POWERTRAIN INDUSTRY NEWS
Past Powertrain Industry News Articles
New GM 6L80 & 8L90 Thrust Washers
GM 6L80 and 8L90 torque converters use phenolic-style thrust washers between the damper hub and piston that have a high failure rate, melting and distorting due to high localized heat.…
Kinergo Expands High-Performance Friction Plate Lineup for Global Transmission Repair Market
Kinergo, a leading provider of automatic transmission spare parts and repair solutions, has expanded its range of friction plates engineered with High Carbon and Fabor materials. This strategic addition strengthens…
Renegade Parts Washers Marks 30 Years of Building Industrial Cleaning Equipment
Wisconsin manufacturers highlight three decades of parts washing systems for manufacturing, maintenance, repair, transit, and industrial applications. REEDSBURG, Wis. — July 14, 2026 — Renegade Parts Washers is marking 30…
Scribner Plastics announces Relocation
Rotational molder Scribner Plastics(SP), founded in 1978 in Northern California has announced its relocation to Victoria Texas. The long-planned relocation is to become more centrally located to their customer base…

















