Powersports Business articles from July 2006

Powersports Business archives from July 2006

BRP to take over dealer network in Europe.(Bombardier Recreational Products to acquire Jets Marivent)
July 3, 2006... Montreal-based Bombardier Recreational Products Inc. (BRP) plans to establish direct commercial operations in Spain, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxembourg, the United Kingdom and Ireland following the sale of former distributor Jets...

Cape Breton TT canceled.(tourist trophy )
July 3, 2006... The Cape Breton TT Festival of Speed, an open road race scheduled to take place on an island off the northeast coast of Nova Scotia, has been canceled following the provincial government's refusal to issue a permit for the event to happen on...

H-D applauds U.S. trade agreement with Vietnam.(HOTNEWS)
July 3, 2006... While Harley-Davidson has not yet announced any definitive plans for selling motorcycles in Vietnam, the company recently expressed satisfaction with a new trade agreement that reduces the Southeast Asian nation's barriers to motorcycle imports...

Suzuki recalls R450 QuadRacer.(HOTNEWS)
July 3, 2006... American Suzuki Motor Corp. is recalling about 6,300 units of its 2006 model year R450 QuadRacer ATV. The company says the cushion lever mounting bracket on the ATV frame can break. If this occurs the rider could lose control of the ATV and...

Ten companies join MIC.(HOTNEWS)
July 3, 2006... The Motorcycle Industry Council's Board of Directors approved the following 10 new members in April: * Agri-Cover, Inc. (ACI) -- manufacturer of truck covers, tarp systems, snow and ATV plows. * AMA Prostar -- Motorcycle drag racing...

MIC promotes two.(HOTNEWS)
July 3, 2006... The Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) made two recent promotions. Kathy Van Kleeck was promoted to senior vice president, government relations and Pat Murphy was promoted to vice president, research and technology standards. Van Kleeck held...

Murray joins Yamaha.(HOTNEWS)
July 3, 2006... Powersports industry veteran Maurice Murray has joined Yamaha Motor Corp., USA as division manager for the manufacturer's parts and accessories group. Murray is a former senior vice president of brand development at Global Motorsport...

Quality, intellectual theft concerns abound.
July 3, 2006... While there certainly are advantages to sourcing parts, systems and entire products from China, doing business in Asia isn't for the faint of heart. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "You have to be careful with the people you deal with," says...

Vehicle alert technology coming to motorcycles.
July 3, 2006... A recently developed vehicle-to-vehicle communication system that warns motorcycle and automobile drivers of the possibility of a collision could be on bikes by 2008. Statistics of on-road accident fatalities in Japan indicate that...

Safety reporting changes considered.
July 3, 2006... The Consumer Product Safety Commission is proposing rule changes that would allow manufacturers, distributors and retailers to consider more factors in deciding whether to report safety problems associated with products. The proposal,...

Arctic Cat shows new products.(Arctic Cat Inc.)
July 3, 2006... CANCUN -- Arctic Cat dealers from the United States and Canada who attended the manufacturer's business meeting in this Mexican seaside resort town saw new 400cc and 650cc two-up ATVs, four Limited Edition models, two concept vehicles and a...

Honda exec to lead IMMA.
July 3, 2006... Minoru Harada, senior managing director of Honda Motor Co., Ltd., has been named president of the International Motorcycle Manufacturers Association (IMMA), an organization comprised of the motorcycle industry associations of Asia, Europe, and...

Italian firms open IPOs.(DIGEST)
July 3, 2006... Two major Italian companies involved in the powersports industry are floating initial public offerings on the Milan stock exchange. Piaggio & Co. SpA is selling a 30.9 percent share of the company via an IPO that opened June 19. ...

Ducati gains capital via share purchases.(DIGEST)
July 3, 2006... Officials of Ducati Motor Holding SpA say 98.9 percent of the company shares offered to the public on the Italian stock exchange Borsa Italiana S.p.A. in May had been subscribed to. During the May 8-26 option period, 158,579,839 of...

BMW sales dip in 2006.(DIGEST)
July 3, 2006... BMW Motorrad sold 43,635 units worldwide during the first five months of the year, down 4.4 percent from the 45,640 units retailed during the same period in 2005. However, things are looking up for the manufacturer as the year progresses....

