(Sacramento, CA - September 4, 2019)
CAWA, which represents the automotive parts industry, today announced Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPAA) will once again be the exclusive sponsor of their 2019 dinner gala in conjunction with the annual AAPEX and SEMA trade shows being held in Las Vegas, Nevada. The annual event is the highlight of the year for the Association, and is dedicated to raising funds for the Association's scholarship programs.
The gala will be held at Caesar's Palace on Sunday evening November 3, 2019. Additional information about the event is available by contacting
programs@cawa.org or 800.332.2292, ext. 1201.
"We are honored to support our industry through the CAWA scholarship programs. These programs complement MPA's core values and highlight the importance we place on educating future generations of leaders in the automotive aftermarket industry," said Selwyn Joffe, chairman, president and chief executive officer of Motorcar Parts of America.
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. These coveted scholarships are awarded to: (1) students in a curriculum leading to a degree or certificate in an accredited college, university or technical institute; and (2) automotive high school teachers to assure their programs remain viable and contemporary.
"We are pleased that Motorcar Parts of America will sponsor this year's gala and appreciate their support over the past several years", commented Dan Hanson, Jr., Chair of the CAWA Board of Directors. "Their gracious support allows the Association to garner the financial support necessary to continue granting scholarships to future associates in the auto care industry and to support automotive teachers at the high school level", he continued.
About Motorcar Parts of America, Inc.
Motorcar Parts of America, Inc. is a remanufacturer, manufacturer and distributor of automotive aftermarket parts -- including alternators, starters, wheel bearing and hub assemblies, brake calipers, brake master cylinders, brake power boosters, rotors, brake pads and turbochargers 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 facilities located in California, Mexico, Malaysia, China and India, and administrative offices located in California, Tennessee, Mexico, Singapore, Malaysia and Canada. In addition, the company develops, designs and manufactures testing solutions for performance, endurance and production testing of alternators, starters, electric motors, batteries, inverters and belt starter generators for both the OE and aftermarket. Additional information is available at
www.motorcarparts.com.
CAWA is an automotive aftermarket trade association, which represents auto parts jobbers, retailers, warehouse distributors, manufacturers, manufacturer representatives and program groups. The Association provides educational, legislative 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 automotive aftermarket industry.
