Sonnax News Archive

Sonnax Roadshow at Showpower Expo 2012 12/22/11

Sonnax will be exhibiting at the 2012 Transmission/Undercar Showpower Expo, March 29-31 in Dallas, Texas. The popular Sonnax Roadshow valve body reaming and diagnostic seminar will be held on Thursday, March 29, at 5:15 p.m. Call (800) 274-7890 to register for this free seminar or sign up at the show. All registered Roadshow attendees will receive a free admission to the exhibit hall open Friday and Saturday, March 30 and 31. If you can’t make the Roadshow, but would still like to check out the exhibits, print and fill out this free VIP pass and bring it with you to Showpower. Sonnax will be exhibiting at booth #204/206, so stop by to say hello!

Sonnax TASC Force™ Holds International Meeting 11/17/11

The Sonnax TASC Force™ met in Glasgow, Scotland, Oct. 9-11, 2011. Sixteen TASC members from the U.S. and eight European countries met with Sonnax personnel to discuss the state of the global transmission industry. TASC member John Mackie and his wife Dawn, of Mackie Transmissions in Glasgow, were hosts for the event. Read More...

Building a Drag Week Winner with Sonnax High Performance Parts 11/16/11

Sonnax congratulates Dru Diesner for taking third place with his sleeper Nova in the small block PA class at the 2011 Hot Rod Drag Week event. Sonnax technicians assisted Diesner’s team with upgrades that helped the Nova’s Powerglide® transmission come through 1,500 miles of race and road wear with flying colors. Read More...

October Transmission Report Newsletter 10/28/11

The fall edition of the Sonnax Transmission Report features an in-depth look at overheating Honda converters and the popular new Sonnax PR valve that resolves the problem. Plus, find out about the industry's first vacuum test stand kit - an essential tool for evaluating bore wear and the effectiveness of repairs - and the new line of easy, drop-in Zip Kits introduced at Powertrain Expo 2011.

The Transmission Report is mailed quarterly to rebuilders throughout the U.S. Click here to sign up for the newsletter or read the latest version online; previous publications can be found in the Transmission Technical Library.

Sonnax Contributes Time and Funds to Hurricane Relief Effort 10/6/11

In the aftermath of devastation caused by Hurricane Irene, Sonnax and its employees raised $20,093 for local relief efforts and lent a helping hand as victims dug out. Read More...

Sonnax is Recognized for Job Creation by the SBA 8/26/11

SBA Deputy Administrator Marie Johns visits Sonnax to recognize the company’s success in creating more than 100 jobs since receiving assistance from the U.S. Small Business Administration. Read More...

July Transmission Report Newsletter 7/26/11

Learn more about the popular Sonnax Roadshow, read up on professional reaming tips and tricks and catch up on our hottest new parts in the latest edition of the Sonnax Transmission Report. This quarterly newsletter is mailed to rebuilders throughout the U.S. Click here to sign up for the newsletter or read the latest edition online. Older newsletters can be found in the Transmission Technical Library.

Technical Seminars at Powertrain Expo 2011 7/22/11

A special presentation of the Sonnax Roadshow will be part of the Supplier Showcase at the annual ATRA/APRA Powertrain Expo Oct. 27-30 in Las Vegas. Join Sonnax Sunday morning at the show and learn how to diagnose and salvage valve bodies with highly effective repairs which restore transmissions to standards meeting or exceeding OE. No registration is required for this seminar, just a Powertrain Expo Trade Show Pass. Click here to print and fill out a form to obtain a FREE pass at the show.

Bob Warnke, Sonnax V.P. of technical development, will lead a “Electro-Hydraulic & Mechatronic Control” Technical Program seminar on Oct. 28 at 1 p.m.

Sonnax will be exhibiting on the Expo floor at booth #119, so be sure to stop by to check out the Roadshow reaming/testing station and find out about the latest Sonnax transmission, torque converter and powertrain products.

New Power Train Savers^® Catalog 7/20/11

A brand-new catalog on Sonnax Power Train Savers is now available. This advanced driveshaft protection system works on a series of Torque Fuses engineered to shear at specific torque loads. While the fuses do their work preventing over-torque damage, the internal system of the PTS device supports the driveshaft, avoiding the consequential damage caused by a broken shaft. Request a catalog online or contact a Sales Representative for more information on Power Train Savers.

