WIX Filters Receives Vendor of the Year Award from O'Reilly Auto Parts

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WIX Filters Receives Vendor of the Year Award from O'Reilly Auto Parts

 

Filter Manufacturer Recognized for Outstanding Sales and Service Support

 

GASTONIA, N.C. (Feb. 20, 2006) - WIX Filters recently received the 2005
Vendor of the Year Award for field representation from O'Reilly Auto
Parts, the latest in a series of honors the filtration manufacturer has
earned for its commitment to customer service.

"When a customer as prestigious as O'Reilly tells us that we have the
best sales force, we know we are on the right track," said Bill Sheehan,
vice president of sales, WIX Filters. "We are honored to receive this
award, and we will continue to do all we can to provide our customers
with the service they have come to expect from WIX Filters."

WIX was recognized for outstanding sales and service support in the
large manufacturer class. More than 2,000 people attended the awards
presentation, which was held in conjunction with O'Reilly's annual
manager's conference in Dallas and included a keynote address by racing
legend Richard Petty.

            O'Reilly Auto Parts is one of the largest specialty
retailers of automotive aftermarket parts, tools, supplies, equipment
and accessories in the United States, serving both the do-it-yourself
and professional installer markets. Founded in 1957 by the O'Reilly
family, the company operates over 1400 stores across the United States.

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
<http://www.wixfilters.com/> .

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