Big R Show Features Training Workshops from RIT
TheRochester Institute of Technology’s (RIT) National Center forRemanufacturing, Resource Recovery will be presenting four trainingworkshops during the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association’s(APRA) International Big R Show, which takes place Oct. 31 – Nov. 2 inLas Vegas. Automotive parts remanufacturing is becoming more competitive everyyear. Progressive remanufacturers are always looking for new ways tosave money through process
Elgin Industries Receives Eighth Consecutive ‘Preferred Partner’ Award from JASPER Engines & Transmissions
Forthe eighth consecutive year, Elgin Industries has received the“Preferred Partner” Award from JASPER Engines & Transmissions,North America’s largest remanufacturer of gasoline and dieseldrivetrain components. The award was presented to Elgin National Salesand Marketing Manager Rick Simko during JASPER’s Preferred PartnersBanquet held Sept. 10, in Jasper, IN. Elgin, which supplies a wide array of precision-engineered
Enginetech Receives 2008 Jasper Engines Preferred Partner Award
Enginetech Inc. has received the prestigious 2008 Jasper Engines & Transmissions Preferred Partner Award for the 7th time. Jasper Engines has recognized Enginetech for outstanding customer service, willingness to develop new products, lowering on-hand inventory levels, while continuing to find creative solutions to lower Jasper’s total acquisition cost. A highly valued customer since 1983, Enginetech
Ohio Technical College Celebrates 40 Years of Automotive Training
Alot has changed in the world of automotive technology since 1969, withV8 muscle cars making way for high-tech hybrids and the days ofdo-it-yourself repairs being replaced by professional technicianservice. The same holds true for leading automotive school OhioTechnical College, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary as apremier provider of hands-on technical training. This milestone
Free Brochures from Engine Repower Council to Help Shops Promote Fall Car Care Month
The Engine Repower Council (ERC) supports Fall Car Care Month and thinks it is a great opportunity for vehicle service technicians to educate consumers about remanufactured/rebuilt engines. To help in this effort, the Engine Repower Council is offering free consumer informational brochures to help service technicians communicate the advantages and benefits of engine repowering to
SuperFlow, Super Joe Mondello to Co-Host Cylinder Head Porting Seminar
Industry legend Joe Mondello and SuperFlow have announced plans to co-host an in-depth porting and flowbench operations seminar – September 30 through October 2, 2009 – at the Mondello Tech Center in Crossville, TN. “The Legend,” Joe Mondello designed the Posi-Flow Combustion Chamber in 1961 and has accumulated wins in almost every major form
SEMA, Ohio Businesses Meet for Education, Networking, Drag Racing
The Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) continues its important strategic direction to increase its outreach to members. In the past few years, the association has placed itself where SEMA members gather to hear what they have to say about their businesses and to learn how the association can make a difference, especially now, during a
Racers, Race Team Members Invited to Return to Indy For IMIS in December
Scheduled to be held Dec. 2-3, 2009 at the Indianapolis Convention Center, the show is owned and promoted by Performance Events Promotions (PEP) and assisted in presentation by the Indiana Motorsports Association. According to show organizers, IMIS will bring together the global motorsports market and create a successful business networking environment. Tom Weisenbach of the
‘Big Daddy’ Don Garlits to Return to NHRA Drag Racing
“Big Daddy” Don Garlits is making a comeback to NHRA competition forthe first time since 2003, driving his Dodge Challenger Drag Pak byMopar into the heat of NHRA Stock eliminations at the Mac Tools U.S.Nationals on Labor Day weekend. His historic first run in the Drag Pakwill be on Wednesday, Sept. 2, in A/Stock Automatic
Mexican Manufacturer, Manufacturas Diversas to Acquire ROL’s Engine Gasket Division
ROLManufacturing has announced an agreement with Manufacturas DiversasS.A. de C.V. whereby Manufacturas Diversas will acquire the assets ofROL’s Engine Gasket division in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Theassets to be acquired relate to manufacturing and distribution of thedivision. Manufacturas Diversas plans to operate this business in theU.S. and Canada under the name ROL Tech Inc.
MAHLE Clevite Launches New Online Catalog with Direct Ordering Capability
MAHLEClevite has announced the first phase of its new electronic catalog –Launchpad. Unlike other online catalogs in the aftermarket, Launchpadis the first Web-based catalog of its kind to include an electronicordering function tied directly into customer accounts. Launchpad allows users to search for any product within the MAHLEClevite product offering and directly place an order
Visteon Aftermarket and Proliance International Combine to Form Vista-Pro Automotive
CentrumEquities XV, a holding company that had previously acquired selectaftermarket assets of Visteon Corp. in 2008, has acquired substantiallyall of the North American assets and operations of ProlianceInternational and renamed the combined operations Vista-Pro Automotive. Vista-Pro combines Centrum, a leading North American designer,manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket climate control productssuch as radiators, condensers and