Vendor News

ALTA Performance Group Opens New Headquarters

Hillsboro, OR (June 15, 2007) – The ALTA Performance Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of its new headquarters in Hillsboro, OR. The 30,000 sq. ft. building (adjacent to Intel’s™ Hillsboro campus) will accommodate all of ALTA’s manufacturing, assembly and sales staff, as well as a boutique style outlet & dyno tuning facilities.

Upon completing the acquisition of their new headquarters building, ALTA CEO, Adam Taft said:

"I am extremely pleased to make this step forward for our company. The new facility will enable us to gather all of our staff, machinery and vehicles into one building as well as have an extraordinary show room. We finally have a gathering place for like-minded automotive enthusiasts.”


The ALTA Performance Group has been a pioneer in the performance aftermarket since its inception more than 10 years ago. Using the finest materials and labor found in the United States, customers are assured that the ALTA™ and PERRIN™ brand names stand for quality and value. ALTA customer service, sales and technical staff is always available to help with questions. From live instant chat messaging on the website, to e-mail or phone, ALTA takes pride in the level of customer service that is provided that is simply not found elsewhere in the aftermarket today. For more information contact ALTA Performance Group; 503-643-4677 - www.altaminiperformance.com.

Indianapolis, IN (July 2, 2007) - Firestone Industrial Products' versatile Inflation Station portable air compressors are the perfect accessory to have on hand during family vacations, camping trips, sporting events and more. Available in two models, Firestone Inflation Stations are designed to instantly supply up to 150 psi to inflate Ride Rite^TM springs, tires, air mattresses, swimming rafts, basketballs - whatever needs air. 

"These compressors are a great addition for racers to deflate and inflate tires at the track and can inflate a 31x10.5-inch tire from 15 psi to 30 psi in less than two minutes," said Paul Gibson, product manager, Firestone Industrial Products, Ride-Rite^TM division, and they can also be used to blow dust and dirt off the engine and vehicle."
    
Both Inflation Station kits (#9289 and #9290) include a heavy duty 150 psi air compressor, a 12-foot power cable withbrass alligator clips, a 25-foot coiled air hose, tire inflator tool with gauge, two blower nozzles, a needle valve tool and an extra heavy-duty canvas carrier. 
     
Kit #9289 is the heavier duty product that features a 35 percent duty cycle - 1.69 CFM at 60 psi.  The second kit, #9290,has a 20 percent duty cycle and a 1.02 CFM rating at 60 psi.  Both operate by hooking to vehicle battery and turning on.

Inflation Stations are available from any Firestone Ride Rite^TM  air helper spring dealer.  Suggested MSRP for the heavier duty air compressor (kit #9289) is $362.15,and kit #9290 is $249.27. Both come with a 2-year limited warranty. For more info call toll-free at 800.888.0650 or visit www.ride-rite.com.