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MEMA Honors Long-time Members

The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) this week honored 14 companies marking membership anniversaries from 25 to 65 years. The members were recognized at the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Executive Reception on Oct. 31 at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, and with displays in the AASA Business/Meetings Center, Rooms 104-106 of the Sands Expo Center.

LAS VEGAS — The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) this week honored 14 companies marking membership anniversaries from 25 to 65 years. The members were recognized at the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Executive Reception on Oct. 31 at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, and with displays in the AASA Business/Meetings Center, Rooms 104-106 of the Sands Expo Center.

“MEMA is proud to have assisted these members, and all of its more than 700 members, in their efforts to advance the automotive supplier industry,” said Bob McKenna, MEMA president and CEO. “Today, our members keep the U.S. automotive and truck industry supplied with the components that enable it to produce some 17 million vehicles annually and keep the 214 million vehicles on the road with replacement products and services.”

Members recognized included:

• 65 Years: Hastings Manufacturing Co. and Van Norman Equipment Co. Inc.

• 55 Years: Milton Industries Inc.

• 50 Years: SKF (Chicago Rawhide) and Waterloo Industries Inc.

• 45 Years: Globe Specialty Co.

• 35 Years: Breeze Industrial Products, Bussman Division (Cooper-Bussman), Melling Engine Parts and Motor Magazine

• 30 Years: Hayden Automotive and Heli Coil Division (Black & Decker)

• 25 Years: Pylon Manufacturing Corp. and Proliance (TransPro)

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