1st Performance Warehouse

"What can we say about RPM.. They know product data and the actual parts themselves inside and out!  We look forward to receiving product files from a manufacturer anytime that RPM is involved. They are well-known for taking usable data and turning it into the error-free type of information that we need to run our business!" - Rodney Bingham - President

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About 1st Performance Warehouse - At 1st Performance Warehouse they have a very simple philosophy. Treat people the way THEY want should be treated... with respect. With quick turnaround time, excellent prices and total support, 1st Performance Warehouse only sells to and supports “BRICK AND MORTAR SPEED SHOPS”.

Once they take on a new jobber, they work with them to find out their needs and provide the best possible product and price they can for them. They nurture these business their our own, because without them, they wouldn’t be where they are today. They are very selective of the jobbers they support and sell to. They must be a brick and mortar store first and foremost; they must be focused on their customer’s needs, and always be developing their customers by supporting the high performance industry.

1st Performance Warehouse currently inventories over 150 manufacturers’ product lines, and has over 500,000 parts in stock! They understand how important it is to have what jobber need when they need it.

They are members of PWA (Performance Warehouse Association) and SEMA (Specialty Equipment Market Association) as well as a member of the AAM Parts Pro group, which is a select group of Performance WD's from all over the United States and also Canada. AAM Parts Pro provides them with marketing tools to help advertise their jobbers' business and also group purchasing power to lower their acquisition costs with many of the suppliers. This purchasing power allows 1st Performance Warehouse to provide the best possible costs to their wholesale customers.

The 1st Performance Warehouse’s website is presently an informational site that will allow their customers and visitors to obtain detailed information via links to manufacturers websites. they also have the current catalog and price sheets listed on the vendor list. This helps keep jobbers up-to-date with what is the right catalog and pricing.

For more details and contact information, visit their website at www.1stperformancewarehouse.com.

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45 Race Shop

"We have known Scott for many years and his ability to communicate technology and the benefits in easy-to-understand terms truly helped us move ahead with our website efforts" - Brandon Maxwell - Owner

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About 45 Race Shop - At 45 Race Shop, they are dedicated to low prices on high quality brands.  They are adding new products on a weekly basis, and will continue to do so, as long as the die-hard racer or street rodder is still out there working on their own cars.

They strive to be the best "brick & mortar" and "online" speed shop for racers and the like, to purchase the parts and pieces that make that car go "vroom", by offering only well known manufacturers parts, at highly competitive prices.

For more details and contact information visit their website at www.45raceshop.com.

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Airheart Sales

"We have known Scott for over 25 years. His in-depth industry knowledge is what makes he and his company stand apart from other companies is their field." - Mike Zimmerman - President

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About Airheart Sales - If you're looking for the one of top representatives in the aftermarket automotive industry, then you've come to the right place.

At Airheart Sales, their name is as good as the products their represent.  Well-known names like FLOWMASTER, COMP CAMS, EIBACH, RICHMOND, MILODON, SCAT, XRP are just a few of the brands they represent. 

They are the key link between manufacturers and distributors, a position that demands the utmost of professionalism. 

For more details and contact information visit their website at  www.airheartsales.com.

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All Midwest Sales

"Any manufacturer can truly benefit from the services of RPM offers.  They take the guess-work out of product data and make it easier for rep firms like ours sell parts for the brands we represent." - Chuck Clayton

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About All-Midwest Sales - The company was originally founded in 1968 and is currently headquartered in Ohio with regional representative offices located throughout several states. They pride themselves in being your specialty automotive aftermarket connection.

The manufacturer’s that benefit most from their association with All-Midwest Sales are those that want to penetrate the wholesale and retail distribution markets in the most timely and efficient manner.

The manufacturers’ rep principle function is to represent the manufacturer in a manner that coincides with their needs and image while being the eyes and ears for the manufacturer to keep them informed with today’s market trends.

The backbone of any organization is it’s people, but with All-Midwest Sales, this fact definitely stands out. Not only is All-Midwest Sales one of the performance industry’s largest rep organizations, but it is considered to possess some of the most talented and knowledgeable associates available. Associates whose backgrounds cover just about every accomplishment within the industry. The All-Midwest Sales associates are often awarded “Rep Of The Year” from many of the companies it represents.

For more details and contact information visit their website at www.allmidwestsales.com.

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Auto Performance

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"We've known and dealt with Scott O'Toole for nearly a decade. His attention to detail is unrivaled.  Any manufacturer needing a "Boost" to their product data should give RPM a call" - Bill Haynes - General Manager - Auto Performance

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About Auto-Performance - The company is a division of Auto-Wares headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Want to go fast or look good? Auto Performance has everything you will ever need as they have 450+ lines of performance and accessories. Staffed by experienced "gear heads" with years of product knowledge, hands-on expertise, you are assured of getting the correct part each and every time!

