Roush Yates Performance Products Becomes Sole Distributor of Del West Products
Roush Yates Performance Products is proud to announce a partnership with prominent valve train component manufacturer Del West. Under the new agreement, Roush Yates Performance Products will become the sole distributor of Del West products to all markets in the United States. This relationship will provide customers with great service and easily accessible inventory. Del
Ernie Silvers Joins SEMA Board
According to SEMA bylaws, the Board candidate receiving the nexthighest vote total assumes the vacated Board position. Silvers will besworn in at a SEMA Board meeting later this month and has a long,tenured history with the association. Silvers has served on the Automotive Restoration Market Organization (ARMO)Select Committee since 2001 and chaired the council from
JASPER Offers Late-Model Cummins ISB 6.7L Complete Diesel Engine
Jasper Engines & Transmissions now has the late-model Cummins ISB6.7 liter Common Rail Front Gear Train Complete engine for sale. This JASPER remanufactured engine is currently available for the2007-2010 Dodge 2500, 3500, 4500 and 5500 series trucks and the 2008Sterling Bullet truck. "We are breaking away from our traditional Complete Cummins format forthis application and
Evans Cooling Announces Opening of the Newest Conversion Center at Truck City Service in Crossville, TN
Truck City Service Center, located at 752 Interstate Lane, Crossville, TN (phone 866-970-5858), already has a handful of conversions under their belt. Robert Fitzgerald and his partner Kevin Rutherford/ Talk show host on satellite radio, have been fielding an increasing number of calls from owner operators to convert to Evans waterless coolant. “We’ve been
BIG R Show Features Workshops from RIT
Diesel and gas engine and small parts remanufacturing is becoming more competitive every year. Progressive remanufacturers are always looking for new ways to save money through process improvements. Surface cleaning is a remanufacturing process where companies can typically find improvement opportunities due to the ever increasing number of new chemistries and technologies available. Once indentified,
2010 Elgin PRO-STOCK Performance Catalog Released
Elgin Industries has released its 2010 Elgin PRO-STOCK performancecatalog, featuring hundreds of new components and other solutions fortrack, street performance, off-road and marine applications. The fullyillustrated catalog highlights several key new product categories nowcovered by Elgin PRO-STOCK brand, including: • Internal engine components for GM LS and Vortec engines • Black Ice super-cryogenic engine parts
ACL Distribution Bought By Tim Vehlewald; To Be Independent Company
In a joint statement, Automotive Components Ltd, Tasmania, Australia, and ACL Distribution, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI, announced the purchase of ACL Distribution, Inc. by Tim Vehlewald. The agreement provides Vehlewald, who becomes president, CEO and chairman of the new company, with ownership of the company which includes its name, company assets and exclusive marketing and
Hastings Manufacturing Announces Numerous Employee Promotions
Richard Zwiernikowski, CFO, will assume the position of vice president of finance and administration managing the production control and purchasing functions in addition to his current responsibilities. Jeffrey Guenther is promoted to vice president, international sales. He will be responsible for the continuation of the company’s strategic direction to grow in all international markets. Jeff
Industry Veteran Bob Christopher Dies at 59
Industry veteran Bob Christopher passed away Monday, June 28, 2010 at University of Louisville Medical Center. He was 59. Christopher was an Army veteran and was most recently the director of Sales and Marketing for Liberty Engine Parts. He is survived by his wife, Judith (Heil) Christopher; son, Adam Christopher (Katie); daughter, Michelle Christopher; brother,
Holley Performance Reorganizes and Emerges From Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
As a result of the reorganization, Holley reduced its debt by over $59 million and obtained new credit arrangements including a revolving credit facility that provides the company with substantial flexibility to pursue its growth initiatives. According to the company’s Chief Executive Officer, Tom Tomlinson, “Holley has emerged with an extraordinarily strong balance sheet which
Federal-Mogul Offering Consumer Rebates of Up to $20 Per Set of Champion
If you plan to tune up your vehicle between now and August 31, 2010, you can receive up to $20 in cash rebates when you choose any of a variety of popular Champion® spark plugs through Federal-Mogul Corporation’s “Smart Choice” trade and consumer campaign. The Smart Choice campaign reinforces the message that longer lasting, better
Volkswagen 1.4L Engine Wins 12th International Engine of the Year Award
Volkswagen’s outstanding 1.4L TSI Twincharger has secured overall honors at the International Engine of the Year Awards 2010. The powerful yet diminutive engine, which won the overall Awards’ title for the first time last year, boasts almost 180bhp despite its small capacity, thanks to the intelligent use of both a turbocharger and a supercharger. The