CRC Industries has extended its entitlement sponsorship of the Brakleen 150 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) race at Pocono Raceway with a multi-year renewal, the company announced. With headquarters in Horsham, Pennsylvania CRC Industries began its partnership with Pocono Raceway in 2021 as the NCTS race entitlement sponsor and titled the race after its Brakleen… Continue reading CRC Industries Extends NASCAR Truck Series Race Sponsorship
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Automotive Program Wins Channellock Trade School Contest
Channellock has named the automotive program at Bullard-Havens Technical High School as the fifth annual Trade School Trade-Up Competition winner, the company announced. The Channellock Trade School Trade-Up competition seeks to help close the nation’s skills gap by funding initiatives and tools that will positively impact America’s future tradespeople, the company said. Each year, the… Continue reading Automotive Program Wins Channellock Trade School Contest
Harbor Freight Tools Renews Skilled Trade Teacher Prize Program
Harbor Freight Tools is bringing back its Harbor Freight Tools of Schools program, which allows U.S. public high school skilled trades teachers to apply for a total of $1.5 million in cash prizes, the tool retailer announced. The deadline to apply for the 2023 prize is May 5. The total amount of cash prizes will… Continue reading Harbor Freight Tools Renews Skilled Trade Teacher Prize Program
SEMA-Backed Legislation Targets Manufacturing Equipment Tax Credit
A California assembly member has introduced a SEMA-backed bill that would offer businesses tax credits for qualifying manufacturing equipment, the organization announced. The legislation, introduced by Tim Grayson (D-Concord), would create a state tax credit for businesses that would be equal to what the business pays in local sales tax, SEMA said. The bill is… Continue reading SEMA-Backed Legislation Targets Manufacturing Equipment Tax Credit
Inside the Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 Team Machine Shop
The F1 team offers a glimpse inside its cutting-edge machine shop…
WD-40 Giveaway for Trade Professionals Asks for Career Advice
WD-40 has launched a new giveaway program that will reward trade professionals for reflecting on their careers, the company announced. Launched on April 1, the Next-Level Advice Sweepstakes asks for seasoned trade professionals to share tips and tricks of the trade and advice pros wish they knew early in their careers. Technicians are encouraged to… Continue reading WD-40 Giveaway for Trade Professionals Asks for Career Advice
Rim Repair Rx: Fixed Wheels Keep on Turning
This article originally appeared in the April 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. As a car wash owner, Ryan Stewart was frustrated with having to pay for damaged car rims at his sites. That led him to learn the art of wheel repair, and it blossomed after a long journey into the mobile business Rim… Continue reading Rim Repair Rx: Fixed Wheels Keep on Turning
Milton Industries Acquires Steck Manufacturing
Milton Industries has acquired Steck Manufacturing Company, a developer and manufacturer of specialty tools for the automotive aftermarket, the company announced. Steck, based in Dayton, Ohio, provides specialty tools to automotive repair, body shop, heavy-duty truck, lockout and towing markets, the company said, and is Milton’s fifth vehicle aftermarket-related acquisition. “This expands Milton’s reach into… Continue reading Milton Industries Acquires Steck Manufacturing
MAE Delivers eMobility Dyno to University of Windsor
Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE) recently installed an eMobility dynomometer at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada, the company announced. The MAE-AWD-500-AC/EC-LEGACY-BG chassis dynamometer was a custom-built piece of testing equipment to meet the school’s requirements for research into electric vehicles, including BEV, PHEV, and FCEV, the company said. Some of the features and benefits… Continue reading MAE Delivers eMobility Dyno to University of Windsor
BendPak Announces Passing of Gary Henthorn
BendPak has announced the passing of Gary Henthorn, son of founders Don and Ginger Henthorn, following a battle with cancer. Henthorn, 52, worked his way up at the family company and helped to establish the Garage Equipment Supply, Dannmar and MaxJax brands. The company provided an obituary for Henthorn, which you can read here.
Husky Appoints New VP of Sales
Husky Corporation, a provider of fuel dispensing products and services, has appointed Mike Ellrich as its new vice president of Sales, the company announced. Ellrich, previously the central regional sales manager at Husky Corporation, brings more than 27 years of experience in sales and business development to the role, the company said. In his new… Continue reading Husky Appoints New VP of Sales
BOLT Lock Appoints New Product Business Manager
BOLT Lock has named Gregor Germana as its new product business manager, the company announced. Germana will be responsible for developing and executing BOLT Lock’s sales management strategy to expand the brand’s market share within the aftermarket industry, while meeting and exceeding customer requirements, the company said, and will work closely with several cross functional… Continue reading BOLT Lock Appoints New Product Business Manager
Mayhew Tools Continues NASCAR Modified Tour Pole Award Sponsorship
Mayhew Tools will continue its sponsorship of the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour Pole Award for the 2023 season, the company announced. It will be the fifth consecutive year that Mayhew has sponsored the Pole Award. This award sponsorship provides an opportunity for Mayhew to present each winning driver with a one-thousand-dollar check, while also awarding… Continue reading Mayhew Tools Continues NASCAR Modified Tour Pole Award Sponsorship
Dynabrade Acquires Global Abrasive Products
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