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Transtar Announces the Mission Possible Photo Scavenger Hunt Winners
12/16/2011
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, announces the winners of their Mission Possible Photo Scavenger Hunt. Presented to the attendees of the 19th annual Powertrain Expo, hosted by Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA), this activity gave Transtar the opportunity to showcase a variety of benefits they provide to their customers.
Transtar Releases New Series of Oil Pump Assemblies
11/14/2011
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, announces a new series of premium rebuilt oil pump assemblies. Remanufactured by Recon™, Transtar’s oil pump assemblies now come ready-to-install with 100 percent replacement of wear components, and feature all available Sonnax® upgrades.
Transtar Industries Inc. Opens A New Location in Knoxville, Tennessee
10/31/2011
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, is proud to announce the opening of a new branch in Knoxville, Tennessee. Beginning November 1, 2011, customers in the Knoxville area will benefit from all day delivery and the Transtar brand of quality and service.
Transtar Industries Inc. Names David A. Kralic As New Chief Financial Officer
9/13/2011
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, recently named David Kralic as the company’s new Chief Financial Officer. Kralic joined Transtar in August 2011, bringing more than 20 years of finance experience.
Transtar Industries Inc. to Present at the 19th Annual ATRA Powertrain Expo
9/12/2011
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, has announced that they will present at the 19th annual Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA) Powertrain Expo held October 27-31, 2011, at the Las Vegas Hilton in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Transtar Releases Top Automatic Transmission Parts Catalog in the Industry
7/26/2011
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, announces the release of their 2011 Automatic Transmission Parts catalog. Featuring more than 150 automatic transmissions, this catalog is the most comprehensive, accurate, up-to-date and user-friendly catalog in the industry.
Transtar Raises the Standard on Manual Transmissions
6/15/2011
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, continues on its mission to provide quality, all-inclusive solutions to their customers. Keeping with that philosophy, Transtar has recently released an updated 2011 Standard Transmission and Transfer Case Parts catalog, along with an industry-leading 2011 Standard Transmission and Transfer Case Units by Vehicle flip chart. These new tools support Transtar’s robust Standard Transmission program, which includes kits, components and complete transmission and transfer case units.
Transtar Industries, Inc. is the Premier Provider of Honda and Acura Units
3/21/2011
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, is also the leading supplier of OE-quality Honda and Acura transmission units to the automotive aftermarket.
Transtar Industries, Inc. Announces Launch of New E-Newsletter
2/18/2011
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, announces the launch of their new e-newsletter, The Driveline Premier. This publication, which is currently distributed to approximately 7,000 customers, delivers up-to-date news, new product information and details on upcoming events.
Transtar Industries, Inc. Expands Hard Parts Offering
1/31/2011
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, announces their hard parts specialty locations. Each of Transtar’s 59 branches has an extensive hard parts inventory. However, with the proliferation of transmissions, some hard parts have become hard to find. In these hard parts specialty locations, Transtar has expanded their already comprehensive hard parts line to include hard parts for late model as well as import applications. With the addition of these locations, Transtar provides all 59 Transtar branches access to any hard part in their vast inventory within one day – offering Transtar customers faster solutions.
Transtar Industries Inc. Announces Winners of Powertrain Expo Contest
11/24/2010
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, announces the winners of their Powertrain Expo contest. To coincide with Transtar’s 2010 advertising campaign, “Commitment is More than Skin Deep,” they held a contest where attendees could register to win a leather jacket with an embroidered Transtar logo and Seal of Quality.
Transtar Names Lori Washington As Director of Emerging Technologies
10/13/2010
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, is pleased to announce that Lori Washington has been named Director of Emerging Technologies. In this position, Lori will lead efforts to research, gather data and develop recommended strategies regarding future driveline technologies and trends.
Transtar Industries Inc. Announces Winners of Popular Promotion
6/23/2010
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, announces the winners of their Skin Deep promotion. Derived from Transtar’s 2010 advertising campaign, Commitment is More than Skin Deep, this new and unique promotion gave Transtar the opportunity to see real commitment from their customers and employees, and a whole new side of the industry.
Transtar Expands New Jersey Location
5/4/2010
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, is proud to announce their facility expansion in Edison, New Jersey. On May 1, 2010, Transtar’s Edison branch moved into a larger, more state-of-the-art facility, to better serve their customers.