Auto-Wares is also a full-service, full-line, full-program supplier that believes in honesty and integrity in all of their business dealings. They like to treat customers, employees, and vendors all like friends and business partners.

Auto-Wares is dedicated to selling to the independent jobber and they are the company's past and our future. Auto-Wares re-supplies and services over 600+ auto parts stores. Their company direction is planning and building for the long term. They are interested in long-term, mutually beneficial relationships with all customers. Their company goal is to be their customer's best supplier. They also believe the best way to say "thank you" is to give the customer a reason for staying serviced by them.

Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper parts stores marketing awareness and marketing effectiveness doesn't happen by chance, it happens by choice - and it's the choice of Auto-Wares, through their Auto Value or Bumper to Bumper program, to provide the most effective marketing plans from the jobber to the end user.

For more details and contact information visit their website at www.autowares.com.

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Ballard-Allen Marketing

"We have had a relationship with Scott since the mid-80's and our experience has always been positive.  We are glad he started RPM as his company fills a large void in the marketplace.  RPM will make it easier for us to sell parts." - Gary Ballard - President

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About Ballard Allen Marketing - The company is a manufacturers representative Firm founded in 1984 by Gerry Ballard and Tom Allen. The Primary office is located in Costa Mesa, California and is staffed with professionals trained to handle all factory correspondence and communication to the field. They have branches in Northern and Central California, Oregon, Washington and Colorado that enable them to provide coverage for our eleven state territory including Western Canada. 

“Competitive and Constantly Changing” accurately describes today’s after-market arena. How do manufacturers stay in touch with the buyer and current market trends? What products are in demand, and which lines would produce the most sales? Questions like these are asked daily in boardrooms across America. Ballard & Allen Marketing has the answers!

Ballard Allen marketing knows market share! They have placed many companies into commanding market positions through their knowledge of the automotive after-market. When a manufacturer enlists the services of Ballard & Allen Marketing, they can be confident that their product will be properly introduced into the market place and properly supported after introduction to maintain product integrity.

They have a successful and proven track record of success, including being awarded SEMA’s Manufacturer's Representative of the Year in 1987 and 1993.

For more details and contact information visit their website at www.ballardallen.com.

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Behrent's Performance Warehouse

"Scott O'Toole has a certain "knack" for dealing with questionable product data and making it usable.  He has a passion for this specialty type of service and we recommend his services to all of the manufacturers we represent." - Jeff Behrent - President

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About Behrent's Performance - It all first started in 1972 when now president, Harry W. Behrent Jr. formed a general speed and tire shop aimed at the general automotive market. Then, in 1975 at the age of 31, with a desire to drive dirt stock cars, Harry changed his focus to the specialized oval track market. Driving cars and selling parts began to become two serious business for Harry.

In 1982 a choice was now needed, and that choice was to focus on the parts and service market and leave behind a young and budding racing career. The switch to oval track specialty parts began. With the knowledge gained through driving cars and meeting very knowledgeable people, Behrent's Speed Center, Inc. grew to be a highly recognized business in the oval track racing industry. today.

Today, operating under the name Behrent’s Performance Warehouse they your one stop shopping site that features all the top name brand high performance racing parts, racing equipment, racing engine parts and safety equipment. They have products for all forms of racing. From the hobbyist to the Pros, people who want quality performance parts use Behrent’s Performance Warehouse. They carry the top performance racing parts manufacturers in the business with over 125+ different manufactures to choose from.

Behrent's provides services and parts to the automotive racing industry. They are known for their high quality of workmanship and knowledge in the industry they represent.

For more details and contact information visit their website at www.behrents.com.

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Considine Sales & Marketing

"We wish all of the brands we represent would use RPM to prepare their product data. It would certainly make our jobs a lot easier to have more accurate and rich product information" - Jim Considine III, CPMR - President  

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About Considine Sales & Marketing - The company is an independent manufacturers representative agency with over 200 years combined experience in the specialty aftermarket industry.

In fact, they recently earned the 2009 SEMA Manufacturers' Rep Agency of the Year during the 2009 SEMA Show Industry Awards Banquet.

With main offices in the Detroit area, their 10 sales and service marketing professionals service 15 states, (Michigan, Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Missouri, Minnesota, Kansas, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa, and Nebraska). Since 1971, CSM has continued to provide sales and service to their manufacturers at Specialty WD’s, Traditional WD’s, Direct Marketers, Mass Merchandisers, Wheel & Tire Distributors and Undercar WD’s, along with Engine and Chassis Builders.

CSM works closely with the manufacturer's marketing and sales team to accomplish goals and targets.

Feel free to explore the advantages of working with our seasoned professional sales staff. They would be delighted to hear from you to discuss mutual opportunities in the exciting Midwestern market.

