Supply Chain Woes Continue
The U.S. economy grew at a sluggish 6.5% annual rate in the second quarter, and, according to the U.S. Department of Commerce, the GDP did not accelerate as expected either. The reason for the slowdown is being blamed on supply chain issues – product and labor shortages more specifically, according to a report in Transmission

Following The Supply Chain
Transtar Industries has become a significant player in the transmission industry by supplying the parts shops need to rebuild or remanufacture any unit that comes through the door. But getting the parts to your shop in time to service your customer takes a lot of planning and work behind the scenes in the ever-changing supply

GM Genuine Parts Unveils New Logos, Expands ACDelco OE Parts on Vehicles
General Motors Customer Care and Aftersales have announced the expansion of ACDelco branded parts on GM vehicles and introduced the new marketing campaign, “Certainty Starts Here,” a video series defining the clear choice for maintenance and repair of customers’ vehicles. The new logos for GM Genuine Parts, ACDelco and GM Marine are part of an ongoing
Major Online Engine Retailer Upgrades Website
Newly Designed KarlKustoms.com Makes It Easier To Find Crate Engines

Pep Boys to Celebrate Centennial Anniversary with Support for Veterans
Pep Boys has contributed to various causes over the past 100 years, and has established a new partnership with the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
PARTS: BIG OR SMALL
“I think we’re one of the last, large hard parts specialty houses that will ship a part directly to a shop while selling high-volume quantities to perhaps a half dozen production remanufacturer customers,” said Jeff Burris during a recent Transmission Digest visit to Dunkirk, Indiana hard parts supplier Teal Automotive, Inc. Jeff wears several hats as he oversees purchasing and overall facility operations.
