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Aftermarket Daily News Thursday, November 2, 2017 2 6 Stage 8 Marks 33rd Anniversary in 2018 Stage 8™, a leading authority on locking fasteners for performance automotive, is celebrating its 33rd anniversary in 2018 building the best locking fasteners for the automotive, industrial, railroad and mili- tary industries. Since 1985, Stage 8 has consistently delivered measurable increases in equip- ment reliability and safety, as well as dra- matic reductions in maintenance costs and equipment failures. This is particu- larly true for the most critical fastener applications, especially header and exhaust systems. Stage 8 designs effective active mechanical locking systems that prevent even a single degree of fastener loosen- ing rotation. They provide significantly more breakaway torque than any other locking system. Stage 8 has more than 78 patents and trademarks issued or applied for. Stage 8 has more than 18 million locking systems installed in automotive and industri- al applications, and not a single failure has been reported. Stage 8 Locking Fasteners install easily and are available in all U.S. and metric sizes. Stage 8's customers develop the material, preload and torque specifica- tions for their fas- tener applications. It is Stage 8's job to keep them in place. The company's engineering staff is ready to assist you in solving your most critical fastener challenges. Visit Stage 8 at booth #22529. For more information, call 800.843.7836. Recall Survival Guide Product recalls can be devastating in the automotive aftermarket. They don't have to be. A product recall can have a crippling social and financial impact on your busi- ness. In addition to disrupting the stream of commerce among manufacturer, dis- tributor, retailer or installer, recalls can severely damage a business' reputation and become extremely costly. According to investment and insurance industry esti- mates, recalling an automotive product costs more than five times the original distribution, leading to a potentially dev- astating financial loss. That's why it's important to understand the recall process and develop a plan to help your business deal with a forced or voluntary recall. High Standards. Higher Stakes. While OEM automotive recalls get the most headlines, the aftermarket is not immune. Even a small product recall can and will have a financial impact on all parties involved, including distributors, retailers and installers. Recalls can also lead to bad press, public relations situa- tions and additional litigation, all with hefty price tags. The costs can add up, and fast. The Recall Challenge Automotive product recalls can quickly escalate to involve tens of thousands and even millions of units at all stages of the manufacturing and supply chain. While getting product off your own loading docks or production lines can be quickly executed, capturing inventory from dis- tributors, retailers and ultimately con- sumers can be challenging. Additionally, the fact that consumers rarely fill out warranty registrations means that it's dif- ficult to know exactly who has the prod- ucts and where they are, creating a logis- tical nightmare. Whether the cost is the burden of communication to the market- place, the expense of product extraction or supplying the remedy, the financial impact to a company's bottom line is real. Recall Response Planning When faced with a product recall, the way you respond can determine if your busi- ness survives. In addition to having a plan for contacting customers and getting recalled products back from retailers and distributors, insurance can play a key role in your recall response plan. Product recall insurance coverage can protect your business from financial loss result- ing from a recall. As your business and product offerings change, it's essential to regularly review your plan against current NHTSA standards to ensure that your plan covers all the required recall actions. About RevPro RevPro is a national insurance program custom built by Alliant to cover the wide- ranging risks of the automotive aftermar- ket industry. For more than 25 years, it has proudly serviced a broad array of industry sectors, including parts manufacturers, mate- rial suppliers, wholesale distributors and many oth- ers. As the endorsed insurance broker of the Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA), you can count on Alliant's industry experts to build a pow- erful and cost-effective insurance pro- gram for your business. Thanks to the important SEMA member benefits offered through the RevPro business insurance, program Product Recall insur- ance is included automatically. About Alliant Alliant is the