Buying Behavior – Who Buys What and How
With more vehicles on the road, more engine configurations under hoods and more parts on the shelves, the process of getting engine parts from manufacturer to end user has never been more complicated.
Boone Named Business Development Representative, Consumer Products for VP Racing Fuels
VP Racing Fuels, Inc. has announced the appointment of Tiffany Boone as Business Development Representative to support its growing retail consumer products team.
Irwindale Event Center To Remain Open Under New Management
Irwindale Event Center will remain open and in full operation under a new multi-year agreement with the property owners and a group of motorsports enthusiasts led by Tim Huddleston and the Justice Brothers.
APC Automotive Technologies Acquires DuraFit Brand
APC Automotive Technologies, LLC has acquired the complete assets of the DuraFit brand for its AP Emissions Technologies (AP Exhaust) division from Clean Diesel Technologies, Inc.
Rockford Systems Expands Executive Sales Team
To lead the growth in Rockford Systems’ corporate sales, Mike Spain joins the company as director of Key Accounts, a new position within the company. Mr. Spain is a 22-year veteran of the machine safeguarding and automation industries.
Love It or Hate It, Workers Comp is Needed…and Better Than the Old Days
Workers Compensation is a government mandated benefit for employees who suffer a work-related injury or illness. Say what you want about government-mandated anything, according to people in the know about such things, the system in place today is much better than the way things used to be!
From Good to Great – Simple Ideas to Take Your Business to Another Level
Recently, sales figures nationally have been flat at best, and there are far more shops closing than new ones opening. But there are shining stars that still beg to be recognized. These vibrant, busy and profitable businesses can’t help but beg attention. These owners are well aware that others may not be seeing comparable prosperity,
Reusing, Reclaiming, Remanufacturing – Whatever you call it, it’s how the industry recycles parts and components
No matter what kind of engine builder or remanufacturer you may be or what applications you build for, at some point in time you’re going to run into a situation where a used engine part or component will come in handy. You’ll reuse, reclaim or remanufacture it for your specific job. Whatever the reason may
Industry Still Strong, Say Readers – Engine Builder Readers Tell Us Business Has Changed, But Opportunity Still Remains
For more than 50 years, Babcox Media has covered the rebuilding industry on a monthly basis. At least 633 issues of Automotive Rebuilder and, since 2000, Engine Builder has been dedicated to the business of machining, building, rebuilding and remanufacturing engines. In our very first issue, we made the promise that we would be devoted
Help this Industry – and Help Yourself, Too
As you have heard from this bully pulpit many times over the past 15 or so years, I want you to let us know how we’re doing. Engine Builder exists so our readers (engine builders, remanufacturers and machine shops) and advertisers have a business tool that promotes the success of both. Communication is both simpler
Take Our Business Back – Let’s Stop Talking About the Parts Sales Dilemma and Do Something
What has me so fired up recently is a report I read in another industry magazine written by a UPS executive, who was reporting on a study they did on consumer online purchases and the automotive industry. Of course, this is a good thing for a carrier, as the greater the online purchases, the more
Trade Shows Are Business Benefits If Properly Planned
Yes I am and I will tell you why. I have been a trade show junkie since I was just a little sales manager. Yep, I am not lying. To me, trade shows are the premier method to be able to see, touch and learn about any and all things in any market you go
Add-On Parts Sales Can Boost Your Business Profits
POP, or point of purchase. At the movies, buying popcorn? How about something to drink? At the supermarket buying detergent? What about bleach? The connection is fast and direct. Not completing it is missing a huge opportunity for any business.
CRP Automotive Names Marie Yeager as Product Manager for Pentosin and Ajusa
CRP Automotive has announced the appointment of Marie Yeager as Product Manager for the Pentosin and Ajusa brands. In this role, Yeager will be responsible for managing product line life cycles from strategic planning to tactical activities, developing product sales, and providing technical support.
David Williams Named Director of OE Sales, Marketing and Strategic Planning for DENSO
DENSO Products and Services Americas, Inc. has promoted David H. Williams to director of Original Equipment Sales (OES), Marketing and Strategic Planning. In the newly created position, Williams oversees all aspects of DENSO’s original equipment service sales, product development and original equipment service parts while continuing to manage the company’s Marketing and Strategic Planning departments.
SEMA Show Expands Education Program with Friday Sessions
The 2016 SEMA Show will feature education sessions on Friday, a first since the inception of the Show’s Education Days program. The additional sessions on Friday will provide attendees with the opportunity to accomplish more during the Show, create a schedule with more flexibility and participate in a desired session.
Autologic Diagnostics Expands Market Presence and Adds to its Team
Autologic Diagnostics, a provider of an aftermarket automotive diagnostics solution that enables repair shops to quickly identify faults and repair cars faster, has announced the appointment of new professionals to its team along with an employee promotion at its Commack, Long Island, N.Y. North American headquarters.
Motovicity Spins Off Importing Division and Creates New Company
Motovicity Distribution, a leader in the automotive performance aftermarket, has spun off a new company dedicated exclusively to importing and representing performance aftermarket brands in North America.
Sunnen Products Company Appoints Chris Miltenberger New President and COO
Sunnen Products Company has appointed Chris Miltenberger President and COO, as announced recently by Matthew Sunnen Kreider, the company’s Board Chairman. Miltenberger brings Sunnen 25 years of experience in operations, management and business development for industrial and automotive manufacturing companies.
IAC Group Names Robert ‘Steve’ Miller President, CEO and Director
International Automotive Components (IAC) Group announced that Robert “Steve” Miller will join IAC on July 20 as president, CEO and director, effective Aug. 7. He succeeds James Kamsickas, who has resigned as president, CEO and director, effective Aug. 6.