For more details and contact information visit their website at www.considinesales.com.

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Exports International

"Scott and I started in this industry at the same time back in the early-80's.  All I can say is that people in this industry don't last this long without having a good reputation and integrity.  We recommend Scott's company as a reliable resource to all vendors needing assistance with organizing and enriching their product data" - Wade Kawasaki - President & Founder 

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About Exports International - Since 1987 EXPORTS INTERNATIONAL has been a well respected leader in the international trade of U.S. Automotive and Marine products.

They are a full service U.S. Export Management Company specializing in the distribution over 300 American brand name automotive, marine, high performance race parts, and accessories to overseas customers.

Their knowledgeable sales staff is multi-lingual and provides our customers with expeditious order fulfillment, lower overall pricing, and are experienced with shipping orders via Air and/or Ocean. There are also proud to offer consolidation services. Please look to Exports International as your direct source to the manufacturer.

For more details and contact information visit their website at www.exportsintl.com.

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Grand Prix Auto Sports Center

“My association with Scott and RPM has been nothing but first class. He and his staff are very intelligent, hard working and people of their word. If RPM says they will do something, they do it. I know they care about our industry and work very hard to improve and change the way data and modern technology can be used to improve all of our businesses. They has been very helpful to me and our business in doing just that. Our industry needs more people like Scott O'Toole that are that dedicated to their job and the industry's future.” - Lonnie Lovell - General Manager

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About Grand Prix Auto Sports Center - The company has been serving the greater Tulsa area for over 36 years. They have customers that reach all across the United States, as well as abroad. Every major performance manufacturer as well as several stock original equipment suppliers are represented in their 30,000+ part number inventory and computer database of over One Million part numbers. They are also very proud to say that were named the "Performance Corner Midwest Store Of The Year" in 1997 at the 1997 SEMA Show in Las Vegas.

Services, such as distributor-magneto repair/re-curving, nitrous oxide refilling, a large inventory and several grades of racing gasoline, including methanol, make Grand Prix a well-rounded one stop performance shop.

Please feel free to stop by if you are in the Tulsa area and let them show you how they can help.

They can be of great service by answering any technical questions or if you know what you would like to purchase.  Need a price on a product? Just e-mail them or give them a call. 

For more details and contact information visit their website at www.grandprixauto.com.  Be sure to check out their new online store coming the Summer of 2010!

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Lane Automotive

"Scott and his company, RPM Data Services, are extremely dedicated to the industry and helping everyone sell more parts through application of best business practices and improved data quality.  They are the only Data Solution Provider we recommend to our vendors." - John Sheskey - Purchasing Manager

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About Lane Automotive - Founded in 1964 as a part-time venture in George Lane's garage, Lane Automotive has become a speed equipment industry phenomenon. Since the days when local racers lined up to buy racing parts at that tiny, one man shop, the company has become a large corporation, comprised of five separate divisions and employing over 200 people. One thing has remained the same throughout the years of growth at Lane Automotive: the desire to provide the best parts and the best service at the best prices.

They are known the world over as a premier supplier of performance parts and accessories for racers, hot rodders, truck and off-road enthusiasts. Today, the company serves customers around the world from a gigantic warehouse/office complex located near Watervliet, Michigan, at the intersection of Interstate 94 and Michigan 140.

Lane Automotive looks to the future, and the ever-changing challenges of meeting the needs of the traditional speed equipment market. Product lines are continually being added as new parts and accessories are developed and introduced to the public. The 21st century is here... and Lane Automotive is ready!

For more details and contact information visit their website at www.laneautomotive.com.

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Michael Kunzman & Associates

"We consider Scott and RPM a great resource for any manufacturer to turn to when they finally realized the importance that product data has on their overall business." - Cary Exline

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About Kunzman and Associates - At Michael A. Kunzman & Associates, they have over 30 years of experience in the field. The 19-member expert staff covers the geographic area of Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Kentucky, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Western Pennsylvania and Central Canada.

They are in constant contact with their customers by assisting them with merchandising, advertising, product displays and setup, warranty, and warehousing of products.

Michael A. Kunzman and Associates represents some of the finest manufacturers in the industry to every level of distribution including warehouse distributors, retailers, mail order companies, OEM, expediters, jobbers, installers, speed shops, engine builders, and specialty customizers.

As a measure of their performance, Michael A. Kunzman and Associates has been honored three times as the Manufacturers Rep. of the Year by the Specialty Equipment Manufacturers Association (SEMA).

For more details and contact information visit their website at www.kunzman.com.