Japan's cycle production up in April.(DIGEST)
July 3, 2006... Japan's four major motorcycle manufacturers produced 142,431 units in April, up 6,091 units or 4.5 percent compared to the production of 136,340 units in April 2005, according to Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA). April's...

GE teams with two suppliers.(DIGEST)
July 3, 2006... GE Consumer Finance has extended an agreement with BRP and recently signed to provide revolving and installment consumer financing programs for customers of Thunder Mountain Custom Cycles. The multi-year contract extension with BRP has GE...

Cobra Powersports taps GE for dealer financing.(TGB dealers and Cobra Powersports, partners)(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... Cobra Powersports, the U.S. distributor of TGB scooters and ATVs built in Taiwan, has partnered with GE Capital Solutions to provide wholesale financing to authorized TGB dealers. Kennesaw, Ga.-based Cobra Powersports currently supports 145...

Suzuki, Nissan expand relationship.(DIGEST)
July 3, 2006... Suzuki Motor Corp. announced it has agreed to expand the scope of its business collaboration with Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. In the past, Suzuki has supplied minicars to Nissan while Nissan affiliate Jatco, Ltd. supplied automatic transmissions...

ATV sales: when minus might be a plus; The MIC sales decrease may not be a true sign of the industry's health, industry officials say.(FOCUS: ATV)
July 3, 2006... The fact that sales of ATVs sold by major manufacturers were down in 2005 is indisputable. What it means for the industry is anything but. Data from the companies reporting to the Motorcycle Industry Council (MIC) showed a 4 percent decline...

How UTVs are impacting ATVs: dealers believe more ATV sales are being lost to the UTV buyer, national survey finds.(FOCUS: ATV)
July 3, 2006... Dealers from across the nation are noticing a bigger impact from utility vehicles (UTVs) on ATV sales, which appear to be down slightly or at best flat this year. That's some of the findings of a national survey of 150 dealers conducted...

Can ATV youth racing move up the ranks? The sport is catching on, but it's still not close to motorcycles in terms of sales.(FOCUS: ATV)
July 3, 2006... Motorcycles marketed at the under-16 demographic are big sellers thanks to trickle-down marketing and an unparalleled increase in exposure. With a growing number of organized and sanctioned youth-specific racing competitions around the country,...

Casual apparel making gains with ATV's increased exposure.(FOCUS: ATV)
July 3, 2006... Although ATV casual apparel may not be as prevalent as motorcycle wear, it's catching up, manufacturers and distributors agree. And it's all about awareness, and proximity brings awareness. Whether it's about staying safe while riding...

Cobra ATV chassis skid plate.(Product Showcase)
July 3, 2006... Made from lightweight aluminum alloy, the Cobra ATV chassis skid plate offers seamless, full-length protection with smooth bends, edges and corners. It features a clear-protected finish, recessed mounting holes to protect bolts, and...

K & N Filters.(Product Showcase)
July 3, 2006... Side-by-side sales picking up in your area? Better start putting some parts in stock to motivate buyers to keep coming back. K & N's oversized replacement filter may do the trick, adding a few ponies and keeping maintenance down to a minimum....

ArvinMeritor Ride Control Products, Inc. RydeFX Solo.(Product Showcase)
July 3, 2006... The newest development for the ATV market from ArvinMeritor is the RydeFX Solo, a seven-position compression adjustable high-pressure gas aluminum monotube shock absorber. This shock absorber uses through-the-rod compression adjustment for a...

Rox Pivoting Risers.(Product Showcase)
July 3, 2006... Rox Speed FX popular pivoting risers are now available in blue and red anodized colors. Rox 2" pivoting riser is the most common choice for sport enthusiasts combined with popular motocross bend bars, also available at Rox. This set-up not only...

Carrillo raptor rods.(Product Showcase)
July 3, 2006... Connecting rod manufacturer Carrillo now has product available for the 2006 Yamaha Raptor 700 R. Carrillo says its rods are manufactured from the strongest, most durable proprietary blend of steel and are specifically designed and engineered...

Shark MXR.(Product Showcase)
July 3, 2006... With a shell made from multi-directional fibers, the Shark MXR features multi-element, internal shock absorbers with differentiated density; ergonomic cheek pads in 3D foam, multipoint ventilation and fully removable and washable interior in...

