Hi-Tech Engine Components to Supply AAM/Parts Pro Group

JOHNSON CITY, Tenn., March 9 -- Tim Odom, President of AAM/Parts Pro, announced today that Hi-Tech Engine Components has been selected as a program vendor to the group by a unanimous vote of their members.

Mr. Odom added that having access to Hi-Tech's arsenal of engine kits for over 15,000 applications was just one of many reasons for the decision. "Through this selection, members will also have the ability to sell Hi-Tech's individual engine components, like oil pumps, timing sets and lifters, and Hi- Tech's unique Patented high performance products, like Swirl/Quench pistons and Torklink intake manifolds. By utilizing Hi-Tech's low cost nationwide delivery system, products that are not stocked will be available by 10:30 am on the next business day."

Founded in 1988, Automotive Accessories Marketing (AAM) was originally created by a group of six independent high performance distributors. With the primary objective of helping their members do a better job in the purchasing and marketing areas, the group now includes eleven member companies operating fifteen distribution centers throughout the United States and Canada. Combined retail sales for the group exceeded 130 million dollars in 2003 with strong continued growth anticipated in 2004.

Under the trade name Parts Pro Performance Centers, the alliance services thousands of independent, franchised and company owned Jobber/Retailers. AAM/Parts Pro member companies are some of the specialty equipment industries most highly acclaimed WD's. This is evidenced by the fact that over the last eleven years, SEMA has bestowed the prestigious WD of the Year award to a member of the AAM/Parts Plus Group on six separate occasions.

Hi-Tech Engine Components is headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah. The company celebrated their 30th anniversary during 2003. Hi-Tech offers engine components, engine kits and Blueprint Series crankshafts for a wide range of applications, including import and domestic cars, trucks, boats, light-duty diesels, heavy-duty diesels, tractors, construction equipment, agricultural equipment and racing/high performance vehicles.