John Wenskovitch Named 2005 Victor Reinz Machinist of the Year; Paul Nelson Also Honored
With more than 28 years of experience, Wenskovitch currently works as a machine shop foreman for DLK Auto Parts and Machine in Russelton, PA., where he was the first employee of the machine shop. His early beginnings as a machinist stemmed from his love of taking things apart and putting things back together, which began at an early age.
German Firm Extends Auto Parts Range
ThyssenKrupp AG will increase the range of vehicle parts it produces in China, supporting its customers as they attempt to increase their share of the growing market. “We will make a complete portfolio of parts in China and will make selective acquisitions here,” said Wolfram Morsdorf, chairman of the executive board of ThyssenKrupp Automotive.
Hi-Tech Engine Components Forms Venture to Supply Factory Quality Engines
Hi-Tech Engine Components has formed a venture with manufacturers that produce new and refurbished factory quality engines, cylinder heads and crankshafts. Under the terms of the venture, Hi-Tech has exclusive marketing and distribution rights in the automotive, truck and marine aftermarket. The new venture, known as the Factory Engineering Group, will produce products at seven U.S. facilities and will distribute from 10 DCs located strategically across the U.S. The venture will operate administrative offices within Hi-Tech’s Salt Lake City facility.
ThyssenKrupp, Sumitomo in Chinese Joint Venture
ThyssenKrupp Automotive, the car parts maker of German heavy industry giant ThyssenKrupp, has entered into a joint venture agreement with Japanese companies Sumitomo Metals Industries and Sumitomo Corporation.
Executive Interview with Rex Falkenrath, Founder and CEO of Hi-Tech Engine Components
Our latest edition of “Executive Interview” features Rex Falkenrath, founder and CEO of Hi-Tech Engine Components. Falkenrath founded Hi-Tech in August of 1973. With more than 31 years in business, Hi-Tech Engine Components has developed a full line of engine parts and kits sold nationally through parts store chains and program distribution groups. Join us as we learn more about Hi-Tech Engine Components and the engine parts market.
Hi-Tech Engine Components to Supply AAM/Parts Pro Group
Hi-Tech Engine Components has been selected as a program vendor to AAM/Parts Pro by a unanimous vote of its members. According to Tim Odom, president of AAM/Parts Pro, having access to Hi-Tech’s arsenal of engine kits for more than 15,000 applications was just one of many reasons for the decision.
Timken to Become NASCAR Contingency Sponsor
Timken has signed on as a contingency sponsor of the NASCAR Busch Series for three years, beginning with the 2004 season. The Hershey’s Kisses 300 at Daytona International Speedway, which took place last weekend, was the first time the Timken logo appeared on multiple NASCAR stock cars.