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San Rafael, CA: Stage 8 Locking Fasteners has responded to the frustrations of Ferrari 308 & 328 owners with an easily installed, reusable alternator belt tension adjustment bolt to replace the nearly inaccessible option provided by the factory. This direct replacement of the original M10-1.25x50mm 6-point flange, Grade 10.9 saves time and money while allowing proper alternator belt tension. Ferrari 308 & 328 owners report that the factory alternator belt tension bolt is located in a nearly inaccessible location, requiring multiple tools to hold the bolt head while tightening and loosening the corresponding nut. Adjusting these vehicles’ alternator belt tension requires up to 2 hours, while the new Ferrari Alternator Belt Tension Bolt from Stage 8 reduces the task to a matter of minutes. “We’re excited to provide Ferrari enthusiasts with an extra set of hands,” states Bruce Bennett, Founder and CEO of Stage 8 Locking Fasteners. “While we all enjoy our time in the garage, we’re proud to provide a time-saving solution that allows our customers to get back to more enjoyable tasks than adjusting their alternator belt’s tension.” About Stage 8 Locking Fasteners: For 31 years, Stage 8 Locking Fasteners has built the world’s best locking fasteners in a myriad of industries including automotive, industrial, railroad and military. Since 1985, Stage 8 has consistently delivered measurable increases in equipment reliability and safety as well as dramatic reductions in maintenance costs and equipment failures, especially header, exhaust and turbo applications. For more information about Stage 8 Locking Fasteners, visit www.stage8.com.

La Quinta, CA: For more than 45 years the Performance Warehouse Association (PWA) championed the aftermarket parts industry and strengthened the supply chain. The organization navigated hundreds of legislative and economic obstacles the aftermarket industry met over the past four decades. 

With the new challenges facing the aftermarket industry, PWA recently announced the organization rebranded to better meet the needs of the changing automotive distribution chain.

Custom Automotive Network (CAN) will continue to act as the industry’s leading advocacy group for distributors, manufacturers, jobbers and retailers, but with a re-defined commitment to growing members’ businesses and promoting networking opportunities beyond the traditional performance market.

“With the ever-evolving supply channel, market diversification, and the rise of e-commerce, it has become necessary for CAN to strengthen and expand to connect with current members and attract new audiences,” CAN President Tracie Nuñez said. “After discussing the association’s name and the expanding markets served by the membership, the board selected GMMB, a Washington DC firm, to begin the detailed review process of PWA, its history, membership and benefits. After months of work behind the scenes, the new Custom Automotive Network was born.”

“The CAN acronym provides an exciting emphasis on what is possible for our members through the association’s programs, benefits, and at our annual conference,” Nuñez said. “From the beginning and going forward, this organization is committed to our members and connecting

the makers and sellers of the next big things in automotive to their next big win. The Custom Automotive Network exists so our members CAN.”

The organization’s bi-monthly newsletter has been rebranded as The Supply Channel to better align with its focus. The annual PWA Conference, slated for September 10-13 in Anaheim, Calif., also has a new name. The CAN Connect conference is an exclusive opportunity for member resellers, manufacturers, sales reps, service providers and media to meet in a private, businesslike environment to discuss sales and marketing policies and programs. Registration for the 2017 CAN Connect conference is now open.

For more information about CAN, CAN Connect or to become a member, go to www.customautomotivenetwork.com