Quality Power Products Names National Sales and Marketing Manager
TroyVelder has joined Quality Power Products as national sales andmarketing manager for its Q-Power belt product group. Quality PowerProducts is a wholesale distributor supplying Q-Power belts and heavyduty diesel crankshafts to the aftermarket. In this new role, Velder will be responsible for the company’sdistributor network strategy, which includes current and new,additional markets and all aspects
APRA Announces Expanded Relationship with Owner Resource Group
The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) is pleased to announce that they have expanded their relationship with Owner Resource Group (ORG), naming them “APRA’s authorized financial services provider.” Bill Gager, APRA President who spearheaded the effort to further the relationship, said, “We believe our members need reasonable access to companies that really understand the financial
Babcox Media Acquires Motorcycle Product News
Babcox Media Inc. is pleased to announce its acquisition of Motorcycle Product News (MPN) magazine, effective April 1, 2010. The addition of MPN to Babcox’s extensive portfolio of print publications and related digital properties will extend the company’s reach into the motorcycle and powersports markets. Babcox has acquired the title from Athletic Business Publications Inc.,
Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS Performance Head Gaskets Seal Winning Engine In Recent Goody
Fel-Pro PermaTorqueMLS performance head gaskets from Federal-Mogul Corporation sealed Denny Hamlin’s race-winning Toyota engine in the recent NASCAR Sprint Cup Goody’s Fast Pain Relief 500 at Martinsville,VA, Speedway. This latest win continues the Fel-Pro brand’s dominance of professional stock car racing. “We had another great day on the track, with flawless sealing performance and a
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Introduces a New eLearning Course on Victor Reinz Gaskets
MAHLE Clevite Inc. recently added a new course on Victor Reinz gaskets to its eLearning™ curriculum. The new course covers the features and benefits of Victor Reinz gaskets and offers automotive and engine-rebuilding professionals the necessary tools to master sealing solutions. The course also will be available in French and Spanish in the near future.
Annual International Council of Motorsport Sciences Event Added to 2010 PRI Show
TheInternational Council of Motorsport Sciences (ICMS), an association ofmedical professionals, scientific, motorsports health personnel andother interested persons concerned with the improvement in performanceand safety in racing, announced that it will hold its annual congressin conjunction with the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show inOrlando this December. The organization is based in Indianapolis. The2010 Annual Congress of
Engine Builder Magazine to Co-Sponsor International BIG R Show
TheAutomotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) and its Heavy DutyRemanufacturing Group (HDRG) have announced the addition of Engine Buildermagazine as a co-sponsor of the International BIG R Show. APRA’s BIG RShow will be in Las Vegas on Oct. 30 – Nov. 1, just prior to the AAPEXand SEMA Shows. Bill Gager, president of APRA said in
Federal-Mogul President and CEO Extends Employment Agreement
Alapont joined Federal-Mogul in 2005 and is credited, in conjunctionwith Carl Icahn, with guiding the company to exit from difficultbankruptcy proceedings in the United States and United Kingdom. Underhis leadership, the company has implemented its strategy of sustainableglobal profitable growth, restructured its global manufacturing andengineering network to better serve its diverse customer base andcontinued to
APRA’s Eastern European 2010 Exhibition is Almost Sold Out
The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association’s (APRA) European Exhibition scheduled for April 26 is nearly sold out. Co-chairman of the European Division Fernand Weiland noted, “Thisyear’s program is expected to be a very significant event in theremanufacturing industry worldwide as we continue the process ofinvolving these emerging markets in the life of the Automotive PartsRemanufacturers Association.
ASE Discontinues Engine Machinist Certification Test
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)announced recently that, effective December 31, 2010, it will no longer offer the Engine Machinist (M-Series) test as part of its certification program. The last opportunity totake the Engine Machinist test willbe the 2010 Fall testing administration in November, which will extendASE certification credentials in the affected areas
Fremd High School’s Team PRW Wins Division 3
Fremd High School from Palatine, IL. sponsored by Performance Racing Warehouse (PRW) took first place with the fastest time of 44 minutes and 15 seconds and will be representing Division 3 at the National Championship dubbed “Showdown at SEMA” at the 2010 SEMA Show in Las Vegas in November. There, they will be competing against
Race & Performance Expo Wrap-Up
The Race & Performance Expo kicked off Friday, March 5 with the manufacturer’s Mardi Gras party that included a round table talk with Vic Edelbrock, Tim Freeman and Jim Bingham about the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow Engine Challenge program. The evening concluded with a tribute and award presentation to Theresa and Amanda Gabriel, the wife