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LSI Appoints New Chemical Business Development Manager

Lubrication Specialties Inc. has promoted Julie Blankenship to the position of LSI Chemical Business Development Manager, the company announced. The position serves as the primary support to international distributors authorized to sell LSI Chemical branded additives and Hot Shot’s Secret products overseas. In this position, Blankenship will coordinate all LSI Chemical sales and marketing activity… Continue reading LSI Appoints New Chemical Business Development Manager

Enterprise Expands Collision Engineering College Program

Enterprise Holdings, through the Enterprise Holdings Foundation, has formed a new partnership with Collin College Technical Campus in Allen, Texas, to support the growth and expansion of its Collision Engineering Program, the company announced. Now active in five schools across the U.S., the program uses a two-year apprenticeship model in which students receive real-world experience… Continue reading Enterprise Expands Collision Engineering College Program

Petersen Museum to Host Documentary Screening, Panel Discussion

The Petersen Automotive Museum is set to host a screening of Route 66: The Untold Story of Women on the Mother Road and a panel discussion the organization announced. The documentary film investigates the history of Route 66 by looking at how women overcame segregation and gender discrimination to build fulfilling lives for themselves and… Continue reading Petersen Museum to Host Documentary Screening, Panel Discussion

Milton Industries Acquires LTI Tools, Casey Tool Brands

Milton Industries, a Chicago-based manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic accessories, has acquired Casey Tool and Lock Technology, the company announced. Casey Tool and Lock Technology is the designer and manufacturer of the LTI Tools brand of professional technician specialty tools and equipment including Texas Twister, Shockit Socket, Kentucky Kicker and several other sub-brands. The Casey… Continue reading Milton Industries Acquires LTI Tools, Casey Tool Brands

KICKER Honors Employee Anniversaries

Stillwater Designs, the maker of KICKER mobile-audio products, celebrated the anniversaries of 48 employees on July 21, culminating with recognition of four employees who have worked for the company 30 years or more, the company announced. Warranty Manager Clint Cooke was honored for 30 years of service, Electronics Engineer Bill Doering and General Manager Jay… Continue reading KICKER Honors Employee Anniversaries

Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2022

The Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame (ORMHOF) has revealed its Class of 2022. The Class of 2022, which includes Randy Anderson, Lance Clifford, Vic Curl, Butch Dean, Jim Fricker, Brad Lovell, Eric Solorzano, Scott Taylor and Mike Thomas, will be officially inducted at the Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Induction and Awards Gala on October… Continue reading Off-Road Motorsports Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2022

NASCAR College iRacing Series Returns

NASCAR is bringing back its eNASCAR College iRacing Series with a four-race fall series that kicks off at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Sept. 20, the sanctioning body announced. “Expanding our presence in the college esports arena is important as we continue to reach new demographics and introduce them to the sport of NASCAR,” said Ray Smith,… Continue reading NASCAR College iRacing Series Returns