Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket has been named ‘Supplier of the Year’ by leading European automotive parts distributor Groupauto International.

The aftermarket parts specialist was named supplier and partner of the year at Groupauto’s international suppliers’ meeting in Monte Carlo.

Groupauto International is one of the leading international networks for distributors of spare parts and services for passenger cars, light and heavy commercial vehicles and honoured Schaeffler as best across all categories with its ‘Supplier of the Year’ award.

This award is one of the most coveted in the industry, and emphasises reliability and mutual trust.

Michael Söding, President, Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket, who accepted the award from Hans Eisner, President and CEO at Groupauto International, said, “We are extremely delighted about this award, and I’m proud that Groupauto International values our long years of successful collaboration so highly. Within ten years, we’ve become one of the top three suppliers, and we see this award as recognition of this achievement and as incentive for the future as well.”

Schaeffler Automotive Aftermarket supplies LuK clutches, INA tensioners and FAG wheel bearings to the independent aftermarket.