Transtar Industries Celebrates 35 Years in Business
4/7/2010
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, is proud to announce the celebration of their 35th anniversary. Founded in 1975, the name Transtar has remained the one constant in an industry that has seen a tremendous amount of change in the past several decades.
Transtar Announces New Line of Differential Rebuilding Kits and Components
3/6/2010
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, announces their full line of four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive differential rebuilding kits and components. With the addition of this new line, Transtar can offer assistance whether the application is for street, off road or the race track.
Transtar Appoints Neil Sethi to President, Domestic Distribution Group
3/30/2010
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Neil Sethi to President of Transtar’s Domestic Distribution Group.
Transtar Promotes Nancy Parker to Vice President of Corporate Human Resources
3/12/2010
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Nancy Parker to Vice President of Corporate Human Resources.
Transtar Industries, Inc. Promotes Jim Berry to Vice President of Marketing
3/12/2010
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Jim Berry to Vice President of Marketing for the Domestic Distribution Group.
Transtar Announces New Line of Complete Automatic Transmission Units
3/12/2010
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, announces their full line of Complete Automatic Transmission Units (AT Units).
Transtar Moves ahead Against the odds
10/15/2009
CLEVELAND, OHIO (OCTOBER 13, 2009) – Axiom Automotive Technologies, Inc. (Axiom) announced today that they have acquired certain assets of Ready Built of Montgomery, Alabama. Both businesses serve the United States Postal Service (USPS) by providing drivetrain components to the captive USPS Vehicle Maintenance Facilities.
Axiom’s President, Scott Dalenberg, states “We are convinced that the combination of our two companies will provide the highest value and outstanding service to the United States Postal Service. We believe that this move will help us be the best possible business partner to the USPS.”
Axiom’s President, Scott Dalenberg, states “We are convinced that the combination of our two companies will provide the highest value and outstanding service to the United States Postal Service. We believe that this move will help us be the best possible business partner to the USPS.”
Transtar Continues 2009 Expansion
10/5/2009
Transtar opens its doors for business in Nashville, Tennessee, and Boise, Idaho, which represent their third and fourth new markets this year.
Transtar Moves into Oklahoma City
8/17/2009
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, is proud to announce the opening of a new facility. On August 17, 2009, Transtar opened a warehouse in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Standard Units from Transtar
7/1/2009
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, has extended their product line to include Standard Transmission and Transfer Case Units.
Transtar Hosts Customer Appreciation Day
7/1/2009
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, invited their Cleveland area customers to a very special event, held at their headquarters in Cleveland, Ohio last month.
Transtar Rated World-Class in Customer Service
1/27/2009
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, recently completed a survey with a random sampling of their customers. Overall, 97% of customers surveyed reported being satisfied or very satisfied with the service they receive from Transtar. According to MarketVision, this rating indicates that Transtar provides World-Class Customer Service to its customers.
Transtar Expands into the Columbus Market
1/27/2009
Transtar Industries, Inc., the premier provider of world-class driveline solutions, is proud to announce their expansion into a new market. On January 12, 2009, Transtar opened a warehouse in Columbus, Ohio.
Three-Year, 36,000-Mile Limited Warranty
4/1/2008
Transtar's Three-Year, 36,000 Mile limited warranty on Recon brand Torque Converters.
Transtar Acquires APD
9/29/2006
Transtar Industries, Inc. of Cleveland, Ohio announced the acquisition of APD Transmission Parts of Atlanta, Georgia and its four branches in an undisclosed cash transaction. The combined operations of the two companies will further enhance Transtar’s strong position in the Southeast while continuing to build it’s presence in North America with 34 total locations.
Transtar Expands into San Antonio
6/22/2006
Transtar Industries, Inc. is on the move again, opening a new distribution branch in San Antonio, Texas on July 3rd, 2006.
Transtar Named 2005 Company of the Year
5/30/2006
Transtar Industries, Inc. was named as the 2005 Company of the Year by S.A.W., Inc. and The Cuyahoga County Board of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities (CCBMR/DD) on Monday, May 15, 2006 at Windows on the River. Transtar Industries has been engaged in a wonderful three-year partnership with S.A.W., Inc. whose mission is to provide employment, training, and career growth for persons with mental and/or developmental disabilities.