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January

BendPak at NADA 2023

SANTA PAULA, CA (January 19, 2023) – 2023 has barely started, and we’re already gearing up for our first show of the year! BendPak is heading to Dallas, Texas for NADA 2023, which is running January 27 -29! At BendPak, we really don’t know what it means to take it easy. We’re constantly innovating and […]

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Remembering Ken Block

The world of motorsports has experienced a major loss with the recent passing of Ken Block. Starting his rally career back in 2005, he quickly rose the ranks. Win after win, medal after medal, Ken Block demonstrated his tremendous skill. In 2010, Block formed the Monster World Rally Team. He then signed with Ford to […]

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October

BendPak is Heading to SEMA 2022

SANTA PAULA, CA (October 2022) – It’s that exciting time yet again. SEMA is practically here, and very soon the best of the best will be showing off their latest and greatest – and chief among them, of course, is BendPak. We’ll be well represented across our brands, with a few fan-favorites on full display […]

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July

BendPak Announces Senior Leadership Changes

SANTA PAULA, CA (July 26, 2022) —Since 1965 Don Henthorn has been leading BendPak into becoming the global icon it is today. Effective August 3rd, Don Henthorn will be stepping down as President and CEO, taking on a more limited role in the day-to-day operations as Chairman Emeritus. Jeff Kritzer, who has been an integral […]

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June

BendPak Unveils New Products at NAPA Expo 2022

SANTA PAULA, CA (June 28, 2022) — The 2022 NAPA EXPO is almost here, and soon all the biggest names in the automotive industry will be there to showcase the best they have to offer. Rescheduled from its original date in 2020, the upcoming 2022 NAPA EXPO will be a four-day event (July 18-July 21) […]

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March

Ranger’s Newest Car Parts Washer

Dirty car parts slowing you down? Little problems like dirt, grime and oil buildup can cause big issues with your vehicle. Cleaning car parts is important for vehicle maintenance. Not to mention how great it feels when your car is as shiny and clean on the inside as it is on the outside. But cleaning […]

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November

Sign Up for Truck Night in America Season 2

We continue to get blog messages and email about Truck Night in America season 2, so here’s a little update on the show. Yes, Truck Night in America has been renewed for a second season, and that’s great because truck lovers just can’t seem to get enough of it! This article explains how you can […]

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October

4 Bold Predictions for the Auto Industry

Auto lift technology has advanced well beyond what it used to be. In the 1970’s, above-ground lifts were rarely used, and leaky in-ground car lifts were all the rage. Today, in-ground lifts are being phased out in favor of less expensive, more reliable options. WeHopefully, the predictions in this article won’t be laughed at by […]

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5 Questions to Ask When Buying an Auto Lift

Before you decide which auto lift is right for you, go online and read all the car lift reviews you can find. Do a bit of research and settle on a brand. Once you’ve done that, congratulations, you’re halfway there! Now comes the harder part: finding the right model for your needs and space. This […]

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June

What is Vehicle-to-Vehicle (V2V) Communication and Does it Work?

Let’s begin with the classic technique of throwing out a bunch of scary statistics to build importance and establish credibility. (Just to get it out of the way before getting into V2V communication and why it matters.) There are… 1.3 million worldwide deaths, per year, from police-reported car crashes (3,287 per day). 37,000 – 40,000+ […]

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