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February 6, 2019 – Dayco Products, LLC is proud to announce the latest development to their race series of products, the Dayco Racing supercharger belt. Specifically engineered for Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars, the all new Dayco Racing blower belt is engineered with carbon and designed specifically for supercharged nitromethane engines. This standard 11mm pitch, 84mm wide and 145 teeth belt was developed using real-world track data. Dayco engineers have formulated a winning combination. Using a hybrid carbon cord encapsulated in custom rubber compounds and adding their patented low friction PTFE tooth fabric, Dayco racing blower belts are designed to…

February 5, 2019 – Dayco Ambassador David Russell together with long term GT racing partner Roger Lago and Supercar racer Todd Hazelwood have started the 2019 Australian motor racing season off with an impressive top ten finish in the 2019 Liqui-Moly Bathurst 12 Hour. Competing for the first time with Matt Stone Racing in an Audi R8 LMS that both Russell and Lago had only first driven one week before the event,  the trio’s outstanding result saw them out-perform a number of local and international Pro Am category teams, finishing second in the Pro-Am standings to major international team AF Corse…

February 4, 2019 –  Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, announced today the launch of a new heavy duty water pump product line. This will expand their current North America water pump product line to initially provide 55 SKUS, covering 97 percent of heavy duty applications. Dayco heavy duty water pumps are engineered to OE standards with cast iron blades and have been 100% end-of-line leak tested. Designed with the latest technology, the heavy duty water pumps feature upgraded materials for the bearing, impeller and gasket. Design features include: Low friction…

January 25, 2019 – Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, has launched a range of scooter belts for the Brazilian aftermarket. With this development, Dayco, a company globally recognized for its premium quality products, is addressing demand from a product segment experiencing consistent year-on-year growth. The new scooter belt portfolio naturally encompasses products for the Honda Lead 110 and PCX, Yamaha NEO, Suzuki AN Burgman and Dafra Citycom 300i, which represent approximately 65% of the Brazilian scooter market. Dayco’s policy is to draw ever-closer to its partners and the launch of…

January 7, 2019 – Dayco has announced the appointment of Mike McTeer as director of business strategy, US aftermarket. McTeer will be responsible for developing target market strategies and sales associate development. “I am delighted with my new role at Dayco and to work for a company that is renowned for its customer commitment.  My new role affords a great opportunity to contribute to an already talented Dayco team that is keenly focused on creating additional value for our aftermarket customers,” said McTeer, director of business strategy. Mike brings more than 25 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket having worked…

December 13, 2018 – Dayco an exhibitor at the PRI trade show, was a proud recipient of the 2019 PRI Global Media Award for their RPX Race Series belt. One of the newest additions to the Dayco Racing line. Dayco participated with an exclusive group of exhibitors in the 2018 PRI Featured Products Showcase. The RPX Race Series belt was selected by Canada’s own Inside Track Motorsports news journalist, Greg MacPherson based on the product’s international consumer appeal. “I kept an eye out for products that would be of particular interest to Canadian racers. Our magazine features all types of…

Demonstrating the importance the company places on supporting its customers in all of its global markets, Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, has announced the launch of a dedicated web catalogue for Mexico and Central America. This latest development follows the introduction of its completely redesigned corporate and aftermarket websites, which were a central theme of Dayco’s presence at Automechanika Frankfurt in September and further endorses the company’s position as a leading global manufacturer of original equipment (OE) and aftermarket components. Emphasizing the breadth of Dayco’s product range in such…

October 3, 2018 – DAYCO Products, LLC has announced the appointment of John Kinnick as Executive Vice President of US Aftermarket. In his new role, Kinnick will be accountable for US aftermarket strategy for all functions including sales, marketing, and operations within the United States. “I am excited to be taking on this leadership role as Dayco continues to build for the future. Dayco recognizes the importance of the US aftermarket and is excited with new direction of our team as it capitalizes on opportunities to support our customers.” said John Kinnick, Executive Vice President US Aftermarket. John brings more than…

September 5, 2018 – Dayco will use the world stage afforded by Automechanika Frankfurt to present its new corporate branding to a global audience of the industry’s most influential people.  These include the many valued technicians who rely on Dayco’s premium quality replacement components during their day-to-day working lives. The new branding is consistent across both the company’s original equipment (OE) and aftermarket products.  This delivers a continuous message of quality and dependability, using modern graphics that support the company’s business ethos and core strengths. For more than a century Dayco has been recognized for its technological prowess and manufacturing abilities, which…

September 3, 2018 – Dayco, a leading engine products and drive systems supplier for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket industries, has completely redesigned its corporate and aftermarket websites to more accurately reflect its position as a leading global manufacturer of original equipment (OE) and aftermarket components. Digital interaction is the primary means of worldwide communication, so for Dayco and its many customers, these websites provide the ideal conduit to relay the huge depth of information Dayco holds to those that need it, when they need it. It is also the most effective way to portray Dayco’s revised corporate branding, which graphically…