CP-Carrillo Acquires Arias Pistons Brand
CP-Carrillo, Inc. and Arias Industries recently announced that CP-Carrillo will acquire the Arias Pistons brand name and trademark, and relocate its piston production to CP-Carrillo’s main manufacturing facility in Irvine, CA.
Babcox Media Acquires Professional Carwashing & Detailing
Babcox Media Inc. has announced its acquisition of Professional Carwashing & Detailing (PC&D) magazine and digital properties, effective Dec. 1, 2017.
Wabtec Acquires Turbocharger Aftermarket Supplier, Melett
Wabtec Corporation has acquired Melett Limited, a designer, manufacturer and supplier of turbochargers and replacement parts to the turbocharger aftermarket.
Join the Marines: Why Engine Builders Need to Change Course for the Marine Market
Not all engines are created equal – even when they’re using the same basic block. It’s the application that makes the difference, especially when we’re talking about marine instead of automotive. For this article, we’ll be focusing on inboard and stern-drive engines, as outboards are a separate, small-engine category.
Power Test Acquires Superflow
Power Test Inc., a dynamometer and custom test stand manufacturer, has acquired SuperFlow Technologies/Hicklin Engineering. Power Test CEO Alan Petelinsek will be working closely with former owner and now general manager Scott Giles and division manager Dave Arsenault to integrate best practices between the companies.
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.
Race Winning Brands Acquires Diamond Pistons and Trend Performance
Race Winning Brands, Inc., a portfolio company of Kinderhook Industries, LLC has acquired Diamond Pistons of Clinton, MI and Trend Performance of Warren, MI. The transaction was announced April 4.
V16 Marine Engine
Are you looking for more power out on the water? Sixteen Power, LLC’s all-new V16 marine engine is the engine the marine market didn’t know it needed. It was recently unveiled at the Miami International Boat Show.
Babcox Media Acquires AutoSuccess Magazine
Based in Louisville, Kentucky, and founded in 2001, AutoSuccess magazine is delivered each month to more than 22,500 new car and light truck dealerships in the United States and Canada.
Brighton, MI High School Engine Building Program Includes Dyno Instruction
Stop me if you’ve heard this story before: a couple of guys get ahold of a tired late model Chevy 350 V8 and decide to rebuild it into something with a bit more teeth. With the help of a more experienced engine builder they spend about a year working on the block and heads and
A Tale of Two Markets – Dealing with the Times
A couple of months ago, I approached this industry’s parts sales problem through some statistics. Now I’d like to look at things from another angle, or maybe two. I don’t think there is one reader who would argue that engine parts sales today are much different than they were even 10 years ago. Though it doesn’t
Dyno Decisions – Your Test Requirements Should Dictate Your Correct Dyno
Most engine builders either have an engine dyno or rent the use of an engine dyno at someone else’s facility. The purpose of running an engine on the dyno is primarily a way of “protecting the investment.” This not only insures the workmanship of the engine builder but also the interest of the customer.
Shop Solutions January 2017
You want to seal that flange with an OE MLS gasket? Good luck! The same conditions now exist in exhaust flange technology as when the first MLS head gaskets were being replaced under repair conditions.
Motor State Distributing Adds Racepak Product Line
Motor State Distributing has added the Racepak (RPK) product line to the company’s ever expanding list of performance vendors. Racepak is a recognized data acquisition leader offering solutions for street, strip, track and off-road applications.
Kinderhook Acquires Performance Motorsports International, Forms Race Winning Brands
Kinderhook Industries, LLC has announced the formation of a new performance parts platform, Race Winning Brands through the acquisition of Performance Motorsports International from Dover Corporation. Kinderhook has acquired JE Pistons, Wiseco, Innovate Motorsports, K1 and ProX Racing as a result of the deal with PMI.
Allied Machine Announces Purchase of Superion, Inc.
Allied Machine & Engineering has announced it purchased Superion, Inc of Xenia, Ohio USA. Superion built its reputation as a manufacturer of innovative, special solid carbide and PCD tipped rotary cutting tools.
Joe Dease Retires as President of JohnDow Industries
As part of JohnDow Industries’ strategic and long-term transition plan, Joseph Dease, president recently announced his retirement to JDI’s leadership and team. Dease has held his position at the company since 1990.
Formula One Has Sold to Liberty Media for $8 Billion
In a blockbuster deal, Liberty Media Corporation and CVC Capital Partners (CVC) announced that Liberty Media has agreed to acquire Formula One from a consortium of sellers led by CVC.
PRI Gears Up for 2016 Trade Show
Dozens of workshops, seminars, and special events have been confirmed and finalized for the 2016 Performance Racing Industry (PRI) Trade Show, taking place December 8–10, 2016, at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis.
Taylor Dynamometer Launches its New Hydraulic Test Center
After three years in the making, Taylor Dynamometer has announced the launch of its new, state-of-the-art, Hydraulic Test Center (HTC). For powertrain testing, it’s about fast and exceptional results in the safest manner possible.
