American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 175 February 2014 | Page 16

IronWorks publishes
last issue
IN an open letter to the motorcycle
industry IronWorks’ Editor, Marilyn
Stemp, has announced the closure of
the magazine. First published in 1989
by her late husband Dennis, the last
issue of the magazine will be on
newsstand shelves at the end of
February.
Marilyn’s letter is published below
in full:
“It is with some sadness that I write
to inform you that Hatton Brown, the
publisher of IronWorks, has decided to
cease publication of the title after 24
years, effective with the March 2014

issue. Some of you may have learned
this news as it was ‘leaked’, and I
apologize if that’s the case. It’s not
what I would have chosen.
As much as this represents the end
of an era for the IronWorkers, it also
presents an opportunity for us to
express gratitude for the fulfilling work
we so enjoyed and the great times
spent among you, our friends in
motorcycling. You allowed us to tell
your stories, showcase your
craftsmanship and peek behind the
counters in your shops. We appreciate
your support of and interest in

IronWorks over the years and prize the
friendships that have been forged. I
speak for the entire staff when I thank
you for the many entertaining and
enriching experiences IronWorks
enabled.
That said, I do regret not being able
to follow through on some editorial
plans. We’re doing our best to find
placements for promised articles that
remain unpublished at this time.
If you are an IronWorks subscriber,
you are entitled to a refund for

unfulfilled copies. You may contact
Hatton Brown directly or drop me a
note about this or any other concern.
And do visit our new Facebook page
for Iron Trader News. We’re reviving
the original title that predates
IronWorks to continue bringing
dependable, intelligent information to
bike riders everywhere.
Thanks for your interest in
IronWorks. It was a great ride.
www.irontradernews.com

Holger Mohr replaces Tom Rudd as Küryakyn President
KÜRYAKYN has begun 2014
with significant changes to key
managerial positions as Tom
Rudd, the company’s founder,
is named as the new Chairman,
and Holger Mohr takes on the
role of company President,
only the second person to hold
the position in the company’s

history.
“This move will free Tom up to
focus on the next generation
of products and emerging
market trends for Küryakyn
and other MAG brands,” said
Brian Etter, President and CEO
of MAG, the parent company of
Küryakyn.

“Küryakyn is known for
bringing innovative products
to the market and I will always
be looking for that gamechanging idea that everyone
wants,” said Rudd, before
continuing: “The team is
looking forward to working
with Holger during this
transition.”
Mohr has previously held the
position of President and CEO
of Custom Chrome, before
joining MAG in May 2012 as VP
of Business Development,
where he was directly
responsible for several key
MAG brands, including
Mustang Seats, Roland Sands
Design and MAG International.
“Holger’s experience and
passion for our industry makes
him an excellent addition to
the Küryakyn family,” said
Etter.
“This has been an exciting ride
so far,” said Mohr. “The
explosion of the RSD apparel

Chairman, Tom Rudd

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and hard parts lines has been
great to be a part of, and
Mustang is really on the
move… 2014 should be an
exciting year for both these
brands. Now I am really
looking forward to kicking
Küryakyn into overdrive!”
Company President, Holger Mohr

KÜRYAKYN USA
Somerset, Wisconsin, USA
Tel: [phone]
salessupport@Küryakyn.com
www.Küryakyn.com
www.AMDchampionship.com