WIX Filters Named Vendor of the Year by Auto-Wares Inc.

Two District Managers Recognized for Outstanding Field Representation

 

GASTONIA, N.C. (Feb. 21, 2006) - WIX Filters earned top honors at the
recent Auto-Wares 2006 Annual Marketing Conference, with the filter
manufacturer receiving the prestigious Vendor of the Year Award for
outstanding overall performance.

Two WIX Filters representatives, John Rozegnal and Ric Bainter, also
were recognized, sharing the award for Outstanding Field Representation
of the Year. Bainter, district manager for Wisconsin, received the award
in 2005.

"We are honored that our customer service efforts were recognized by our
partners at Auto-Wares," said Bill Sheehan, vice president of sales, WIX
Filters. "At WIX, we understand that customer service and support are
essential to our success, so it is particularly gratifying to be
recognized not only at the corporate level, but on an individual level,
as well."

A member of the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Auto-Wares Inc.
promotes, markets, distributes and sells quality automotive tools and
equipment. 

Since 1939, WIX Filters has been an innovator in filtration products.
WIX designs, manufactures and distributes products for automotive,
diesel, agricultural, industrial and specialty filter markets. Its
product line includes oil, air, cabin interior, fuel, coolant,
transmission and hydraulic filters for automobiles, trucks and off-road
equipment. WIX, a member of the Affinia family of brands, is the number
one filter in NASCAR and an exclusive NASCAR Performance Product. Its
NASCAR relationship also includes the WIX Filters Lap Leader Award,
which recognizes the drivers leading the most laps in each race. WIX
Filters' Internet address is www.wixfilters.com.