Autosupplies (Chesterfield) Ltd, has picked up the accolade of Motor Factor of the Year at the Motor Trader Awards 2016.

The result was announced at the Grosvenor House Hotel, London on 13 July, with the black tie event featuring 26 award categories and welcoming more than 1000 guests to celebrate top achievers and innovative companies within the automotive industry.

The criteria to win the award is extensive and requires each finalist to answer an in-depth questionnaire and then present to a judge who visits the business, before the judging panel makes a final decision.

The distributor’s success at the renowned awards ceremony is a reflection of its continued growth since the business began in 1989.

Autosupplies managing director, David Clarke, said: "This is fantastic recognition for the hard work the entire team at Autosupplies carries out throughout the year and the systems we have in place to deliver high levels of customer service. I’m delighted to receive such a prestigious award and would like to thank everyone at the company – and our customers – who have played a part in helping us win this award.

"Looking ahead, we will explore new opportunities and continue to play a large role in the Chesterfield area as we acknowledge the importance of the local community which enables us to ensure customer requirements are always met and continue to thrive as a business."

Its commitment to providing customers with a complete package encompassing reliable service and high quality products has enabled it to develop into a leading motor factor within the UK, and now employing over 80 members of staff and managing a fleet of more than 40 delivery vehicles, the motor factor is also one of the most prominent businesses in the Chesterfield area.

Autosupplies is heavily invested in the local community and recently sponsored the Scarcliffe Soapbox Derby that took place on 25 June by providing a team’s uniform, materials for their vehicle and taking on running costs, as well as sponsoring the official newsletter programme.

With the motor factor also maintaining close ties with a number of local schools by regularly supplying prizes for fundraisers, along with releasing members of staff to contribute towards ‘Industry Days’, teaching interview skills and providing essential business advice, Autosupplies is very much devoted to developing young members of the community.

Within the company, all members of staff have their own training plans, with a small nucleus of all young team members receiving an NVQ qualification, providing them with the appropriate skills to develop their career.