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26 September 2008
2008 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown to Premiere on SPEED Channel’s “Two Guys Garage”; Sunday, September 28 at
2:00 p.m. (EST)
Ann Arbor, Michigan, September 25, 2008 – The 2008 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown, recently held at the NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, N.C., will be featured in an upcoming episode of “Two Guys Garage,” on SPEED, a cable station dedicated to motorsports. The episode covers the Showdown in the final stages of the competition, and will premiere on Sunday, September 28, 2008, at 2:00 p.m. (EST).
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9 June 2008
MAHLE acquires Clemex Mexico S.A. de C.V
Stuttgart, June 9, 2008—The Stuttgart-based MAHLE Group announced today that MAHLE acquired the total shares of Clemex Mexico S.A. de C.V. and its subsidiaries in Lerma, Mexico.
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4 June 2008
Winners of 2008 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown from
Pro Motor Engines Score Stunning 15:59 Minutes Engine Build!
MOORESVILLE, NC – June 2, 2008 –Dennis Borem and Darrell Hoffman of Pro Motor Engines wasted no time as they racked up a stunning 15 minutes and 59 seconds build to win the 2008 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown on May 20. They came away with the Randy Dorton Memorial Trophy and a cash prize of $26,000, as well as bragging rights for another year – they are winners two years in a row now having taken last year’s top prize with a 16:25 build.
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22 February 2008
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Announces Organizational Changes
Ann Arbor, Michigan, February 18, 2008 - MAHLE Clevite Inc. announces the appointment of Ken Carter to the position of National Sales Manager. Ken Carter has served in a variety of leadership sales roles throughout his MAHLE Clevite career. His most recent responsibilities included being the Manager of the Heavy Duty and Special Market sales teams, plus all of the MAHLE Clevite Canadian operations. Ken assumes the additional duties of the USA Light Vehicle sales immediately. He will continue to report to General Manager, Michael Tate.
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20 February 2008
MAHLE Clevite Celebrates 1st NASCAR Win
With New Decal At 2008 Daytona 500
When Ryan Newman took the checkered flag at the 2008 Daytona 500, it was also a milestone event for MAHLE Clevite Inc. It marked the first time the company’s new MAHLE white decal entered Victory Lane in NASCAR competition. The company announced earlier this year that the MAHLE decal would take the place of the legendary Clevite blue decal throughout all NASCAR competitions.
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6 February 2008
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Announces Transition to MAHLE White Decal Beginning at 2008 Daytona 500
Ann Arbor, Michigan, February 4, 2008 - MAHLE Clevite Inc. has announced that beginning with the 2008 Daytona 500 in February, the company will begin the transition to the MAHLE white decal on the front fender of NASCAR vehicles. Emblazoned with big blue letters, the MAHLE white decal will take the place of the legendary Clevite blue decal and marks a new MAHLE identity throughout NASCAR.
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31 January 2008
New Victor Reinz® MLS Head Gaskets for Ford Modular Engines Provide Tight, Flexible Combustion Seal with Advanced Wave-Stopper™ Technology
MAHLE Clevite Inc. a leading supplier of Victor Reinz® automotive engine gaskets for the aftermarket, has developed new multi-layer steel (MLS) head gaskets featuring advanced Wave-Stopper™ technology for Ford Modular engines. The MLS head gaskets have – surrounding the combustion chamber – four individual concentric waves, stamped from spring steel. They provide a constant, tight, flexible combustion seal that compensates for the range of motion caused by cylinder head lift-off and thermal expansion and contraction occurring during engine operation.
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29 January 2008
Top NASCAR® Engine Builders To Tackle Chevy RO7 Engines in 2008 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown
Ann Arbor, MI – Jan. 29, 2008 – MAHLE Clevite Inc. presents an exciting new challenge for the teams of NASCAR® engine builders competing in this year’s MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown held in May at the NASCAR Technical Institute (NTI). After eight years of using NASCAR Sprint® Cup 357-cubic-inch Ford engines, MAHLE Clevite is switching to Chevy RO7 engines for the event. Showdown teams race to build and successfully run their engines in the shortest time possible.
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15 November 2007
MAHLE Clevite Canada Completes Acquisition of Engine Parts One
MAHLE Clevite Canada ULC announced today that they completed the purchase of Canadian Engine Parts 1 Inc. Engine Parts 1 currently serves the Canadian engine parts market with 5 strategically located warehouses across the country – this Acquisition transfers ownership to MAHLE Clevite Canada.
