Walker Products

Walker Products To Release 2013 Domestic O2 Catalog at AAPEX

lclark — Wed, 24 Oct 2012 16:44:18 +0000

Grand Junction, CO. 10/19/12 — Walker Products of Garden Grove, Calif., is announcing the official release of their 2013 Domestic Oxygen Sensor Catalog. This release will coincide with AAPEX 2012, which will be taking place on October 30th through November 1st in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The new, more extensive catalog features the most current coverage and application information for quality Walker oxygen sensors. Coverage extends to 98% of all identified data lines or 5,780 OE part numbers, including Hybrid, Bi-fuel, CNG and LPG vehicles. Also being released at the show will be the Walker Products 2013 Euro Lambda Catalog, featuring coverage for 2,670 OE part numbers.

For more information about Walker Products, please visit us at AAPEX booth # 2261, or contact Ron Aparicio, Director of Sales at raparicio@walkerproducts.com.

Walker Products Awarded Bronze At 2012 NCMA Conference

lclark — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:21:31 +0000

Grand Junction, CO. 4/27/12 — Walker Products of Garden Grove, Calif., is proud to announce that its 2012 Oxygen Sensor Catalog has received the bronze President’s Award for Electronic Data Excellence at the annual NCMA catalog conference in Las Vegas, NV. The 2012 Oxygen Sensor Catalog features industry leading application coverage, maximum consolidation, and is both ACES and PIES compliant.
This is not the first occasion that Walker Products has received recognition for its exceptional publications. The 2010 Oxygen Sensor Catalog was awarded Best New Catalog for Import Cars and Trucks by AIA at the 2010 AAPEX show. Walker was also awarded for excellence in packaging by AIA in both 2006 and 2010.
The 2012 Oxygen Sensor Catalog is available at Walker’s online catalog center at www.walkerproducts.com. To order a printed copy of this or any other catalog, please call the Walker Products customer service center at 970-245-5949.
Company Profile
Walker Products Inc. has served the needs of the worldwide automotive aftermarket since 1946. Walker is one of the largest privately owned manufacturers of Fuel System Components and Engine Management Devices. The company offers its products to parts distributors worldwide.

Walker’s portfolio features a wide arrangement of quality automotive products. Walker manufactures fuel system components such as carburetion and fuel injection repair kits, fuel injectors, fuel injection components and fuel pressure regulators. Walker also offers engine management devices, such as oxygen sensors, throttle position sensors, air charge temperature sensors, engine coolant temperature sensors, manifold absolute pressure sensors, spark plug wires and glow plugs. Walker also has facilities that specialize in gasket fabrication and the production of custom, machined components. For any additional information, please log on to the company’s website at www.walkerproducts.com.

Walker Products Releases 2012 Marine Catalog

lclark — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:19:10 +0000

Grand Junction, CO. 3/26/12 — Walker Products of Garden Grove, Calif., announces the official release of their 2012 Marine Products Catalog. The more extensive catalog features over sixty new parts within the categories of Engine Sensors, Carburetor Kits & Components, Fuel Injection, O2 Sensors, Fuel Pump Repair Kits and more. The new catalog greatly enhances coverage for Marine Inboard, Outboard, and Personal Watercraft applications. The 2012 Marine Catalog can be viewed on the company’s online catalog center at www.walkerproducts.com. To order a printed copy of this or any other catalog, please call the Walker Products customer service center at 970-245-5949.
Company Profile
Walker Products, Inc. has served the needs of the worldwide automotive aftermarket since 1946. Walker is one of the largest privately owned manufacturers of Fuel System Components and Engine Management Devices. The company offers its products to parts distributors worldwide.

Walker’s portfolio features a wide arrangement of quality automotive products. Walker manufactures fuel system components such as carburetion and fuel injection repair kits, fuel injectors, fuel injection components and fuel pressure regulators. Walker also offers engine management devices, such as; oxygen sensors, throttle position sensors, air charge temperature sensors, engine coolant temperature sensors, manifold absolute pressure sensors, spark plug wires, and glow plugs. Walker also has facilities that specialize in gasket fabrication and the production of custom, machined components. For any additional information, please log on to the company’s website at www.walkerproducts.com.

Walker Products – Goes Solar at Missouri Plants

lclark — Sun, 29 Apr 2012 19:13:55 +0000

Pacific, MO 2/13/12 — Walker Products Inc. of Garden Grove, Calif., announces it has completed the installation of Solar Energy Panels at its three manufacturing and distribution plants in Pacific, MO. Walker expects that the solar panels will provide a minimum of 60% of the three plants’ energy needs. Walker is proud that this installation is the very first solar project to utilize a 335 watt “Lifeline Solar” monocrystalline solar panel in the state of Missouri.
This environmentally friendly theme is consistent with Walker’s product line strategy. Walker is known around the globe as a leader in the category of Oxygen Sensors which determine the oxygen content of exhaust gas and monitor air/fuel mixture to maximize fuel economy and minimize emissions.
Company Profile
Walker Products Inc. has served the needs of the worldwide automotive aftermarket since 1946. Walker is one of the largest privately owned manufacturers of Fuel System Components and Engine Management Devices. The company offers its products to parts distributers worldwide.

