RENTON, Wash. — Bergstrom and Illinois Auto Truck Company have been recognized as Suppliers of the Year by Paccar Parts, for their idle-reduction power systems and clutches, respectively.

The suppliers were rewarded for their operational efficiency, parts availability, customer and dealer service and timely delivery of parts and equipment, Paccar Parts announced.

Bergstrom designs and manufactures cab climate systems, specifically the Bergstrom NITE Plus System, NITE Day Cab and NITE Phoenix. The company partnered with Paccar Parts to develop a complete private-label ClimaTech heating, ventilation and air-conditioning parts program for all makes of trucks.

Illinois Auto Truck Company manufactures replacement clutches and clutch components. It worked with Paccar Parts to introduce a complete line of clutches and clutch system components under the private label of TRP Aftermarket Parts.

“Both Bergstrom and IATCO have done an outstanding job in supplying dealers with the parts they need to provide our customers with the outstanding support they expect from PACCAR’s dealers,” said Darrin Siver, Paccar Parts general manager and Paccar vice-president. “Both companies work hard to keep our distribution centers and dealers well stocked with high-demand items.”