Kolpin DirtWorks.(Product Showcase)
July 3, 2006... Kolpin DirtWorks offer a variety of products to fit ATVs and UTVs. Among the many new products offered are the Three-Point trailer mount, an accessory tool bar and a Disc Plow. The Disc Plow has a 54-inch width that includes eight, 14-inch...

All Balls Components.(Product Showcase)
July 3, 2006... Claiming the largest and broadest selection of ATV bearings and components in the powersports industry, All Balls Bearings & Components has added a number of new products to its 2006 line, including 11 new King Pin kits and 15 new Ball Joint...

Bell Moto Jr.(Product Showcase)
July 3, 2006... Looking for a line of helmets to protect young ATV enthusiasts? Bell's Moto Jr. features a composite fiberglass shell, forehead vents, integrated roost guard and goggle grabbers, an adjustable visor with aluminum thumb screws, a padded chin...

Wiseco Rhino piston.(Product Showcase)
July 3, 2006... Wiseco's new piston set for 2005 and 2006 Yamaha Rhinos features optimized compression for improved throttle response and torque, a pressure seal groove for maximum ring seal, dedicated forging for lightweight/superior strength, a chrome-plated...

LiteFoot M3 for UTVs.(Product Showcase)
July 3, 2006... LiteFoot, the patented ATV rubber track conversion system by Mattracks, turns a 4X4 ATV into a tracked vehicle capable of taking you to places that you couldn't get to on wheels. LiteFoot for ATV can be used in all seasons and all terrains,...

Works shocks Pro Series shocks.(Product Showcase)
July 3, 2006... These billet aluminum and steel-bodied piggyback shocks are for all types of competition--stadium, MX or cross-country. Features include smooth aluminum attached piggyback reservoirs, externally adjustable 18-position compression damping,...

TEAM Industries clutch kit.(Product Showcase)
July 3, 2006... TEAM Industries-Motorsports has just come out with its new clutch kits especially designed for Kawasaki's 650 and 750 Brute Force models. Don't have a Kawasaki Brute Force? No problem. TEAM Industries-Motorsports has clutch kits for all ATV and...

UM Wheel Spacers.(Product Showcase)
July 3, 2006... UM (Universal Metals) Wheel Spacers give quads more stability and better handling, and they are a low-cost alternative to swing axles and A-Arms. Made from urethane elastomer with titanium and graphite, the wheel spacers provide added strength...

GM56X MX helmet.(Product Showcase)
July 3, 2006... Designed with a "Striker" graphic, the GM56X is SNELL 2005- and XXXL DOT-approved. Manufactured with a lightweight polycarbonate shell, the helmet features a high air flow, removable mouth vent, longer visor with additional venting, and an easy...

Blingstar DC racer nerf bar.(Product Showcase)
July 3, 2006... This nerf bar incorporates signature "Extreme Peg," which features extended peg ends that allow for easy outside weighting and more precise cornering. Engineered with 6061 T1 aluminum, the nerf bar features an embroidered Blingstar logo on nets...

ITP's T-9 Pro Series Trac-Lock.(Product Showcase)
July 3, 2006... ITP's all-new T-9 Pro Series Trac-Lock beadlock wheel is a competition-ready wheel designed to provide racers and aggressive trail or sand dune riders with exceptional tire retention capabilities. Includes a rugged. 190 wall and outer bead...

Hatfield-McCoy conducts trial periods for UTVs.(ATV Digest)
July 3, 2006... The Hatfield-McCoy Trails is allowing some UTVs onto the 500-mile trail system during a 90-day trial period, which started June 1. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The trail system had previously imposed a 50-inch width restriction, restricting...

Report finds four new ATVs fail to meet safety standards.(ATV Digest)
July 3, 2006... A new study released by the Specialty Vehicle Institute of America revealed a host of safety problems with youth-model ATVs from several companies that are new to the U.S. market. The study analyzed four "new entrant" ATVs and found that...

Work begins on $20 million riding area in Pennsylvania.(ATV Digest)
July 3, 2006... Construction of a $20 million recreation area atop an old strip mine is under way in Patton, Penn. To celebrate, officials held a groundbreaking ceremony June 8 at L & L Service and Supply, where the entrance to Rock Run Recreation Area is to...

