Vehicle-parts maker in Pine Bluff to close after 40 years
Sparks said that what happened to Stant is somewhat typical.
"A company acquires a business, divides it up, does whatever is necessary to make a profit," he said, "which is a sad thing for us, but that's the reality of business. We've just not been able to do anything, and they've been a good employer for years."
Stant's brand, starting in February 2020, was to be folded into that of the MotoRad company, a manufacturer that makes some of the same parts that Stant makes, according to one online reference..
Which means they shut down the Stant factory and will either sell crappy Motorad thermostats in a Stant Box or do away with the Stant brand completely. Some people are already reporting seeing crappy Motorad thermostats in some OE chains of supply (Chrysler spotted already). So we need to find out if Motorcraft still makes their own and if so just use those in all your vehicles. Store brands are already or will be Motorad junk. Still researching FVP and Gates.
Sparks said that what happened to Stant is somewhat typical.
"A company acquires a business, divides it up, does whatever is necessary to make a profit," he said, "which is a sad thing for us, but that's the reality of business. We've just not been able to do anything, and they've been a good employer for years."
Stant's brand, starting in February 2020, was to be folded into that of the MotoRad company, a manufacturer that makes some of the same parts that Stant makes, according to one online reference..
Which means they shut down the Stant factory and will either sell crappy Motorad thermostats in a Stant Box or do away with the Stant brand completely. Some people are already reporting seeing crappy Motorad thermostats in some OE chains of supply (Chrysler spotted already). So we need to find out if Motorcraft still makes their own and if so just use those in all your vehicles. Store brands are already or will be Motorad junk. Still researching FVP and Gates.
