Wix is the exclusive manufacturer of CARQUEST's Premium Blue and Red Filter lines. Todd Hack, CARQUEST vice president, presented Wix with the award.

"The strength of Wix Filtration Products, combined with innovative marketing programs and its knowledgeable and aggressive sales force truly sets Wix apart in this competitive industry," Hack said. "Once again, Wix has proven itself to be one of our most reliable and valuable vendors and we are pleased to present our prestigious Vendor of the Year and Order Fill Awards to Wix Filtration Products."

The 2003 CARQUEST Order Fill Award marks the fourth consecutive year Wix has been the recipient of this award. Additionally, Wix is now a three-time recipient (1992, 1995 and 2003) of CARQUEST’s Vendor of the Year Award.

CARQUEST's prestigious Vendor of the Year is selected through high order fills and fast turn-around times, marketing programs offered, superior factory representation and a strong relationship between the vendor and CARQUEST headquarters. To qualify for CARQUEST's Order Fill Award, product must be shipped to CARQUEST Distribution Centers at a rate of 95 percent or better every month.

"Wix Filtration Products has shown that it is willing to continually go the extra mile for our customers," said Terry McCormack, president of the Dana Automotive Aftermarket Group. "We have seen that when you combine the positive efforts of sales, marketing and operations and add the vision and energy that Wix provides, you achieve ultimate success."

"The entire team at Wix Filtration Products has once again come together and its efforts have led to continued loyalty and trust from one of our most valued customers," said John Washbish president of Dana Customer Relationship Management.

For the past 12 years, CARQUEST has recognized those manufacturers that provide the auto parts supplier with a 95 percent ship-and-fill rate for its respective product lines. Each manufacturer who attains this high level of performance receives a trophy commending its achievement.

Attending and accepting on behalf of CARQUEST Filters-Wix were Terry McCormack, president of Dana Automotive Aftermarket Group; John Washbish, president of Dana Customer Relationship Management; David Hogue, director of marketing and product management for Wix Filtration Products; Bryan Watson, executive vice president for CARQUEST Filters & Gaskets and Jeff Blocher, brand manager for CARQUEST Filters.

"Our sales force really stepped up to the challenge last year and our customer response says it all," said Bryan Watson, vice president for CARQUEST Filters & Gaskets. "On behalf of everyone at Wix, we would like to thank CARQUEST for their continued loyalty and this prestigious award."

Since 1939, Wix 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 is the # 1 filter in NASCAR and is an exclusive NASCAR Performance Product. Wix Filtration Products is part of Dana Corporation's

Automotive Aftermarket Group, one of the world's largest independent suppliers to vehicle manufacturers and their related aftermarkets. WIX Filter's Internet address is www.wixfilters.com. Dana Corporation is a global leader in the design, engineering, and manufacture of value- added products and systems for automotive, commercial, and off highway vehicle manufacturers and their related aftermarkets. The company employs more than 60,000 people worldwide. Founded in 1904 and based in Toledo, Ohio, Dana operates hundreds of technology, manufacturing, and customer service facilities in 30 countries. The company reported 2002 sales of $9.5 billion.