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Happy New Year, one and all!

As we continue to develop Transmission Digest products in the digital world, there not only are new features appearing but there are old favorites in new places. First and foremost, we are making Transmission Digest a more concentrated and easier read for you with a new approach to layout and graphics.

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As we continue to develop Transmission Digest products in the digital world, there not only are new features appearing but there are old favorites in new places. First and foremost, we are making Transmission Digest a more concentrated and easier read for you with a new approach to layout and graphics. This month the ePowertrain Bulletin focuses on suppliers of valve bodies, valve body components and valve body tools/equipment.

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The www.transmissiondigest.com website is now the focal point for an incredible assortment of training and reference assets for your business. Check the site for:

• Transtar Video Garage (Weekly) instructional video feature

• e-Powertrain Bulletin (Monthly) companion to Transmission Digest) features unique technical content, supplier listings, news and product information

• Transmission Digest Newsletter (Weekly) digital publication with still more technical content focused on our industry

• Transmission Digest Magazine Digital edition (Monthly)

• Transmission Tech/Talk TSB (Semi-monthly)

• Podcasts and webinars

To make sure you’re receiving notices as new articles and other content are published, please register an email address for everyone in the shop who can be served by this greatly expanded information base.

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A couple of powertrain-related conferences are scheduled in the next few months.

The TST Big Event diagnostics training March 21st Westchester (NY) Marriot

www.TSTseminars.org

Torque Converter Rebuilders Association annual meeting and seminars April 17th & 18th at the Holiday Inn Resort, Fort Walton Beach, FL

www.tcraonline.com

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