A sporty summer release: Kawasaki reveals new quads for '07.(Kawasaki KFX450 )
July 3, 2006... While Kawasaki's "Summer Release" model line-up includes three new ATVs, arguably the most anticipated four-wheeled product to come from the Irvine, Calif.-based supplier in 2007 is the KFX450 sport quad. Kawasaki recently sent out a...

New form of trail access coming to dealers across the U.S.: company sells access pass to private trails.(ATV)
July 3, 2006... Ask Chris Connelly about his business, TrailPass. "The concept of it is not hard to get," he said. ATVers go to their local dealer and spend $75 for a pass that gives them access to private trails in 11 states, with more to come in six more...

Honda's early release models offer more color.(Honda Motor Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... While Honda updated its two Rubicon and two Foreman models with black engine sidecovers for 2007, color schemes appear to dominate the majority of the changes made to the company's 2007 early release line-up. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

NOHVCC holds event in Florida.(ATV)
July 3, 2006... Seventy-eight land managers and agency officials from Florida recently participated in a four-day National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council OHV Recreation Management Workshop in Ocala, Fla. The NOHVCC OHV Recreation Management...

Industry to play role in developing trails.(ATV)
July 3, 2006... Various powersports-related organizations are providing resources to develop and conduct a series of workshops for U.S. Forest Service (USFS) personnel and OHV enthusiasts. The workshops are aimed at ensuring a new OHV route rule results in...

Dealer steps forward to save OHV access.(off highway vehicles monitored by Brimstone Recreation LLC )(Company overview)
July 3, 2006... At a time when the powersports industry is facing mounting pressure from governmental agencies regarding public land access, most dealers are forced to sit by the wayside and watch the legal battles unfold. Fortunately, Mark Love is not like...

Tousley Motorsports.(Company overview)
July 3, 2006... CONTACT Tousley Motorsports 1400 East County Road E White Bear Lake, Minn. 55110 (651) 483-8296 www.tousleymotorsports.com OWNER Ron Glassman and Tom Bennet BUSINESS PROFILE In 1971, Tom Bennet and Ron...

A whole new off-road dimension: Aussie firm designs a motorized board for use on any land surface.(ATV)
July 3, 2006... Australian firm Scarpar P/L hopes to shake up the market with the pending release of a motorized board designed to take riders off-road. First dreamed about 12 years ago after a typically short Australian snow season, the Scarpar combines...

Honda of Lubbock and West Texas Powersports Development.(Company overview)
July 3, 2006... CONTACT Honda of Lubbock 6207 19th St. Lubbock, Texas, 79407 (806) 793-2551 Family PowerSports of San Angelo 704 N. Bell St. San Angelo, Texas, 76903 (325) 658-4737 Family PowerSports of Odessa ...

Monterey Bike Auction, July 20-22.(Cycle Update)
July 3, 2006... The second annual Monterey Classic Bike Auction (MCBA) takes place July 20-22 at the Portola Plaza Hotel concurrent with the MotoGP at Laguna Seca. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Organizers of MCBA '06 say registration has been streamlined...

Sidecar Rally slated for Sept. 9.(Cycle Update)
July 3, 2006... The third annual Eastern Iowa Sidecar Rally is scheduled to take place Sept. 9 at the National Motorcycle Museum in Anamosa, Iowa. The rally originated three years ago when John Dennis, owner of John's Sidecar Shop in Fairfax, Iowa, began...

Ducati takes 15 dealers to Isle of Man TT.(Isle of Man Tourist Trophy )(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... Fifteen of the top Ducati dealers in North America won a trip to this year's Isle of Man TT Motorcycle Races, held June 3-9. The 15 dealers had the highest grossing points tally in a sales contest held by Ducati North America this past spring....

KTM to continue Junior Supercross Challenge.(KTM-Sportmotorcycle AG signs contract with Live Nation)
July 3, 2006... KTM and Live Nation signed a three-year contract to continue the KTM Junior Supercross Challenge (KJSC), held during the AMA Supercross series for the past 10 years. "Over the past decade, the KTM Junior Super-cross Challenge has become an...

