Rottler to Host Open House and AERA Tech Conference in September
There will be live machine demonstrations on Rottler’s entire range as well as technical seminars in conjunction with the AERA Regional Tech & Skills Conference on Friday and Saturday. The open house and tech conference is a FREE event. It is recommended that attendees RSVP early to enter the travel raffle. First Prize is round-trip
King Names Flynn as New Sales Manager, Ruppert Named Product Manager
Flynn comes to King Engine Bearings from ACL Distribution, Inc. in Kentwood, Mich. where he was technical sales manager from 2004 to 2012. In his sales management career, he has worked for several companies who manufacture and distribute engine bearings, including Hastings and ACL. He earned a B.A. in management from the University of Illinois.
Cloyes Signs Exclusive Agreement with Schaeffler
Cloyes Gear & Products, Inc. recently announced that it has signed an agreement to be the exclusive distributor of Schaeffer company’s INA original equipment timing components. This exclusive offering includes timing components for the Chrysler 2.7L, Ford 2.0L, and the GM 3.6L HFV6, as well as the Variable Valve Timing (VVT) sprockets and components used
Prestolite Performance Expands Sales Team
As head of the sales team, Stark brings more than three decades of aftermarket experience with his previous executive position at Corteco, which services specialty channel automatic transmission repair. He will be responsible for planning, implementing and driving sales with a short- and long-term strategic mindset. “Prestolite Performance’s priority is to remain customer centric and
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Celebrates Milestone of 10,000 Facebook Fan
The contest winner will receive their choice of four NASCAR Sprint Cup Series tickets to a race of their choice and VIP experience, or four NHRA tickets to a race of their choice and access to Funny Car driver, Tony Pedregon’s hospitality chalet. “Facebook has allowed us to engage in two-way discussions with our
COMP Cams Announces $5,000 Shopping Spree
In addition to products and certificates that will be provided throughout the Hot Rod Power Tour, this year one lucky Long Hauler will be the recipient of a $5,000 COMP Performance Group shopping spree. For the 2012 edition of the Hot Rod Power Tour, main stage sponsor COMP Cams has stepped up once more to
GAAS 2012: Economy Continues to Expand, But Slowly
ByaftermarketNews staff CHICAGO – Relative to what he presented last year at GAAS 2011,William Strauss, senior economist and economic advisor, Federal Reserve Bank ofChicago, says he believes the economy has continued to expand, but not by much. "We’re lookingat an economy that will continue to grow, slightly on trend or a little betterthan
UEM Appoints Ted ‘Bud’ Keating as National Sales Manager
United Engine and Machine Co. (UEM), one of North America’s largest piston manufacturers, has named Ted “Bud” Keating as its national sales manager. “Keating will continue to help UEM grow and increase penetration in all markets with the Silv-O-lite, KB Performance and Icon brands. His focus will be with the PER’s and resellers across
Jasper Earns 2011 Raytheon Excellence Award
JASPER is a supplier of remanufactured diesel engines and transmissions to RTSC for their High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle (HMMWV) program. This vehicle is also more commonly referred to as the Humvee. These units are sent to United States Marine maintenance facilities both domestically and abroad, including Okinawa, Iraq and Afghanistan. This award was presented
Performance Icon Carroll Shelby Dies at 89
In the 1960s, Shelby raised the profile of American racing machines on the international sports-car circuit by packing powerful Ford V-8 engines into lightweight British roadsters, and by developing racing cars for Ford. His Shelby Cobras proved worthy competitors to the likes of Ferrari, Maserati and Jaguar and became prized collector’s items – today they
Ford Shutting Down Cleveland Engine Plant No. 2
Cleveland Plant No. 2 produced the 5.0L V8 and then was retooled to produce the Duratec V6. However, the its claim to fame comes from producing the "Cleveland" 351 V8 from 1969-1972. The 250 workers from No. 2 will transfer to the nearby Cleveland Engine Plant No. 1, which is adding a third production shift
MAHLE Clevite Introduces More Than 60 New Part Numbers in March
MAHLE Clevite Inc. says it introduced more than 60 new part numbers in March for various types of bearings, cylinder components, filters, gaskets, piston rings and turbochargers. The new part numbers are available for a range of light vehicle and heavy-duty applications. “In March, we introduced a total of 64 new part numbers for various