MEMPHIS, Tenn., Sep 27, 2001 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoZone (NYSE: AZO),
the nation's largest auto parts chain, announces the introduction of Raybestos
brand brake components to select stores in the U.S.
Beginning this month, Brake Parts, Inc., a Dana company (NYSE: DCN), will supply
AutoZone with its Raybestos PG Plus Premium Grade Friction brake pads, as well
as the full line of Raybestos brake drums and rotors, hydraulic components and
hardware products.
"This is another big win for AutoZone and our service-provider customers," says
Brett Easley, AutoZone's senior vice president of merchandising. "We welcome
Raybestos to our family of category-leading brands like FelPro, Gabriel, Timken,
Fram and Goodyear. This is further evidence of our dedication to the core values
of professional technicians. It comes down to quality, and that's exactly what
Raybestos guarantees."
Initially, the Raybestos components will be available in a two-market pilot
program, and will be expanded for national coverage in 2002.
As of August 25, 2001, AutoZone sells auto and light truck parts, chemicals and
accessories through 3,019 AutoZone stores in 42 states plus the District of
Columbia in the U.S. and 21 AutoZone stores in Mexico, and automotive diagnostic
and repair software through ALLDATA, diagnostic and repair information through
alldatadiy.com, and auto and light truck parts through AutoZone.com.
SOURCE AutoZone, Inc.
CONTACT: Andrew Burns of AutoZone, Inc., +1-901-495-7313