Katech Extends Warranties To 3 Years Or 36,000 Miles
“We stand behind our engines and vehicle products, and the master builders who deliver them to the marketplace,” said Katech President Steve Spurr. “This is a natural progression of our commitment to continuous improvement.
Katech Receives ISO 9001 Certification
“Our strategy is to integrate our 40-year legacy of developing and building high-performance motorsports engines with our substantial knowledge of the vehicle aftermarket to expand our base of corporate clients,” said Steve Spurr, CEO of Katech.
Katech Builds Financial Strength Following Acquisition
Katech also is celebrating its 40th anniversary this year.
Katech Launches Free Members-Only Website For Performance Car Enthusiasts
The Katech Network gives members access to the latest precision products from Katech, as well as to new content and discussions with Katech’s master engine builders.
Jason Harding Promoted to Director of Aftermarket Operations at Katech Performance
A Detroit-area native, Harding is an ASE-certified parts specialist and has achieved Michigan Department of State mechanic certifications for engine mechanical and engine tune-up and performance, among others.
Katech Promotes Caleb Newman to VP for Aftermarket Division
Caleb Newman, vice president and director of engineering for Katech Inc., has been appointed vice president of the company’s aftermarket division, Katech Performance. Katech Performance engineers and manufactures race-proven aftermarket crate engines and components for Gen3 LS1/LS6 and Gen4 LS2/LS7 engines including solid belt tensioners, coil relocation brackets, cylinder heads, dampers, pistons, push rods, throttle bodies and valve covers, among other high-performance products for the street and track.
Katech Performance Taps McCullough Public Relations as New Agency
McCullough Public Relations, Inc. has been named the public relations firm of record for Katech Performance, an engineer and manufacturer of race-proven aftermarket crate engines and components for Gen3 LS1/LS6 and Gen4 LS2/LS7 engines. McCullough will direct all public relations activities for Katech Performance, including media relations, press release and feature story coordination, special events, trade show representation, product placement and project vehicle coordination.
R. L. Polk & Co.’s Ask the Industry Looks at the Hot Performance Items for 2007
This is the time of year that major corporations, automotive or otherwise, unveil new toys and new technologies for consumers. Keeping with that theme, for this week’s Ask the Industry we asked several aftermarket professionals well versed in the performance and accessories market what they anticipate will be the hot item(s) in the performance segment this year.