Andrew Page announces 2015 Supplier Awards winners
[Above: Jim Sumner, Andrew Page Chairman presents Philip Elson of MANN+HUMMEL with the 2015 Overall Best Supplier Award]
As a way to recognise the outstanding contribution made by its suppliers in 2015, leading distributor of autoparts and workshop equipment, Andrew Page, has announced the winners of its annual Supplier Awards.
Taking top honours, MANN+HUMMEL was named as overall best supplier, while TRW was presented with the breakthrough supplier award. The Andrew Page Quality Award was taken by Carwood, marking a successful year between the two companies. There were also awards for Lesjöfors, Bosch, BM Catalysts, Unipart, TEMOT International and Tetrosyl, who secured the Best Retail Products Award for the second year running.
Categories vary from those that acknowledge good service and long-term partnerships, to those focussing on retail products and new product development – with each recipient a worthy winner in its own right. The awards developed by Andrew Page show its appreciation to some of its key suppliers.
The ceremony also included a review of 2015 activity from Jim Sumner, a trading overview of the last financial ending September 2015 by CFO Ed Brookes and Mark Saunders looking ahead to 2016 and beyond. The presentation of the awards was followed by a tour of the Markham Vale facility, showing the suppliers in attendance the recent changes to the distribution centre, including the new mezzanine level that increased floor space to 138,000 sq ft.
Jim Sumner, Chairman of Andrew Page commented: “2015 was a hugely transformational year for Andrew Page, and we were delighted to achieve a 12 per cent increase on the previous year’s trading figures. We spent £15m more with suppliers in 2015, with many experiencing double digit growth through Andrew Page. This growth was enabled by significant levels of investment last year and we hope to continue that success with our suppliers through 2016 and beyond.”
The most noticeable investments by Andrew Page in 2015 included a completely new telephone and telematics systems and an improved van fleet. Growth through 2016 is expected to be achieved through the acquisition and opening of new sites, with the main areas of focus being network expansion, distribution channels and maximising investment.
Mark Saunders, CEO of Andrew Page added: “The automotive aftermarket has always been highly competitive and as a company we have always placed great value on having strong relationships with our suppliers. These relationships are helping us to expand our business further as we look to move more into retail and CV, which will be supported by a new retail website, a click and collect service and our growing relationship with WhoCanFixMyCar.com.”
Following the inaugural event last year, the Andrew Page Supplier Awards are run annually to celebrate the company’s philosophy of working closely with its suppliers and providing the highest quality products, services and training.
Full list of Andrew Page’s 2015 Supplier Awards
- Outstanding Service Award: Lesjöfors
- The Andrew Page Quality Award: Carwood
- Long-term Partnership Award: Bosch
- Breakthrough Supplier Award: TRW
- New Product Development Award: BM Catalysts
- Best Retail Products Award: Tetrosyl
- Fastest Growing Supplier of the Year Award: Unipart
- 2015 Overall Best Supplier Award: MANN+HUMMEL
- Aftermarket Value Award: TEMOT International
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About Andrew Page Limited
Having originally been founded by Andrew Page in 1917, his son James, formed Andrew Page Limited in 1946. The company is an independent distributor of quality vehicle components, workshop equipment, tools and diagnostics. From its Leeds headquarters it controls all nationwide branches and employs over 2,600 people.
The company has grown progressively and underlined its national reach. This includes purchasing the Camberley Auto Factors (CAF) branch network in the south of England, acquiring 21 Unipart Automotive branches following the collapse of the company in 2014, and the subsequent rebranding as Andrew Page, The Autoparts People.
Andrew Page supplies products from many of the world's leading automotive component makers, including Unipart, Mintex, LuK, and Mann + Hummel.
The AP-Tech division meets customer requirements for tools and workshop equipment and reaches customers across the UK through its website www.ap-tech.co.uk. Auto Education is a training programme run by Andrew Page Limited and consists of 30 courses designed to improve and advance technicians’ skills to recognised national standards. Further information on the training courses and how to book can be found at: www.autoeducation.co.uk.
In June 2015 Andrew Page launched its online web store aimed at retail customers, including enthusiasts and professional technicians.
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