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Santa Paula, California – July 2016 – Ranger Products is debuting a new oil filter crusher that flattens used oil filters with over 50,000 lbs. of crushing force, reducing them to 20% of their original size. The Ranger RP-50FC transforms used oil filters, normally regulated by the EPA, into general refuse by squeezing out 95% of residual oil and transforming the used filter into a compact puc... Read More

We're coming to that point in summer when most of us have either made the big getaway-vacation plan or otherwise come to fear that it may be too late. Not so! The great North American landscape is full of potential for thrill-seekers, weekend warriors and of course, the most rugged outdoorsy type. The car you drive is just as important as the company you keep when it comes to the summer road tr... Read More

[caption id="attachment_3449" align="alignright" width="153"] Elon Musk, chief executive of Tesla[/caption] Santa Paula, CA—July 2016—There are two major indicators that Tesla's Model 3 is turning over the world of auto repair and professional service. First and foremost, as of July 12, 2016, the Tesla 3 model, which is expected to cost consumers $35,000, already has 325,000 pre-orders/depos... Read More

Santa Paula, California – July 2016 – BendPak recently introduced a new family of two-stage air compressors to increase their presence in the commercial and industrial markets. Their latest V-Max Elite Air Compressor Series models are equipped with 7.5 or 10 horsepower energy-efficient motors paired with huge 4-cylinder 100% cast iron pumps resting on 80-gallon or 120-gallon welded steel ta... Read More

It’s hard to believe that six months ago we were still ringing in the New Year. Early winter showcased, as usual, the two largest and most public car shows in the world: Detroit’s North American International Auto Show and the Chicago Auto Show. Cars and car tech are getting faster, sleeker, safer and debatably more gorgeous every year. In case you missed the Midwest’s winter tale of two car... Read More

Summer is officially here in America, and looking at one national weather report for summer 2016, it’s likely to get very hot. Average temperatures vary depending on where you live, but the overall message is that North America is going to experience above-average temperatures across the board. This is especially true in the East, and the heat in Southern California is made worse by the ongoing... Read More

[caption id="attachment_3324" align="alignright" width="357"] Back to the future: the groundbreaking 1951 GM Le Sabre[/caption] In the United States, there are currently 1.1 vehicles registered for every one person in the country (16-years-old and over). Simple math says there are more cars than people in America, and this is good news for the auto industry. Vehicles will always need to be s... Read More

We at BendPak wish to honor our fallen loved ones and soldiers who gave their lives in the service of our nation. It is a privilege to work in this country and have the freedom to pursue our own goals as we see fit. We hope you take some time this weekend to make and share memories with your friends and family. Have a great, relaxing Memorial Day—if you see them, please give a BIG thank you ... Read More

SANTA PAULA, CA – May 2016— At BendPak, Inc. headquarters in Santa Paula, California, cement trucks now circulate a dug-out 3.7-acre patch of land. This is the spot where BendPak announced their 70,000 sq. ft. multipurpose warehouse and shipping center in late August 2014. The addition extends their reach in Santa Paula to over 300,000 sq. ft. (15 acres) of covered land dedicated to manufacturi... Read More

Santa Paula, California – May 2016 –BendPak recently unveiled an entirely new series of two-post lifts that feature two-stage telescoping screw pads. The recent total model overhaul includes other design enhancements that focus on structural integrity and design to meet and exceed ever-changing world safety standards. Their new XPR “S” series lineup, available in 9,000 and 10,000-lb. capacities... Read More