Aftermarket Diesel Innovations
Diesel technology has come a long way, evolving from smelly, dirty, slow, workhorse engines to clean-burning, high-torque, high-horsepower engines that can give many gasoline engines a run for the money on a drag strip or race track.

Walbro Appoints Tony Brancato Vice President of its Aftermarket Division
Walbro LLC, a carburetor manufacturer and supplier of fuel injection, ignition, and fuel systems components, has announced the appointment of Tony Brancato as Vice President of its Aftermarket division. Brancato joins Walbro with more than 30 years of experience.

Goodson Tools & Supplies Named Exclusive Distributor for Radiac Automotive Aftermarket Abrasives
Goodson Tools & Supplies for Engine Builders and Radiac Abrasives, Inc. have announced Goodson has been named as the exclusive distributor of Radiac’s line of Automotive Aftermarket Abrasives, effective June 1, 2015.

Epicor Automotive Aftermarket eCatalog Surpasses 10.7 Million Part Numbers
Epicor Software Corporation, a global leader in business software solutions for manufacturing, distribution, retail and services organizations, has announced that the Epicor PartExpert automotive replacement parts database has surpassed 10.7 million part numbers.

Long-Time Automotive Aftermarket Executive John Lorimer Retires
After 44 years, automotive aftermarket and heavy-duty industry executive, John. F. (Jack) Lorimer retired on April 1. Lorimer started his career with Gates Rubber Company in 1970. His career included being Zone Sales Manager at Champion Parts Rebuilders, General Manager at Patton Distributors, Vice President of APS Inc. (Big A Auto Parts), Vice President & General
Dayco Adds Harmonic Balancers to its Line of Aftermarket Products
New product line comes with the acquisition of Precision Parts of Australia. TULSA, Okla. – Dayco Products is continuing its expansion activities into the harmonic balancer manufacturing market with the acquisition of Precision Parts Pty. Ltd. The company will now operate under the name Dayco Precision Holdings Pty. Ltd. This is the second acquisition for Dayco announced this