Manufacturing Today Issue - 219 December 2023 | Page 39

_____________________________________________________________________________________________ K & N Engineering
The company ’ s foundation is a truly unique story that begins with two motorcycle racing enthusiasts , Ken Johnson ( K ) and Norm McDonald ( N ), and their groundbreaking innovation
Today , innovation still runs through K & N ’ s core as it continues to develop and enhance its industry-leading filtration technology . Aside from its renowned High-Flow Air filter , the business also offers cabin filters , oil filters , intake systems , and a vast range of accessories and cleaning products . Leigh Tomlinson , General Manager , K & N ’ s Global Markets , joins us to discuss the company ’ s heritage and its ongoing expansion into other markets .
“ Our product ’ s biggest selling point is that it ’ s not only highly effective , but is designed to be washable and reusable , making it a much more sustainable choice as it significantly outlasts consumer alternatives ,” Leigh begins . “ Since Ken and Norm developed our original high-flow filter 53 years ago , we have
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