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Jasper Engines & Transmissions has expanded the availability of its remanufactured GM 6L80E transmission line.  Originally released in April 2011, this 6-speed transmission is available on exchange for the following 2014-2015 vehicles: Chevrolet/GMC 1500  Suburban  Tahoe  Yukon  The transmission control module (TCM) is physically contained inside this transmission. “The control modules are hydraulically and electronically tested on a stand-alone system, then tested...

There was a great discovery in Oklahoma City when chalkboard drawings from 1917 were found at a high school. While remodeling Emerson High School, contractors found lessons nearly 100 years old underneath old chalkboards that were to be replaced with new whiteboards. The school principal said, “It was like a spiritual moment because people who had lived, played and worked in here – a part of them, is preserved”. Have you unearthed some of your old writings lately? Go and find an old folder...

  How impatient are you? When you are in a coffee shop looking for a cup of black coffee, a typical 46 second transaction, however it takes 10 minutes to get your cup of Joe, are you as impatient as me? All I want is a cup of black coffee. Long lines in the morning are normal, I guess. But is that OK? All I want is a cup of coffee, no frills. I’m hearing customers place orders that sound almost like a foreign language. Some single cups of coffee shoot up to $5 and there is extra time need...

As we enter this holiday season it’s difficult not to look around and count your blessings. Here at JASPER® we realize how blessed we have been throughout the years; our guidance through honorable leadership, community support, and faithful customers to name a few. However, we are beyond grateful to be celebrating our 75th Anniversary and most thankful for our Associate-Owners that helped reach this milestone.   We were honored to celebrate this anniversary this past September with our A...

JASPER​​® would like to extend a sincere congratulations to Ray Schwenk, who was honored with the 2017 Distinguished Citizen Award at this year’s Boy Scouts DCA Banquet.  Ray is someone who continuously lives by the Boy Scout laws and values every day and JASPER® is blessed to have him as an Associate-Owner for over 40 years.  Congratulations, Ray! This award was much deserved.     Ray Schwenk is an Eagle Scout and has been for nearly 50 years. He earned Scouting...

    When your business is running at peak performance, take a look back at all the hard work it took you to get there. It takes years to become an overnight success! You got there by making big improvements early on and now you are making small tweaks that continue to build your differentiation in the marketplace.   In a recent Town Hall Academy, we provided tips and ideas that would give your shop an edge. There are many simple, tried and true ideas that...

  This year we are celebrating our 75th anniversary! Jasper Engines and Transmissions was founded in 1942 through the vision of Alvin C. Ruxer. We have been remanufacturing quality products since 1942 and today we are the nation’s largest remanufacturer of gas and diesel engines, transmissions, differentials, rear axle assemblies, marine engines, stern drives, performance engines, and electric motors. In true JASPER tradition of, “Doing it Right… And Having Fun,” we had an anniversa...

JASPER’s Doug Bawel, Chairman and CEO, and Zach Bawel, President and COO, were recently guests on a podcast and cited in a blog by Kyle DeFur, President of TrueU. They discussed how servant leadership and Associate (employee) ownership has affected JASPER’s culture.  JASPER® has worked to create a culture of servant leadership over the past 75 years. This leadership began with Alvin C. Ruxer when he founded the company in 1942, and continued throughout the years with the lea...

Saturday, August 26, 2017 was a monumental day for a local deserving mother and her two children as she received the keys to their new Habitat for Humanity home, which was sponsored by Jasper Engines and Transmissions.    The local family has been anxiously awaiting their new home since they qualified in 2015 through Habitat for Humanity. The team broke ground on April 22 and since then, there has been countless hours put in by volunteers. JASPER® is proud to have been a part of...

Carm Capriotto for JASPER (Blog 2 of 6) Marketing for customer retention and recruitment can be a daunting task. I’ve had the privilege to interview a few smart people when it comes to understanding the value of newsletters, direct mail and social media. In the end, along with your own experience and equipped with expert advice, you ultimately make your decision based on your budget, acceptable ROI, and which medium you feel will have the most impact on your customer and market. I’ve found s...