KYB Americas

Sales Representation Vendor of the Year – Cardone

Electronic Cataloging Vendor of the Year – Dorman

Discount Tire & Service Centers has a new sponsorship deal with the Los Angeles Angels for the 2024 season. Discount Tire said this partnership will not only benefit its customers with season-long promotions and giveaways but will also support local non-profits.

"We're thrilled to launch this strategic partnership with the Los Angeles Angels," said Sergio Andonian, president, Discount Tire & Service Centers. "As neighbors, from Anaheim, we are dedicated to serving our local communities and providing quality tire & automotive service at the most competitive prices. Together, we look forward to making a positive and lasting impact in the communities. Add baseball to the mix, and with this winning combination, the possibilities are endless."