Vortech Superchargers and Paxton Automotive have joined the Air Flow Research, SCAT Cranks, RaceTec Pistons and Procar Seating portfolio of brands, the companies announced. Vortech Superchargers produces a lineup of centrifugal compression air management solutions for automotive, marine, industrial, aeronautical and motorsports applications. “Our organization is thrilled to have Vortech Superchargers join in. There are… Continue reading Vortech Superchargers, Paxton Automotive Join AFR Group
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Dayco Names New Aftermarket CEO
Dayco has named Craig Frohock as the new Chief Executive Officer of Dayco Aftermarket and Belts, the company announced. Effective Jan. 16 and reporting directly to the board of Dayco, Frohock will be responsible for the business unit’s global operational performance and strategic direction, the company said. For the past six years, Frohock has held… Continue reading Dayco Names New Aftermarket CEO
AFR Wins PRI Featured Product Award
Air Flow Research received a PRI Featured Product Award at the PRI Trade Show last month, the company announced. The company received the award for its New Gen III Hemi Black Hawk Cylinder Heads, AFR said. The Featured Product Awards program recognizes products entered into the Featured Products Showcase at the PRI Show. Product Category… Continue reading AFR Wins PRI Featured Product Award
Engine Performance Expo Returns
The Engine Performance Expo is returning for two days of training and education, set for Jan. 13–14, and The AAM Group will again host the event and provide broadcasting services, the company announced. Previous versions of the event have required preregistration to watch, but this year’s Engine Performance Expo will stream live starting at 10… Continue reading Engine Performance Expo Returns
Making a Holley Carburetor
Follow along—from start to finish—as Holley manufacturers one of its iconic carburetors…
Lordco Auto Parts Joins Engine Pro Marketing Program
Lordco Auto Parts has joined the Engine Pro marketing program, effective Jan. 1, as voted on by Engine Pro shareholders, the distributor announced. As the first distributor from Canada to join Engine Pro, AAM Group member Lordco plans to expand its sales and support infrastructure to amplify the program’s presence in the Canadian market, the… Continue reading Lordco Auto Parts Joins Engine Pro Marketing Program
The AAM Group Finalizes New Partnership with Engine Parts Group
The AAM Group and Engine Parts Group formally finalized its new partnership by signing the final contract in the EPGI booth at the recently concluded PRI trade show, the company announced. Signed by the organizations’ respective presidents, AAM Group’s Tim Odom and EPGI’s Jesse Jones, the contract authorizes AAM to assume operations and management responsibilities… Continue reading The AAM Group Finalizes New Partnership with Engine Parts Group
NPW Hosts Charity Golf Tournament
National Performance Warehouse (NPW) hosted a charity golf tournament for more than 100 players from the automotive industry last month, the parts distributor recently shared. Hosted on Dec. 11 at Miami Lakes Golf Club, the event ultimately raised $6,000 for First Tee Miami, the company said. In addition to having more than 100 players from… Continue reading NPW Hosts Charity Golf Tournament
Filling the Funnel with Performance Oils & Fluids
This article originally appeared in the January 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Performance oils and fluids are protection for your customer’s power investments. Engineered for specific uses and backed by lab and real-world testing, these products are a fun and vital part of a speed shop’s offerings. From supply chain issues to common misconceptions,… Continue reading Filling the Funnel with Performance Oils & Fluids
MAHLE Aftermarket Opens New Mississippi Warehouse
MAHLE Aftermarket has opened a new automated warehouse in Olive Branch, Mississippi, the company announced. The warehouse aims to speed up deliveries to workshops and distributors, reduces the frequency of returns, and enables an order to be commissioned within 30 minutes, MAHLE representatives said. MAHLE has invested over $6 million in the 13,000 sq. ft.,… Continue reading MAHLE Aftermarket Opens New Mississippi Warehouse
Dayco Partners with TSR for 2023 NHRA Season
Dayco has formed a partnership with Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) in the NHRA Camping World Drag Racing Series for the 2023 season that includes supplying the team with its 11mm blower belt, along with technical support, the company said. TSR just completed its inaugural NHRA season, earning five victories in 2022 – four in Funny… Continue reading Dayco Partners with TSR for 2023 NHRA Season
Walker Products Owner Passes Away
Walker Products recently announced that Owner, President and CEO Michael G. Weaver has passed away following a battle with cancer. The company provided the following obituary: It is with great sadness for us to report that Michael G. Weaver, president of Walker Products, and member of the Automotive Sales Council, passed away peacefully on Nov.… Continue reading Walker Products Owner Passes Away
RC Fuel Injection Now Offering GDI Blueprinting Services
RC Fuel Injection is now offering gasoline direct injection (GDI) blueprinting/refurbishing services, the company announced. The new service joins the RC Fuel Injection roster of services, which has been blueprinting and balancing both low impedance “peak and hold” and high impedance “saturation” injectors for 30 years, the company said. According to RC Fuel Injection, like… Continue reading RC Fuel Injection Now Offering GDI Blueprinting Services
Brian Appelgate Named Holley Interim COO
Holley has appointed Brian Appelgate to the role of interim chief operating officer (COO), the company announced. Appelgate has advised Holley since 2018 as head of mergers and acquisitions, the company said. “Over the last two quarters, supply chain constraints have prevented us from building and shipping our products in the volumes needed to satisfy… Continue reading Brian Appelgate Named Holley Interim COO
Engine Pro Joins The AAM Group
The shareholders of Engine Parts Group, Inc. have voted to join The AAM Group, the organization announced. AAM will assume operations of the Engine Pro program and brand starting Jan. 1, 2023. AAM’s current marketing programs — Parts Pro, Performance Corner and Total Truck Centers — serve resellers, suppliers and distributors in the performance and truck… Continue reading Engine Pro Joins The AAM Group