Online Registration Now Open for HDAW ’09
Onlineregistration officially opened on Oct. 1 for the 2009 Heavy Duty AftermarketWeek (HDAW), scheduled for Feb. 16-19, 2009 at the Rosen Centre Hotel &Resort and Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. HDAW isthe largest North American gathering of the independent heavy duty industry. Morethan 1,800 managers and executives from 17 countries including distributors,manufacturers, service
Connecting Rods: So Many Choices
Choosing a set of connecting rods for a performance engine is not as simple as it sounds. The rods you ultimately choose to use in an engine will depend on a number of factors, each of which can be critical to the life of the motor and the success of your customer. Your decision will
Work Truck Show 2009 Exhibit Space Selling Fast; Registration Opens in October
Exhibit space at TheWork Truck Show 2009 is nearly sold out, and many long-time exhibitorshave reserved much larger booths than in the past, according to theNational Truck Equipment Association (NTEA), which produces the annualcommercial truck and equipment event. The Work Truck Show 2009 is North America’s largest work truckevent. The Work Truck Show brings together
SEMA Council Name Change to Reflect Broader Performance Market
As a reflection of thechanging times within the performance and tuning industry, the SEMABoard of Directors announced that the Sport-Compact Council (SCC) willnow be officially known as the Street Performance Council (SPC). Thename change will help to include the diverse street-performanceindustry, which creates a broader market and provides new growth andeducational opportunities for the council.
Managing Charges In Times of Great Change
What do you do when nothing seems familiar anymore? When everychallenge appears different and somehow inconsistent with anythingyou’ve ever seen before? It’s easy to say “Improvise. Adapt. Overcome.” But, this isn’t theMarine Corps. And, if that’s all you are doing, if everything you faceis an exception to the rule because none of the rules seem
Five New SEMA Directors Welcomed To 2008-2009 Board
Results of the 2008-2009 SEMA Board of Directors election are final, with five individuals joining this esteemed leadership group. This year’s elections are the result of record high voter turnout from both the Manufacturer and Distributor/Retailer categories. The new members in the manufacturer category are Ron Funfar, Hedman Hedders/Trans-Dapt; BJ Leanse, Big Country Truck Accessories;
Ram Tough Rebuild
The B-series Cummins engine may potentially go down in history as the single most important engine development project, strategic market share gain and opportunity for diversification partnerships in Cummins history. The Cummins B-series is a family of four- and six-cylinder inline engines known as the “one-liter per cylinder” in both the popular 3.9L four-cylinder and
Performance Racing Industry Trade Show Extends Dates in Orlando to 2016
The world’s largest racing trade show, the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show, will remain in Orlando through the year 2016. Attended by 45,000 racing industry entrepreneurs from 50 countries, and featuring exhibits of the latest advances in motorsports technology by 1,450 companies, the PRI Trade Show’s first event in Orlando was in 2005. This year,
Cummins Sales and Earnings Surge on Strong Global Demand Across All Business Segments
Cummins Inc. has reportedsignificantly higher revenues, net income and Earnings Before Interestand Taxes (EBIT) for the first quarter of 2008. All four businesssegments reported double-digit percentage sales increases during thequarter, with earnings growing at an even faster pace than sales. Sales of $3.47 billion were 23 percent higher than $2.82 billion inthe first quarter 2007,
Dates and Location for 2009 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week Announced
Organizers and sponsors of Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) have officially announced the location and dates for the 2009 conference. HDAW ’09 will be held in Orlando, Fla., Monday, Feb. 16, through Thursday, Feb. 19, 2009. The headquarters hotel will be the Rosen Centre, which shares conference venues with the adjoining Orange County Convention Center.
Old Iron: Tuning A Carbureted Engine
Even if you build the perfect engine all your hard work means very little if the customer is not satisfied with how their engine performs. So like it or not, you will have to become involved in engine tuning or at the least provide your customer with tuning guidelines if you want to have a
Early Bird Registration Ends March 24 For the 2008 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium
Early bird registration for the 2008 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS) ends Monday, March 24. By registering now, attendees save $200 and can hear an exciting lineup of speakers and industry leaders as they discuss "Shift Forward" on Tuesday, May 20, and Wednesday, May 21, at the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Chicago, Ill. Registration fees
Three-Day AAPEX Starts Nov. 4 in Las Vegas
Dates for the 2008 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) are Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA. The event runs three days – similar to the AAPEX schedule for the past two years – and is again co-located with the SEMA Show. AAPEX features 2,000-plus
Elgin Industries Named Exclusive Aftermarket Source of Eaton Diesel Engine Valves
Elgin Industries and Eaton Corporation have announced a new partnership in the marketing and distribution of premium-quality, OE-technology Eaton diesel valves for the replacement parts market. Effective immediately, Elgin is the exclusive source of the complete offering of Eaton-manufactured replacement valves for all diesel engine applications. One of the largest and most respected engine parts
Industry veteran Jerry Hendrix joins Melling Engine Parts as Eastern Regional Manager
Jerry Hendrix has joined Melling Engine Parts effective March 1, 2008. Jerry will assume responsibility as Eastern Regional Manager reporting to Marion M. Holt – Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Melling has combined the Southeast and Northeast Regions to form one encompassing Eastern Region. In this role, Jerry will have sales agency and direct
Engine Pro Spreads Awards Around IMCA Regions
Engine Pro spreads contingency awards around the country again this season, to drivers in IMCA’s Modified, Stock Car and Hobby Stock divisions. A total of $6,300 in product/service certificates will be given by the Wheat Ridge, CO-based internal engine parts wholesaler group, based on regional standings in all three classes. Top eligible drivers in all
ITM Engine Components’ Ken Zemba Retires
ITMEngine Components, a worldwide distributor and importer of internalengine components for import vehicles, has announced the retirement ofGeneral Manager Ken Zemba, effective Jan. 18. Bob Tyehas been named to succeed Zemba as general manager of ITM. Tye has beenwith ITM for more than 10 years and is currently the director ofPurchasing and Importing. Prior to
Engine Parts Group Inc. Shareholders Fete Five As Featured Suppliers
During Engine Parts Group’s annual Shareholder Meeting in Dallas, TX, EPGI’s shareholders voted on and named five Featured Suppliers. The recipients of EPGI’s highest vendor status are Dura-Bond, Hastings Manufacturing Company, MAHLE Clevite, Melling Engine Parts and S A Gear Incorporated. “Our Featured Suppliers represent the best overall quality, value and service within their individual
The Evolution of Aftermarket Product Lines: Where We Are Today and How We Got Here
(Part one of a five-part series to run on AftermarketNews.com) In today’s high-tech business world, the rate of evolutionary change continues to accelerate. As the aftermarket evolves, so do the product lines you carry in your stores or warehouses. The old saying, “History repeats itself and those who don’t understand it are bound to repeat
The Evolution of Aftermarket Product Lines: Where We Are Today and How We Got Here
(Part one of a five-part series to run on AftermarketNews.com) In today’s high-tech business world, the rate of evolutionary change continues to accelerate. As the aftermarket evolves, so do the product lines you carry in your stores or warehouses. The old saying, “History repeats itself and those who don’t understand it are bound to repeat