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Elgin Industries Earns Eighth Straight John Deere ‘Partner-Level Supplier’ Recognition

Deere & Company for the eighth consecutive year has recognized Elgin Industries as a Partner-Level Supplier in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. Deere & Company representatives presented the award to Elgin during a recent ceremony in Bettendorf, Iowa.

Elgin Industries Launches 100th Anniversary Celebration

Elgin Industries, a manufacturer of engine and chassis components for the original equipment, replacement and performance markets, will celebrate its 100th anniversary.

Elgin Recognized by GM and John Deere

Elgin Industries has again been named as a Platinum Supplier by General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales division. This award recognizes Elgin for dedication and consistency in delivering high-quality parts to General Motors in a timely manner.

Elgin Industries Named Platinum Supplier by General Motors

Elgin Industries has earned “Platinum Supplier” status from General Motors for providing outstanding, on-time shipping performance to the automaker’s Customer Care and Aftersales division. Elgin is a multi-year recipient of the honor.

Elgin Industries Named John Deere ‘Partner-Level Supplier’ for Sixth Straight Year

One year after Elgin Industries’ induction into the John Deere Supplier Hall of Fame, the company has continued its streak of excellence, earning recognition as a “Partner-Level Supplier” in the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program for the sixth consecutive year.

Elgin Industries Inducted into John Deere Supplier Hall of Fame

Elgin Industries has been inducted into the John Deere Supplier Hall of Fame, an honor reserved for manufacturers that have attained elite, Partner-level supplier status for five consecutive years through the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program.

Martin J. Skok Jr., Chairman of Elgin Industries, Dead at 87

Martin J. (Marty) Skok Jr., who helped build his father’s successful engine parts manufacturing business into a truly global enterprise serving original equipment manufacturers and replacement parts distributors, died Oct. 4, 2015, at his home in Elgin, Ill., following a brief illness. He was 87.

Elgin PRO-STOCK One-Piece Thick-Wall Performance Push Rods

Elgin Industries has introduced 21 new Elgin PRO-STOCK one-piece performance push rods featuring 0.106-inch-thick walls for dramatically enhanced column strength and increased stiffness. The 21 new parts feature 5/16-inch diameter and range in length from 6.300 to 8.950 inches.

Elgin Industries OE-Quality Parts for Ford 3.5L EcoBoost Engines

Elgin Industries has introduced a broad selection of OE-quality valve train, timing and other parts for Ford 3.5L EcoBoost engines. The 3.5L EcoBoost engine is featured in several of Ford’s most popular models, including the Transit, Flex, Taurus SHO and F-150 as well as the Lincoln MKS and MKT.

Elgin Industries Receives John Deere OE Supplier Award

Elgin Industries, a leading Tier One supplier of original equipment engine and chassis components, recently received the highest supplier rating through the John Deere Achieving Excellence Program. Elgin was recognized for the third consecutive year as a John Deere “Partner-Level Supplier” for its quality and customer service achievements.

Chris Anderson Appointed Executive VP of Elgin World Trade

Chris Anderson has been appointed Executive Vice President of Elgin World Trade, an operating unit of global engine and chassis parts manufacturer Elgin Industries. Anderson, who joined Elgin in 2000, will oversee the World Trade business’s product import, export and sales operations. He reports to Elgin President Bill Skok.

Elgin Announces New Pro-Stock Performance Catalog

A comprehensive new catalog featuring the dramatically expanded Elgin Pro-Stock line of performance components for street, racing, marine and other applications will be available at next week’s Performance Racing Industry trade show in Indianapolis. The catalog will be distributed at the Elgin Industries booth (No. 5032) in conjunction with the company’s 95th Anniversary celebration.