FleetPride Celebrates Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting in Syracuse, NY and Presents Truck to Winner of Ford F-150 Sweepstakes
SYRACUSE, N.Y., Sept. 10 -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest independent aftermarket distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer parts, celebrated the grand opening of the expanded Syracuse, NY branch on Thursday, September 9, 2010. A ribbon cutting ceremony, marking the official opening of the 20,000 sq. ft. facility, included FleetPride local and regional management, as well as Syracuse Common Councilor, Pat Hagan.
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"Despite overcast skies and drizzling rain, over 400 FleetPride customers came to see the new facility and to visit with representatives from 53 of our top product suppliers," said FleetPride Area Sales Manager, Kevin Petrocci. Customers also enjoyed lunch and several outdoor sportsman themed activities. "Our customers are so important to this Syracuse team, and it is our hope that this event demonstrated our appreciation for their loyalty to FleetPride," added Petrocci.
Following the ribbon cutting ceremony, FleetPride Northeast Region Vice President, Bill Vingiano, presented Dave Laclair, winner of the FleetPride "Brakes for Ford F-150" National Sweepstakes, with the keys to a brand new 2010 Ford F-150 XL SuperCab truck. Dave, owner of Dave's Mobile Repair in Sauquoit, NY, attended the event with his family. Dave summed up the event by saying, "It was awesome day. I can't believe it happened to me!"
About FleetPride, Inc.
FleetPride, Inc. (www.fleetpride.com) -- America's premier nationwide supplier of heavy duty truck and trailer parts -- operates over 185 locations in 39 states and carries a full line of nationally recognized brand name parts, as well as an assortment of exclusive brand parts. In addition, FleetPride offers in-house remanufactured products such as brake shoes and driveline components. Truck and trailer repair services are also offered at a number of locations. FleetPride, Inc. is headquartered in The Woodlands, Texas.
About FleetCare
FleetCare (www.fleetcare.info) -- America's premier heavy duty truck and trailer service center network -- has over 200 service providers across the country. FleetCare offers services for all makes and models at all locations, 24/7 toll-free locator service, dedicated website, highly trained technicians, brand name parts, nationwide parts warranty and roadside assistance in many locations.
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