Tag: Overlanding

Austin Hatcher Foundation Partners with BOOSTane

Late last year, the Austin Hatcher Foundation partnered with BOOSTane to provide an opportunity for two participants in its Industrial Arts therapy program to work on a Ford Bronco, the organization announced. At the end of 2022, BOOSTane Octane Engineering was driving its “Fandango” Ford Bronco through Chattanooga on the way to the 2022 SEMA… Continue reading Austin Hatcher Foundation Partners with BOOSTane

Overland Expo Under New Ownership

Overland Expo parent company Lodestone Events has been acquired by Emerald, producers of the Outdoor Retailer trade show, the company announced. The two companies had previously announced a partnership to co-produce Outdoor Retailer’s Outdoor Adventure X, which will debut later this year at Snowbasin Resort in Huntsville, Utah. According to a statement posted to the… Continue reading Overland Expo Under New Ownership

Mile Marker Industries Partners with Terry Madden

Mile Marker Industries, a manufacturer of vehicle locking hubs, electric and hydraulic winches, recovery gear and automotive aftermarket accessories, has agreed to a multilevel partnership with racer and motorsports television personality Terry Madden to introduce a line of signature products, the company announced. Madden, a U.S. Army veteran, is an experienced off-road racer with two… Continue reading Mile Marker Industries Partners with Terry Madden

Turn 14 Distribution Adds Rock Slide Engineering to Line Card

Performance parts distributor Turn 14 Distribution has added Rock Slide Engineering off-road and overland products to its line card, the company announced. “Rock Slide Engineering offers a full line of step sliders for Jeep Wrangler, Gladiator and Ford Bronco vehicles. These unique step sliders are fully functional, trail-rated rock sliders with a built-in power step.… Continue reading Turn 14 Distribution Adds Rock Slide Engineering to Line Card

weBoost Products Now Available at Meyer Distributing

weBoost products from Wilson Electronics are now available through Meyer Distributing, the company announced. “We’re very excited to welcome Wilson Electronics to the Meyer Family. With our diverse categories of auto, fleets, overland, RV, home/outdoor and marine, you can be sure that the weBoost family has a product for your needs,” said Nick Gramelspacher, VP… Continue reading weBoost Products Now Available at Meyer Distributing

Building Dreams with BDM Customs

Marc McCombs of BDM Customs

This article originally appeared in the January 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. When a shop has been in business for more than 26 years and continues to expand, chances are the owners are doing something right. BDM Customs has a strong presence in and around Tempe, Arizona with its lifted truck packages for dealerships,… Continue reading Building Dreams with BDM Customs

Running Boards & Steps

Photo courtesy ARIES

This article originally appeared in the January 2023 print issue of THE SHOP magazine. Running boards and steps serve a practical purpose by easing entry into taller vehicles, an aesthetic purpose by adding off-road appeal to trucks and SUVs, and even a protective purpose by guarding doors and fender areas from chips and dings. If… Continue reading Running Boards & Steps

Fox Factory Recaps First Year of Trail Trust

Fox Factory created Trail Trust in November 2021, and in just one year, has donated over $1 million to more than 70 nonprofit organizations supporting sustainable outdoor access across seven countries worldwide, the company announced. “As an industry leader, we believe it’s our responsibility to ensure that our playgrounds continue to exist for generations to come, and… Continue reading Fox Factory Recaps First Year of Trail Trust

Yakima Restructures Global Leadership

Yakima’s Ryan Martin, current CEO of the Americas Region, will increase his responsibilities to oversee the company in Australasia (Australia, New Zealand and neighboring Pacific Islands) and Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), the company announced. Martin has served as CEO of the Americas Region since 2014 and during his tenure has overseen organizational transformation, top and bottom line growth,… Continue reading Yakima Restructures Global Leadership