Sonnax TASC Force™ Holds Spring Meeting 5/10/11

The Sonnax TASC Force held its first meeting of the year April 29-30, 2011, at Jasper Engines & Transmissions in Jasper, Ind. The semi-annual gathering is an opportunity for aftermarket automatic transmission experts from around the world to examine problems facing the entire industry and discuss solutions. Learn More…

TCRA 14th Annual Seminar 4/11/11

Sonnax will co-host the 2011 TCRA seminar weekend May 13-14, 2011, in Chicago, Ill. On Friday, attendees are invited to a technical presentation and plant tour courtesy of seminar co-host BorgWarner. A classroom format seminar is planned for Saturday with Sonnax Technical Specialist Ed Lee speaking on 47/48RE hubs, the 68RE captive clutch and Honda over-heated converters, and Sales Representative Ming Qi discussing the introduction of the torque converter aftermarket in China. Be sure to stop by the Sonnax booth to check out our latest products and catalog supplement materials. Visit www.tcraonline.com for more information or to register for TCRA 2011.

NEW! BorgWarner Torque Converter Friction Rings 3/17/11

Sonnax now offers torque converter friction rings from BorgWarner, a leading manufacturer of transmission products for OEMs worldwide. These standard, adhesive-backed rings are made from OE materials which rarely before have been available to the aftermarket. BorgWarner rings are available in a wide range of popular sizes, giving you the opportunity to rebuild converters using what we believe to be the most advanced material available anywhere. Learn More…

Sonnax Products Named Tops for 2011 3/7/11

Thank you to the readers of Transmission Digest for voting four Sonnax parts Top Ten Shop Products of 2011! Our winners were the 4R70W valve body retaining plate, Chrysler RFE line pressure booster kits, 46/47 RH/RE 2nd gear super hold servo and our dual seal billet accumulator piston kit. Entries were featured in the October 2010 magazine issue, with the winners announced in March 2011. Many will be on display at Showpower Expo 2011, March 17-19 in Indianapolis, Ind. Learn More…

February Transmission Report Newsletter 2/25/11

In the latest edition of the Sonnax Transmission Report, we take a behind-the-scenes look at our groundbreaking new line pressure booster kits, expanded and enhanced Powerglide parts and a whole family of fixes for Aisin AW-TR60SN units. This quarterly newsletter is mailed to rebuilders throughout the U.S. Click here to sign up for the newsletter or read the latest edition online.

Free Valve Body Diagnostic & Reaming Seminars 2/18/11

Sonnax technical experts are hitting the road with a series of seminars on the same diagnostic and reaming techniques trusted by the industry's top transmission specialists and rebuilders. Come find out how it's all done! Learn More…

Choice Tech Seminar 2/11/11

Bob Warnke, Sonnax V.P. of technical development, will join ATSG President Wayne Colonna at the 2011 Choice Tech seminar on May 7 in Bristol, England. Their seminar will cover ZF6HP26 units, Aisin AW TR-60SN (VW-09D) units, Mercedes 722.8 CVT and 722.9 units and hybrid safety procedures, among other topics. Visit the Automatic Choice website for more information.

Sonnax Announces Employee Ownership 1/3/11

Sonnax Industries is pleased to announce the formation of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) for its employees. In an ESOP, the company sets up a trust fund which owns shares of the company stock. In the case of Sonnax, the trust will own 100% of the company stock. Read More…

Sonnax Website Improvements 12/21/10

Even the best website in the industry occasionally needs a boost. Although you may not see every improvement right away, we've lately been hard at work behind the scenes to make our site better than ever.

The biggest change you'll notice is the new and improved Sonnax Technical Library. All of our great articles and guides are now searchable either by vehicle make and unit, or you can look up information by subject matter such as "Diagnostics and Theory" or "Valve Body Reaming." Looking for an article by a particular Sonnax or Sonnax TASC Force™ author? Find every article they've written or sort your search results to see what topics they've covered. Many of our online articles also are now in HTML, making them quick and easy to read any time, any place.

More updates to the Sonnax website are planned for the coming months. Feel free to contact us with comments and suggestions on how we can make sonnax.com work better for you.

October Transmission Report Newsletter 10/29/10

Our hottest new transmission fix of the year – the Sonnax SmartShell™ – is featured in our latest edition of the Transmission Report. This in-depth tech article covers the root-cause of problems with the GM 4L60 sun gear shell and the smarter, Sonnax solution that tackles them all. Also featured: 4L60 durability upgrades, our new transmission catalog and Jatco/Nissan CVT fixes. If you didn't receive this newsletter, click here to request a copy (U.S. only) or read the latest newsletter online.

