Not Just Transmissions
The employees of Transmissions and More in Fairfield, Ohio are dedicated to what they do. The president was even willing to take time to talk to Transmission Digest in the middle of his workday.
My Spaceship Needs a New Transmission!
The people of Roswell aren’t green visitors from Pluto, but normal people going about normal lives. But if there were a few little green men wandering around, where would they go to service their spacecraft’s transmissions?
Jasper Engines: Profiting From Partnership
“There’s a lot of business to be done out there and what we are focused on is truly being a partner with the shops. We want to be their Company of Choice for those difficult units that they choose not to rebuild whether it’s a question of technology, training, or even time. We can provide those units.
Fifty Years in the Making: Stan’s Transmission Centre Ltd.
Such is the case with Stan’s Transmission Centre Ltd., of Vancouver, a six-bay transmission repair shop, which has been around for more than 50 years, according to the shop’s website, and is owned by Jim Lasher.
Sonnax: Build It or Buy It, We’ve Got Your Back
In 2014 Sonnax expanded its role as a supplier of aftermarket valve body components with the acquisition of VBX, a remanufacturer of valve bodies located near Philadelphia in Paulsboro, N.J.
EVT Transmission Parts: Challenge and Opportunity
Every city in America offers a unique blend of opportunity and challenge for business people like Walter Quintanilla CEO of EVT Transmission Parts in Los Angeles. The L.A. area has more than 6.5 million vehicles providing opportunity for repair shops and parts suppliers alike.
Speedy Marietta: Having the Right People in the Right Seats
Kristina Magic spent 22 years in the telecommunications business, in a constant state of working and trying to excel but then being laid off.
Now she’s the owner of a successful transmission repair shop: Speedy Marietta Transmission Shop.
Lubegard: Filling The Marketplace
Asked for the 30,000-foot corporate view, Stellar/Lubegard President Justin Archer said that like nearly all company leaders, he’s looking to take advantage of growth potential and to become more efficient at what his company does. “We continue to add to the product portfolio as we find products for both the Stellar and the Lubegard lines that are needed by our customers.”
Small-Town Shop Stays Ahead of the Curve
Athens Automatic Transmission has been in business in Athens for 23 years, Co-Owner Patrick Gryszka said. Originally owned by his parents, Patrick said he himself had never had any intention of going into the business.
Rostra: Expanding Transmission Electronics
“A few years ago, Tom Eibel and I visited with many of Rostra’s customers,” Rostra Powertrain Controls President Jeff McCurley said. “We heard repeatedly that they loved Rostra products but wished Rostra would develop and release more parts.”
Old-Time Service & Philosophy with Modern Repairs
Should a tourist visit Branson, Mo., as so many do, he would be remiss not to take a leisurely drive into the historic downtown area, enjoying the antique brick buildings and waving to the friendly locals. But, should his vehicle suddenly break down, or make unexplained noises, or experience other issues, where is our tourist to go in this unfamiliar town?
Quality Transmission Service – Fix the Root Cause
Greene also focused on business as well. Analyzing the Alaskan market, he mentioned two ways to expand his business. One way was to find ways to reach what he calls the “outer demographic” of motorists who can’t come to Anchorage; he must go to them. Another way is to take advertising seriously.