Moto Guzzi adds satellite navigation.(signs partnership with TomTom)(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... Moto Guzzi has signed a partnership with satellite navigation provider TomTom to provide the TomTom RIDER system on the Norge 1200 GTL motorcycle in North America, Europe and Australia. Moto Guzzi says the TomTom RIDER, designed...

Piaggio's three-wheeled MP3 destined for United States.(Piaggio USA Inc.)(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... Piaggio Group USA President Paolo Timoni recently confirmed the three-wheeled scooter dubbed the MP3 will be made available in the United States. Described in the June 5 issue of Powersports Business, the MP3 has two independent tilting...

Significant off-road changes: updated CRF450R and CRF250R among the highlights in Honda's early release lineup.(MOTORCYCLE)
July 3, 2006... American Honda announced the first of its 2007 motorcycle product offerings. The 23 units will be shown alongside Honda's full line at the company's dealer meeting later this summer. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] OFF-ROAD Honda's early...

Kawasaki's summer release includes two revamped motorcycles.(MOTORCYCLE)
July 3, 2006... Although Kawasaki Motor Corp., USA plans to hold its dealer meeting in September, the company already released information regarding a portion of the products destined for dealer showrooms in 2007. Kawi's "Summer Release" line-up includes...

Ducati's race replica an early hit with public: Desmosedici RR will come in three styles.
July 3, 2006... Ducati unveiled the Moto GP race replica Desmosedici RR on June 1 at the Mugello racetrack in Italy. The bike, priced at $65,000, is scheduled as a 2007 model, but may prove difficult to obtain for most Corsa enthusiasts--less than five...

AMA's backing of Mini GP may propel U.S. in future years.(American Motorcyclist Association)
July 3, 2006... AMA Sports has announced the addition of a 72cc Metrakit U.S. Mini GP Spec class to its Road Race Grand Championships, Sept. 22-24 at the Mid Ohio Sports Car course in Lexington, Ohio. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The event will serve as the...

Big Dog's Tornado Rally whips up Wichita: festival doubles size in only its second year.(MOTORCYCLE)
July 3, 2006... More than 30,000 motorcycle enthusiasts visited downtown Wichita on June 10-11 to take part in the second Tornado Rally, an event sponsored by Kansas-based Big Dog Motorcycles. Although Big Dog Motorcycles was the presenting sponsor of the...

Revvin' up for another big splash: the co-founder of American IronHorse is preparing to launch a new cruiser.(MOTORCYCLE)
July 3, 2006... NORTH RICHLAND HILLS, Texas -- Tim Edmondson refers to it as the "separation time"--the months upon months he spent on the outskirts of the powersports industry in an effort to distance himself from his original creation, leading V-twin...

Heading north of the border: American IronHorse continues aggressive pursuit of dealers in Canada and United States.(MOTORCYCLE)
July 3, 2006... FORT WORTH, Texas -- Leading V-twin manufacturer American IronHorse (AIH) is continuing its aggressive dealer network buildup, expanding its North American presence not only in the States, but beyond. AIH signed four Canadian dealers in May...

A start to building Harley's legacy.(MOTORCYCLE)
July 3, 2006... Harley-Davidson began construction of the Harley-Davidson Museum in Milwaukee on June 1 by having dirt track racer Scott Parker break ground with a burnout on a XL 883R Sportster. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Held on the 20-acre parcel of...

Midamerica Motoplex.(Power Profile)
July 3, 2006... CONTACT MidAmerica Motoplex 4915 North Northview Ave. Sioux Falls, S.D., 57107 (800) 669-1792 www.midamericamotoplex.com OWNER Jeff Johnson BUSINESS PROFILE Although MidAmerica Motoplex had been around...

APBA responds to Frazier interview.(American Power Boat Association, Scott Frazier)
July 3, 2006... The American Power Boat Association's Patrick Mell recently expressed concern over the recent Powersports Business interview with Scott Frazier, the managing director of the International Jet Sports Boating Association. [ILLUSTRATION...

The bionic dolphin lives.(Making Waves)
July 3, 2006... It must be the year for unique takes on personal watercraft. According to a report in technology pub gizmag, inventor Thomas Rowe plans to put his "Variable Attitude Submersible Hydrofoil"--or Bionic Dolphin--into full production. The...

