Still Time to Register for AERA’s Tech & Skills Regional Conference in Denver
Everyone owes it to themselves and their business to gain knowledge and network with other people within the same industry. AERA understands that traveling to national trade shows to gain this knowledge and networking opportunities is very expensive. Therefore, AERA has decided to help by teaming up with a regional host and offer these opportunities
Champion Oil to Launch High Octane Leaded Race Fuels
The new Champion Race Fuels, are available in 111, 114 and 118 motor octane ratings and are designed for competition engines routinely operating from green to checker with high rpm, high compression, heavy load, or sustained speed. The Champion Race Fuels are blended to achieve a high motor octane number and fast burn speed to
JE Pistons Relocates Manufacturing To Ohio
JE Pistons has announced that it is relocating its advanced manufacturing center to Mentor, Ohio.? "After successfully meeting our goal of launching Midwest piston production in the second quarter of 2012, our team continued to evaluatethe major needs of our customers," said Bob Hange, president of Performance Motorsports Inc. (PMi), the parent company of JE
Engine Parts Group Adds Australian Engine Parts Distributor
Nason Engine Parts, based in Melbourne, joined EPGI at the group’s summer shareholders meeting June 14, 2012. Nason has been a warehouse distributor specializing in engine parts for more than 70 years and is the fastest growing engine parts distributor in Australia. They have locations in Melbourne, Sydney, Adelaide, Brisbane and Perth. Engine Parts Group
SEMA Show Floor Plan Now Available, Nearly 2,000 Exhibitors Have Secured Space
The SEMA Show Priority Space Selection process concluded earlier this month, with nearly 2,000 exhibiting companies securing their space for the upcoming event. Attendees can view the online floor plan at www.SEMAShow.com. “After the three-week space selection, we are more excited than ever for the upcoming SEMA Show,” said Peter MacGillivray, SEMA VP of
APRA Technical Website Soon to Surpass 110,000 Bulletins
The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) recently announced that after adding 2,459 new bulletins, the association has now surpassed108,233 technical bulletins on www.AutoBulletins.com, a website designed specifically for professional technicians diagnosing vehicle problems. “Using AutoBulletins.com gives the automotive and light-duty technician the ability to look-up Original Equipment Service (OEM) bulletins for almost any car
AERA Names Paul Hauglie New President
Paul Hauglie from Jackson, Michigan, is now set to take the helm as president of AERA. Hauglie comes to the association after a long career with Melling Engine Parts that began in 1996 where he started as a customer service rep. Hauglie moved into the sales department at Melling as a district sales manager at
APRA Europe and FIRM Joining Forces
FIRM and APRA represent 22,000 remanufacturing employees in the European Union. Together they will boost the promotion of automotive remanufacturing. Both boards approved a mutual membership. This step is expected to lead to a fruitful and effective alliance with an initial focus on lobbying the remanufacturing industry and their ideas and matters in Brussels.??"The cooperation
Russo and Steele Teams With Edelbrock For Childrens Charity Fundraiser
Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auctions has an entire program dedicated to raising awareness and funds for Edelbrock’s youth initiatives along with The Center for Learning Unlimited, during its 12th Annual "Sports and Muscle in Monterey" auction event this August 16-18, 2012. The fundraising will begin with a charity auction on Thursday, August 16th prior
EngineQuest Announces 2012 IMCA
EnqineQuest (EQ) will launch its "Head to Vegas" promotion on July 1, 2012. The grand prize winner will receive a seven day, six night trip for two to attend IMCA’s Duel in the Desert event scheduled for November 7-10 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. The Grand Prize includes airfare for two to Las
King Engine Bearings Introduces New eCat
The new eCat, which features an improved user-friendly design and expanded functionality, is available at www.king-bearings.com/cat. The new e-Cat includes three basic search functions. Users can search by engine/brand, by dimensions (housing diameter, length and thickness) and by part number (King or interchange). A quick search field has been added to the top of
Cummins Recognized by Chrysler as 2012 Sustainability Supplier of the Year
Chrysler Group recently recognized Cummins Inc. as the 2012 Sustainability Supplier of the Year during the company’s 2012 Annual Strategy Meeting and Supplier Awards Ceremony on June 6 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Nominations were based on the following criteria: • Significance to environmental, social and economic sustainability • Impact of the