Tag: Engine Building

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

RWB Partners with American Cancer Society for Pink Piston Project

Race Winning Brands, Inc. (RWB) is increasing its cancer research and awareness support efforts in 2022 with its Pink Piston Project by partnering with the American Cancer Society (ACS) to raise funds through donations, the company announced. Encouraged through its performance piston brands – Diamond Racing, JE Pistons, Manley Performance, and Wiseco Performance Products –… Continue reading RWB Partners with American Cancer Society for Pink Piston Project

RaceTec Pistons Joins AFR, SCAT Crankshafts Family of Brands

RaceTec Pistons has joined the Air Flow Research, SCAT Crankshafts and Procar by SCAT family of brands, the company announced. RaceTec Pistons was founded in 2007 by Wayne Brooks, a former owner of JE Pistons, and provides pistons designed and machined in-house for high performance engine applications. “RaceTec Pistons has a fantastic brand, strong team,… Continue reading RaceTec Pistons Joins AFR, SCAT Crankshafts Family of Brands

MAHLE Aftermarket Announces Drawing Finalists

MAHLE Aftermarket has revealed the four finalists for its “MAHLE: The Choice of Champions” technician promotion grand prize drawing, the company announced. The finalists will travel to the 2022 Automotive Aftermarket Product Expo (AAPEX) for the chance to win their choice from two custom-built vehicles exclusively designed by racing and automotive enthusiast legends Vaughn Gittin… Continue reading MAHLE Aftermarket Announces Drawing Finalists

Turn 14 Distribution Adds VMP Performance to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added VMP Performance, a manufacturer of supercharger kits for late-model Ford Vehicles, to its line card, the company announced. “VMP Performance is the first stand-alone supercharger brand we have added to the Turn 14 Distribution line card. The company builds supercharger kits along with a variety of upgrades… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds VMP Performance to Line Card

NGK Spark Plugs Appoints New Director of Aftermarket

NGK Spark Plugs has appointed Kirt Denman as its new director of aftermarket, the company announced. With 35 years of experience in the aftermarket, Denman will serve as a leadership team member and be responsible for developing a strategy to achieve established company goals, the oversight and shared strategy of all sales and marketing programs,… Continue reading NGK Spark Plugs Appoints New Director of Aftermarket

RWB Announces Additions to Leadership Team

Race Winning Brands (RWB) has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Scott Neely as director of powersports sales and the transition of Scott Highland to director of marketing, the company announced. Neely previously held multiple roles at Cometic Gasket, most recently handling powersports and automotive OEM and retail accounts. Highland brought over thirty… Continue reading RWB Announces Additions to Leadership Team

NPW Acquires Hi Tech Auto Parts

National Performance Warehouse (NPW) has acquired North Miami, Florida’s Hi Tech Auto Parts, the parts distributor announced. It is the company’s second acquisition and expansion in south Florida in 2022, the company said. The deal closed on Sept. 12 and the location has been re-named to Johnny’s Auto Parts, NPW said. It is the second… Continue reading NPW Acquires Hi Tech Auto Parts

Nitrous Supply Launches New Website

Nitrous Supply has launched its new website, www.nitrous-supply.com, the company announced. The company specializes in key components for nitrous oxide systems, like nozzles, valves and solenoids. In addition to its manufacturing, Nitrous Supply offers a variety of services that include nitrous system flow testing and evaluation, manifold plumbing, and N2O bottle refills at the company’s… Continue reading Nitrous Supply Launches New Website

AFR Names New Engine Builder & Motorsports Sales Representative

Air Flow Research has named Ron Turransky as its new engine builder and motorsports sales representative, the company announced. Turransky will be responsible for providing technical support assistance to distributors, dealers and racers, the company said, and will be attending race events to provide technical support, prospect sales, and promote AFR’s products and brand vision.… Continue reading AFR Names New Engine Builder & Motorsports Sales Representative

Stellantis Invests $99M in Engine Plants

Stellantis will invest a total of $99 million in three North American plants for production of a new four-cylinder turbocharged engine, the automaker announced. Investments will be made at the Dundee Engine Complex in Michigan, the Kokomo Casting Plant in Indiana and the Etobicoke Casting Plant in Toronto. The new engine is a 1.6-liter, I-4… Continue reading Stellantis Invests $99M in Engine Plants