SEMA Develops Series of Workshops in Response to Economic Crisis
Aseries of new workshops to help SEMA member businesses survive thesevere economic crisis is scheduled to begin later this month. The “2009 SEMA Recession Survival Series” recognizes that for many,corporate lay-offs, budget-cuts and careful management have becomeunfortunate business realities. Topics in the workshop series willaddress today’s urgent issues, including managing cash flow, retainingthe best employees,
AETC To Celebrate 20 Years of Aftermarket Secrets, Focuses on the Future of Performance Engine Technology
After 20 years of trading horsepower trends and secrets, the Advanced Engineering Technology Conference (AETC) will continue its focus on the future of performance technology in 2009. This year will spotlight one of the key power players of new aftermarket technology – the Ford Modular engine. With five diverse experts already scheduled as speakers, this
Maxiforce Announces Launch of New E-Order Platform
Dieselengine parts provider Maxiforce has announced the launch of its totallyredesigned e-order platform, which can be found at Maxiforce.com. The new e-order service allows customers to place orders and quicklyand easily, as well as other convenient new features, including: • Price and availability from both shipping locations (California or Florida) • Choice of which location
Jim Keever, Jr. Wins Engine Pro’s ‘Best Shop Solution’ Award
Jim Keever, Jr., owner of Keever Auto & Machine, Inc. in Hutchinson, Kansas, has won the $1,000 Engine Pro award for the Best Shop Solution of 2008. Jim’s Shop Solution, outlining a quick and safe method for removing intake manifold gaskets from Honda cylinder heads by heating the gasket around the ports and studs, was the
Hastings Promotes Two to Director Posts
Hastings Manufacturing Co. has promoted two executives to new positionsat the nearly 100-year-old American manufacturer of piston rings. Thomas DeBlasis has been promoted to the position of director ofnational sales. DeBlasis will have responsibility for piston ring salesthroughout the United States and Canada. DeBlasis has more than 30 years in the automotive aftermarket with thelast
In Memory: Jay Steel, Winner of 2003 Machine Shop of the Year
Jay Steel, owner of Taylor Engines in Whittier, CA, and winner of the 2003 Engine Builder Machine Shop of the Year award, has died after a 13-month battle with cancer. He was 63. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Barbara.
Chasing the Restoration Engine Market
We’ve all heard the stories and urban legends about old classic cars being found in someone’s garage or estate. Typically, the story goes, the owner just passed away, and his widow had no idea what was in the barn. Sounds too good to be true but it happens. One such story that recently grabbed headlines
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APRA Requests a Remanufacturing Tax Credit
The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) is working withits membership to contact Congress to support a tax credit for thepurchase of equipment used to recycle or remanufacture goods. APRA’s 1,000 members remanufacture used vehicle parts so that they maybe given another life. These parts keep many heavy-duty trucks,construction equipment, fire trucks, off-road vehicles and
Lunati Returned to Private Ownership
Lunati staff made an interesting discovery at the recent PRI Trade Show in Orlando. They found out that many engine builders, former customers, and potential customers were unaware that Lunati had been restored to private ownership. Thus they didn’t know the company had returned to its roots as the Racer’s Company, that the original
Sunnen to Stop Production of its Valve Guide and Seat Machines
Sunnen Products Company recently announced that it will focus on its precision bore sizing market (i.e., honing), and stop production of its VGS20 series of valve guide seat machines. "For several years we have been reviewing our product line and making often difficult decisions as to what products fit into this category and which do