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1 October 2007
MAHLE Clevite Inc. Names New General Manager
MAHLE Clevite Inc. announces the appointment of Michael Tate to the position of general manager. Michael brings 26 years of aftermarket experience to MAHLE Clevite, most recently of SPX Service Solutions.
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9 August 2007
MAHLE Clevite Canada Announces Plans To Acquire Canadian Engine Parts Distributor
MAHLE Clevite Canada ULC announced today that they entered into an agreement, in principal, to purchase Canadian engine parts distributor, Engine Parts 1 Inc. Engine Parts 1 currently serves the Canadian engine parts market with 5 strategically located distribution centers across the country – the proposed deal would transfer ownership to MAHLE Clevite Canada.
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23 May 2007
Exciting Finish for 2007 MAHLE Engine Builder Showdown: Pro Motor Engines Team Sets Another Record – Wins Championship
Dennis Borem and Darrell Hoffman of Pro Motor Engines walked away with the top prize at the 2007 MAHLE Clevite Engine Builder Showdown — the Randy Dorton Memorial Trophy and a cash prize of $26,000. Kevin Webber and Scott Vester of Hendrick Motorsports received $9,000 in their runner-up effort. The 2007 MAHLE Clevite Engine Builder Showdown at NASCAR Technical Institute in Mooresville, NC wrapped up four grueling rounds with the Championship on May 23 in front of nearly 1,500 screaming fans.
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22 May 2007
MAHLE Clevite Performance Products Set the Standard For Racers, Enthusiasts, Engine Builders
MAHLE Clevite Inc. is one of the leading suppliers of performance engine parts to professional racers, enthusiasts and engine builders. MAHLE Clevite is a leading supplier of engine bearings, piston rings, and engine gaskets, and provides a wide scope of under-the-hood products for the performance market, including Clevite® engine bearings, Victor Reinz® gaskets, and Perfect Circle® piston rings. In addition, Clevite, Victor Reinz and Perfect Circle are exclusive NASCAR Performance Products.
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7 May 2007
MAHLE Clevite supports “NASCAR® Day” with contribution
MAHLE Clevite Inc. demonstrated once again that the aftermarket is more than simply selling parts. NASCAR® has officially designated May 18 as a day dedicated to supporting the many charitable causes of the NASCAR® Foundation. MAHLE Clevite Inc. pledged its support of NASCAR® Day by donating on behalf of every one of its employees.
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29 March 2007
MAHLE Clevite Salutes Kyle Busch and Jeff Gordon In Memorable Bristol NEXTEL Cup Finish
MAHLE and Clevite, well known names in the NASCAR pits for both MAHLE pistons and Clevite engine bearings, are now MAHLE Clevite Inc., and once again played a key role in propelling Kyle Busch and Hendrick Motorsports to victory lane at Bristol’s NEXTEL® Cup race Sunday, March 26. Hendrick driver Jeff Gordon took over the NEXTEL Cup points lead, with a third place finish.
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12 March 2007
Hendrick Motorsports Provides MAHLE Group “Official” Welcome To NASCAR – In Victory Lane
MAHLE, known in the NASCAR Garage for quality and technology, has sold products to NASCAR Teams for years. The acquisition of Clevite Engine Parts and the birth of MAHLE Clevite, Inc. set the stage for a momentous occasion Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon finished first and second as engine parts from MAHLE Clevite led the way.
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5 March 2007
Clevite Announces Their Sponsorship Of “Follow A Dream” Top Alcohol Funny Car
Clevite Engine Parts is pleased to announce their new sponsorship of Follow A Dream’s Championship NHRA racing team. In partnering with the team for the 2007 NHRA racing season, Clevite will provide Follow A Dream with Clevite® engine bearings and Perfect Circle® piston rings for their Top Alcohol Funny Car. Clevite will also share technical information with the Follow A Dream racing team. The car’s owner is Jay Blake, who also serves as the team’s crew chief. Follow A Dream’s driver is Dave Ray.
