MSD Takes Innovation Honors at Hot Rod Show; Announces Staff Promotions
MSD’s Atomic EFI LS System earned the accolade of Best New Product in the Engine Components Category at the recent Hot Rod & Restoration Trade Show, which only gives out seven Innovation Awards (one for each different category). "The response to our new Atomic LS has been nothing short of spectacular. Adding this award on
PRW Announces New Hires, Moves To New Location
PRW Industries, Inc. has announced a new addition, Chris Roberts, who has been named product manager. Roberts is a 17 year veteran in the automotive aftermarket and is responsible for new products and quality control. Roberts has an extensive background in the performance aftermarket in product management, research and development as well as sales. He
SEMA Show Booth Applications Now Available
Companies interested in exhibiting at the 2013 SEMA Show may now submit applications for space by visiting www.SEMAShow.com/buyabooth. The 2013 SEMA Show is set for Nov. 5-8, 2013, in Las Vegas. The SEMA Show typically attracts more than 130,000 individuals from morethan 125 countries, making the annual show the world’s premier automotive trade event where
10 Ideas to Improve Shop Profitability
Profitability is the number one concern of shop owners across the country. And, as the cost of running a shop continues to escalate, it’s important to always keep your eyes open for ideas you can implement to improve sales, cut costs and make your shop more profitable. Babcox Research asked a sample of shop owners
HPBG: Ed Pink Racing Engines
The staff of Engine Builder and a panel of industry professionals, including presenting sponsor Driven Racing Oil have selected Ed Pink Racing Engines of Van Nuys, CA, as their choice for the inaugural “Performance Engine Builder of the Year” award – and for good reason. With a body of work going back over 50 years,
Engine Builder Magazine Names Ed Pink Racing Engines Performance Engine Builder of the Year
Engine Builder magazine, the onlymonthly trade publication dedicated to serving the business, technical andmarketing needs of the professional engine building industry announced Ed PinkRacing Engines as the winner of its inaugural “Performance Engine Builder of the Year” contest during theInternational Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) in Indianapolis. “Weintended The Performance Engine Builderof the Year Award to
Engine Builder Magazine To Announce Performance Engine Builder of the Year
EngineBuildermagazine, the only monthly trade publication dedicated to serving thebusiness, technical and marketing needs of the professional enginebuilding industry will announce the winner of its inaugural“PerformanceEngine Builder of the Year”contest, today,Friday, December 7, at 11:30 a.m.in the National Speed Sport News Industry Center on the trade showfloor at the International Motorsports Industry Show (IMIS) inIndianapolis.
Creating Team Spirit In Your Shop
Here are six easy steps that will not only help you create team spirit, but will help you build a more profitable, successful business at the same time. Step #1. Know your responsibilities. Teamspirit will always start with you: the business owner. As an owner, it’s your responsibility to set the goals of the company,
The Buck Stops Here
When companies don’t get the bottom-line results they want, it’s usually not their competition, the economy, or their people. Its’ usually the leader who has gotten stuck in their old ways of doing business and not willing to try new ideas or change. Start At The Top Company owners are 100% responsible for everything in
Hail to the Chiefs
With all of the talk of special interests, pork barrel spending and polarization, the political landscape across America seems hopelessly mired in rhetoric. But while it may be politics as usual in Washington, DC, on the airwaves and at both of the major party conventions, constituents of the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA) will celebrate
Leveraging Your Most Valuable Customers
You have total control over how your business is run, but unfortunately for you, the economy is something that you have no power over. There’s basically two ways to address economic slumps, and I’m a strong advocate for one method and strongly denounce the other. The approach that I refuse to endorse falls along the
How Much Is Your Shop Worth?
During the interview with Janke, we were discussing thethings that shop owners can do to get top dollar for their shops, and towardsthe end of the interview we started talking about how shop owners should goabout establishing the value of their businesses. As you can imagine, Hal saidthat there are a number of things you
National Performance Warehouse Acquires Sacramento-Based Motor Warehouse
National Performance Warehouse Companieshas announced the addition of its ninth location as a result of its acquisition of Motor Warehouse in Sacramento, Calif. This is NPW’s second acquisition in 30 days. Late last month, the company announced that it had purchased Karbelt Warehouse in Ajax, Ontario. Larry Pacey, company president and CEO, had these
Supplier Strategies for Web Success
“Virtual education” is one of the hottest trends out there in the educational community, thank to the ability to provide real-time communication between teachers and students. Many public schools allow students to bring smart phones, tablets and laptops to class to facilitate the transfer of information and enrich the learning experience. If you think about
Association of Diesel Specialists Sets Record with This Year’s International Convention & Trade Show
The Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS) says its annual International Convention & Trade Show, which was held July 31 to Aug. 3, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., was a record-setting event this year. The theme for this year’s event, “Technology and Training for Today’s Clean Diesel," underscored five days of educational seminars, panel discussions, social
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To put things in perspective, .0015? isequal to 32 micron. These particles are small enough to get into that space justahead of the cam lobe and lifter contact area. Small particles can get in betweenthe roller and the axle on a roller lifter. Even worse, hard particles canscore the bore of the plunger in hydraulic
Cummins Recognized by Chrysler as 2012 Sustainability Supplier of the Year
Chrysler Group recently recognized Cummins Inc. as the 2012 Sustainability Supplier of the Year during the company’s 2012 Annual Strategy Meeting and Supplier Awards Ceremony on June 6 at the Fox Theatre in Detroit. Nominations were based on the following criteria: • Significance to environmental, social and economic sustainability • Impact of the
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That’s why you have to choose the gaskets you install very carefully. Gaskets have to fit correctly and have the durability to maintain a long lasting seal. Applications that are unusually demanding often require specially engineered gaskets that can handle higher pressures and temperatures without failing. Advancements are constantly being made in gasket materials and
Do You Have What it Takes to be the Performance Engine Builder of the Year?
Performance engine builders are a dedicated bunch. All they care about is winning – and sometimes they employ “creative” methods to win races. With that in mind, Engine builders of all sizes and types are eligible – and encouraged – to enter the Performance Engine Builder of the Year contest. “We are excited to be
AERA President John Goodman Announces Retirement
After 9years at the helm, Engine Builders Association (AERA) President John Goodmanhas announced his retirement, effective July 1, 2012. “John became president of AERA in October of2003 rejoining an industry that he had briefly left to finish his Ph.D. inEngineering Management,” explained Jim Rickoff, associate editor of EngineProfessional and AERA’s marketing consultant. “At AERA, John