Donaldson Unveils New Modular Fuel Filtration System
MINNEAPOLIS – Filter media specialist Donaldson Co. has unveiled an improved medium-flow fuel filter with modular features. This filter is designed to be a cost-effective, bolt-on replacement to existing medium-flow filters. The modular filter is a derivative product with a flexible design allowing the filter to satisfy a variety of cost needs and performance specifications.
Hennessy Opens ‘University’ on Website
LAVERGNE, TN — Hennessy Industries has added Hennessy University, a free web-based training module for Coats brand wheel service and equipment, to its website. Hennessy University features modules on Coats accessories and equipment, and has seen more than 500 technicians complete some 3,000 course modules thus far this year. “With this service, our customers can
Atech Motorsports to Display Blue Moon Motorsports $25,000 Challenge Car at SEMA 2006
AKRON, OHIO— Wholesale distributor Atech Motorsports will display Blue Moon Motorsports’ $25,000 Challenge car in its booth (#28023) at SEMA’s annual trade show Oct. 31 to Nov. 3 in Las Vegas. Blue Moon’s $25,000 Challenge vehicle, a 1957 Ford Courier Sedan Delivery making its public debut at the SEMA show, is one of four vehicles
American Axle CEO Has Eye on Delphi: Some Units Would Fit Well, Exec Says
Dick Dauch, CEO of American Axle & Manufacturing Holdings Inc., said Wednesday that parts of auto supplier Delphi Corp., which is in bankruptcy, would fit with his company’s business model.
GPC Reports Record Sales and Earnings for Second Quarter, First Half
Genuine Parts Co. (GPC) reported record sales and earnings for the second quarter and six months ended June 30. Tom Gallagher, chairman, president and chief executive officer, announced today that second quarter sales totaling $2.7 billion were up 8 percent compared to the second quarter of 2005. Net income was $120.7 million, an increase of 9 percent, compared to $111 million for the second quarter of 2005. On a per share diluted basis, net income was 70 cents, up 11 percent compared to 63 cents for the second quarter last year.
Tomorrow’s Technician Editor Serves as Team Judge to Winning Team in National Student Auto Skills Competition
Earlier this week, 50 two-person student teams from across the country competed against each other, and against the clock, to accurately diagnose and fix vehicles in the 2006 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills National Finals. The competition took place June 27 in Dearborn, MI. Two aspiring techs Bradley Bolton and Aaron Clay, seniors at Paris High School in Paris, TX, only needed 29 minutes and 34 seconds to accurately diagnose and fix their Ford Mustang Convertible and win the 2006 Ford/AAA Student Auto Skills national finals on Tuesday. Ed Sunkin, editor of Tomorrow’s Technician, a B-to-B automotive tech magazine that is distributed to 1,200 NATEF-certified schools, reaching more than 50,000 automotive technician students, served as a Team Judge for the Paris, TX, duo.
AUTO MECHANICS: Grease and grime? She’s 79 and Loves it: Detroiter a Fixture in Classes
When Mary Lou Parlato throws on her red flannel shirt and gets ready to work on cars at Macomb Community College, she considers herself to be just like one of the boys. Her hands get dirty and grime gets into her nails. At 79, she’s the oldest student in her automotive technology class. But her gender stands out just as much. According to the Michigan Secretary of State’s Office, only 76 of the 35,464 licensed mechanics in the state are women.
Bosch Launches Line of ‘Professional Preferred’ Reman Alternators
Robert Bosch Corp. has introduced a new line of “Professional Preferred 100% Remanufactured” alternators and starters. Bosch “Professional Preferred” alternators and starters include many new and remachined components, thorough testing of all electronic and other components and 100 percent load testing of all assembled units, according to the company.
Vector Products Sold to Black & Decker for $160 Million
Leading global power tool manufacturer Black & Decker has purchased Vector Products for $160 million in cash. Vector is a leading designer and marketer of consumer portable power products. The company, which had more than $150 million in sales last year, sells power inverters, jump-starters, vehicle battery chargers and rechargeable spotlights.
Vector Products Sold to Black & Decker for $160 Million
Leading global power tool manufacturer Black & Decker has purchased Vector Products for $160 million in cash. Vector is a leading designer and marketer of consumer portable power products. The company, which had more than $150 million in sales last year, sells power inverters, jump-starters, vehicle battery chargers and rechargeable spotlights.