Bryan Riske of First Brands Group Appointed to CAWA’s Manufacturers’ Advisory Council
Bryan Riske has been appointed to CAWA’s Manufacturers’ Advisory Council. During the appointment process, Young Suhr Jr., Chair of the Board of Directors, commented: “I am pleased to announce that Bryan is joining the CAWA Manufacturers’ Advisory Council representing First Brands Group. I look forward to his participation and contributions to CAWA in assisting the Association
2023 PRI Show Registration Now Open
Registration for the 2023 PRI Show is now open at PRI2023.com/Attend. Scheduled for December 7-9 at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium in downtown Indianapolis, the PRI Show will give PRI Members access to the newest parts, latest technology, and countless manufacturers and service providers, as well as unlimited opportunities to network face-to-face with
Pennzoil and API on Developing Motor Oil Standards
For more than 90 years, Pennzoil has worked alongside the American Petroleum Institute (API) to ensure Pennzoil products meet – and often exceed – the stringent requirements of motor oil specifications implemented to best help protect the performance of your engine. With the industry ever-evolving, Pennzoil sat down with API Senior Manager, Jeff Harmening, to take a
SEMA Announces Board Election Results
SEMA members have elected Melanie White, President of Hellwig Products, and Ted Wentz III, CEO of Quadratec, to lead the association over the next several years as key members of the 2023-2024 SEMA Board of Directors. White was voted incoming chair and fills the position held for the past two years by Kyle Fickler (ProCharger),
Motion Announces Two Executive Promotions
Motion Industries (Mi)–the distributor of maintenance, repair and operation replacement parts and industrial technology solutions headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama–has announced the promotions of Joe Limbaugh to executive vice president – chief operations officer (COO) and James Howe to executive vice president – chief commercial officer/chief technology officer, effective June 1. Both will continue to report
Speedway Motors Announces Promotions
Speedway Motors, a manufacturer, retailer and distributor of high-quality automotive parts and racing products, announced the promotion of Josh Durham and Jeremy Orlowski. Josh Durham joined the Speedway Properties team in 2021 and brings over 23 years of experience in finance to his new role as CFO for Speedway Motors. Prior to joining the Speedway Motors
Triple-Turbo 6.7L Cummins Engine
The former ATS Diesel race truck is now owned by Justin Lyons of RG Diesel, complete with an engine rebuild and ready to debut next month at the Thoroughbred Diesel Throwdown. Check it out!
Jesel Cam Belt Drive Systems
Built with quality materials, Jesel’s camshaft belt drives feature several performance and valvetrain stability enhancements over traditional timing chains and gear drives.
Elgin Honored by GM for 100% On-Time Shipping
Elgin Industries, a manufacturer of engine and chassis components, has been honored by the General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales organization for 100% on-time shipping throughout 2022. Elgin for the fourth consecutive year has achieved the automaker’s Platinum Level Supplier status, recognizing flawless order-fill and shipping performance. Elgin manufactures a variety of engine components that
American Powertrain Transmission Kits for 1973-1987 Pickups
With Chevy/GMC Square Bodies all the rage, American Powertrain the nation’s leading distributor of TREMEC transmissions, is introducing a Square Body Chevy/GMC 4×4 kit for the TREMEC TR-4050™ 5-speed, 4WD manual transmission designed to fit 1973 – 1987 pickups and SUVs including Suburbans, Jimmys and Chevy Blazers. The new American Powertrain Square Body kit includes
MEMA and Northwood Open Registration for Heavy Duty 101
Northwood University and MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association, are pleased to announce registration is now open for Heavy Duty 101, a two-day deep dive into the heavy-duty automotive aftermarket. “Students who attend this class will develop a firm knowledge of the breadth, depth, and scope of the heavy-duty aftermarket,” stated Dr. Thomas Litzinger, executive director
Progear Chevy Small Block Timing Sets
For over 100 years, Progear has been designing and manufacturing OE and performance timing sets like these for Chevy small block applications.
Alltech Automotive Expands Operations to New Distribution Center
Alltech Automotive, a leading manufacturer of aftermarket parts, has completed the next step in its expansion plan and has moved to a new state-of-the-art facility in Mundelein, IL. The new headquarters and distribution center boasts, fully racked, 6 stories of warehouse capacity with over 6200 bays, holding 12,400 pallets and over 310 – 40 foot
Compound Turbo 6.7L Enforcer Engine
The popularity of D&J Precision Machine’s Enforcer series engine can’t be understated. We checked this one out at the 2022 PRI Show.
Accessory Stud Kits From ARP
All ARP fasteners are manufactured in-house at California facilities to the industry’s highest standards.
DEI Adds New VP of Sales & Marketing
Design Engineering, Inc. (DEI) is excited to announce the addition of Brad Bricker to its sales team. As the new Vice President of Sales & Marketing, Bricker will manage the inside sales team focused on DEI’s automotive aftermarket products, as well as work with automotive aftermarket representatives, outside representatives in the RV and Powersports groups, and DEI’s
Progear LS Engine Timing Sets
Progear sets have many great features at competitive pricing, while maintaining their known high quality.
LS Intake Manifolds
LS swaps are popular for many reasons, but there are a lot of variations and details to sort through – more of them than you may expect – and many of them are associated with the intake manifold.
Shop Solutions January 2023
Next time you have set of large journal small block Chevy connecting rods to resize, consider honing the big ends of them for a +.002” outside diameter bearing that the LS engines with fracture cap rods use.
MAHLE Aftermarket Expands Engine Cylinder Head Gasket Portfolio
MAHLE Aftermarket Inc. recently expanded its selection of engine cylinder head gaskets with the addition of new part numbers for Asian and domestic makes and models. For the Asian market, part number 55461 applies to a range of Mazda models and part number 55502 applies to a range of Toyota/Lexus models and are Aftermarket Exclusives