Walker’s portfolio features a wide arrangement of quality automotive products. Walker manufactures fuel system components such as carburetion and fuel injection repair kits, fuel injectors, fuel injection components and fuel pressure regulators. Walker also offers engine management devices, such as; oxygen sensors, throttle position sensors, air charge temperature sensors, engine coolant temperature sensors, manifold absolute pressure sensors, spark plug wires, and glow plugs. Walker also has facilities that specialize in gasket fabrication and the production of custom, machined components. For any additional information, please log on to the company’s website at www.walkerproducts.com.

Walker Products Releases 2011 Mexico Catalog

lclark — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:15:04 +0000

Grand Junction, CO. 8/3/11 — Walker Products of Garden Grove, Calif., is proud to announce the official release of the 2011 Oxygen Sensor Catalog for Mexico. This new edition features the most current data targeting the Mexico Carparc with an “All Makes-All Models” coverage strategy. Every part featured has been engineered for consolidation of SKU’s while increasing coverage and maximizing ROI.

Walker has been active in the Mexico market for over 40 years supplying quality fuel system repair products and engine management components. “Our first dedicated Oxygen Sensor Catalog for Mexico was in 1999. It proved to be a great resource for our customers to prepare and grow their businesses for the future,” said Export Sales Manager, Ruben Yaver. “Our product management and engineering teams have continually produced the most accurate and comprehensive catalogs for this thriving region. We are very proud of this year’s effort.”

Walker Products has won multiple AIA awards in recognition of their outstanding packaging and of the quality, completeness and accuracy of their catalogs. Other recently released catalogs include the US Region Oxygen Sensors, Othermotive® Oxygen Sensors, Ignition Wire Sets, Sonda De Lambdas Venezuela, and European Lambda Sensor Catalogs. If you are interested in obtaining Walker catalogs, please call 1-970-245-5949.

Company Profile

Walker’s portfolio features a wide arrangement of automotive products. The company is the largest producer of carburetor components and tune-up kits. Walker also offers fuel system components such as fuel injection repair kits, fuel injectors, fuel injection components and fuel pressure regulators. It also offers engine management devices, such as throttle position sensors, air charge temperature sensors, engine coolant temperature sensors, manifold absolute pressure sensors, spark plug wires, and glow plugs. In addition to these, Walker is best known for its line of superior quality oxygen sensors, which feature significant model coverage and the best ROI of any brand in the aftermarket. Walker also has facilities that specialize in gasket fabrication and the production of custom, machined components.

For any additional information, please log on to the company’s website at www.walkerproducts.com.

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Contact: Morgan Hayes
Company Name: Walker Products
Telephone: 970-245-5949
Fax: 970-245-4056
Email: mhayes@walkerproducts.com, emueck@walkerproducts.com
Website: http://www.walkerproducts.com

Walker Products to Partner with ExtremeWrench.com

lclark — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 14:49:41 +0000

Walker Products will be offering rewards barcodes on their complete line of spark plug wire sets and oxygen sensors. Rewards points can be redeemed for trips, merchandise, technical training and other prizes offered by ExtremeWrench. Walker Products also offers many other engine products such as throttle position sensors, air charge temperature sensors, engine coolant temperature sensors, manifold absolute pressure sensors, fuel injectors, and fuel pressure regulators, fuel injection repair kits, carburetor kits and gaskets.

About Walker Products, Inc

Walker Products, Inc. has served the needs of the worldwide automotive after market since 1946. Walker is one of the largest privately owned manufacturer of Fuel System Components and Engine Management Devices.

Walker Products, Inc., an ISO 9001-2008 / TS16949 certified company, is committed to supplying products, in-house product management, quality assurance and engineering capabilities. Walker services include manufacturing and distribution to both domestic and international locations.

About ExtremeWrench

ExtremeWrench is the largest internet source of Independent Auto Repair Shops. All of the services provided to the consumer and the repair shop owner are completely free. The organic search results are merit based, and provide consumers with a unique perspective on the independent repair shops in their community. Consumers can view each member’s shop profile to see detailed information to help make an informed decision. The shop profile contains: services performed, carlines serviced, current rating, and an interactive map and directions feature. Consumers can also make on-line appointments and receive text message notifications when their repairs are completed.

Independent Repair shop owners are invited to participate in the industry’s fastest growing rewards program. Rewards points are available from a host of TIER 1 manufactures on over 45 different products categories making the ExtremeWrench rewards program the largest cross-manufacturer rewards program in the aftermarket.

Tier 1 manufacturers interested in participating in this program are encouraged to contact ExtremeWrench.

