Menu A Part of the Family Richard Beirne Receives 2021 AWDA Lifetime Achievement Award AWDA’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have, over the course of many years, distinguished themselves through their unselfish commitment to, and high level of performance within, the motor vehicle aftermarket industry. The award is named in honor of former… READ THE PRESS RELEASE Auto Value, Bumper to Bumper Name 2021 Technician of the Year Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper have named Jeff Weller of Auto Fix LLC in Henning, Minn., the 2021 Technician of the Year. Weller achieved the highest score on a custom ASE exam beating out a dozen other U.S. finalists… READ THE PRESS RELEASE Richard Beirne Honored with Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award The Auto Care Association announced recently the recipients of its 2021 awards during the association’s Fall Leadership Days event in San Antonio, Texas. The Mort Schwartz Excellence in Education Award is annually given to an individual who demonstrates a passion… READ THE PRESS RELEASE APH Names Richard Mattiussi Vice President of Stores APH recently announced that Richard Mattiussi has been named vice president of stores, and will be joining the APH team on October 4th. He succeeds Jim Pascale, vice president of stores, who will remain on board until the end of… READ THE PRESS RELEASE APH Raises $305,000 for Adults with Disabilities APH’s annual fundraiser for adults with disabilities was recently held and all donations were once again matched by both APH and the Bartlett family, pushing this year’s amount to $305,000 and nine-year grand total to $1.5 million. The money raised… READ THE PRESS RELEASE APH Names Kevin Mack Vice President of Merchandising; Rich Vierkant to Retire APH recently announced that Kevin Mack has been named vice president of merchandising, effective August 30. He succeeds Rich Vierkant, vice president of merchandising, who will be retiring at the end of the year. Mack will report to APH’s COO,… READ THE PRESS RELEASE APH Acquires Southern Minnesota Auto Supply APH recently completed the acquisition of Southern Minnesota Auto Supply in Rochester, Minnesota. APH purchased the location from the Koblitz family. Since 1975, the Koblitz family has been taking care of automotive service and body shop customers in and around… READ THE PRESS RELEASE Auto Value Wraps Up Alliance Takes the Hill VIP Sweepstakes Auto Value wrapped up their Alliance Takes the Hill VIP promotional period, which officially ended November 30. Janesville Service Center from Janesville, Minnesota, was a grand prize winner named from APH’s network of Auto Value parts stores. The sweepstakes raked… READ THE PRESS RELEASE Wiederhoeft Named Salesperson of the Year APH named Tony Wiederhoeft as the recipient of the 2020 Auto Value Salesperson of the Year award. Wiederhoeft is an outside salesperson for the Auto Value parts stores located in Mankato and Waseca, Minnesota. He was recognized during a virtual… READ THE PRESS RELEASE Hallsten Named Store Manager of the Year APH named Aaron Hallsten as the recipient of the 2020 Auto Value Store Manager of the Year award. Hallsten is the manager of the Duluth West Auto Value parts and paint stores. He was recognized during a virtual awards banquet… READ THE PRESS RELEASE 1 2 3 … 18 Next Archive 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 Home About Business Opportunities Careers Divisions Locations News & Events Products Contact 2959 Clearwater Road, St. Cloud, MN 56301, (320) 252-5411 info@autopartshq.com Copyright © 2021 Automotive Parts Headquarters, Inc. All Rights Reserved.