PERA to Host Webinar on Spark Plugs
Join PERA for a webinar on Aug 17, 2016 at 10:00 AM CDT all about Spark Plugs – What has changed and what you need to know. Mike Kollenberg, Product Manager, Champion Spark Plug – North America, Federal-Mogul Motorparts will show how spark plugs have changed over time.
PERA to Host Honing with CBN Stones Webinar in July
Join PERA for a webinar on Honing With CBN Stones on July 20, 2016 at 10:00 AM CDT. Steve Bauer of Rottler Manufacturing will walk attendees through the new surface finishes parameter and honing with CBN stones.
PERA’s Next Webinar to Focus on Understanding Filtration
The June PERA webinar will focus on filtration presented by Federal-Mogul Motorparts. Sr. Product Manager, Global Filtration, Phil Ruffino and North America Product Manager-Champion Filtration Clay Rosette will cover the basics of filtration relative to extending the life of engines.
PERA to Host Sealing Commercial Vehicle Engines Webinar
Ron Rotunno of Federal-Mogul Motorparts/FP Diesel will focus on sealing commercial vehicle engines. The topics he’ll discuss are: Understanding commercial engine operating environments; an overview of sealing technologies; test and tune; understanding surface finish requirements; post mortem gasket inspection; and installation tips.
PERA to Host Webinar on Oil Pumps
This presentation will review late model crankshaft driven oil pumps and how they compare to traditional camshaft driven oil pumps. It will also cover the pros and cons of their design along with failure modes and other issues experienced in the field.
Gear Motions Names New Vice President of Buffalo Operations
Gear Motions, a precision gear manufacturer, has named Paul Andruszko vice president of its Buffalo, New York, operations, which includes its Oliver/Pro-Gear and Niagara Gear divisions.
PERA to Host Variable Valve Timing Webinar in February
Steve Burke will be speaking about Schaeffler’s variable cam timing products that are custom designed for automotive OEM vehicle engines. More specifically, he will share some of his experience on the design and development that went into the VCT system found on the Ford 5.4L-3V V8 engine.
PERA’s First Webinar of 2016 to Feature New Coatings for Steel Compression Rings
Bill McKnight will present an all new webinar on OEM ring production designs and new coatings that have been developed and the processes used to apply them to the steel compression rings to reduce wear and resist heat. He’ll also cover materials in aftermarket replacement sets for late-model engines.
Join PERA for a Webinar on Engines and the Growth of Turbochargers
While the focus of this presentation will cover combustible engines, a large part of the presentation will also cover the exponential growth of the turbocharger applications that are creating a new and highly profitable revenue stream for the aftermarket industry.
PRW Hires New Director of Operations
PRW Industries Inc., a manufacturer of high-performance engine components for hotrods and race cars, has hired Bryce Kirk as its new director of operations. Bryce has many years of experience on and off the track circuit, working on both domestic and import performance vehicles.
AER’s McGraw Lauded For Lifetime Service to PERA
Robert G. (Bob) McGraw, CEO of AER Manufacturing in Carrollton, TX, was presented with the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association’s (PERA) Lifetime Achievement Award during the recent PERA Convention in Nashville, TN.
PERA Announces New Directors, Honors Outgoing Directors
Last week in Nashville, TN, the Production Engine Rebuilders Association (PERA) held its annual convention. During which, current president Frank Owings honored outgoing directors and announced incoming directors.
PERA To Host Technology of Cylinder Honing Webinar
Join PERA for a webinar about cylinder honing technology on Oct 14, 2015 at 10:00 AM CDT. Bob Dolder, Automotive Sales and Application Manager will cover all the facts you need to know and more.
Fel Pro’s Ron Rotunno to Lead PERA’s Sealing Technologies Webinar
Join PERA for a webinar on Aug 12, 2015 at 10:00 AM CDT. Ron Rotunno of the Fel Pro Division of Federal-Mogul Motorparts will talk about sealing modern engines as well as sealing “Old School” engines utilizing today’s materials and design elements.
Design Engineering Inc. Announces Bill Herrmann as Vice President Of Operations
Design Engineering Inc. (DEI) has announced that Bill Herrmann has joined as vice president of operations. He joined the company in late June and will report directly to Design Engineering Inc. CEO David Markley.
PERA Announces New Website
PERA’s Website Redevelopment Committee has given PERA.org a fresh new look and brought the website up to today’s Internet standards.
PERA Announces New Webinar
Bill McKnight will educate you on the function of MAP controlled automotive thermostats, how they work, what they do and more importantly, why they are being used.
PERA Webinar with Ron Sledge of King Engine Bearings
PERA is kicking off its 2015 webinar program on May 13 with one from Ron Sledge of King Engine Bearings. Ron will address the topic of how materials and geometric features affect your bearing choice for each racing application.
PERA Selects Nashville to Host 2015 Annual Convention
The center of country music has been selected as the site for the 2015 PERA annual convention. The Sheraton Downtown will host the group in style after completing a near $60 million renovation. Plan on arriving on Tuesday, September 15th so you’ll be ready for the action to begin bright and early on the 16th.
John Dow Appoints Drew Dawson to Executive VP of Operations
Joe Dease, President of JohnDow Industries recently announced the appointment of Drew Dawson to the newly created position of Executive Vice President-Operations. Dawson brings lengthy experience to JDI in the tire and automotive aftermarket industries. He began his professional career in 1986 as a salesman with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company in Boston, Ma.