Worldpac recognizes nine suppliers at 2026 Supplier and Training Expo

Worldpac recognized nine automotive aftermarket suppliers for outstanding performance at its 2026 Supplier and Training Expo (STX).

The awards recognize companies for business growth, operational excellence, innovation, customer service and other areas of supplier performance.

“STX is meant to create meaningful networking connections, offer unique training experiences, and expose aftermarket professionals to the latest and greatest,” said John Hamilton, president and CEO at Worldpac. “It’s also meant to recognize the suppliers who make it all possible. We’re proud to celebrate the work these brands have done, and we look forward to seeing what they accomplish next.”

Bosch received the Legacy Partner Award for its longstanding relationship with Worldpac and STX, while DENSO was presented with the Customer Commitment Award for its customer service, training support and field engagement.

KYB received the Digital Partnership Award for its product data, e-catalogues and images, and Delphi earned the Technical & Training Excellence Award after delivering 57 highly rated and well-attended training classes in 2026.

Arnott was recognized with the Operational & Supply Chain Excellence Award for its on-time delivery performance and supply chain flexibility. Aisin received the Quality Award for its warranty and return performance.

Febi Bilstein earned the Product Excellence Award for product coverage, parts availability and speed to market, while Castrol received the Rising Star Award for its growth and performance as an emerging supplier partner.

The Supplier of the Year Award, the highest honour presented at STX 2026, went to Akebono for its performance across fill rate, year-over-year growth, operational excellence, warranty performance and product quality.