Advance Auto Parts Announces the Addition of MOOG(R) and Wagner(R) ThermoQuiet(R) Brands from Federal-Mogul.ROANOKE, Va. -- Advance Auto Parts Founded in 1932, Advance Auto Parts (NYSE: AAP), headquartered in Roanoke, Virginia, is the second-largest retailer of automotive replacement parts and accessories in the United States. AAP had 2005 sales of approx. $4. , Inc. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :AAP AAP - Association of American Publishers ), a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories and maintenance items, is pleased to announce the addition of MOOG Chassis Parts and Wagner Brake Parts to the Company's merchandise mix. These parts are leading brands of the Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ NASDAQ in full National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotations U.S. market for over-the-counter securities. Established in 1971 by the National Association of Securities Dealers (NASD), NASDAQ is an automated quotation system that reports on :FDML FDML Fourier Domain Mode Locking FDML Field Data Markup Language FDML FileMaker Dynamic Markup Language FDML Fliesler, Dubb, Meyer & Lovejoy LLP (IP law firm) FDML Forms Definition Markup Language FDML Financial Data Management Ltd ). "As part of our Customer Acceleration strategy, we are re-igniting our focus on what matters most to our customers such as improving parts availability and providing the highest quality brands," stated Elwyn Murray, EVP EVP Executive Vice President EVP EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) Valve Position Sensor EVP Electronic Voice Phenomenon EVP Europäische Volkspartei (Germany) EVP Employee Value Proposition , Customer Development Officer. "By adding both MOOG and Wagner to our chassis and brake parts offering, we are enhancing our ability to serve important customer segments within the do-it-yourself and Commercial markets." Federal-Mogul Corporation is a premier supplier of products, services and solutions to original equipment manufacturers and aftermarket customers. Federal-Mogul has strong brand-name awareness and significant market share for replacement parts sold through repair shops and retail stores. Both MOOG and Wagner are the market leaders in their respective categories. About Advance Auto Parts Headquartered in Roanoke, Va., Advance Auto Parts, a leading automotive aftermarket retailer of parts, accessories, batteries, and maintenance items in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , serves both the do-it-yourself and professional installer markets As of December 29, 2007, the Company operated 3,261 stores in 40 states, Puerto Rico Puerto Rico (pwār`tō rē`kō), island (2005 est. pop. 3,917,000), 3,508 sq mi (9,086 sq km), West Indies, c.1,000 mi (1,610 km) SE of Miami, Fla. , and the Virgin Islands. Additional information about the Company, employment opportunities, customer services, and on-line shopping for parts and accessories can be found on the Company's web site at www.AdvanceAutoParts.com. About Federal-Mogul Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ:FDML) is a leading global supplier of powertrain, chassis and safety technologies, serving the world's foremost original equipment manufacturers of automotive, light commercial, heavy-duty, agricultural, marine, rail, off-road and industrial vehicles, as well as the worldwide aftermarket. The company's leading technology and innovation, lean manufacturing expertise, as well as marketing and distribution deliver world-class products, brands and services with quality excellence at a competitive cost. Federal-Mogul is focused on its sustainable global profitable growth strategy, creating value and satisfaction for its customers, shareholders and employees. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899. The company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 50,000 people in 35 countries. |
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