Long-Time Automotive Aftermarket Executive John Lorimer Retires
After 44 years, automotive aftermarket and heavy-duty industry executive, John. F. (Jack) Lorimer retired on April 1. Lorimer started his career with Gates Rubber Company in 1970. His career included being Zone Sales Manager at Champion Parts Rebuilders, General Manager at Patton Distributors, Vice President of APS Inc. (Big A Auto Parts), Vice President & General
Industrial Parts Depot and BU Drive USA Announce Turbocharger Joint Venture
Industrial Parts Depot (IPD), LLC of Torrance, California (USA), and BU Drive USA, Inc., a BU Drive group company (BU Drive GmbH is based in Germany), have announced the creation of a joint venture (JV) company named IPD Turbocharging Systems. This new organization will focus on sales and service for the distribution of BorgWarner, Holset,
Tony Kanaan is the 100th ‘Face’ on the Borg-Warner Trophy
The Borg-Warner Trophy stays on permanent display at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum. The 100th image on the Borg-Warner Trophy, featuring 2013 Indianapolis 500 winner Tony Kanaan, was unveiled to the general public at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Hall of Fame Museum in early December. Cast in a checkerboard pattern with the winner’s
Chrysler 62TE Low Clutch Drum with Teflon Coating for Improved Performance
Company: Capital Core http://cctransmissionparts.com The new 62TE low clutch drum from Capital Core features a Teflon coating where the sealing rings fit, minimizing sealing ring wear in the aluminum that can result in leakage. A Chrysler 62TE low clutch drum with Teflon coating that offers improved performance over the O.E. component is now available from Capital Core, Inc.,
Ready for a Diesel Resurgence?
Diesel engine building will soon see an increase in numbers – very soon! Why do I say that? In an effort to eliminate smoking engines and reduce emissions, the EPA came down hard on tuner manufacturers just a few months ago, issuing warning/cease notices on diesel particulate filters (DPF) and EGR delete tunes/kits.
Association of Diesel Specialists 2012-2014 Leadership Takes the Reins
Diesel Specialties Inc. has been working on diesel fuel systems for morethan 40 years. Its factory-trained staff is authorized to work on Robert Bosch, Delphi, Stanadyne, Zexel and Ambac fuel systems as well asGarrett and BorgWarner turbochargers. They also maintain one of the largest inventories of exchange pumps, turbos and nozzles in the country.
Remanufacturing Is ‘Not Melting the Icebergs,’ Says Expert
According to Dr. Rolf Steinhilper of Bayreuth University, "The good news is thatremanufacturing is not melting the icebergs. In fact, remanufacturingavoids between 38 percent and 53 percent of the CO2 that is generatedfrom new production. This is an astounding revelation."APRA President Bill Gager, who has known Dr. Steinhilper since 1978,stated, “People familiar with our industry
Coretalk: New Brochure, Poster And Web Site Promote The Benefits of ‘Repowering’
Limited quantities of the “Serious Engine Trouble?” brochure are available to industry professionals by contacting ERC at [email protected]. “The new brochure encourages motorists to talk with their automotive technician and consider all of their options when faced with major engine trouble,” said ERC Chairman Tom Schrader. “Often times, choosing to repower the current engine is
Topline Automotive Buys, Reopens Hylift Facility, Engine Builder, August 2004
A full-line of flat mechanical tappets, lash adjusters and encapsulated hydraulic roller lifters are again being produced by the original Hylift machines and team. The previous Hylift OE lines that were in Zeeland, MI, have now been relocated to the Muskegon plant. “The same people who made ‘The Beautiful Lifter’ are back manufacturing with precision
Coretalk: September 2001
Ford Plans to Revamp Parts Distribution Network Ford Motor Co. is working to restructure and expand its United States parts distribution network to deliver service and repair parts to its dealers faster and more efficiently. Over the next three years, Ford plans to increase the number of parts distribution centers from 10 to 21, creating