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(Sacramento, CA. - August 1, 2016) CAWA, a regional automotive trade association in California, today announced Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPAA) will be the exclusive sponsor of their 2016 Gala Dinner in conjunction with the annual AWDA, AAPEX and SEMA trade shows being held in Las Vegas during November.
The annual gala event is the highlight of the year for the Association, and is dedicated to raising funds for the Association's scholarship programs. The event also recognizes the outgoing chairman's service and commitment to CAWA and industry with its "Red Vest" award ceremony.
The gala will be held at Caesar's Palace on Sunday evening October 30, 2016. Additional information about the event is available by contacting [email protected] or 800.332.2292 ext. 6.
"Motorcar Parts of America is committed to the auto care industry and we are honored to once again sponsor this year's gala. MPA's focus is aligned with CAWA's direction in supporting students and our future leaders," said Selwyn Joffe, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Motorcar Parts of America. "Education of the next generation of technicians and automotive professionals is important to the future of the automotive industry both in the west and across the United States."
All proceeds from the event will benefit the CAWA Memorial Scholarship Fund which promotes quality and high standards through education within the auto care industry. The highlight will be the winner of the Mort Schwartz Award. This is the highest award granted by CAWA and named after the program's founder and former chairman of the board. All of these coveted scholarships are awarded to students in a curriculum leading to a degree or certificate in an accredited college, university or technical institute.
About Motorcar Parts of America
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. is a remanufacturer, manufacturer and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts -- including alternators, starters, wheel hub assembly and brake master cylinder products utilized in imported and domestic passenger vehicles, light trucks and heavy duty applications. Motorcar Parts of America's products are sold to automotive retail outlets and the professional repair market throughout the United States and Canada, with production facilities located in California, Mexico, Malaysia and China, and administrative offices located in California, Tennessee, Mexico, Singapore and Malaysia. Additional information is available at
www.motorcarparts.com.
About CAWA
CAWA is a regional auto care industry trade association, which represents auto parts jobbers, warehouse distributors, retailers, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives and program groups. The Association provides education, legislative, regulatory and business support to the industry and its membership. It is one of the largest trade associations of its kind in the United States and recognized as a leader in the auto care industry. Visit www.cawa.org for further information about the Association.
Contact:
Rodney Pierini
President & CEO
CAWA - Representing the Automotive Parts Industry
4030 Lennane Drive, Sacramento, CA. 95834
800.332.2292, ext. 1
[email protected]
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