PERA?Announces 67th Annual Convention Preliminary Schedule
The PERA Conference Planning Committee has developed an intriguing program of business and technical meetings as well as tours of Seattle-area businesses and manufacturing locations to enhance business and networking opportunities. The Mayflower Park Hotel is ideally located steps away from Seattle’s most exciting attractions, including the famous Pike Place Market, Seattle Waterfront, and Space
PERA Webinar Series to Kick-off April 17 with Speaker Bill Wade
The PERA webinar series is presented to engine builders at no charge courtesy of Goodson Tool & Supply and Rottler Mfg. The webinar registation link is available from the PERA home page, the PERA facebook page and the PERA Linkedin page. Information on the 2012 Webinar Series, "What’s New and What it Means to
PERA Fall Conference Announced for September 19-21 in Seattle
The Mayflower Park Hotel is ideally located steps away from Seattle’s attractions including the famous Pike Place Market, Seattle Waterfront, and the Space Needle. The hotel opens directly into Westlake Center, with 80 specialty shops and direct access to the Monorail, which means you are just a 2 minute ride away from the Space Needle,
PERA Convenes Near
The Production Engine Remanufacturers Association (PERA) met September 20-23 in Ypsilanti, Mich. for educational and networking opportunities. “The program committee did a great job of organizing this year’s event,” said PERA President Matt Weinzapfel, Jasper Engines & Transmission Exchange. “We had three great plant tours provided by PERA member companies Melling, Mahle and Dart, which
Berndt To Give Duramax Diesel Presentation at PERA Conference
In his presentation, Berndt will explain the 5 “C’s” of casting proliferation – cylinder block, cylinder head, crankshaft, connecting rods and camshaft as well as the peripheral components such as injectors and turbos. Changes in the EGR system, rocker covers and oil pumps will also be covered giving you an overview of what the pitfalls
PERA Announces Preliminary Schedule for 66th Annual Conference
To register for PERA’s 66th Annual Conference, log on to the PERA website (www.pera.org) to complete the form or contact Nancie Boland at [email protected]. Tuesday, September 20 11:30 a.m.: Lunch Wine Tour – Tour will include a visit to 3 vineyards 12:00 p.m.: Golf Outing (Eastern Michigan University’s Eagle Crest Golf Club) 6:30-8:00 p.m. Opening
Dura-Bond Promotes Bob McBroom to VP Operations, Engineering
In his new position, McBroom will lead Dura-Bond’s efforts to oversee engineering, production, environmental, new product development, new production processes and maintenance activities. He will lead an experienced team to facilitate future growth of the company. Dura-Bond has seen strong growth in the aftermarket during the last two years. Bob has been with Dura-Bond for
PERA To Host
Dr. Dmitri Kopeliovich, research and development manager for King Engine Bearings will explain the features and benefits of different bearing materials, as well as, the main causes of engine bearing failures. Without the right material and construction, engine bearings are subject to cavitation erosion, fretting and spider webbing, extrusion, migration, cratering and overlay fatigue, all
PERA Announces Preliminary Annual Conference Schedule
The conference schedule includes a presentation on GM Duramax engines, tours of Melling, MAHLE Piston Rings, Roush, Dart Machinery, Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village. The conference will be held at the Ann Arbor Marriott Ypsilanti at Eagle Crest Resort. Tuesday, September 20 11:30 am – Golf outing (Tee Off 12:00 pm), lunch (Wine country
PERA Announces
Gary Reed from Lock-N-Stitch kicked off the "What’s New and What It Means to You" series in April with a webinar about casting repairs. Other noted speakers are to include Bill McKnight from MAHLE, Dr. Dmitri Kopeliovich from King Engine Bearings and Mark Ferner from Shell Oil. May 18 Understanding the Design and Function
Lingenfelter Performance Engineering Names Mike Copeland Operations Manager
Ken Lingenfelter, owner of Lingenfelter Performance Engineering(LPE), has announced that Mike Copeland has joined the company asoperations manager. In his new role, Copeland will lead LPE’sMichigan-based operations and will work with the existing leadershipteam at the company’s facility in Decatur, Ind. With more than 25 years of experience at General Motors, Copelandbrings a wealth
PERA
PERA’s 66th Annual Convention is scheduled for September 20-22 and this year will be held in Ann Arbor, MI. “The final schedule is still being coordinated,” explains Nancie Boland, PERA Executive Vice President, “but this will be a very full meeting that our members and their spouses will not want to miss.” Following the traditional
New Jasper Engines & Transmissions Operation Reclaims Ford Modular Heads
An overhead cam bore alignment station has been put in place in the GasEngine Division of the Jasper, Ind., facility. At the heart of thisstation is a Milltronics 7200 CNC machine that properly centers thehead for the align boring tool to machine each journal. The CNC machinetakes less time to do the procedure, with improved
Minneapolis, MN Selected As Site of Fall 2010 PERA Convention
Minneapolis has been selected as the site of the 2010 Production Engine Remanufacturers Association Annual Convention. The convention, to be held Sept. 15-18, will include technical seminars, business and marketing presentations and at least two tours of local remanufacturing facilities. The Association’s annual Golf Outing will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 15 with an opening
Mondello and SuperFlow Host Porting and Flowbench Operation Seminar
After a successful first seminar Joe Mondello and SuperFlow have again teamed up to share today’s most advanced cylinder head porting and flowing techniques using the industry standard SF-1020 Flowbench. “The Legend,” Joe Mondello designed the Posi-Flow Combustion Chamber in 1961 and has accumulated wins in almost every major form of drag, circle track, and
Navistar Acquires Engine Components Business from Continental, Forms New Operating Company
Navistar Inc. has concluded an agreement to acquire certain assets andthe membership interests of Continental Diesel Systems US LLC tomanufacture key fuel injection components for its MaxxForce dieselengines. As part of Navistar’s industry leadership strategy, thecompany also will establish a dedicated research and developmentfacility to support Navistar’s diesel power system components. Thecompany, renamed Pure Power
International Trade Specialist to Speak at PERA Convention
Eve Lerman, International Trade Specialist with the U.S. Dept. of Commerce, will address the topic of "Emerging Markets and How We Can Expand Sales in 80 Countries" during the 64th Annual PERA Fall Conference, September 24-26 in Savannah, GA. The session will be part of the morning technical meetings on Friday, September 25, and thanks
PERA Announces its Conference Schedule
PERA has released its schedule for the 64th Annual Conference which includes an assortment of professional and technical seminars will be held along with a wide range of social and networking opportunities for engine remanufacturers and their spouses. Thursday, September 24 Golf Outing: Breakfast 7:45 am. Tee off 8:30 am Tour (Historic Trolley Tour &
Savannah, GA to Host 64th Annual PERA Conference
Since 1733, Savannah, GA, has been welcoming visitors with genuine Southern hospitality. This fall, the Production Engine Remanufacturers Association will join Bagger Vance, Max Cady and Forrest Gump as visitors to this beautiful city for the 64th Annual PERA Fall Conference, September 24-26. The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Savannah on the