Ohio Technical College Announces the Edelbrock Academy
The Edelbrock Academy is offered to advanced OTC students and features training from the school’s High Performance and Racing program as well as a separate, 12-week course.
Hankook Looks to Eco-Tires to Support Growth Goal
According to Hankook Tire’s vice president, Pae Ho-youl, green tires will be the tire industry’s “keyword” for some time to come. For this reason, the Korean company is making substantial investments in this area.
New Chief, New Offices, New Sponsorship, Renewed Attitude at Pirelli
When he took over as chairman and CEO of Pirelli Tire North America, Mauro Pessi was certainly no stranger to the tiremaker or its parent, Pirelli Tyre. After a year as CEO of Italian brake component maker Brembo, Pessi, 43, returned to his roots when he became head of Pirelli’s North American operations. Tire Review interviewed Pessi at PTNA’s new offices near Grand Central Terminal in midtown Manhattan.
Red Line Oil Releases New Oil Application Guide
New web-based application guide on RedLineOil.com features more than 200,000 applications for lubricants for engines, transmissions, differentials and more.
Winner of the Raybestos ’32 Roadster Pickup Announced
Vin Paladini’s name was drawn as winner from more than 45,000 entries received. He was flown to Las Vegas and shuttled directly to the SEMA show, where the one-of-a-kind hot rod was presented to him in the Ford Motor Co. booth by Raybestos brand representatives, Troy Ladd and the build team from Hollywood Hot Rods, and other build partners involved in the project.
Siouxland Tire Dealer Named North America’s Best
Now in its fourth year, the Tire Review Top Shop Awards, presented by Ammco/Coats, seeks to honor the “best of the best” independent tire dealers in the U.S. and Canada.
OBITUARY: Robert Bowdoin, Founder of Bowdoin Products, Passes Away
Robert E. Bowdoin, 72, passed away Oct. 14. Born April 24, 1938, he founded Bowdoin Products in 1978 in Elkhart, Ind. The company manufactured running boards, headlight covers and bug shields and was sold to JM Industries in 1988. In 1994, Bowdoin became a partner with his son Jeff in Bowdoin Marketing when they acquired RJ Patteri and Associates.
Celette Expands Southeastern U.S. Distribution
Celette will have more information on its updated distribution network this week at SEMA. See them in North Hall No. 10861.
S.I.P.S. Celebrates 10th Anniversary
A nationally recognized group focusing specifically on import specialists and their needs, S.I.P.S. (the Society of Import Parts Specialists) was founded in 2000 with just 12 charter members and in 10 years time has grown to nearly 30 members from across the country.
The AMN Week in Review (Oct. 18-22, 2010)
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