NAPA Rayloc Wins Spirit of NAPA Award

Recognized as 'best of the best' across all product categories

ATLANTA, May 15 -- Rayloc is the winner of the Spirit of NAPA Award for 2002. This is the first time Rayloc has been an individual recipient of the award.

"The Spirit of NAPA Award, now in its 28th year, recognizes manufacturers that provide outstanding service and an intense focus on quality and customer satisfaction," said Steve Handschuh, NAPA president. "Rayloc's commitment to delivering a quality product and backing it up with world-class customer service has earned it the Spirit of NAPA Award. While Rayloc has played a major role in NAPA Brake and Chassis having won the award in previous years, this is the first time Rayloc has been the sole recipient. We congratulate everyone at Rayloc on their outstanding performance."

Rayloc employs approximately 1,900 people and is headquartered in Atlanta, Ga. The company has ISO 9001-certified manufacturing facilities in Memphis, Tenn; Hancock, Md; Stephenville Texas; Payson, Utah and Morganfield, Ky. Rayloc manufactures NAPA's Power Supreme and Power branded alternators, starters, wiper motors and window lift motors as well as NAPA's Application Engineered, Safety Stop, and Tru-Stop brakes.

The Spirit of NAPA award is given to the manufacturer that has provided the most outstanding service to the NAPA organization during the year. It is viewed as one of the most prestigious awards in the automotive aftermarket. Handschuh presented the award at the annual Automotive Parts Group Awards Ceremony on April 15, 2003.

Rayloc President Terry White, who accepted the award, stated the award is a testament to Rayloc's commitment to continual improvement and to exceeding customer expectations. "There are other manufacturers who provide things like good shipping performance, skillful technical and customer service and effective marketing programs," said White. "But to win an award like this, you have to be the 'best of the best' across all product categories."

Rayloc parts are provided to the automotive aftermarket through more than 6,000 NAPA AUTO PARTS Stores and nearly 12,000 NAPA AutoCare Centers nationwide. NAPA AUTO PARTS maintains the world's largest inventory of aftermarket parts, accessories, tools and equipment. For more information contact your local NAPA AUTO PARTS Store or visit the web site at www.NAPAonline.com .

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