Triumph Announces Triangle Award Winners
The inaugural Triangle Awards were designed to honor and recognize extraordinary effort and investment in the Triumph brand. The winners represent the highest selling retail outlets in their sales regions.
Nelson Global Products Acquires Water Works Manufacturing
Founded in December 2003, Water Works is a leading provider of advanced metal forming solutions that have allowed the company to become a major supplier to blue chip customers in the powersports and infrastructure-related industries. Water Works will continue to operate under the leadership of Jim Shear, its current president and CEO, and his experienced management team.
Zero Motorcycles to Showcase New Lineup at Progressive International Motorcycle Shows
The nationwide tour kicks off tomorrow at the Long Beach Motorcycle Show and will make six other stops in cities across the country. The Long Beach Motorcycle Show runs through Dec. 9 and takes place at the Long Beach Convention Center.
Dainese to Hold Custom Fitting Events in U.S. Stores
Also known as Fitnet, the “Made to Measure” events allow Dainese customers the opportunity to be measured by a factory tailor and order custom made leather jackets, pants or suits. Specialty tailors will be at the D-Store Chicago on Dec. 1 and D-Store San Francisco on Dec. 8 offering their services to customers who prefer special sizing or colors of items from the current Dainese collection.
Saddlemen to Display Product Lines at International Motorcycle Shows Tour
The 13-stop tour makes its next stop this weekend, Nov. 16-18 in San Mateo, Calif. Among the products on display will be Saddlemen’s award-winning line of road luggage, Adventure Touring seats and the new Track Seat Personalization Program.
Brian Slark To Be Inducted into AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame
The AMA Motorcycle Hall of Fame has announced the fourth member of the induction class of 2012. Bike restorer extraordinaire and motocross pioneer Brian Slark will be inducted into the Hall of Fame as part of the 2012 AMA Legends Weekend at the Red Rock Resort in Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 16-17.
Get Tuned Into Google
Powersports dealers on average see 75 to 80 percent of their total Web traffic driven by Google. Think about that for a minute — more than three quarters of the people that find you on the Web get there through the use of Google search. Is this enough to make you focus the majority of your efforts on Google?
BRP Gathers International Design Awards and Recognition
For a decade, Bombardier Recreational Products’ (BRP) design and innovation (D&I) team has consistently won design awards from globally recognized design institutions. This year the company received two red dot awards and three Good Design awards.
Ryan Bauer Joins KTM as Midwest Area Sales Manager
KTM North America recently announced that Ryan Bauer has been appointed to sales manager covering the Midwest region.
Free Webinar on European Motorcycle Market and INTERMOT April 12
The U.S. Commercial Service and Cologne International Trade Fairs are hosting an educational webinar about the European Motorcycle Market and INTERMOT 2012, the largest motorcycle industry event in Europe, taking place October 3-7, 2012 in Cologne, Germany.
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Harley-Davidson Sending Out Layoff Notices
Harley-Davidson has started sending pink slips to hourly workers in Wisconsin, according to Chicago Tribune.
Yamaha Champions Riding Conduct Seminars at Upcoming Motorcycle Shows
The Yamaha Champions Riding School’s group of No. 1 plate holders, class champions, club champions, track record-holders and national champions will step off the track and onto the stage at select upcoming Progressive International Motorcycle Shows to conduct advanced motorcycle riding clinics aimed at helping motorcycle riders of all skill levels.
Leading Safety Experts Featured Presenters for Biker’s Betterment Conference
Accident Scene Management Inc. (ASMI) will hold its second annual Biker’s Betterment Conference (BBC) March 25-26 in Chicago.
ARI Promotes Darin Janecek to Chief Financial Officer
ARI, a provider of technology‐enabled services that help dealers, recently announced that Darin Janecek has been promoted to Chief Financial Officer.
Working The Windy City
Chicago Cycle Expands Haehn’s Success