The Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) this week honored 14 companies with membership anniversaries from 25 to 65 years.

The members were recognized at the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Executive Reception at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) in Las Vegas, Nev.
“MEMA is proud to have assisted these members, and all of its more than 700 members, in their efforts to advance the automotive supplier industry,” said Bob McKenna, MEMA president and CEO. “Today, our members keep the U.S. automotive and truck industry supplied with the components that enable it to produce some 17 million vehicles annually and keep the 214 million vehicles on the road with replacement products and services.”
Members recognized included:
65 Years: Hastings Manufacturing Co. and Van Norman Equipment Co.
• 55 Years: Milton Industries Inc.
• 50 Years: SKF (Chicago Rawhide) and Waterloo Industries Inc.
• 45 Years: Globe Specialty Co.
• 35 Years: Breeze Industrial Products, Bussman Division (Cooper-Bussman), Melling Engine Parts and Motor Magazine
• 30 Years: Hayden Automotive and Heli Coil Division (Black & Decker)
• 25 Years: Pylon Manufacturing Corp. and Proliance (TransPro)
MEMA (www.mema.org) represents more than 700 motor vehicle product manufacturers with nearly 12,000 U.S. plant locations and 830,000 workers. MEMA supports its members through its three market segment associations: Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) and Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA).