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Dura-Bond Bearing Company Celebrates 75 Year Anniversary
Dura-Bond Bearing Company is celebrating reaching two industry milestones – the company’s 75th anniversary since being founded in Palo Alto, CA in 1947, and the 75th birthday of Dura-Bond’s CEO and Chairman Charles Barnett. Since being founded in 1947 in Palo Alto, Dura-Bond moved to Nevada in 1987. Dura-Bond developed the full round, no seam cam bearing after
Dura-Bond Announces Joe Kerick as New President
Dura-Bond Bearing has announced that effective January 1, Joe Kerick will be assuming the role of president. Kerick is a veteran of the transmission industry and aftermarket replacement parts. He is a 20-year ASE-certified master mechanic. Kerick has been working with Dura-Bond during the last six months as the New Product Development Manager. Given this announcement, Chuck Barnett will continue as
Dura-Bond Bearing has Named Joe Kerick as Product Development Manager
Dura-Bond Bearing recently announced it has named Joe Kerick as its new product development manager. Kerick is a veteran of the transmission and aftermarket replacement parts industries, who most recently was director of product management for Restoration Parts Unlimited. Prior to that, he was a senior category manager at Transtar Industries and a senior product
Engine Parts Group Recognizes Dura-Bond with Opportunity Award
The Opportunity Award is presented to the EPGI supplier who in the past year has provided outstanding profit margins and financial incentives.
Jasper Recognizes Dura-Bond as Preferred Partner
Dura-Bond Bearing Company was presented its award as a Preferred Partner by Jasper at its Annual Preferred Partners Banquet in May 2019. Dura-Bond is a repeat winner of the Preferred Partner award from Jasper.
Video: Dura-Bond Bearing at PRI 2018
Andre Moser of Dura-Bond discusses the company’s new transmission bushings. Dura-Bond has re-invented the transmission bushing, with a full circle design and the tightest tolerances in the industry. The company offers 60 kits to ensure compatibility across a wide range of transmissions.
Dura-Bond Announces New Website
Dura-Bond has redesigned its website with the customer in mind, streamlining menus, simplifying navigation, building a responsive layout for all platforms, viewed in any language and providing more resources and information on products and services.
Jasper Recognizes Elgin Industries and Dura-Bond Bearing Company
Jasper Engines & Transmissions has recognized Elgin Industries as a top-performing supplier for the 16th consecutive year, as well as Dura-Bond Bearing Company as a Preferred Partner.
Dura-Bond Hires Andre Moser as General Sales Manager
Dura-Bond has announced the addition of Andre Moser as general sales manager. Andre will be instrumental in growing the rapidly expanding transmission segment of the business along with other core product lines.
DBB Acquisition LLC Acquires Dura-Bond Bearing Company
DBB Acquisition LLC has announced that it has completed the acquisition of Dura-Bond Bearing Company, a division of privately held Melling Engine Parts. Dura-Bond is a manufacturer of Cam Bearings, Bushings, Valve Seats and Hardware for engine and transmission rebuilding since 1947. The Company is based in Carson City, Nevada. Terms of the transaction were
Melling / Dura-Bond
The Melling story began in 1946 in Jackson, MI, when George Melling Sr. and his son Ben started production of aftermarket oil pumps. In 1952 they introduced the first high-volume oil pump, which revolutionized the automotive aftermarket industry for oil pumps. In 1975, Harry Melling took over the company as the third generation president. Harry’s
Melling / Dura-Bond 2014 National Sales Meeting
In July, Melling/Dura-Bond hosted its 2014 National Sales Meeting at the Melling world headquarters in Jackson, Michigan.
New 2014 Dura-Bond Catalog Available
The new catalog features many new applications complete with photos, competitors’ interchange, conversion reference charts, and a powder metal valve seat technical information and installation instruction manual. Company: Dura-Bond Bearing Company www.dura-bondbearing.com Dura-Bond Bearing Company recently introduced its new 2014 engine parts catalog that includes the following feature items: • The “All-Round Cam Bearings” • Oversize
Melling, Dura-Bond Consolidate Sales and Marketing Efforts
Charles Barnett, vice president of sales and marketing at Dura-Bond Bearing Co., will be heading up the consoliated efforts between Dura-Bond and Melling. Barnett has been a long-term employee at the company as president prior to the Melling purchase several years ago. He also had a career with ACDelco/General Motors and previously served as general sales
Dura-Bond Promotes Bob McBroom to VP Operations, Engineering
In his new position, McBroom will lead Dura-Bond’s efforts to oversee engineering, production, environmental, new product development, new production processes and maintenance activities. He will lead an experienced team to facilitate future growth of the company. Dura-Bond has seen strong growth in the aftermarket during the last two years. Bob has been with Dura-Bond for
Melling Engine Parts/Dura-Bond Bearing Company receives ‘Preferred Partner’ award from Jasper Engines
Melling Engine Parts/Dura-Bond Bearing Company has received the 2008 Preferred Partner award from Jasper Engines & Transmissions. The award was announced by Jasper August 12, 2009 and will be presented at its 22nd Annual Preferred Partners Banquet in September. The Preferred Partner Award is presented annually to recognize the company’s Partners in Success. Recipients
Thomas Trosin Named President of Dura-Bond Bearing Company
Melling Engine Parts has announced the reorganization of its Dura-Bond subsidiary, effective as of Nov. 26. The new structure aims to strengthen marketing capabilities and increase collaboration between the business units. In conjunction with the reorganization, Melling Vice-President Thomas Trosin has been named president of Dura-Bond. Charles Barnett will assume the position of vice-president of