Egge Machine Company Recognized

Jan. 12, 2012 - PRLog -- Santa Fe Springs, CA, January 9, 2012: Egge Machine Company was honored by the Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) on January 7th as the recipient of the 2012 Motoring Legacy Award.  The honor recognizes Egge Machine’s outstanding achievements and high level of commitment to ensuring the continued drivability of classic cars.

Based on club member ballots, the CCCA bestows The Motoring Legacy Award to the company most dedicated to keeping great classic cars on the road by supplying parts, services, and great customer service.

“I was blown away,” declared Ernie Silvers, when he received the news.  “To be recognized for our high quality product, and top customer service in our effort to support the classic cars, is beyond words.”

The award was presented to Robert Egge, owner and Ernie Silvers, CEO/President of Egge Machine Company at CCCA’s 60th anniversary annual meeting, ‘Denim and Diamonds’ held in Dallas, Texas January 4-7, 2012.  

“It certainly wasn’t anticipated, but it was definitely cause for celebration when Egge Machine Company, Inc. was recently awarded the prestigious Classic Car Club of America 2012 Motoring Legacy Award,” said Robert Egge, owner.  

Being a small, family owned business, Egge Machine is very proud of its nearly 100 year heritage of serving the vintage vehicle industry.  “It is not always easy competing against offshore suppliers, but we continue to manufacture our products here in the USA,” stated Robert Egge.  “Egge has been around since 1915, and we will continue to be the best automotive parts manufacturer and vintage parts supplier in existence.”


ABOUT EGGE MACHINE
Founded in 1915, Egge Machine Company is a family-owned, world-class piston manufacturer that specializes in domestic vehicle applications from the early 1900s to 1980. Egge operates a state-of-the-art foundry and machine shop in its Santa Fe Springs, CA facility. Egge Machine Company is profoundly proud of its heritage, and the fact that its products are "Made In the USA."

ABOUT CCCA
The Classic Car Club of America (CCCA) is about vintage automobiles and the pleasure of the sport. Since its beginning in 1952, the Members of the CCCA have been dedicated to the collection, preservation and enjoyment of the world’s finest cars. As in the beginning, automobiles manufactured during the Grand Classic Era® from 1919 to 1948 remain the primary focus of the club today. CCCA members have held Grand Classic car shows, enjoyed CARavans and published The Classic Car magazine plus other materials every year since the Club's founding.

The purposes for which the Club was founded are: for the development, publication and interchange of technical, historical and other information for and among members and other persons who own or are interested in fine or unusual foreign or domestic motorcars built between and including the years 1925 and 1948, but including cars built before 1925 that are virtually identical to 1925 Full Classics and distinguished for their representative fine design, high engineering standards and superior workmanship, and to promote social intercourse and fellowship among its members: and to maintain references upon and encourage the maintenance, restoration, and preservation of all such Classic cars.
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Founded in 1915, Egge Machine Company is a family-owned, world-class piston manufacturer that specializes in domestic vehicle applications from the early 1900s to 1980. Egge operates a state-of-the-art foundry and machine shop in its Santa Fe Springs, CA facility. Egge Machine Company is profoundly proud of its heritage, and the fact that its products are "Made In the USA."