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North Canton, OH - December 14, 2006 ASC Industries, Inc., a United Components, Inc., company, has been recognized as Outstanding Private Label Supplier of the Year for the third straight year by the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc., (the Alliance). ASC also received the Gold Level Supplier Award for Outstanding Shipping Performance for order fill rates in excess of 99%.
Richard Morgan, president and CEO of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, presented awards to ASC representatives during their December 5 meeting in Florida at which vendors and shareholders were present. In prior years, the Alliance honored ASC with both the Outstanding Private Label Supplier of the Year and the Silver Level Supplier Award.
“ASC has proven to be a quality supplier for the Alliance”, said Richard Morgan, president and CEO of Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. “Our members have confirmed this by voting ASC Private Label Vendor of the year for three consecutive years”.
“We are proud to have achieved the 99%+ order fill rate resulting in the Gold Award this year,” exclaimed Jeff Sandt, vice president of sales and marketing for ASC. “And, it is truly exciting to be awarded the Alliance’s Outstanding Private Label Vendor Award for the third straight year.”
ASC Industries supplies the Alliance with new aftermarket water pumps for passenger, light- and medium-duty truck, heavy-duty vehicle, high performance and marine applications, through the ASC brand and the Alliance’s private label PartsMaster, Quality Replacement Parts.

About ASC Industries
A United Components, Inc., company, ASC Industries Inc. is the worldwide Center of Excellence for New Water Pumps. In addition, ASC is the aftermarket’s largest private labeler of new water pumps and the only aftermarket water pump company that is a significant supplier to OE manufacturers. Its worldwide headquarters is located in North Canton, Ohio, with divisions in China, Spain and Mexico. ASC contributes its success to its commitment to teamwork, integrity and excellence in quality products and customer satisfaction.
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