Wednesday 9 August 2017

News Briefs



Parts Europe parent company LeMans Corporation has announced February 10-11 as dates for its 2018 Spring NVP Product Expo at the Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis. The event will feature some 300 Parts Unlimited and Drag Specialties exhibitors.

The world’s fastest ever motorcycle, the twin Suzuki Hyabusa engined ‘Top 1 Ack Attack’ streamliner, piloted by Rocky Robinson, is headed for Bolivia's Salar de Uyuni, for the Top of the World Landspeed Trial on August 3-8, 2017. The goal is to exceed 400 mph and breaks the team's own long standing LSR mark of 376.363 mph set in 2010.

Portuguese plastic parts specialist Polisport won a “Best of the Best” design awards at the Red Dot design awards in Germany for its foldable bike stand.

Milan based Tucano Urbano has achieved ISO 9001 certification    as “official recognition of its work on the quality after a thorough audit process carried out by the TÜV NORD Italia certification body”. CEO Diego Sgorbati says “it bears witness to and supports the quality of the company. Having quality certification means being committed to a path that is based on the continuous improvement of the products and processes”.

Irving, Texas, based MAG – the parent company for distributor Tucker Rocky and aftermarket brands such as Vance & Hines, Kuryakyn, Renthal and Performance Machine - has announced February 8 – 10 as dates for its 2018 Dealer and Brand Expo in Texas.