Dayco Brings Lawsuit Against Dorman
Dayco claims it was the first company to successfully introduce a line of automatic belt tensioners for sale in the automotive aftermarket in 1997.
Dayco Announces New Web Site for Poly Rib Serpentine Belts
Since one construction doesn’t work with all applications, the site outlines the different rib constructions offered in Dayco’s new Poly Rib line of belts.
Dayco Launches New Line of Snowmobile and ATV Belts
Specially formulated high-temperature Neoprene with the highest level of Aramid fiber loading construction proves to perform better in belt temperature and efficiency than leading competitors, according to Dayco.
Dayco Now Offers Two Sided Images for Cataloging
Dayco has launched an aggressive strategic plan to provide the very best attribute data per part number to ensure that counter professionals have all information needed to service the DIYer and commercial customer.
Dayco Releases New Products Locator Guide
The program now includes the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico.
Dayco Releases More Heavy Duty Tensioners
Dayco supplies more than 90 percent of OE heavy duty belts and tensioners.
Dayco Sues Kingdom Auto Parts
Dayco Products has filed a lawsuit against Kingdom Auto Parts Ltd. based in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. This federal court action, brought in the Eastern District of Michigan (Detroit) includes claims for trademark infringement, trade dress infringement, false designation of origin, unfair competition and patent infringement under state and federal law. Dayco’s lawsuit is based on certain aftermarket automatic belt tensioners and pulleys sold by Kingdom in the United States. The lawsuit alleges that Kingdom has been selling automatic belt tensioners and pulleys for the automotive aftermarket that appear to be “Dayco” belt tensioners and pulleys but which are, in fact, counterfeit products manufactured in China.
Dayco Products’ Dennis Welvaert Named New AASA Chairman; New Board Members Elected
Dennis Welvaert, president, North American aftermarket division, Dayco Products LLC., Tulsa, OK, took office as chairman of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Board of Governors at the board’s Nov. 8 board meeting in Chicago. Welvaert is a 37-year veteran in the automotive industry. His career started with Firestone Tire and Rubber Co. where he held various technical positions in research and development before moving into the OEM Sales division.
Dayco Products Receives Coveted Polk Inventory Efficiency Award
TULSA, OK — During the recent 2007 Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, Dayco Products was awarded Polk’s Inventory Efficiency Award (in the Manufacturer Category) for its contribution to inventory management process improvement. Dayco manufactures belts, hose, tensioners, pulleys and timing belt components for both the OE market and the aftermarket. Commenting on the recognition, Dennis Welvaert,
GAAS 2007: Dayco Products, NAPA Auto Parts Named 2007 R. L. Polk & Co. Inventory Efficiency Award Winners
Yesterday at the 2007 GAAS in Chicago, R. L. Polk & Co. named Dayco Products LLC and NAPA Auto Parts as the winners of the 2007 Polk Inventory Efficiency Awards today. The Polk Inventory Efficiency Award recognizes and rewards outstanding aftermarket companies for process improvements relative to inventory efficiency.