K&N Honored with Four Prestigious 2013 National Catalog Managers Association Awards

RIVERSIDE, Calif. - June 20, 2013 - PRLog -- K&N Engineering, Inc., the world’s leading manufacturer of washable performance air filters and air intakes has recently been awarded four “Catalog Excellence Awards” by the National Catalog Manager Association (NCMA). The honor recognizes K&N as a distinguished leader in catalog data information.

The NCMA is the only professional organization dedicated exclusively to the interests of automotive aftermarket catalog managers. Operating as a professional society within the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA), the NCMA consists of over 200 catalog, product management and marketing professionals from manufacturers, distributors and retailers around the nation. For over 39 years it has been the mission of the NCMA to help members sell more products, reduce costs and increase efficiency through accurate catalogs, efficient production processes and new technology.

K&N is honored to receive two medals in the categories of Outstanding Web Catalog and Mobile Catalog. At the 40th annual Knowledge Exchange conference, held April 20-23 in St. Louis, Missouri, automotive data receivers also recognized the best of their suppliers in providing high-quality, timely and accurate electronic catalog and product information. Acknowledged by Epicor Software and U.S. Auto Parts, K&N Engineering was also honored with two additional 2013 Electronic Data Excellence Awards.

Tim Martin, K&N’s Vice President of Communication, is credited by the members of his team for being a leader with a keen evolving vision that keeps K&N on top. Martin is responsible for sales, marketing, and information technology, and he understands the importance of getting timely, thorough and accurate data to distributors, dealers and consumers. Martin’s unique overview and understanding of how significant quality data is to overall success is what creates confidence and eliminates uncertainty about choosing the wrong part and allows K&N to continue to be a leader in the automotive industry.

“NCMA members work hard all year long to produce the application and product data that fuels the aftermarket engine,” said NCMA president Brian Griffin, Centric Parts. “It’s always a highlight of the conference when we can recognize the very best examples of this work in print and electronic form. The demands on content professionals to be creative and do more with less are greater than ever. And the NCMA members are the best examples of the profession.” The 41st annual Knowledge Exchange conference is scheduled for May 4-7, 2014 in Phoenix, Arizona.

K&N Engineering, Inc. in Riverside California is the world’s leading manufacturer of washable performance air filters and air intake systems. K&N invented the reusable high flow cotton air filter in 1969 and has been perfecting the technology ever since. K&N is a world class filtration company selling air filters, oil filters, and air intakes in over 30 countries. K&N sells over 5,000 products designed for cars, trucks, motorcycles, engines, and industrial applications. From their Million Mile Limited Warranty to their Consumer Protection Pledge, K&N stands behind their products and their consumers 100%.