Crane Cams is done. They are officially out of buisness.

[LAFENATU]

:angry7:

February 24, 2009

Crane Cams shuts down, workers laid off

By JIM WITTERS
Senior Business Writer

DAYTONA BEACH ? Crane Cams, a 56-year-old auto parts manufacturer, closed its doors this week and laid off its employees, a worker said today.

The news took Volusia County?s top economic development officer by surprise. City, county and state officials were working with Crane Cams and officials from its New Jersey parent, Mikronite Technologies, to keep the company open and in the community.

?We were trying to help them through this transition,? said Rick Michael, Volusia County economic development director. ?They were considering a transfer of ownership. We were not expecting any closure.?

An automated voice mail system at Crane?s plant on Fentress Boulevard announced at midday today the company was closed and suggested calling back during business hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A call to Mikronite?s New Jersey offices produced similar results. Six cars sat in the parking lot early this afternoon at the local plant, which employed 220 just three years ago.

 

[MustangChris]

ouch...

 

[OnyxCobra]

what the F, who is gonna make the Steeda #19s now?!

 

[Paul]

I saw that this morning. Very unfortunate news.

 

[LAFENATU]

what the F, who is gonna make the Steeda #19s now?!

They made a lot dude..

Crane cut all the cams for Trick Flow, Ford Racing as well as a lot others.

They made the rockers, pushrods, and the lifters for Ford too.

 

[OnyxCobra]

I was being a lil facetious, but still...

 

[Javi]

:sad5:

 

[LAFENATU]

I was being a lil facetious, but still...

I figured as much lol..

It's still a shame though. There are only a handful of cam grinders in the states.

I personally run a Crane cam and there are ALOT of Ford guys running Crane cams, whether they know it or not (marketed under a different mfg).

 

[MustangChris]

what the F, who is gonna make the Steeda #19s now?!

They made a lot dude..

Crane cut all the cams for Trick Flow, Ford Racing as well as a lot others.

They made the rockers, pushrods, and the lifters for Ford too.

dang.

 

[Hoseitdown]

damn.

 

[Steven]

Thats a shame. I guess comp will have a dynasty now.

 

[LAFENATU]

I think they'll be back...either they will eventually return or someone will pickup the name.

It is a shame though.

 

[mdnitedrftr]

Did my roller rockers just become collectibles?

Ill start the bidding at $5000. Do I hear $5000?...

 

[jc95gt]

$5,500

 

[mdnitedrftr]

We have $5500! Do I hear $6k? :laughing4:

 

[94darkhorse]

Sad to see what is going on in this country.

 

[OnyxCobra]

Sad to see what is going on in this country.

true but honestly I thought Obama's speach was very motivating, i think things should turn around nicely, he has so many good ideas and plans.

 

[uncltrvlnmatt]

Sad to see what is going on in this country.

true but honestly I thought Obama's speach was very motivating, i think things should turn around nicely, he has so many good ideas and plans.

Take it to the political section and we will discuss it.

Sucks about Crane. I was never a big user,but they are an important part of the industry.

 

[Win]

I was being a lil facetious, but still...

I figured as much lol..

It's still a shame though. There are only a handful of cam grinders in the states.

I personally run a Crane cam and there are ALOT of Ford guys running Crane cams, whether they know it or not (marketed under a different mfg).

Thats kind like how there are only a few companies that make springs for cars. Eibach makes a lot of springs for our normal day cars... The machine i think is in the millions to make. So there are only a few out there that make them.

 

[JB471988]

I think they'll be back...either they will eventually return or someone will pickup the name.

It is a shame though.

I hope so.