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OPTIMA Batteries Completes All-Electric Off-Road Rally

OPTIMA Batteries completed its first-ever electrified off-road vehicle event during the King of the Hammers race week, the company announced. The event was a poker-run style rally, where participants explored Johnson Valley, California in their own electric vehicles. The tour was designed as an entry-level off-road adventure and did not require any vehicle modifications, though… Continue reading OPTIMA Batteries Completes All-Electric Off-Road Rally

Keystone Automotive Previews 2023 BIG Show Schedule

Keystone Automotive Operations has offered a preview for its annual BIG Show, scheduled for Feb. 10-11 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort and Convention Center in Aurora, Colorado. The annual business-to-business networking event features receptions, automotive aftermarket supplier exhibits, new products, show vehicles, special presentations, and education, along with show-only sales and promotions, the company said.… Continue reading Keystone Automotive Previews 2023 BIG Show Schedule

CSF Inc. Wins Turn 14 Distribution 2022 Collaborative Supplier Award

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has awarded CSF Inc. with its Collaborative Supplier Award for 2022, the company announced. The Collaborative Supplier Award is presented to Turn 14 Distribution’s most collaborative supplier over the last twelve months and is influenced by growth, depth of collaboration, support and relationship strength, the company said. CSF Inc.… Continue reading CSF Inc. Wins Turn 14 Distribution 2022 Collaborative Supplier Award

Dynabrade Acquires Global Abrasive Products

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Dynabrade, a manufacturer of pneumatic abrasive power tools, related accessories and dust collection products, recently completed the acquisition of one of its strategic suppliers, Global Abrasive Products, a 50-employee abrasives converter with locations in Lockport, New York and Alpharetta, Georgia, the company announced. “For Dynabrade, this is a continuation of our strategic initiative to expand… Continue reading Dynabrade Acquires Global Abrasive Products

MagnaFlow Selling Equipment After Closing Georgia Manufacturing Facility

MagnaFlow will be auctioning the contents of its Lavonia, Georgia Exhaust Manufacturing Facility, the company announced. The auction will be conducted by Cincinnati Industrial Auctioneers. The auction is part of MagnaFlow’s plan to consolidate its manufacturing and logistics operations to its headquarters facility in Oceanside, California, the company said. The Lavonia, Georgia Exhaust Manufacturing Facility… Continue reading MagnaFlow Selling Equipment After Closing Georgia Manufacturing Facility

Holley CEO Retires

Holley President and CEO, Tom Tomlinson, is retiring from his role and resigning from the company’s board, the company announced. Current Director, Michelle Gloeckler, has been named interim president and CEO while the company conducts a search for a permanent CEO, Holley representatives said. Gloeckler has been a member of the company’s board since July… Continue reading Holley CEO Retires

Meyer Distributing Names Quarterly Sales Award Winner

Meyer Distributing has given its 2023 Fourth Quarter Outstanding Sales Performance Award to Sales Account Manager Cassie Schilling, the company announced. The award recognizes sales account managers who continuously surpass expectations at Meyer Distributing, company officials said. “Cassie is an original collision category account manager here at Meyer Distributing,” said Rick Stenftenagel, assistant collision sales… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Names Quarterly Sales Award Winner

Vance & Hines Signs Distribution Deal with Keystone Automotive Operations

Vance & Hines has signed an agreement with Keystone Automotive Operations to distribute the Vance & Hines HoleShot Series Cat-Back Performance Exhaust Systems for full-size pickup trucks, the company announced. “Keystone is the perfect partner to get our products to the top auto parts retailers and installers in the country,” said Vance & Hines President… Continue reading Vance & Hines Signs Distribution Deal with Keystone Automotive Operations

PROJECT X Named Official Lighting Partner of Ultra4

PROJECT X has been named the Official Lighting Partner of Ultra4 USA for the 2023 and 2024 race seasons, the company announced. PROJECT X first began participating in Ultra4 USA in 2021, with support from brand ambassadors Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Loren Healy’s unlimited class race cars, the company said. “We are excited to join… Continue reading PROJECT X Named Official Lighting Partner of Ultra4

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Timbren to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Timbren to its line card, widening its selection of truck and off-road suspension products, the company announced. “Timbren has been around since the late 1960s and has built its brand by manufacturing rubber springs that provide load support and stability for towing and hauling applications. Timbren’s product… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Timbren to Line Card