Nitrous Supply Acquires Edelbrock’s Nitrous Line
Nitrous oxide pioneer Mike Thermos, best known as the co-founder of NOS and driving force behind the Pro Mod class, has acquired the complete inventory of nitrous oxide-related products from Edelbrock, LLC for his latest venture, Nitrous Supply, Inc. of Huntington Beach, CA. Commenting on the acquisition Thermos said, “Back some 20 years ago when
COMP Performance Group Bought by Edelbrock
Industrial Opportunity Partners (IOP), an operations-focused private equity firm based in Evanston, Illinois, and owner of Edelbrock LLC, announced the acquisition of the COMP Performance Group. Edelbrock and the COMP Performance Group, along with their respective management teams, will operate as independent organizations. Both teams will continue to provide the same designs, products, and service
Motovicity Distribution welcomes Kate Turowska as Marketing Manager
Kate joined the company on December 16th after having served as a marketing manager for Stanley Black and Decker’s Engineered Fastening division.
Cometic Gasket Acquires Gasket Technology, LLC
Moving forward, all business previously conducted with Gasket Technology will be conducted under the Cometic Gasket brand.
Shell Lubricants Acquires American Chemical Technologies
Pennzoil-Quaker State Company dba SOPUS Products, a subsidiary of Shell Oil Company that comprises Shell’s US lubricants business, announced it has purchased the assets of American Chemical Technologies, Inc. (ACT).
Lubrication Specialties Names Nikki Stoughton Director of Marketing
LSI President Brett Tennar recently announced the appointment of Nikki Stoughton as the company’s new director of marketing.
Penske Acquires INDYCAR, IMS
Penske Entertainment Corp., a subsidiary of Penske Corporation, will acquire all Hulman & Company assets, including the Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS), the NTT IndyCar Series, and video series and production company IMS Productions.
DSS ProDiesel Acquires Diesel Parts of America, Inc.
DSS ProDiesel, a leading supplier of diesel fuel injectors and related products, expands its international presence and product lines by acquiring Diesel Parts of America, Inc. Hart Marx Advisors facilitated the transaction.
Mayhew Acquires BestWay Tools
Mayhew Steel Products, Inc. (Mayhew Tools) has acquired Florida-based BWT FLA, LLC, BestWay Tools. Both companies manufacture high-quality hand tools in the USA. They will each continue to operate independently.
Lubrication Specialties Inc. Promotes Brett Tennar to President
Lubrication Specialties Inc. (LSI) has promoted Brett Tennar, LSI’s former plant manager and vp of operations to president, effective immediately. The announcement was made recently by LSI’s founder and CEO Chris Gabrelcik.
Cloyes Repurchases its Arkansas Plant
After opening its Paris, Ark., manufacturing plant in 1963, Cloyes Gear and Products announced it has successfully regained ownership of the manufacturing operation from American Axle & Manufacturing.
Melling Launches PCI Water Pumps
After making its acquisition of Preferred Components in 2018, the product line has expanded to now offer water pumps.
SRE Racing Engines Acquires Gaerte Engines
Steve Rolenc Enterprises (SRE Racing Engines) has announced the recent acquisition of Gaerte Engines.
Holley Adds Geoff Turk as COO
Holley has announced Geoff M. Turk has joined its executive management team as chief operating officer. Geoff has extensive senior level experience in operations, R&D and acquisitions with U. S. Steel, Caterpillar as well as General Motors.
Engine Testing Equipment
Engine dynamometers are great for tuning power and torque, but are they necessary for general quality control testing purposes? Do you need a full engine dyno to bench test an engine? The answer is: it depends. There may be other equipment options.
Babcox Media Acquires Transmission Digest
For nearly 39 years, Transmission Digest has served as a primary resource for shops seeking the parts, services and supplies necessary to run a successful transmission/powertrain business. Adding Transmission Digest to the Babcox Media portfolio of media properties and marketing solutions enables Babcox Media to extend its reach further into the automotive repair marketplace.
Amalie Oil Acquires Lubricating Specialties Co.
Amalie Oil Co., the independent lubricant manufacturer with operations on the East Coast, is in the process of acquiring Lubricating Specialties Co. (LSC).
Performance Engine Tuning
Poorly tuned engines don’t make as much power, period. If the engine responds to something, keep giving it more until it responds negatively.
Stanadyne LLC Acquires Pure Power Technologies, Inc.
Stanadyne LLC has announced it acquired
Pure Power Technologies Inc. (Pure Power), a manufacturer of diesel fuel injectors and turbochargers headquartered in Columbia, S.C. The combined companies bring together highly complementary product lines that will form a global company.
Bob Bondurant Driving School Purchased
The Bob Bondurant School of High Performance Driving, Inc. is being purchased by Stig Investments, Inc., a small group of business leaders with significant experience bringing organizations to maximum profitability and growth. Stig is a select assembly of entrepreneurs who are also graduates of the Bondurant school, racing enthusiasts and automobile collectors.
