Performance-industry icon Crane Cams has reopened under the new ownership of S&S Cycle and is actively engaged in manufacturing and sales operations of its ignition and motorcycle lines. The company, founded by Harvey J. Crane in 1953, is newly housed in a facility at 1640 Mason Ave. in Daytona Beach, Fla., and a number of long-term Crane employees have joined the revitalized company.

S&S Cycle acquired Crane’s intellectual properties, patents, trademarks, camshaft masters, inventory, and some equipment in April 2009. S&S is best known for its broad line of components for V-Twin motorcycle applications. The 50-year-old company boasts extensive R&D and manufacturing capabilities, including a complete in-house 50-state Emissions Certification Lab.

Crane Product Manager Terry Johnson, a 12-year veteran of the company, said, “We have already ramped up production of the motorcycle valvetrain and ignition products as well as the automotive ignition line. Many of the top NASCAR teams use Crane ignition products, so maintaining continuity for these customers is top priority.”

Production of automotive valvetrain components may take longer. Chase Knight, who has more than 40 years of Crane experience, has resumed his role as valvetrain product manager. According to Knight, “While we know the market is very hungry for our cam and valvetrain product lines, we want to make sure the parts we ship exceed the quality and performance expectations of our customers. At this point, we can’t put a firm timeline as to when everything will be fully up to speed. We want to be sure to get this right!”

To contact Crane Cams, call 866-388-5120 or 386-628-0197.