Yamaha Europe joins IJSBA.(Making Waves)
July 3, 2006... Yamaha Motors of Europe recently joined the International Jet Sports Boating Association as a manufacturer member. A company heavily involved in PWC racing, Yamaha Europe is a major player in the European race circuit, and the sponsor of...

Kawasaki recognized for 15 years of support.(Making Waves)
July 3, 2006... Kawasaki Motors Corp. U.S.A. recently received the Eagle Spirit award from Sharp Healthcare Foundation of San Diego as recognition of the company's 15 years of involvement with that organization's "Day on the Bay" adaptive watersports event....

New inflatables come with high-flying risks: despite warnings, consumers of kite tubes have suffered injuries after falls.(PWC)
July 3, 2006... Inflatable towables and PWC often go hand in hand, but dealers that carry the newest type of inflatable on the market, so-called "kite tubes," should be aware the water toys come with a certain amount of risk. A recent statement from the...

Amphibious vehicle unveiled: the transition from land to water takes less than five seconds.(Gibbs Technologies)
July 3, 2006... Gibbs Technologies Ltd., a U.K.-based specialist in "High Speed Amphibian" (HSA) technology, has unveiled a prototype of an amphibious ATV called the Quadski. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Powered by a 140 bhp gasoline engine and capable of...

Snowmobile sales continue decline.(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... For the 2005-'06 selling season, worldwide snowmobile sales were down 5 percent from 173,733 units to 164,860 units, according to industry numbers provided by International Snowmobile Manufacturers Association (ISMA) at the International...

Wisconsin makes two new laws.(snowmobile riding )(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... A new law signed in late March in Wisconsin will affect snowmobile riding in that state. The state now has a 55 mph nighttime speed limit, which is in effect statewide from a half hour after sunset to a half hour before sunrise. "During...

Survey finds plenty of interest.(snowmobiles)
July 3, 2006... With world-wide snowmobile sales numbers dropping for the fifth straight year, one may think the interest in snowmobiling has tanked as well. Not so, according to a study commissioned by the International Snowmobile Manufacturers...

At Snowmobile Congress, learning takes priority over profit.
July 3, 2006... When registrants checked in to the International Snowmobile Congress, each received a special blue nametag neck pouch to wear throughout the three-day event. The name "Woody's" was screenprinted in orange across the top, with the company's...

DOC plans Intermot promotion.(Department of Commerce)(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... The Commercial Service of the U.S. Department of Commerce, in cooperation with Cologne Trade Fairs, is organizing an American Product Center at Intermot, the international trade fair scheduled to take place Oct. 11-15 in Cologne, Germany. ...

Western PowerSports expands.(adds distribution facility)(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... Idaho-based Western Power Sports is adding 50,000 square feet to its distribution facility in Boise. Company officials say they plan to utilize a four-floor order picking module in the new space, a move that will result in 200,000 square...

think3 selected by Honda R & D.(Distributor Report)
July 3, 2006... think3, a supplier of industrial design and product development solutions, has been selected to work with Honda R & D Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Honda Motor Co. that serves as Honda's primary research and development organization. With...

S & S plans open house.(Distributor Report)
July 3, 2006... Wisconsin-based S & S Cycle, Inc. plans to host an open house for its dealers July 7-8. The event begins July 7 with a ride from S & S Cycle's new facility in La Crosse to the company's original site in Viola, Wis. Also included in the...

Motonation adds two.(Ryan Daley and Justin Fierro appointed)(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... Sidi, Spidi and Set-Up importer Motonation, El Cajon, Calif., has added two employees to assist the company with dealer relations. Ryan Daley joins Motonation in the newly created position of e-commerce sales. Daley will focus on expanding...

NGK names account manager.(James Paugh appointed at NGK Spark Plugs (U.S.A.) Inc. )(Brief article)
July 3, 2006... NGK Spark Plugs (USA), Inc. announced the hiring of James Paugh to the position of power equipment accounts manager. Paugh, a 17-year veteran in the power equipment industry, will oversee the sales efforts for NGK's aftermarket power...

MotorcycleIndustryJobs.com adds to its Web site.(Distributor Report)
July 3, 2006... Motorcycle Industry Jobs.com has updated its Web site to offer increased resume exposure, time-saving features and an updated look. "Besides the new facelift, the biggest news has to be the Resume Clips," said MIJ President Alex Baylon. "We...