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Motor State Distributing

"Scott O'Toole's vision and drive in the world of product data and related technology are very valuable to our company.  RPM Data Services’ business model and long-term plan fits an important need in the marketplace.  In fact, Motor State was the very first client of RPM Data Services and they are relied on for specific segments of our product data needs." - Doug Lane - President 

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About Motor State Distributing - Quality performance parts and accessories, prompt, courteous service, and fair pricing were important in 1964, when the company started as a part time venture in George Lane's tiny garage. Today these attributes still guide day to day operations at Motor State Distributing.

A hot rodder all his life, George initially made the transition from street involvement to drag racing in the late 1950's, building and racing a series of dragsters. Racing time tapered off as the speed shop business prospered, but no matter how busy he got, George remained faithful to his hot rodding roots.

Today, George Lane and his wife Janet still maintain an interest in the company, but sons, Doug and Dave, have assumed the primary executive roles in the family-owned business. Doug Lane oversees the company's sales, purchasing and marketing functions. Dave Lane manages the warehousing departments at Motor State which include receiving, shipping and inventory control.

Motor State's current 153,000 square foot complex was completed in 1999. Over two thirds of its floor space is devoted to warehousing over 75,000 SKU's from 550+ performance equipment manufacturers. Nearly 22 linear miles of shelving, on two levels, provide adequate space to take maximum advantage of volume purchase incentives. This assures that items are always in stock for immediate shipment, saving the company money, and allowing these savings to be passed on to customers.

Motor State's domestic and international sales professionals routinely field hundreds of calls every day, from customers all over the world. Fast, friendly, efficient and experienced, Motor State sales force embodies all aspects of the performance automotive experience. They can quickly and capably answer technical questions and make recommendations on specialized parts. Each time a Motor State Sales Team member answers a call, a great customer service experience begins.

Careful planning and hard work have instilled in Motor State employees a deep sense of pride in a fill rate second to none in the aftermarket industry. Motor State's shipping department works around the clock, in three shifts, to assure that the majority of orders are shipped the same day they are received.

For more details and contact information visit their website at www.motorstate.com.

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Race Car Engineering

"Just like all other large speed and specialty shops in our industry, we struggle with the product data that we receive from our vendors.  We need a standardized data format from all vendors and this is here RPM steps into the picture.  Scott O'Toole has helped us in the past and we highly recommend his company RPM to all of our vendors." - Steve Dorer - President

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About Racecar Engineering - Racecar Engineering has the people, products, expertise and experience to be your Single-Source Supplier. Racecar Engineering opened in 1998 in Winter Park, Fl. The company was moved to Lakeland in 2003.

They are dedicated to pleasing their customers and providing them with excellent service, price and selection for their racing needs. They are continuously adding new parts to their inventory and if they don't have it in stock they will get it for you...fast! They pride themselves on having the most innovated parts available for your needs. They have a 17,000 sq. ft. warehouse full of parts, fuel and even complete race cars in stock.

Racecar Engineering, they're proud to say their friendly sales staff is made up of knowledgeable and experienced racers. Their customers can be confident knowing they receive genuine advice and care from a staff that shares their same hobby and passion.

Their multiple "Parts and Accessories" catalogs feature over 550 suppliers and hundreds of pages of track proven parts. These are racing's most comprehensive catalogs that will give you access to the best suppliers in the country. Whether you are looking for carburetors, intake manifolds, exhaust headers, ignition wires and spark plugs, shifters, performance tires and wheels or any other racing part, Racecar Engineering is your one stop in-person or online source for racing parts and accessories.

For more details and contact information visit their website at www.racecareng.com.

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Rhyne Competition Engines

"Our relationship with Scott goes back over a decade.  His knowledge and insight regarding technology and product data has helped us a great deal.  We buy direct from a lot of engine related suppliers and recommend Scott and his company, RPM, to each and every one.  All manufacturers could use a partner like RPM." - Mike McKinney - General Manager

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About Rhyne Competition Engines - The company officially opened it’s doors in the mid 70’s.

Joe Rhyne a drag racer had difficulty finding a close, competent machine shop to perform machine work on his drag race engines. This prompted him to start purchasing his own equipment, and performing his own machine work. Other racers started bringing him work, and the next think you know the business had begun.

At first engine & chassis work was performed, Rhyne determined that he didn’t have the space to build both cars and engines, so he turned his focus to engine building.

Since then, Rhyne Competition Engines has built engines for award-winning drivers and teams in many racing series, including Winston Cup, Busch and Craftsman Truck, ARCA and the Featherlite Modified Series.

They have won championships in the ARCA series 10 times (8 times with all time ARCA series champion winner Frank Kimmel), championships in UMP late model series 3 times, and a championship in the Featherlite Modified Series.

Rhyne engine assemblies have also won many local dirt & asphalt circle track, and drag race championships.

The company has had a simple philosophy for the last 30 some years, and that is to build effective, reliable, engines at affordable prices.

For more details and contact information visit their website at www.rhynecompetitionengines.com.

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