The Week in Review (Oct. 26-30, 2009)
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Engine & Performance Warehouse Presents Annual Awards at Summer Conference
The event was held Aug. 6 in Vail, Colo.
Cabin Air Filters Can Help Those with Respiratory Conditions, Says Purolator
Cabin air filters can play a role in reducing the effects of respiratory conditions, since they capture potentially harmful particulates so they are not recycled into the passenger compartment and compromise the driving comfort of the people in the vehicle.
Cabin Air Filters Offer Easy Profit Opportunity, Says Purolator
BROADVIEW, Ill. – Right now, there are about 45 million cars, trucks and SUVs on the nation’s highways equipped with cabin air filters that many vehicle owners are probably not even aware of, according to Ramon Nunez, director of Filtration for Bosch, joint venture owner of Purolator Filters NA LLC. Purolator manufactures and supplies BreatheEASY
The Week in Review (March 3-7, 2008)
By Amy Antenora The Week in Review offers a snapshot of the most highly read stories of the week as seen on aftermarketNews. To access the complete stories, simply click on the highlighted links. If you missed reading one of our daily news emails, click on any of the dates listed at the bottom of
Tom Trosin Named President of Dura-Bond Bearing Company
Melling Engine Parts has announced the reorganization of its Dura-bond subsidiary, effective as of Nov. 26. The new structure aims to strengthen marketing capabilities and increase collaboration between the business units. In conjunction with the reorganization, Melling Vice-President Thomas Trosin has been named president of Dura-bond.
Dura-Bond Bearing Co. Named Engine Pro Group Featured Supplier for Fifth Consecutive Year
For the fifth consecutive year, Dura-Bond Bearing Co. of Carson City, NV, has earned "Featured Supplier" status with the Engine Pro Group of Wheat Ridge, CO. Dura-Bond manufactures a complete line of camshaft bearings, valve seats, valve shims and engine hardware kits for the stock engine rebuilding and performance industries.
Omnitek Holds Third Annual Users Group Conference
MISSION VIEJO, CA — Omnitek Information Systems and 21st Century Graphic Technologies recently held their third annual user’s group conference Aug. 10-12 in Irvine, CA. The goal of the annual conference was to inform users of the changing trends in the automotive aftermarket and their impact on the companies’ newly developed systems and methods. At
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.
Dura-Bond Wins Vendor of the Year Award
Dura-Bond Bearing Co. was recently awarded “Vendor of the Year” status from Engine & Performance Warehouse in Denver, Colo. Based in Carson City, Nev., Dura-Bond is a division of MEPC, a joint venture company between Melling Engine Parts and Engine Power Components.