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Your Letters Can Help Us All Realize Our Intrinsic Value

Since that time, I’ve made a number of new contacts via email and good old fashioned telephone calls that will most likely lead to great articles in future issues of this magazine. We’ve also heard positive feedback about the magazine (and, frankly, about the fiber and strength of the people in this industry) as well

Diesel Engine Seminars Highlight 2010 BIG R Show

The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) and their co-sponsor for the event, ENGINE BUILDER magazine, are proud to offer a technical track for the diesel engine market. “Today’s engine builders continue to look for ways to expand and improve their businesses,” says Dave Wooldridge, publisher of ENGINE BUILDER magazine. “The technical seminars we are hosting

APRA to Host MEGA Clinic

The Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) will be bringing four divisions together during the upcoming  “MEGA Clinic” on June 3-5, 2010 at the Doubletree Hotel in Springfield, MS. The program will contain seminars for remanufacturers and suppliers involved in HD Transmissions, Volume Transmissions, HD Brakes and Electrical. Along with cutting edge seminars, the group will

Babcox Media Acquires Motorcycle Product News

Babcox Media Inc. is pleased to announce its acquisition of Motorcycle Product News (MPN) magazine, effective April 1, 2010. The addition of MPN to Babcox’s extensive portfolio of print publications and related digital properties will extend the company’s reach into the motorcycle and powersports markets. Babcox has acquired the title from Athletic Business Publications Inc.,

Asian Engine Market: Not Lost in Translation

Of course, import interest is nothing new. It has been growing since the fuel crisis of the ’70s, but in 2009, Asian car companies surpassed domestic manufacturers in the percentage of all cars and light trucks sold in the U.S. for the first time ever. While it seems the majority of the performance aftermarket bleeds

Polk Study Finds More Vehicles Scrapped Than Added to Fleet

Thenumber of cars and light trucks scrapped in the past 15 monthssubstantially outnumbers new vehicle registrations in the U.S. duringthe same period, according to recent analysis by R. L. Polk & Co. More than 14.8 million cars and light trucks were retired from thefleet between July 1, 2008, and Sept. 30, 2009, compared to newregistrations

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A bold statement, you may think. Are you thinking that it doesn’t apply to your business? You may think you’re doing okay. Yet my statement applies to everyone – from a one-man shop to a shop with 100 employees or more – because if you don’t do it, your competitor will! The most recent Machine

Mexican Outfit in Deal to Buy ROL’s Engine Gasket Division

Manufacturas Diversas S.A. de C.V. has reached an agreement in principal to acquire the manufacturing and distribution assets of the ROL Manufacturing of America engine gasket division in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Court approval is expected in the next 30 days. Manufacturas Diversas plans to operate the acquired business in the United States

Finding Your Break Even Point

Why should you care what your business’ break-even point is? Whatpurpose does it serve to know what it is? More specifically, how do youdetermine which of your business costs are fixed and which arevariable? What costs affect your break-even point the most? How oftenshould this information be calculated? How do you use this informationto better

Maxiforce Earns ISO Certification

Maxiforce, a Florida-based leader in diesel engine parts, recentlyachieved ISO certification (9001:2008). This designation ensures thecompany has well-documented and certified procedures of operation thatmust be followed by all departments within the business, coupled withgoals for improvement to continually increase quality, and customersatisfaction. “This objective endorsement is an extremely exciting achievement forus, which came as the

A Winning Pair

The Automotive Parts Rebuilders Association (APRA) and the Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA) will both be holding their annual expositions at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas prior to the AAPEX and SEMA Shows. Combining the two shows – APRA’s The BIG R Show and  ATRA’s Powertrain Expo – into one all-encompassing exhibit

Mysterious Processes, Proven Results

While cryogenics – the technology for producing and using cold in a variety of ways – saw significant achievements in technology and applications in the latter half of the twentieth century?(and continuing, of course, today), scientists have been developing ways to make things colder and colder since the late 1800s. The successful process of liquifying

Elgin Industries Receives Eighth Consecutive ‘Preferred Partner’ Award from JASPER Engines & Transmissions

Forthe eighth consecutive year, Elgin Industries has received the“Preferred Partner” Award from JASPER Engines & Transmissions,North America’s largest remanufacturer of gasoline and dieseldrivetrain components. The award was presented to Elgin National Salesand Marketing Manager Rick Simko during JASPER’s Preferred PartnersBanquet held Sept. 10, in Jasper, IN.   Elgin, which supplies a wide array of precision-engineered

Ohio Technical College Celebrates 40 Years of Automotive Training

Alot has changed in the world of automotive technology since 1969, withV8 muscle cars making way for high-tech hybrids and the days ofdo-it-yourself repairs being replaced by professional technicianservice. The same holds true for leading automotive school OhioTechnical College, which is celebrating its 40th anniversary as apremier provider of hands-on technical training.   This milestone

Mexican Manufacturer, Manufacturas Diversas to Acquire ROL’s Engine Gasket Division

ROLManufacturing has announced an agreement with Manufacturas DiversasS.A. de C.V. whereby Manufacturas Diversas will acquire the assets ofROL’s Engine Gasket division in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. Theassets to be acquired relate to manufacturing and distribution of thedivision. Manufacturas Diversas plans to operate this business in theU.S. and Canada under the name ROL Tech Inc.

Big R Show to Look at OEM-Supplier Relationships in the New Economy

PatMuldoon, product development engineering senior manager for Chrysler’sMopar Parts Division, and Patrick Carpenter, director of OEM sales andmarketing for Springfield Remanufacturing Corp. (SRC), will team up topresent a seminar at the 2009 International BIG R Show on Monday, Nov.2, in Las Vegas. According to Carpenter, “We will address how the new economy affectsOEM’s and suppliers

The Top 10 Common Pricing Mistakes Most Companies Make

Price strategy is emerging as the most important resource for companies to increase their competitive advantage. The vast majority of companies have spent years achieving gains through cost cutting, outsourcing, process re-engineering and the adoption of innovative technologies. However, the incremental benefits from these important activities are diminishing, and companies need to look at other

SEMA Show Education Days Designed to Help You Find Customers

According to the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) customers are out there just waiting for the right time to buy. Make now that time for your business. The Customer Service & Sales Solution seminar track at the upcoming SEMA Show in Las Vegas is specifically designed to help maximize every opportunity — and create some

AAIA Celebrates 10th Anniversary

July 1, 2009 marked the 10th anniversary of the Automotive AftermarketIndustry Association (AAIA), the only automotive aftermarket tradeassociation that represents the shared interests of manufacturers,distributors, retailers, service and repair businesses, program groups,manufacturers’ reps, educators, publishers and other specializedmembership organizations. Looking back on this milestone, AAIA President and CEO Kathleen Schmatzacknowledged that what the volunteer leaders

Why Buying That New Machine Is The Right Thing To Do Right Now

Why am I saying to upgrade and buy now? Well, I’ll tell you why: because if your equipment is behind the times it can’t create the tolerances that today’s engines require. So why now? After all, the market is in decline, business is off, times are really tough, right? Blah, blah, blah! Yes, the market