R. L. Polk & Co. Forecasts Market Demand for Diesel Engine Parts Replacement
With the age of the commercial fleet of class 3-8 vehicles increasingand probability of a further increase in the cost of new commercialvehicles as a result of increased regulations on diesel engineemissions in 2010, R. L. Polk & Co. has just announced initial keyfindings of its new Diesel Engine Parts Replacement analysis, whichprovides valuable information
Is Your Company Stuck In The Muck?
By George Hedley Is your business growing and giving you the results you wanted when you first started your entrepreneurial journey? Or are you stuck in the muck and can’t seem to get moving? As small companies begin to grow, they get bogged down, hit challenges, and find roadblocks that hold them back. These include
Questioning a Trip to Las Vegas?
Starting on Tuesday, Nov. 3, many thousands of people working in theautomotive industry will join together in Las Vegas as participants inthe AAPEX, SEMA, NACE and CARS shows, (and Big R Show Nov. 1-2). Combined, these five shows are the largest celebration ofeverything automotive, from hard parts, accessories and paint, to toolsand equipment and anything
BIG R Show Panel to Explore How Proper Failure Analysis Can Enhance Product Quality and Customer Satisfaction
Everyengine rebuild starts with a problem with the engine’s performance oran obvious component failure. Determining the cause of the problem cango a long way toward building a quality product and solidifying yourrelationship with the customer. APRA’s Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group has assembled a panel ofexperts that have spent many years analyzing engine problems to discusshow
Video Engine Inspection Can Show Internal Problems Without Complete Teardown
Used in hundreds of engines in hundreds of fleets around the world, here are some examples of how Shell LubeVideoCheck has helped save time and money for fleet operators. 1. Drain Interval Optimization A Shell LubeVideoCheck inspection was performed on a 6-cylinder diesel engine used in a fuel-transport tractor. The customer wanted to verify that
Americans Buying Smaller Engines, According to Honeywell
As American consumers shift theirbuying behavior toward more fuel-efficient vehicles, turbocharging –already in use by roughly half of new vehicles in Europe – has emergedas the engine technology U.S. consumers "didn’t know they wanted." In a study of U.S. consumers released recently by Honeywell, more thanhalf of those who plan to purchase a vehicle in
Top 10 Tips for On the Job Safety
Are you working safely? While no one starts the day off thinking “Today I’ll ignore basic safety procedures and put myself – and my employer – at risk,” letting your guard down around equipment and heavy metallic objects (such as those in any engine building or machining facility) can result in an accident. Timberland PRO,
Manage, Lead, Train or Educate?
Lately, I’ve been reading a lot of management material that was written by Peter Drucker, who is generally recognized as “the father of modern management.” His style leans toward understanding relationships within management teams and bringing out the best in people to produce excellent results. This leads me to ask, if you were to evaluate
As Cash for Clunkers Crosses Finish Line, Long-Term Effects Remain Uncertain
From AAIA Capital Report Yesterday officially marked the last day of the federal $3 billion"Cash for Clunkers" program (extended until Wednesday), though many dealerships pulled the plug onthe program several days ago. Some dealerships, many currently owed inexcess of $1 million, voluntarily ended the program over concerns aboutbeing repaid in a timely fashion, or possibly
Why You Should Read This Book
Let’s get it right out on the table here: I am suggesting that you, a professional engine builder who works at a shop that has been in business, on average (according to the latest Machine Shop of the Year results) nearly 28 years, read a book about building Chevy small-blocks. I understand the concern that
Herman Trend Alert: The Future of Social Networking
Social Networking is about "building online communities of people whoshare interests and/or activities, or who are interested in exploringthe interests and activities of others." (Wikipedia) People use social networking to find jobs, source candidates, find lostloves, source materials, promote and sell products and services, andmuch more … and it’s mostly free! "Social networking is in
The Top 10 Common Pricing Mistakes Most Companies Make
Price strategy is emerging as the most important resource for companies to increase their competitive advantage. The vast majority of companies have spent years achieving gains through cost cutting, outsourcing, process re-engineering and the adoption of innovative technologies. However, the incremental benefits from these important activities are diminishing, and companies need to look at other