Tag: Overlanding

Quadratec Launches Jeep Build Series, Giveaway

Quadratec is launching a new build series and giveaway contest for a 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL model, the company announced. The build series will follow along as Quadratec outfits the JL Wrangler in three different stages, highlighting a variety of aftermarket upgrades, the company said. The Quadratec Wrangler Stages Giveaway will be open through March… Continue reading Quadratec Launches Jeep Build Series, Giveaway

Lippert Previews SEMA Show Builds

Lippert Components will have four truck builds on display at the 2023 SEMA Show, the company announced, each with differing applications to showcase its Ranch Hand, CURT, ARIES, LUVERNE and UWS brands. Located in the Lippert booth (#55103), the four distinct build themes include the Overlander, which comes as an outfitted Ford Ranger, the Street… Continue reading Lippert Previews SEMA Show Builds

The Wheel Group Appoints New CFO

The Wheel Group (TWG), an aftermarket wheel, tire and automotive accessory supplier, has named Dean Rossi as its new Chief Financial Officer, the company announced. “Dean’s appointment marks an exciting new chapter for The Wheel Group,” said Wade Kawasaki, executive chairman of TWG. “We’re confident that his expertise will set the stage for unprecedented organic… Continue reading The Wheel Group Appoints New CFO

RANDYS Worldwide Appoints New CFO

RANDYS Worldwide has appointed Mike Maley as its new chief financial officer (CFO), the company announced. Maley joins RANDYS Worldwide after serving as the chief financial officer at Motion and Flow Control Products from 2019 to 2022. Prior to his role at Motion and Flow Control Products, Maley held the position of vice president of… Continue reading RANDYS Worldwide Appoints New CFO

Light Bars: Chasing Shadows

Light bars can be part of a total off-road package. (Photo courtesy Go Rhino – XPLOR Lighting)

This article originally appeared in the October 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. What lies on the road—or trail—ahead? Truck and SUV owners with light bars are the first to know. Among the industry’s most innovative product niches, light bars continue to serve as must-have add-ons for overlanders, off-roaders and seemingly anyone who drives a… Continue reading Light Bars: Chasing Shadows

THE SHOP Expands Sales Team

THE SHOP announces a sales team promotion and two new hires to better serve aftermarket companies with their business-to business marketing programs. Stacy Marshall, formerly associate publisher of THE SHOP, has been named Director of Sales for the brand’s parent company, Alabama-based Cahaba Media Group. She will oversee the sales teams for CMG’s three Colorado-based… Continue reading THE SHOP Expands Sales Team

Wheel Pros Restructures Agreement With Lending Partners

Wheel Pros has reached a new agreement with a majority of its lenders to establish a new money term loan, a refinancing and exchange of existing debt and a maturity extension of its asset-based lending facility, the company announced. The restructured agreement will provide Wheel Pros, parent company of Fuel-Off-Road, American Racing, KMC, Rotiform and… Continue reading Wheel Pros Restructures Agreement With Lending Partners

Rack N Road: In It for the Long Haul

Ryan McCann owns and operates the Rack N Road location in San Rafael, California.

This article originally appeared in the September 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. Answering a help wanted post at a “bike shop” led Ryan McCann to the car rack and hitch business. He later helped open three chain stores in the Denver, Colorado, area, oversaw their internet shop and became the head of marketing. This… Continue reading Rack N Road: In It for the Long Haul

iKamper Previews Annual Community Camping Event

iKamper is again hosting its annual CAMPOUT community camping event, the company announced. Scheduled for Oct. 13-15 at Songdog Ranch in Cuyama, California, the annual CAMPOUT event, formerly known as Sky Camp, will include guided trail runs, product demos, chef-prepared meals, live music and more. Click here for more information and watch the video below… Continue reading iKamper Previews Annual Community Camping Event