2013 Performance Engine Builder Named at PRI Show
Kroyer Racing Engines of Las Vegas, NV, was named the 2013 Performance Engine Builder of the Year at a press conference held Thursday at the Performance Racing Industry (PRI) tradeshow in Indianapolis. The award, presented by Engine Builder magazine publisher Doug Kaufman, was sponsored by Driven Racing Oil. The staff of Kroyer Racing Engines was
The 2013 Performance Engine Builder of the Year Contest Reaches ‘Sweet Sixteen’
The staff of Engine Builder magazine has announced the Top 16 Semi-Finalists in the 2nd Annual Performance Engine Builder of the Year program, sponsored by Driven Racing Oil. The award is presented to the performance shop that best exhibits the qualities of creativity and innovation, training and education, merchandising and promotion, professional standards and conduct,
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Names Max Dull to Lead New Tool & Equipment Division
Before joining MAHLE, Dull was a business consultant assisting manufacturers and distributors in the automotive aftermarket. MAHLE Clevite Inc. has announced the appointment of Max Dull as general manager for its new division specializing in the tool and equipment segment. A well-respected aftermarket leader with more than 30 years of industry experience, Dull will report directly to MAHLE
Babcox Media Announces New Appointments to Engine Builder Magazine Staff
Company also unveils new online destination — Speedville.com — that’s geared to automotive professionals and automotive enthusiasts. Babcox Media Inc. is pleased to announce the promotion of Doug Kaufman to Publisher of Engine Builder and the company’s newest online destination, Speedville.com. Kaufman has been with the company for more than 20 years, most recently serving as Associate Publisher and Editor of Engine Builder magazine
William “Bill” Gager to Retire from APRA with 35 Years of Service
Under Gager’s leadership, the staff of APRA has organized major events for its membership including the annual International BIG R Show and Exposition, regional technical clinics, educational seminars, forums and plant tours, as well as implemented popular business management and savings programs. CHANTILLY, VA – William “Bill” Gager announced today that he will retire from his
Deadline Nearing for Nominations for Performance Engine Builder Of The Year Award
To nominate a business, visit www.topperformanceshop.com. Online nominations close Monday, Oct. 7. For the second consecutive year, the Engine Builder Performance Engine Builder of the Year Award sponsored by Driven Racing Oil will be presented at the Advanced Engineering Technology Conference in December. But the deadline to nominate a shop is nearing — Nominations close Monday, Oct. 7.
Future of Engine Building: Industry Forecast
The more things change, the more they stay the same As we entered into the new millennium, the industry had an optimistic, yet cautious outlook as to what the future held for the production engine remanufacturers and custom engine rebuilders. When we asked various industry insiders this month to look into their crystal spheres, past
Future of Engine Building: Converting the Masses
Rebuilding Diesel Engines to Run on Natural Gas Engine builders often get requests to convert a stock engine into a performance powerplant. Or to take a modest diesel tractor engine rated at 2,200 horsepower and transform it into a smoke-bellowing pulling machine at 6,000 horsepower. However, in our third installment on the future of engine
Executive Interview With Jon Douglas, General Manager, MAHLE Clevite
AftermarketNews recently sat down with Jon Douglas, general manager of MAHLE Clevite. A 20-year veteran of the MAHLE Group, Douglas was named GM of Mahle Clevite this past July and shares some of his short- and long-term goals for the business. aftermarketNews sat down with Jon Douglas, general manager of MAHLE Clevite. A 20-year veteran of
Diagnosing Engine Noise Under The Hood Of A Ford F-150
This article is about diagnosing a mysterious engine noise in a 1989 Ford F-150 pickup equipped with the venerable 5.0L or 302 cubic-inch V8 engine following a rebuild. Most of us working in the automotive service trades are very familiar with Murphy’s Law and how it affects our shop’s cost of doing business. Murphy’s Law
Getting Social: Are You Linked In LinkedIn?
Discover why LinkedIn is more than just a social networking platform but a valuable business tool for your engine shop. Are confused by LinkedIn? Don’t know what it is? Do you believe it has a place in our industry? Do you feel it’s just too complicated for you to even hope to achieve anything by
MSD Performance Initiates Voluntary Chapter 11 Process to Complete an Orderly Sale
Through the Chapter 11 filing, MSDP seeks to preserve continuity, to the greatest extent possible, for its customers, employees and business partners while it continues discussions with potential buyers to secure the highest and best outcome for its businesses MSD Performance, Inc. today announced that to address liquidity needs and facilitate a restructuring, the company
Don’t Delay! — Deadline Approaching to Nominate A Shop as Top Performance Engine Builder
Online applications for the second annual Performance Engine Builder of the Year Award, presented by Engine Builder and Driven Racing Oil, are being accepted thru Sept. 30 at topperformanceshop.com. If your shop, or a shop you do business with is tops in the nation, it’s time that it gets recognized. Online applications are being accepted
The Importance Of Non-Solicitation Agreements
When properly written, non-solicitation agreements state if an employee leaves your company they will have every right to compete, but they are disallowed from soliciting any of your customers or any of your employees. Engine builder business owners work hard, often for many years, to develop a customer base. The last thing they want to
Melling Names Executive Vice President, Introduces Two New Hires
Melling Engine Parts announces long time Melling employee Thomas Trosin as Executive Vice President, plus the addition of two new key employees. Mark Melling has announced that 25+ year employee Thomas Trosin will be Executive Vice President of Melling. “Tom has been with the company for many years and has worked closely with all departments to grow the
Top Performance Engine Builder to be Named at AETC in Indy
Applications for the second annual Performance Engine Builder of the Year Award, presented by Engine Builder and Driven Racing Oil, are now being accepted at topperformanceshop.com. The winner will be announced at a special presentation during the 2013 Advanced Engineering Technology Conference (AETC) in Indianapolis, December 8-11. The winner will receive a $1,000 prize, an
Will You Have a POP or a SODA?
Across the nation it seems we don’t always agree on what to call things. For example, when you order a soft drink to some it’s “pop.” To others it’s “soda.” I know what you’re thinking – where is this going, and why am I thirsty all of a sudden? We’re going back to the
Start Your Engines
Everybody is looking for something. Johnny Lee was looking for love in all the wrong places. The Marines are looking for a few good men. Here at Engine Builder magazine, we’re really no different – we’re looking for love (in a manner of speaking) on our Facebook page and Twitter feed. Have you checked
Don’t Overlook The Easy Dollars To Add To Your Bottom Line
As I began to review the profit and loss statements from last month, I was reminded of something I learned long ago. Financial data, although very useful, is just a snapshot of the past or history. I’ve seen so many shop owners over the years have the right tools for the job, and they attend
Hastings Manufacturing Company Acquired by RFE Investment Partners
Hastings Manufacturing Company, a nearly 100-year-old global manufacturer of piston rings, has announced its acquisition by RFE Investment Partners, together with management. The firm currently manages more than $450 million in committed capital. “We are very excited to partner with RFE Investment Partners and continue to grow the business,” commented Bob Kollar, president and