Archives: 2015

ATP Automotive, celebrating its 60th anniversary in transmission filtration systems, has announced the addition of 21 new part numbers to its transmission filter product line. According to the company, these new numbers not only add coverage for key late model applications, but also provide a quality alternative to previously dealer-only and niche applications. This expansion creates a program with more than 300 available part numbers and substantial coverage for automatic transmission-equipped domestic and European vehicles.

ATP premium transmission filters are designed to capture internal transmission contaminants from standard to extreme operation and provide OE-specified fluid flow, ensuring transmission longevity. Many filter kits include the 3rd Hand Pan Gasket, which features guide holes that catch pan bolts, for fast and easy pan installation. The gasket material lays flat, requires no additional sealants and expands with the initial heat cycle to prevent leaks and retain bolt torque.

“Providing OE filtration specifications, innovative gasket technology and unmatched coverage make ATP Automotive the right choice for transmission filters,” said Luke Perkowski, director of product management and marketing for ATP Automotive Inc.

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ATP New Number Annoucement - Transmission Filter Kits 10.2015

ATP Automotive, a leading supplier of automotive products to the traditional aftermarket, is celebrating its 60th anniversary. The company has created a special 60th Anniversary logo to commemorate this milestone.

“We have had a long history of success at ATP thanks to the dedication and excellence of our employees, both past and present, and the loyalty of our customers throughout the years,” said Roy Lipner, president and CEO of ATP, Inc. “Building on that solid foundation, we have made many positive changes recently to ensure that ATP remains a leading parts supplier to the auto care industry for the next 60 years.”

Among the many recent transformations at ATP Automotive include a contemporary new logo and a redesigned, user-friendly website. New products have been introduced and packaging has been updated to better reflect the high quality products the company supplies. AT-205 Re-Seal, the industry’s premier re-sealer, also features a new look and new bottle.

“This is a very special year at ATP as we celebrate our 60th anniversary,” said Gary Rogak, chairman of the board of ATP, Inc. “For 60 years, we have been dedicated to providing our customers with high quality automotive products. While we have made many changes recently, we remain unwavering in our dedication to supporting our customers and helping them grow their businesses.”

Founded on July 1, 1955, ATP was historically known as a transmission products supplier. Over the years, the ATP Automotive product line has expanded to include automatic transmission filter kits, repair kits, exhaust manifold kits, harmonic balancers, timing covers, cables, flywheel and ring gears, interior vent filters and chemicals. ATP started out in a 2,000 square foot facility in Chicago and is now located in a 92,000 square foot building in Elk Grove Village, Ill., a suburb of Chicago.

To learn more about ATP Automotive and its products, contact your ATP Automotive sales representative or call Steve Horn, senior vice president of sales, at 847-597-9174.

With vast coverage for both domestic and import applications and hardware included to make installation fast and easy, exhaust manifolds from Graywerks by ATP Automotive are the preferred choice of professional service technicians in the auto care industry. Graywerks by ATP Automotive has almost 400 available part numbers including manifolds and manifolds with integrated catalytic converters.

Graywerks exhaust manifolds include hardware kits that feature studs, nuts, gaskets and heat shields or hot air stoves, as needed. High-grade steel construction make Graywerks exhaust manifolds more durable and highly resistant to corrosion. They are engineered as direct replacement for the OE unit and are test-fitted to vehicles during development to guarantee easy installation.

“ATP Automotive has a long history of manifold manufacturing expertise,” said Luke Perkowski, director of marketing and product management for ATP, Inc. “Our Graywerks by ATP Automotive exhaust manifold line has extensive coverage for domestic and import vehicles. We provide top quality parts and necessary hardware so our customers have everything they need to do the job right the first time.”

To learn more about Graywerks by ATP Automotive exhaust manifolds, contact your ATP Automotive sales representative or call the company’s Senior Vice President of Sales Steve Horn at 847-597-9174

ATP Automotive held its first-ever international sales meeting at the company’s corporate headquarters in Elk Grove Village, Ill. The meeting, held Jan. 19-21, included ATP Automotive sales representatives from the United States, Canada and Latin America.

“While we have always held annual sales meetings, this was the first time we have had our entire sales team, including international members, together for an all-encompassing meeting,” said Roy Lipner, president and CEO of ATP Automotive. “It was a very productive start to our company’s 60th year as a privately owned and operated business. We felt it was important to communicate effectively to our sales team about the transformative changes we have made within ATP Automotive to allow us to be a bigger and better parts supplier to our loyal customer base.”

Primary areas of focus of the sales meeting were continuing product education, sales communication tools and new programs for the coming year. The sales team was informed of numerous improvements made recently in the areas of data management, product line expansions and packaging upgrades, and a highlight was the review of the relaunch of one of ATP Automotive’s top-selling products, AT-205 Re-Seal, and its new, contemporary packaging.

“At ATP Automotive, we have worked hard to assemble an outstanding team of sales professionals. This meeting gave us the opportunity to equip them with the necessary tools and programs to best serve our growing customer base,” said Steve Horn, senior vice president of sales for ATP Automotive. “It was a pleasure to see firsthand the enthusiasm our entire sales team has about the exciting changes at ATP and how they can help grow their customers’ business.”

To learn more about ATP Automotive products, contact your ATP Automotive sales representative or call Steve Horn at 847-597-9174.

With broad coverage and superior performance and durability, ATP Automotive is the leading one-stop source for top-quality flexplates and flywheels.

“Precision manufacturing, accurate coverage and consolidations without compromise make ATP Automotive the right choice for flexplates and flywheels,” said Bob Benisek, product manager for ATP, Inc. “Our flexplates are made of high quality steel and have the correct bolt hole spacing and ring gear teeth, just like the original part, to ensure long life and durability. Our flywheels also provide precision fit and function for ease of installation and longevity.”

Vehicles with automatic transmissions have a flexplate that connects the engine and transmission. Most flexplates are made of a thick piece of sheet metal with bolt holes for the torque converter and teeth for the starter. Manual transmission vehicles are equipped with a flywheel where the clutch assembly is mounted. The flywheel provides a smooth friction surface for the clutch disk.

“The constant expansion and contraction of a flexplate over time can result in cracks and or shearing of the flexplate, and a damaged flexplate can create serious and expensive damage. Broken flexplates cannot be repaired and must be replaced,” said Benisek. “Flywheels can crack, become worn, or break starter teeth and once a damaged flywheel is diagnosed, a replacement flywheel is the only route to go.”

To learn more about ATP Automotive flexplates and flywheels, contact your ATP Automotive sales representative or call the company’s Senior Vice President of Sales Steve Horn at 847-597-9174.