Driveline Catalog Vol. 3 10/28/10

Our Volume 3 Driveline Catalog featuring aluminum weld yokes, aluminum tubing and aluminum repair bushings is now available. You can view it online or Request your copy today.

TASC Force™ Meeting 10/21/10

The Sonnax TASC Force held a semi-annual meeting Oct. 15-16, 2010, in Lucerne, Switzerland, bringing together an international group of transmission experts for two days of technical talks hosted by TASC member Adrian Marty of Automaten-Meyer AG. Read More…

December High Performance Shows 11/21/10

Sonnax high performance and driveline products will be featured at two of the industry's biggest upcoming trade shows:

Stop by and visit us at booth #1714 at the 2010 IMIS Show Dec. 1-3 in Indianapolis, Ind. We'll be showing off our groundbreaking new SmartShell™ heavy duty reaction shell kit for GM 4L60/E units, plus diesel and driveline performance products and our extensive Powerglide^® offerings.
Our booths #2942 and #2944 at the 23rd Annual Performance Racing Industry Show Dec. 9-11 in Orlando, Fla., will highlight our line of aluminum driveline components and other high performance products.

Sonnax Seminar Presentation 10/1/10

Sonnax engineer MacKenzie Campbell will present a mini seminar on today's more common and troublesome valve bodies during Transmission & Driveline Technical Seminars 2010 hosted by King-O-Matic. Read More…

Tech Library Articles 10/8/10

Two new articles by Ed Lee are now available in the Sonnax Technical Library:

Transmission Products Catalog Vol. 8 10/1/10

Our brand-new transmission catalog will mail with the October edition of Transmission Digest. Designed specifically to showcase how Sonnax fixes resolve transmission complaints, it features more than 165 pages of comprehensive product information, tech articles and our award-winning valve body layouts. Didn't receive a catalog yet? Request your copy today!

Harley Davidson^® Replacement Parts Catalog 9/17/10

An new catalog featuring Sonnax Harley Davidson replacement bearings and rollers is now available. Click here to request a catalog or contact us for more information.

Converter Clutch Kit Price Reduction 9/1/10

Effective September 2010, discounted pricing is available on the Borg Warner 310mm Multi-Plate Converter Clutch Kit BW-RK-1. Additional discounts are offered for bulk quantities. Contact your Sonnax representative or use our online form to request more information.

TASC Force Tech Tip 9/1/10

Read up on Controller Area Network systems in "A Box in a CAN" by Sonnax TASC Force member Serge Martin, the newest article in the Sonnax Technical Library.

New Transmission Newsletter 6/2/10

Calling all transmission rebuilders! We recently mailed out our first Transmission Report newsletter, previously known as the Sonnax Transmission Technical Bulletin. If you didn't get the newsletter, click here to request a copy (U.S. only) or read the latest edition online.

Sonnax TASC Force Meeting 5/10/10

Fifty members of the Sonnax TASC Force gathered in Philadelphia April 23-24, 2010, for roundtable discussion and technical sessions designed to facilitate the development of cutting-edge transmission solutions. Read More…

Solar Panels Go Live at Sonnax Headquarters 3/8/10

On Dec. 30, 2009, Sonnax began generating electricity from the solar photovoltaic power-generation system installed on the roof of its corporate headquarters in Vermont. Read More…

Transmission Digest Top 10 of 2010 Winner 2/22/10

The automotive journal Transmission Digest announced in its February 2010 issue that Sonnax won three spots in its annual top 10 contests. Read More…

International Sonnax TASC Force Meeting 2/5/10

The Sonnax TASC Force met in Europe Jan. 22-23, 2010, bringing together experts from than 11 countries to tackle industry developments and technical challenges faced by today's transmission specialists. Read More…

Haiti Relief Fund-Raiser 2/8/10

One hundred and forty Sonnax employees pulled together in response to the Haiti earthquake crisis, helping the company contribute more than $5,500 to the Clinton Bush Haiti Fund. Read More…

The Sonnax Green Initiative Goes Solar 12/1/09

Sonnax plans to install a solar photovoltaic power generation system at its headquarters in Vermont. Read More…

Jasper Preferred Partner Award 9/1/09

Sonnax is one of only two transmission products suppliers to receive the 2008 Preferred Partner award from Jasper Engines & Transmissions. Read More…