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Industrial Opportunity Partners Invests in Edelbrock

Thursday, June 17th, 2010

corp tn Industrial Opportunity Partners Invests in EdelbrockTorrance, CA (June 17, 2010) – On behalf of the employees, management team and ownership of Edelbrock LLC and its affiliates, Edelbrock is pleased to announce that Industrial Opportunity Partners (“IOP”), a Chicago-based private equity firm, has made an investment in Edelbrock.

“This new partnership comes at a time in the automotive industry that puts Edelbrock in a prime position to capitalize on the ever-strengthening economy”, stated Edelbrock Chairman, Vic Edelbrock. “We’ve weathered the economic storm and constraints of the fragile banking system over the past eighteen months, never losing sight of our commitment to innovation and quality for our customers. The investment from IOP will allow us to continue to expand this focus on developing new and exciting products, such as our supercharger line, across a wide range of applications.”

Edelbrock President, John Colaianne, shared – “IOP and its partners are excited to join hands with the Edelbrock organization. We feel this company has all the intangibles – a strong brand, healthy infrastructure and dedicated employees – that not only makes it the leader in the performance automotive aftermarket, but also prime for growth.”

The Edelbrock management team led by Vic Edelbrock, Chairman, and John Colaianne, President, will continue to manage the Company. Their management team and company personnel are extremely enthusiastic about continuing to provide their customers with professional and dedicated customer service and high quality products, as they have since 1938.

ABOUT EDELBROCK

Founded in 1938, Torrance-based Edelbrock Corp. is recognized as one of the nation’s premier designers, manufacturers and distributors of performance replacement parts for the automotive and motorcycle after markets.

For more information please visit us at www.edelbrock.com

ABOUT INDUSTRIAL OPPORTUNITY PARTNERS (IOP)

Industrial Opportunity Partners, LLC (“IOP”), based in Evanston, IL, is a private equity investment firm with $185 million of committed capital focused on acquiring and managing middle-market manufacturing and value-added distribution businesses. Utilizing its operations-focused approach and dedicated Board of Operating Principals, IOP has a proven track record of stabilizing, growing and enhancing the value of its acquired businesses.

For more information visit www.IOPfund.com

Rev’ved Up 4 Kidz Car Show Video Puts You in the Show

Tuesday, May 11th, 2010

Edelbrock / Center for Learning Unlimited Car Show a Great Cause, a Great Success

Wednesday, April 28th, 2010
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The local community came out to enjoy the show

As the presenter and sponsor of the Edelbrock Rev’ved Up 4 Kidz charity car show, which benefits the Center for Learning Unlimited, of course we’re going to tell you how good the show actually was – and it’s true, it was a GREAT day.  But when car enthusiasts, automotive industry vendors, local high school students of the Hot Rodders of Tomorrow engine challenge, a host of food vendors and two great bands –  Jupiter Ignition and Mike Pinera of the Classic Rock All Stars –  get together to raise money for the children of the Center for Learning Unlimted, it doesn’t take long for the buzz to spread throughout the media and enthusiast forums.  So instead of us telling you about the event, we’re going to rely on the third party media and participants to share their thoughts.

StreetLegal TV – “…the 5th annual Rev’ved Up 4 Kidz was an absolute blast to attend…”

Popular Hot Rodding Magazine – “…this is an annual event that we’ve taken a liking to because Edelbrock has so many things going on and it’s for a really good cause…”

Corvette Forum Post – “…Edelbrocks always put on a first class show, with Vic’s Museum open and packed full of beautiful cars, Hot Rod TV broadcasting live, Vic was signing autographs…”

Digital Throttle – “…The show and dinner Saturday night, raised money for the Center for Learning Unlimited a great local center for children with special learning needs…”

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View of concessions and beer garden

Please remember us for next year as the 6th Annual Edelbrock Rev’ved Up 4 Kidz charity car show, benefitting the Center for Learning Unlimted, will take place at Vic’s Garage in Torrance, CA on May 1, 2011!

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Jupiter Ignition took center stage with an outstanding performance

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Mike Pinera of the Classic Rock All Stars volunteered his time to entertain the crowd

Special Thanks to:

- All car show participants
- The bands: Jupiter Ignition and Mike Pinera
- Boy Scouts of San Gabriel Valley
- All of our Vendors who committed their Sunday to supporting the event
- The city of Torrance, Ca
- Vic and Nancy Edelbrock
- Our volunteers, we couldn’t pull it off with out your time and support

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The Hot Rodders of Tomorrow wow'd the crowd as North Orange County ROP won with a blazing fast time of 36:18