Snap-on No Compromise Tour Covers Midwest
Taking only some time to refuel and grab some grub, the Snap-on NO COMPROMISE TOUR™ will continue its trek across the Midwest with tour stops scheduled in Michigan, Illinois, Ohio and Kansas in the coming weeks. “We are heading toward year two of the NO COMPROMISE TOUR™ and we are excited to be visiting areas
Melling Engine Parts/Dura-Bond Bearing Company receives ‘Preferred Partner’ award from Jasper Engines
Melling Engine Parts/Dura-Bond Bearing Company has received the 2008 Preferred Partner award from Jasper Engines & Transmissions. The award was announced by Jasper August 12, 2009 and will be presented at its 22nd Annual Preferred Partners Banquet in September. The Preferred Partner Award is presented annually to recognize the company’s Partners in Success. Recipients
EngineQuest Announces ‘Head To Vegas’ Contest
EngineQuest (EQ), a proud sponsor of IMCA, announces the first-ever“Head to Vegas” contest to win a trip for two to the IMCA EQ CylinderHeads Wild West Modified Tour season ending races, Duel in the Desert,scheduled for Nov. 12-14. In continued support of IMCA racing, EQannounces multiple prize packages for this online promotion that beginsAugust 1,
Federal-Mogul to Help Consumers
Federal-Mogul Corporation (NASDAQ: FDML) will help consumers learn how to increase the reliability and extend the service life of their vehicles through its “Drive Smart Summer Service” campaign, running July 1 through August 31, 2009. Throughout the program period, consumers who purchase any of the following Federal-Mogul branded products – ANCO® wiper blades, Carter® fuel
NASCAR and iRacing to Partner in Online Racing Series
NASCAR and iRacing.comMotorsport Simulations will join forces to create a NASCAR-sanctionedonline racing series, a new competition division that will be licensedby NASCAR and organized and hosted by iRacing. Beginning early in 2010, NASCAR fans anywhere in the world will be ableto log onto the Internet and compete against one another, as well as anumber of
Association of Diesel Specialists Announces 2009 International Convention and Tradeshow
The 2009 ADS International Convention and Tradeshow is set for Wednesday, August 5 to Sunday, August 10, 2009 at the spectacular new Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center is the cornerstone of National Harbor. This full-service luxury hotel is designed to offer guests a complete
Nine Earn 2008 IMCA National Championships
IMCA crowns its biggest national championship class this season, with six more drivers racing to first-ever top titles in 2008. P.J. Egbert of Copperas Cove, TX, topped the IMCA Modified standings, Rod Snellenberger of Pulaski, WI, was first in IMCA Sunoco Stock Car points and Shannon Anderson of Atlantic led the way in the IMCA
Aftermarket Icon, Ed Justice Sr., Dead at 87
Ed Justice, Sr., the last of three brothers who founded Justice Brothers, Inc. which would become a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of car care additives, lubricants and cleaners, has died. He was 87. Justice died August 30, 2008 of complications due to kidney failure in Arcadia, California, said son Ed Justice, Jr. With $2,500 profit
AAEQ Manufacturers and Recyclers Responds to Crackdown on Metal Recycling Industry in Las Vegas
Soaring copper prices have mademetal a prime target of local thieves. The issue has created aperplexing problem for recyclers like AAEQ Manufacturers and Recyclersin North Las Vegas, which says it is committed to weeding outlegitimate sellers from criminals who indiscriminately steal materials. In light of a police raid on August 13 at a large scale
NASCAR Angels and Exide
NASCAR Angels, a weekly, reality television program from NASCAR® that hits the road to help those in desperate need of a transportation fix, is teaming up with Exide® Batteries — the official battery of NASCAR — to reward even more NASCAR fans this summer. The Charge Up Your Summer Sweepstakes will run from July 26
Advanced Engineering Technology Conference Announces Early Sign-Up Bonus
As if the great wealth of information and camaraderie were not enough, the AETC conference is now adding further incentive for early sign-ups – a special AETC jacket and 10 percent discount – just for being one of the first 100 people to sign-up. This embroidered jacket, a $250 value, is the most recent attraction
ConocoPhillips and Penn State to offer Energy Prize
ConocoPhillips and Penn State University have jointly launched the ConocoPhillips Energy Prize, a new awards program that recognizes innovative ideas and original, actionable solutions that can help improve the way the United States develops and uses energy. In 2008, the program will award up to $300,000 in cash prizes and focus on generating original
Green Energy Opportunities to Keep the Internal Combustion Engine Alive and Well!
It is August 2007 and Iowa has the eye of the entire nation. Presidential candidates, their staff and reporters are popping up around the state in numbers that rival the cornstalks standing proudly along every road. With all this political activity, there is no doubt that “Green Energy” is going to be an accelerating trend,
Green Energy Opportunities to Keep the Internal Combustion Engine Alive and Well!
It is August 2007 and Iowa has the eye of the entire nation. Presidential candidates, their staff and reporters are popping up around the state in numbers that rival the cornstalks standing proudly along every road. With all this political activity, there is no doubt that “Green Energy” is going to be an accelerating trend,
Fast Lane: Boosting Your Business With A Web Presence – Part II
In part one of this series (“A Web Site Can Add To Your Business Bottom Line,” August 2006 Engine Builder, page 38) we talked about the need for every business to have a Web site, regardless of what type of business you are in. Sadly, in the recent Machine Shop Market Profile in this very
Coretalk: R&R Engine & Machine Named 2006 ‘Machine Shop Of The Year’
“The Machine Shop of the Year Award is always presented to a shop that represents this industry with integrity and professionalism,” explained Kaufman. “For its innovation, its attention to customer satisfaction and nearly 40 years of businees in Akron, we’re pleased to present this award to Bryan and all the employees at R&R.” This is
PERA President Mark Fellanto
On the surface, you might suppose that Mark Fellanto, incoming president of the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA) is a pretty simple fellow. You can set your watch by his daily routine. Even he admits that if someone was looking to do him in, he wouldn’t be hard to track down. Fellanto rarely veers from
Coretalk: Ultimate Golden Mechanic To Win $25,000, Year’s Worth Of Fuel From BP
BP is looking for an ideal candidate who has premium auto repair skills, a charismatic personality, is active in his or her community and is environmentally conscious. Independent auto technicians over the age of 21 are eligible to enter the contest. BP will select the three best mechanics who will receive an all-expenses paid three-day/two-night
Advances in Cleaning Equipment
You could argue that the dishwasher is one of the greatest inventions of the twentieth century. Up until its introduction in households, people had to wash each dish individually, by hand, and dishpan hands were common among women and children. But the dishwasher changed all of that for families, and on its arrival, children everywhere
Coretalk: Seeking Industry Growth, PERA Names Boland New Executive Director
“We will help grow this industry,” said Ray Fink, PERA President, “and that means nos more business as usual. The time for change is now.” Boland brings an extensive background in successful association restructuring and will be responsible for all business management functions of PERA in order to meet the needs of the association’s members.