Haas Automation Hosts National
On October 10, 2012, Haas Automation, Inc., will “Illuminate the Latest Haas Turning Technology” during a national Demo Day at more than 40 Haas Factory Outlets (HFOs) throughout the United States and Canada. The Haas ST series Y-axis turning centers provide 4" of Y-axis travel (±2" from the centerline) for off-center milling, drilling, and tapping,
Standard and Reverse Rotation Marine Engines
The following four drawings show how the crankshaft and camshaft turn in the four combinations of drives. Some of the parts in these engines may be interchangeable but will not function properly and can create problems for rebuilders. CRANKSHAFT – Some of the reverse rotation cranks have the oil holes drilled symmetrically opposite. Check this
Monomoy Gets Financing for Holley Acquisition
LBC Credit Partners, a provider of financing solutions to middle market companies, has agented a$37.5 million senior secured term loan to support the purchase of High Performance Industries Inc. (dba Holley) by an affiliate of private equity group Monomoy Capital Partners LP. The acquisition was first announced in June. Holley manufactures products such as carburetors,
GRAND-AM Road Racing, American Le Mans Series Announce Historic Merger
Plans for a landmark merger of GRAND-AM Road Racing and the American Le Mans Series (ALMS) were unveiled Wednesday at Daytona International Speedway. Under terms of the merger, the following entities will combine with GRAND-AM: the American Le Mans Series; the International Motor Sports Association, which sanctions ALMS events; the Road Atlanta race track
National Performance Warehouse Acquires Sacramento-Based Motor Warehouse
National Performance Warehouse Companieshas announced the addition of its ninth location as a result of its acquisition of Motor Warehouse in Sacramento, Calif. This is NPW’s second acquisition in 30 days. Late last month, the company announced that it had purchased Karbelt Warehouse in Ajax, Ontario. Larry Pacey, company president and CEO, had these
Crane Cams Receives 2012 Florida Companies to Watch Award
Florida Companies to Watch is an awards program that celebrates privately held second-stage companies headquartered in the state. To be eligible, applicants must employ between 6 and 99 full-time equivalent employees and have between $750,000 and $50 million in annual revenue or working capital in place. Award winners are selected for demonstrating the intent and
Republic Diesel Inc. Acquires Truck Supplies Inc.
Republic Diesel Inc. has purchased the assets and equipment of neighboring Truck Supplies Inc. of Lexington, Ky. Truck Supplies Inc. will be merged into Republic Diesel’s Lexington branch. Sales and warehousing employees have been retained, Republic said. Started in 1911 as Republic Welding Co., Republic Diesel today is a multi-faceted company providing an
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: EPA Emission-Compliant Truck Engines Increase in Problems, Decline in Satisfaction
Now in its 16th year, the J.D. Power study measures satisfaction with engines and transmissions among primary maintainers of heavy-duty (Class 8) trucks that are one model-year old. Satisfaction is measured based on eight key factors: engine reliability and dependability; engine warranty; acceleration when fully loaded; electronic control module; accessibility to components for service or
Edelbrock LLC Acquires SX Performance
SX Performance has been designing and manufacturing advanced fluid delivery systems for aerospace, military and automotive use for over 60 years. They have a proven track record in aerospace design, manufacturing, quality control, distribution, and customer service while serving some of the largest names in the aerospace and armed forces sector. Edelbrock is very familiar
SEMA Says Court’s Ethanol Decision Jeopardizes Historic Vehicles, Specialty Parts
According to a report from the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA),the court found that the groups bringing the lawsuit, which included trade associations representing manufacturers of cars, boats and power equipment, along with the petroleum and food industries, lacked standingto bring the lawsuit. SEMA says it opposes E15 based on scientific evidence that it
Permatex Spray Nine Summer Challenge Offers Chance to Win $500 Shopping Spree
Permatex recently launched a summer promotion for its Spray Nine All Purpose Cleaner &Disinfectant. The Spray Nine Summer Challenge Sweepstakes is designed to raise awareness of Spray Nine’s capabilities and its nine different uses. The sweepstakes features a brief and informative nine-question quiz and a chance to win exciting prizes on the brand’s website and
Association of Diesel Specialists 2012-2014 Leadership Takes the Reins
Diesel Specialties Inc. has been working on diesel fuel systems for morethan 40 years. Its factory-trained staff is authorized to work on Robert Bosch, Delphi, Stanadyne, Zexel and Ambac fuel systems as well asGarrett and BorgWarner turbochargers. They also maintain one of the largest inventories of exchange pumps, turbos and nozzles in the country.