nation's largest specialty insurance brokerage firm, providing risk management, insurance and consulting services that safeguard the physical and financial health of thousands of clients throughout the United States. For more information, visit booth #20753, call 800.390.9099 or go to www.seia insurance.com, www.alliant.com or www.alliant.com/revpro. New Products from Dee Zee Dee Zee has expanded its popular line of Poly Storage boxes with the introduction of a new Poly Crossover Tool Box. Featuring a rigid plastic frame that won't warp or sag, it's a lightweight, yet durable alternative to steel or aluminum crossover boxes and can hold up to 75 pounds of gear. The blow-molded plastic design stiffens the back of the box and a support bar connects to the truck's bulk- head for extra stability. Like Dee Zee's Poly Chests, the new Poly Crossover fea- tures a classic Brite-Tread pattern. Dee Zee does not compromise strength and security, so don't be fooled about the toughness of plastic. Two recessed steel strikers are integrated into the lid, engaged by a durable sliding steel rod that is mounted in the body. The rod catches the strikers and the keyed lock on the driver's side blocks the rod from moving, keeping contents safe. The lid opens at 90 degrees for easy access to your cargo, and it also has an oversized lip and foam gasket to ensure weather- proofing. The new Poly Crossover Tool Box comes in two sizes: 63 inches for mid- size trucks and 70 inches to fit full-size pickup-beds. Dee Zee stands behind the box with a limited-lifetime warranty on workmanship. Give your truck some off-road edge by adding Dee Zee's new Sport Bar. Made tough from 4-inch diameter heavy-duty steel tubing with a textured black pow- der-coat finish, this sport bar is the upgrade for your truck that you've been waiting for. The side plates feature a rugged louver design that conceals your truck bed, but more impor- tantly, the vents allow unrestricted air flow as you drive. The side plates are also removable for when you want to give your truck the classic roll bar look. The Dee Zee Sport Bar mounts easi- ly to your truck's bed rails using the existing stake pocket holes and includes all of the hard- ware you need. The Sport Bar includes an integrated third brake light to ensure visibility and requires connection to your vehicle with the supplied wiring harness. It also includes a three-year warranty on manufacturing defects, and one-year warranty on the textured black powder coat finish. Whether you are driving in the cement jungle or truly taking your truck off-road, the Dee Zee Sport Bar will give you the styling you crave. For more information, visit www.deezee.com, call 800.779.2102 or stop by booth #30039. Use POR-15 3-Step System to Stop Rust Permanently Eliminate and prevent rust on metal to protect valuable restoration projects with this incredible 3-step system. Each pre- mium product is designed for a specific stage in rust prevention, and when used as a 3-step system, delivers maximum results. POR-15 ® products are designed to work as a complete system. When used together, they provide you with a coating that not only stops rust, but prevents it from returning. The following steps explain various stages in rust prevention. All POR-15 products are available indi- vidually, and many are available in money-saving kits geared to your specif- ic restoration need. Here is how the sys- tem works: Step 1: Clean and Degrease Surface Clean metal surfaces with water-based POR-15 Cleaner Degreaser. It removes dirt, grease, wax and other contaminants that interfere with restoration. Step 2: Neutralize Rust, Etch Metal Spray POR-15 Metal Prep on the surface to remove rust or prepare it for POR-15 Rust Preventive Coating. Metal Prep neutralizes rust, etches metal for better adhesion and coats it with zinc phosphate for permanent adhesion. Step 3: Apply POR-15 Rust Preventive Coating to Surface Apply two thin coats of POR-15 Rust Preventive Coating. You'll get an unbelievably tough, hard finish that won't crack, chip or peel. It's so tough, you can pound it with a hammer and not damage it. That's real protection! POR-15 is the trusted brand in the paint and coatings industry that stands for superior quality control, durability and customer service. Best known for the unbeatable POR-15 Rust Preventive 3- Step System with permanent results, POR-15 also offers a wide variety of specialty paints and coatings to include POR-15 Top Coat, High Temp Heat Resistant Paint, Engine Enamel and Floor Armor. POR-15 has designed effective and efficient prod- uct systems, kits and acces- sories for several applications and func- tions. For more information, visit www.por15.com or stop by booth #23883.