The Automotive Parts Associates distribution organization reports a successful Annual General Meeting, it’s first in-person AGM since 2019, recognizing top suppliers and new shareholders.

“After more than a year of planning, hundreds showed up, packing the Intercontinental Hotel Buckhead in Atlanta, Georgia, for three days.

“From receptions and dinners, product updates and one-on-one meetings, electing a new chairman, and announcing the TruStar acquisition, this year’s AGM had everything,” reports the group.

It took the opportunity of the AGM to recognize supplier partners:

• Supplier of the Year: FCS;
• Distinguished OE Partner: Bosch/Denso;
• Outstanding Marketing Partner: DRiV;
• Cornerstone Award: KYB;
• Linebacker Award: Factory Motor Parts;
• New Supplier Award: DFC/Arnott;

The APA also presented an official welcome to new shareholders joining in 2021: Elite Automotive, JR Auto Parts, New Detroit Auto Parts, Pit Stop, and V.I. Enterprises.

“With the youngest shareholder only 21 years old, APA is also changing the landscape of the aftermarket industry,” said the APA in a news release.

“Furthermore, it only helps to have an astute board of directors lending their leadership and business acumen, and they are: Randall Swedlove (Chairman), Jim Holmquist (Vice Chair), Merle Bever (Treasurer/Secretary), Doug Squires, Brian Cantagallo, Edward Harake, Suzanne Koudsi Walker, Shane Sleek, and Harris Steinberg. Leading the APA team is Steve Tucker as President. “

The organization reports that it is already at work organizing next year’s event which will mark it’s 50th Anniversary.

About Automotive Parts Associates, Inc.

Automotive Parts Associates, Inc. is a shareholder-owned cooperative made up of over 475 independent auto parts distributor locations throughout North America.

For more information about APA or about membership opportunities, visit www.APA.parts.