CARS co-op recognizes Wesco

Wesco Autobody Supply received the Collision Automotive Repair Services (CARS) "Simply the Best" Award Aug. 18 at its corporate headquarters in Mountlake Terrace, Wash.

CARS is a membership cooperative that brings body shops and vendors together to allow shops to have increased buying power. The award recognizes jobbers who have gone beyond their normal day-to-day operations to become a leader in customer service.

Wesco has been in business for 37 years and provides products for three states in the Pacific Northwest. It has 24 retail and wholesale outlets with two warehouses, one of which contains more than 28,000 square feet of space.

Wesco is the largest supplier of 3M and BASF paint products in Washington. Wesco provides complete layouts for construction of new shops or expansions, which include plans and financial proposals. The company also provides a training facility to keep all employees, shop owners and shop employees current on the latest technologies.

The award was received by DuAnne Nestegard, who has been with Wesco for 25 years. She is the coordinator of Wesco's point-of-sales and the CARS Rewards Program Coordinator. Wesco became affiliated with the CARS in 1993.