New Trikes from Mizer Motor Works
Mizer Motor Works Inc. (MMW) has unleashed a new line of three-wheel motorcycles that they say will revolutionize the motorcycle world, with distribution of the first two models starting in the spring of 2011.
RoadLoK Security Announces Tucker Rocky as New Distributor
RoadLoK Security and Tucker Rocky are working together to bring the RoadLoK system to dealers throughout the Tucker Rocky Dealer Network.
JE Pistons Achieves ISO 9001:2008 Quality Certification
JE Pistons, a manufacturer of forged and billet racing pistons for automotive and powersports applications, recently announced that it has achieved ISO 9001:2008 quality certification.
New Company Founded By Former Tucker Rocky Executives Helps Dealers Buy Direct
The recent challenges brought on by the global economy are certainly no secret. The powersports industry, where aftermarket products have traditionally gone through a two-step distribution process, have been particularly hard hit since dealers and manufacturers, to stay competitive, have had to significantly reduce their margins. Now there is an alternative to the two-step distribution process as D2M seeks to help the retail dealers and manufacturers work more closely and easily together.
New Year, New Rules of Marketing
Good news. Although there’s not much evidence in our economic landscape that suggests 2011 will be a year of smooth sailing, if you’re a dealer, you do have more opportunity before you now than in recent years. I know, it’s January, it’s cold, floor traffic is down and cash flow is tighter than Dick’s hatband,
Modern Tire Company to Expand Operations, Add Jobs
Modern Tire Company a division of Raben Tire Co., Inc. is expanding operations at the Foreign Trade Zone warehouse east of the Evansville Airport. Modern Tire, currently located at 2100 N New York Ave, will hire additional Warehouse employees and Inside Sales Representatives once the relocation is complete.
ADP Lightspeed Announces Data Integration with Tucker Rocky
Integration Includes Warehouse Stocking Information for Tucker Rocky within LightspeedNXT
LeoVince USA Completes Dealer Direct Transition, Announces 4th Quarter Sale
Through a mutual agreement, LeoVince USA and Tucker Rocky Distributing have ended their relationship, and LeoVince USA has completed its transition to a dealer direct distribution model. The company is now entirely self-distributed.
RevArc Ramps Expands With Maverick
RevArc Ramps, manufactured by Bosski, has expanded its distribution with Maverick Distributing. Greg Woods of Maverick says, “The RevArc’s offer three things dealers really need: great price, excellent features, and consumer demand. It’s nice to find a product so well received.”
LeoVince Offers More Benefits To Its Preferred Dealers
The latest addition to the program is the inclusion of free 3-day shipping via FedEx Express to any location in the continental US that UPS Ground service does not reach in 3 days.
Helmet House and TCX Boots Mutually Agree to Part Ways
Helmet House, Inc., one of the nation’s largest powersports equipment distributors; and Novation S.p.A., parent company of TCX Boots, recently announced that they are amicably ending their business relationship by the end of 2010.
Two Guys and a Truck
The evolution of Helmet House
RIBZ Front Pack
The RIBZ Front Pack is puts a rider’s essential gear in a fast and easy to reach location.
Handy Industries Acquired By Newly Formed Jadeim, LLC
On August 13, Jadeim, LLC acquired Handy Industries. Jadeim, LLC is a joint venture between Joel and Mike Jansen of Sully, Iowa, and Tom Deimerly of Marshalltown, Iowa. Both Deimerly and the Jansens bring years of manufacturing and distribution experience to the new company.
NVP Sees Record-Breaking Attendance
Parts Unlimited/Drag Specialties reports record-breaking attendance at its 17th annual National Vendor Presentation (NVP) and Showcase held in Madison, Wis. Aug. 17-22.
KYMCO Rolls Out Three New Scooter Models
KYMCO is the largest scooter manufacturer in Taiwan and currently exports to 88 countries worldwide. Its three newest models are the Downtown 300i, Like 200i and Super 8 50 2T.