April 15, 2026: East Penn Manufacturing has been honoured with a supplier of the year award for the third time from a North American auto parts major.

The award for 2025 from O’Reilly Auto Parts, which serves the aftermarket in the US, Canada and Mexico, was announced by East Penn on March 27.

The accolade is presented to suppliers who show exceptional overall performance, specifically in high-quality product delivery, a reliable supply chain and superior customer support.

Zach Schmidtke, O’Reilly category manager, said East Penn’s ability to take shared responsibility and adapt with speed had had a profound impact on the business, its customers, and the long-term strength of our battery program.

The battery giant has been supplying O’Reilly since 1999 with high-quality batteries and accessories.

Mike Williams, assistant VP of sales, aftermarket programs and automotive batteries, said: “Our relationship with O’Reilly is a true partnership, grounded in a shared, family-oriented culture — putting people first, supporting one another, and committing to mutual success.”