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20 February 2007
Clevite’s Engine Parts Cross Finish Line First With Kevin Harvick As He Wins Daytona 500
High-adrenalin Daytona 500 racing excitement flowed through the NASCAR® drivers, pit crews and fans alike as Kevin Harvick’s No. 29 Chevrolet crossed the finish line first with the car’s nose ahead of Mark Martin to win Sunday’s exciting 49th running of “The Great American Race.” For the challenging 200 laps, the Richard Childress Racing team Chevrolet relied on precision high performance Clevite 77® engine bearings in the successful bid to capture the prestigious Daytona 500 trophy.
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12 February 2007
Clevite Introduces High Performance Engine Bearings For Dodge Viper
Clevite Engine Parts – the world’s largest supplier of automotive engine bearings – has introduced Clevite 77® H-Series high performance connecting rod bearings and main bearings for the Dodge Viper. The H-Series bearings are available for the 1992-2002 Viper models, which are powered by the 488 CID 8.0L aluminum block V-10 cylinder engine.
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22 December 2006
Victor Reinz Announces New Part Numbers
Clevite Engine Parts recently announced 434 new part numbers to the Victor Reinz® gasket line, covering both light and heavy-duty applications.
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14 December 2006
Clevite Announces IHRA Nitro Sponsorship
Clevite Engine Parts has announced it is an official contingency sponsor for the International Hot Rod Association (IHRA). Clevite will become the “Official Nitro Class Bearings and Rings of the IHRA,” and will sponsor the “Clevite Nitro Speed Master Award” for Top Fuel and Nitro Funny Car classes at five national IHRA events in 2007.
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23 August 2006
Clevite Updates ePartsFinder Program to Make Searching Even Easier
Last year, Clevite made searching for engine parts effortless with its launch of ePartsFinder. With the addition of the software’s new “Engine Rebuilds” option, users can now increase the precision of their searches — even when less information is known.
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14 August 2006
Clevite Engine Parts Introduces New Heavy Duty eLearning Program
The diesel engine has been around for more than a hundred years, but diesel engine training is entering a new millennium. Automotive industry professionals can now study and review diesel engine componentry in the comfort of their own home or office.
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18 April 2006
Clevite Named Official Engine Parts Supplier For AERA E85 Power Shootout
The Automotive Engine Rebuilder’s Association (AERA) has selected Clevite Engine Parts to be the official supplier of engine parts for its ethanol-fueled engine building competition. Dubbed the E85 Power Shootout, this competition will be held in conjunction with AERA’s RPM (Racing, Performance engines, Machinery) Show to be held in Indianapolis August 30 - September 1. Clevite Engine Parts will supply Clevite engine bearings, Perfect Circle piston rings, and Victor Reinz gaskets to all competitors.
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21 February 2006
Clevite 77, Victor Reinz and Perfect Circle Power Jimmie Johnson to First Daytona 500 Win
The 48th running of the Daytona 500 lived up to its billing as “the Great American Race” by keeping both fans and drivers on the edge of their seats. The No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet Monte Carlo team knew all along that they had what it took to make it to victory lane — a strong team at the shop, a fast and dedicated crew at the track, a strong driver and the help of Clevite 77® engine bearings, Victor Reinz® gaskets and Perfect Circle® piston rings.
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9 December 2005
New Version of Heavy Duty CEEK® Program Available at HeavyDutyEngineKits.com
In order to better meet the heavy duty needs of its Fleet, Agricultural, Construction, Industrial and Marine customers, Clevite Engine Parts has posted an updated version of its Heavy Duty CEEK® (Clevite Electronic Engine Kits) program, which can now be found at heavydutyenginekits.com.
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8 December 2005
Find Engine Management Parts Faster with
Clevite Engine Parts’ New On-Line ePartsFinder™ Program
The days of hunting through thick catalogs looking for internal engine parts may soon be a thing of the past.
Clevite Engine Parts’ new ePartsFinder™ system condenses its entire Master Engine Parts Catalog into a handy computer program that will significantly save jobbers and technicians time by quickly finding part numbers for all Clevite 77® Engine Bearings, Victor Reinz® Gaskets and Perfect Circle® Piston Rings.
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4 November 2005
Clevite Engine Parts Targets Sport Compact Market
Clevite Engine Parts has announced a new initiative to increase awareness and availability of its engine parts in the growing sport compact market. This two-pronged effort entails targeting and educating import specialist engine builders as well as continuing to introduce new products that make
these sport compact engines more durable. Product lines being marketed through the initiative include Clevite 77® engine bearings, Perfect Circle® piston rings, and Victor Reinz® gaskets — some of the most respected brands in engine parts.
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