Pronto recognizes three members at recent virtual show

GRAPEVINE, Texas — Automotive distributor group National Pronto Association (NPA) honored three members for demonstrating excellence during the recent Automotive Parts Services Group (The Group) virtual national conference and expo.

The awards were announced as part of The Group's virtual conference and trade show, held Aug. 21 for Pronto Smart Choice and Federated Car Care Centers operators.

The Monaco Group of Canada received the Pronto Member Marketing Excellence award, which honors a Pronto member who has consistently demonstrated excellence in marketing activities to markets they serve throughout their geographic location.

Monaco Group operates three distribution centers, in Montreal, Ottawa and Toronto, and supports 22 corporate jobber stores and a network of more than 70 affiliated jobber partners. Pronto said Monaco's dedication to promoting and growing the Pronto brand "is unsurpassed" within the group.

Parts Authority of New Hyde Park, N.Y. received the Pronto National Accounts award, which recognizes a member who has consistently provided outstanding service and value to this important market channel. Pronto called Parts "one of the premier direct-to-installer providers" and leads "the way in this market channel, providing high growth potential for Pronto members and supplier partners."

Finally, Cost Less Distributing of Vancouver, Wash., earned the Pronto Co-Man Member of the Year, which recognizes significant purchases and growth as well as support and input for improvement of the program. According to Pronto, Cost Less supports the Co-Man operation and is a member of the Co-Man Council, providing feedback and support while helping to guide the direction of the program.

"Because these three programs are essential to the success of our entire membership, we feel it is important to recognize those members that excel in these areas for their outstanding achievements," said Robert Roos, president of NPA.