Gryphon Acquires Majority Stake in K&N Engineering
Gryphon Investors, a private equity firm based in San Francisco, has acquired a majority interest in K&N Engineering, which makes premium air and oil filtration products for the powersports and automobile industries. Jerry Mall, one of the original founders of K&N, along with current management will continue to hold a significant investment in the company. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.
KYMCO USA President and CEO Bondy Resigns
KYMCO USA recently announced that Eric Bondy has resigned his position as president and CEO to pursue a new opportunity. To assist in the transition to new leadership, he will continue with the company until Dec. 15, 2011.
Pirelli Receives Ducati’s 2010 Best Product Innovation Award
Pirelli has been awarded the prestigious 2010 Best Product Innovation Award. Ducati gives the award to their most innovative supplier of the year. As a way of determining who receives this coveted award, the Italian motorcycle manufacturer utilizes a committee consisting of members of its purchasing, technical, quality and logistics departments, who then analyze the performance of its suppliers from all aspects under evaluation.
Sport Bike Radiator and Oil Cooler Guards
Cox Racingroup produces quality, easy-to-install guards for various brands of sport and sport touring bikes. Cox also supplies many top level race teams, privateers and track day parts suppliers.
Harley-Davidson Presents $3 million to MDA at Labor Day Telethon
Harley-Davidson’s family of customers, dealers, employees and suppliers has presented a contribution of $3 million during the 2011 Muscular Dystrophy Association Labor Day Telethon. The contribution marks the 31st year Harley-Davidson has supported MDA, and brings its cumulative fundraising to $79 million.
Cycle Country Announces Sale of ATV Division for $9.7 Million
Cycle Country Accessories Corp. has announced that it is selling its ATV Accessories product line to Kolpin Outdoors Inc. of Fox Lake, Wis., for $9.7 million, subject to certain adjustments and contingencies.
Dealership Management Systems Review
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Tucker Rocky Show Garners Record Attendance
The show floor was abuzz with business at the Tucker Rocky & Biker’s Choice Dealer Show held Aug. 6-8 at the Frisco Convention Center in Frisco, Texas.
Club BRP Unveils New Models, Concentrates on Increased Dealer Success
streets in Montreal this week as BRP welcomes 4,000 dealers, distributors, suppliers, members of the media and BRP employees from more than 100 countries to Club BRP — the largest event in BRP history held at sites across Montreal and at the company’s Valcourt, Quebec facilities.
For the Powersports Industry, Made in America Still Matters
Global partnerships reap rewards for jobs in the powersports industry.
Arai Helmets Releases Report on Earthquake Aftermath
Arai Americas has released a statement about its parent company’s situation after last month’s devastating earthquake and tsunami.
Harley-Davidson Q1 Results Show Improvement
Harley-Davidson, Inc. generated increased earnings and worldwide dealer new motorcycle sales grew for the first quarter of 2011.
Light at the End of the Tunnel: February 2011 Dealer Data
This year has started off quite well for the Best Operators Club dealers.
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Innovations in Technology and Data Ruled the Show Floor
High End, AIRHAWK Form Custom Seat Joint Venture
High End Products Inc., the Santa Ana, Calif.-based manufacturer of the Danny Gray line of motorcycle seats, and AIRHAWK of Belleville, Ill., have announced the formation of a new joint venture – High End Seating Systems. The new venture will produce premium, custom designed seating featuring AIRHAWK’s comfort shape-fitting technology.
Martin Racing Jumps Into Electric Scooter Parts Business
Martin Racing, an American powersports third party logistics and parts manufacturer, recently announced that it will be entering the electric powered cycle market.