Frank Frederick Joins Walker Products

lclark — Mon, 18 Apr 2011 19:20:48 +0000

Grand Junction, CO. 04/18/11 — Walker Products of Garden Grove, Calif., is proud to announce that Frank Frederick has joined the company as the new Director of Business Development.
In this capacity, he will be a leader focused on growing relationships with key customers and developing target markets on a global basis.

Mr. Frederick has more than 20 years of executive sales & marketing experience. He currently serves on the AWDA Board of Governors and is Chair of AWDA’s Manufacturers Advisory Council. He is also a member of the Automotive Sales Council. Past industry service includes: AAIA Category Management Committee, Chair AAIA Leadership Development Network & Chair AWDA Young Executive Society. Frank can be reached at ffrederick@walkerproducts.com.

Company Profile

For any additional information, please log on to the company’s website at www.walkerproducts.com.

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Contact: Morgan Hayes
Company Name: Walker Products
Telephone: 970-245-5949
Fax: 970-245-4056
Email: mhayes@walkerproducts.com, emueck@walkerproducts.com
Website: www.walkerproducts.com

Walker Products Welcomes Brad Kindness to Sales Team

lclark — Mon, 07 Feb 2011 20:20:08 +0000

Grand Junction, CO. 2/7/2011 — Walker Products of Garden Grove, Calif., is proud to announce the addition of Brad Kindness to its sales team as Special Markets Sales Manager. Mr. Kindness brings over twenty-five years of automotive expertise.

Brad, who specializes in fuel systems, says he plans to focus on the customer service aspect of sales. “Taking care of the customer is my number one priority. I am a people person,” he said. “My customers don’t need to go through any other departments with issues. I will personally handle things.” Brad is also excited by the geographic range that he will now be covering. “I will be doing business in Special Markets all over the world and I’m excited to be on board.”

Brad Kindness can be reached at his office number, 714-554-5151, or via email at bkindness@walkerproducts.com. Feel free to ask him about any member of Walker’s dynamic product family.

Company Profile

Walker’s portfolio features a wide arrangement of products. The company sells carburetor components and tune-up kits for almost every carburetor made. Walker also offers fuel system components such as fuel injection repair kits, fuel injectors, and fuel pressure regulators. Engine management devices, including throttle position sensors, air charge temperature sensors, engine coolant temperature sensors, manifold absolute pressure sensors, spark plug wires, and glow plugs are offered. In addition to these, Walker is best known for its line of superior quality oxygen sensors, which feature significant model coverage and the best ROI of any brand in the aftermarket. Walker also has facilities that specialize in gasket fabrication and the production of custom, machined components from aluminum, brass, and steel.

For any additional information, please log on to the company’s website at www.walkerproducts.com.

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Contact: Morgan Hayes
Company Name: Walker Products
Telephone: 970-245-5949
Fax: 970-245-4056
Email: mhayes@walkerproducts.com, emueck@walkerproducts.com
Website: www.walkerproducts.com

Walker Products a Winner at AAPEX 2010

lclark — Fri, 21 Jan 2011 20:19:04 +0000

Grand Junction, CO. January 21, 2011. — Walker Products of Garden Grove, Calif., won multiple awards at the 2010 AAPEX show in Las Vegas. The company was awarded by the AIA in two categories: Best New Catalog of a Product Line for Import Cars or Trucks and Best New Packaging of a Product for Import Cars or Trucks. Walker was also awarded for its packaging in 2006 at AAPEX, which is perhaps the most remarkable domestic annual gathering in the industry.

“Walker Products, Inc. is extremely honored to be recognized with these prestigious awards,” said Ron Aparicio, Director of Sales for Walker. “On a daily basis we challenge our team to present the strongest O2 program in the aftermarket, and we are very proud that their hard work was recognized by the AIA at AAPEX 2010.”

Walker is planning on releasing an expanded Othermotive catalog and a brand new ThunderCore wire set catalog in the coming year. These will be in addition to its regular literature updates.

Company Profile

Walker Products, Inc. has served the needs of the worldwide automotive aftermarket since 1946. Walker is one of the largest privately owned manufacturers of Fuel System Components and Engine Management Devices in operation today. Products include carburetor and fuel injection repair kits, oxygen sensors, and many other engine products such as throttle position sensors, air charge temperature sensors, engine coolant temperature sensors, manifold absolute pressure sensors, fuel injectors, fuel pressure regulators, spark plug wires, and gaskets. Walker services include manufacturing and distribution to both domestic and international locations.

For additional information, please log on to the company’s website at www.walkerproducts.com.

To schedule an interview with Ron Aparicio, or any company representative, please contact Ed Mueck, Marketing Assistant, at 970-245-5949.

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Contact: Morgan Hayes
Company Name: Walker Products
Telephone: 970-245-5949
Fax: 970-245-4056
Email: mhayes@walkerproducts.com, emueck@walkerproducts.com
Website: www.walkerproducts.com