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Autologic Diagnostics Expands Market Presence and Adds to its Team

Autologic Diagnostics, a provider of an aftermarket automotive diagnostics solution that enables repair shops to quickly identify faults and repair cars faster, has announced the appointment of new professionals to its team along with an employee promotion at its Commack, Long Island, N.Y. North American headquarters.

Walbro Appoints Tony Brancato Vice President of its Aftermarket Division

Walbro LLC, a carburetor manufacturer and supplier of fuel injection, ignition, and fuel systems components, has announced the appointment of Tony Brancato as Vice President of its Aftermarket division. Brancato joins Walbro with more than 30 years of experience.

Federal-Mogul Motorparts Appoints Philip Halberg to Senior Vice President, Commercial Strategy, NA

Federal-Mogul Motorparts has announced the appointment of Philip Halberg to the newly created position of Senior Vice President, Commercial Strategy, North America effective January 1, 2016. Halberg will report to CEO Dan Ninivaggi and lead a cross-functional team consisting of product management, sales, marketing and customer service, to develop and implement North American commercial strategy.

Melling Promotes Karen Bewley to Midwest Regional Sales Manager  

Melling Engine Parts has promoted Karen Bewley to the position of midwest regional sales manager. Bewley has been with Melling for two years and has strong knowledge and experience of the industry with more than 24 years in the automotive aftermarket.

Speed-Pro’s 2015 Performance Engine Builder of the Year is…

Ray Field, owner of Dougans Racing Engines, in Riverside, CA, was named the 2015 Performance Engine Builder of the Year, sponsored by Speed-Pro POWERFORGED Pistons and Engine Builder magazine. Field was presented the fourth annual award by Engine Builder magazine editor Doug Kaufman at a press conference Friday at the Performance Racing Industry Show.

Permatex Names Curtis Haines as Associate Innovations Manager

Permatex has named Curtis Haines as Associate Innovations Manager. Haines will work in conjunction with the Permatex product marketing and R&D teams to identify and develop new markets, as well as innovate product ideas for both new and existing markets.

Magnum 2016 Performance Gaskets Catalog

Magnum Performance Gaskets is introducing its latest fully illustrated, full-color catalog. This follows closely on the heels of Magnum’s new theme, “BIG Coverage, BIG Quality, BIG Value.”

Federal-Mogul Motorparts Receives 3 Excellence in Automotive Communications Awards

Federal-Mogul Motorparts received three awards for excellence in business-to-consumer and business-to-business communication in the annual Automotive Communications Award program sponsored by the Car Care Council Women’s Board and Automotive Communication Council.

Edelbrock Promotes Wayne Murray to President

Edelbrock has announced the promotion of Wayne Murray to the position of President of Edelbrock LLC. Murray has been with Edelbrock for 46 years and has worked in numerous manufacturing roles from his start on the production line to his previous role as the Vice President of Manufacturing, which he held since 1983.

Converting Digital Natives Into Loyal Customers

You may have noticed that your customers are starting to get younger. That’s because millennials — the generation born between 1980 and 2000 — have entered their prime spending years. These younger buyers will be spending that money on all sorts of things, including engine and performance needs, and you’ll need to understand how this new crop of consumers operates to capture their business.

Sunnen Products Company Appoints Chris Miltenberger New President and COO

Sunnen Products Company has appointed Chris Miltenberger President and COO, as announced recently by Matthew Sunnen Kreider, the company’s Board Chairman. Miltenberger brings Sunnen 25 years of experience in operations, management and business development for industrial and automotive manufacturing companies.

King Engine Bearings Announces Phillip A. Data as National Sales Manager

King Engine Bearings has announced the appointment of Phillip A. Data as its new national sales manager. Phillip brings with him 20 years of experience, most recently as National Sales Manager for Modern Silicone Technologies and Magnum Gaskets.

Luke Bawel Named Jasper Vice President of Logistics Groups

Jasper Engines & Transmissions has announced the promotion of Luke Bawel to Vice-President of JASPER’s Supply Chain and Logistics Groups, which includes the Distribution Channels, JET Transit and Jasper Innovative Solutions (JIS).

Lake Headers

Have you heard the one about the hot rodder who walks into the engine shop and asks for exhaust headers for a 1928 Hudson he wants to race on the dry lakes? Matt Legare of Gear Drive in Minneapolis, will tell you, “no joke!” He actually built a set of Lake headers for an 87-year-old Hudson that was powered by a Ford 351 Windsor V8.

Getting the Most Out of Your Advertising Dollars

Prospective customers need to see the name of your company at least seven times before they even think about making a purchase from you. Advertising is expensive, and advertising needed to reach customers seven times can drain a budget. Incorporate some of these easy actions to make your promotion efforts more effective and dollar more efficient.

IAC Group Names Robert ‘Steve’ Miller President, CEO and Director

International Automotive Components (IAC) Group announced that Robert “Steve” Miller will join IAC on July 20 as president, CEO and director, effective Aug. 7. He succeeds James Kamsickas, who has resigned as president, CEO and director, effective Aug. 6.

Hastings Manufacturing Announces New President and CEO

Hastings Manufacturing Company, a global piston ring manufacturer, has announced the appointment of Ken Holbrook as president and CEO. With Ken’s promotion, Jeff Guenther has been promoted to senior vice president sales and marketing.

Champion Oil Announces Engine Builder Supplier Program

Champion Oil, Clinton, MO, has announced its new distributor program that allows engine builders to offer the complete line of Champion products to their customers.

Win a Pit Lane Experience with Royal Purple’s Royal Treatment Sweepstakes

Premium synthetic lubricant and performance chemical manufacturer, Royal Purple, has announced it is launching The Royal Treatment Sweepstakes; offering one lucky race fan the opportunity to meet famed Indy 500 and sports car racing driver, Townsend Bell, and attend the Lone Star Le Mans race.

Fourth Annual Performance Engine Builder of the Year Contest Now Open

What do Ed Pink Racing Engines, Kroyer Racing Engines and NVR Racing all have in common? They are past winners of Engine Builder’s Performance Engine Builder of the Year Award. The contest returns again this year looking to crown a fourth winner of the award sponsored by Speed-Pro POWERFORGED Pistons.