By Jenni Wirtz | 21 February, 2022
Arnold Clark Autoparts has announced the winner of its prestigious Supplier of the Year award, recognising efforts in parts availability, technical support and customer service throughout 2021.
First Line Ltd., automotive aftermarket specialists, were announced the winners, with TMD Friction being awarded the runner-up spot.
Craig McCracken, group factor manager at Arnold Clark Autoparts, said: “First Line are deserved winners of our award, and it’s a pleasure to recognise their service to our ever-expanding branch network.
“It’s been a particularly challenging period for the automotive industry, so to give all of our suppliers thanks for their support over this time has been really special,” he added.
Dan Joyner, Managing Director at First Line Ltd., said: “This award is testament to the efforts made by our staff over the last year to ensure our product range, customer service and stock availability meets and exceeds our customers’ expectations, and this award recognises our entire team’s commitment and dedication.”
The awards reflected more than ten companies’ outstanding efforts during 2021 across several categories including ease of ordering, availability of stock, warranty handling and technical support.
In addition to the winners, the suppliers shortlisted were BGA, Brake Engineering, Febi, Lesjofors, Polyco, Rollco, Sogefi, Shaftec, TMD and WAI.
Arnold Clark Autoparts is one of the fastest growing UK motor factors, having innovated parts distribution for the past 30 years.
The award-winning parts distributor, with branches across Scotland, Northern England and the Midlands, has continued to invest in the business and has recently announced a significant extension to its South Street premises in Glasgow, a key central distribution hub for its branch network.