
The
Story
It's simple, the hobby and lifelong affliction has turned into a
business. The collecting of parts, helping others with their cars,
and day to day work understanding the Porsche history, and actually
taking part in some of it has led to a full time effort in the Porsche
aftermarket. The past few years have come from the weekends, to
everyday in many facets of Porsche activity, as the website discusses.
Many people have said to hang my shingle long ago, but I wanted
to make sure the entrance is right, and the service is like no other.
Lüfteknic will be here for the long haul, and will carry the
torch for Porsche enthusiasts now, and for the future generations.
Offering Parts, Service, Restoration, and Motorsport for the 356,
911, 930, 964, 993, 996 and 997. We drive Porsches, and will continue
to do so.
The
word "Lüfteknic"
Wanting
a name that was smart, clean, simple, and memorable, Lüfteknic
uses parts of the German language, having its roots in "lüft"
meaning air, and "technisch" meaning technical. These
roots come to form the Lüfteknic name. The Porsche marque has
had its roots with air-cooled engines for 50 years, and our efforts
are towards the 356 to 996 lineage of automobiles, the Porsche heritage.
The technical efforts in mechanics, repair, and development make
up the other part of our name.
Goals
Our
goal is to become the most respected member in the Porsche community.
You will see us at upcoming shows and meets, developing new products/parts
on our own label, and working on restoration projects - bringing
unique Porsches “back from the dead”. We want our website
to become the most comprehensive site in terms of content, graphics,
pictures, parts, and how-to’s. The website is meant to be
informative and create enjoyment for those wanting to find parts
and information for their Porsche. The site will carry worldwide
Porsche news and club activities that are "not-to-be-missed"
events. We will continue to support the few Porsche GT teams in
the ALMS, and Grand-Am, as well as the local club racing members.
Our
Customers
As
we grow and introduce new products, we want you, our customer, to
inquire about your Porsche needs and wishes. We want your feedback.
We will tailor our business to what you need, developing helpful
techniques and products that you require. Feel free to voice your
opinion. We will listen and are here to help. Our decades of experience
and ever-developing Porsche knowledge will help you get the most
enjoyment possible out of driving your car. We strive to create
the very best driving experience for our customer.
We are fortunate to have customers from around the globe. Many of
our customers have become friends, and we endeavor to develop relationships
to better understand their driving needs and what they want from
their cars.
Our
Staff
We are proud of our staff, whose diverse talents and passion for
Porsches enable us to be the very best in the business. Our employees
reflect that passion in their everyday work. Our mission is simple
and clear: to deliver excellent service to our customers and to
stay up-to-date on the latest technology. To do this, we hire the
best people. We are constantly receiving training on new technology,
reading the latest literature, and traveling to shows and meets
across the country. We recognize that understanding our customer’s
individual needs and delivering the best service is paramount.
We believe in being honest and upfront with our customers. Our business
decisions are grounded in four essential values that guide our relationships
with customers, suppliers, vendors, the community, and each other.
We live these values every day. Our values are: Integrity, Respect
for the individual, Commitment to Excellence, and Teamwork. As a
customer you are part of the team.
Brick and Mortar
With the advent of the internet, car owners are bombarded with ads,
websites, and emails claiming they have the best deal on parts.
Many of these enterprises do not have a brick and mortar facility
or real-world knowledge and "know-how" to understand what
works and what doesn't for your car.
Many parts work with other systems in the car and choosing the proper
available pieces ensures you will have a better Porsche ownership
experience. We are authorized dealers or distributors of the following
products:

Our
Charity Work
We realize that there are people around us who are less fortunate.
In 2001, while working with Kyle Petty, we became aware of a great
camp for children. Recently the camp that Kyle started in memory
of his son became part of Paul Newman's network of "Hole In
The Wall Gang" camps. Each year we pledge a portion of our
profits to this charity.
The
Hole in the Wall Gang camps, in the United States and abroad, provide
children with cancer and other serious illnesses a fun and inspiring
camping experience, while also extending year-round support to their
families. Through these Camp programs, they serve more than 15,000
people annually. All of the camp services are provided free of charge
to the families and patients. These experiences are made possible
only by the donations the organization receives.
Learn more about this charity, and how you can donate, by clicking
here:
http://www.holeinthewallgang.org/

Our
Environment (" Green in Grease™ ")
Lüfteknic takes pride in doing its part in recycling
and conservation. The used oil from your engine and transmissions
is collected and recycled into heating oil and other products. The
worn brake rotors and other metallic car parts past their service
life are recycled. Almost everything that finds its way off your
car can be recycled, reused, or re-engineered into other products,
lessening the impact on the environment. The cleaners and solvents
we use are either biodegradable or collected for recycling. Our
facility also uses efficient lighting systems, and other energy
saving measures.
Keeping
your car in the proper state of repair helps lessen your carbon
footprint every day. Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

Apprenticeship
Program
Here
at Lufteknic we value education and today's youth. With that in
mind, we have created a program for high school and college students
that wish to further their education within a professional environment.
There are opportunities within mechanics, tuning, public relations,
motorsports, and design. Our staff is a diverse group with a wide
range of education and experience that can help with young peoples
future decisions. The marketplace that the youth of today face is
much more competitive, fast paced, and difficult than ever before.
Lufteknic is at the forefront with e-commerce, marketing, and the
Porsche aftermarket growing each day. It can be very exciting for
a young person to witness and take part in. This program is available
to young people that are between the ages of 18-25. We work with
each candidate to bring a program together to accomplish the goals
set forth in the first day. After an apprenticeship program has
been completed, it can lead to a permanent position on staff. If
a candidate has other goals, they can leave Lufteknic with the professional
work experience needed to get to the next step in their career.
Please email a cover letter and resume of any work experience and
interests to: info@lufteknic.com.
High
School Internships
Many
of our area high schools have developed a required internship program
for their students to participate in during their junior or senior
year. If a candidate is interested, they must have a 3.0 GPA and
maintain that throughout their stay. The length and type of program
can be tailored to fit the individual needs of the student. Each
student is responsible, as they would be on the job, to take an
active role in the development of goals and tasks. Students have
a say in what they want to learn and accomplish. This can be challenging
at times, but very rewarding with seeing their ideas come to fruition.
There are limited spots each semester, so get that paperwork in
early. Parents/Guardians are involved in every step of this process,
but most the job will rest on the intern. Please email a cover letter,
school requirements, and resume of any work experience and interests
to: info@lufteknic.com.
College
Internships
In
recent years, colleges have developed real world working experience
programs for their students. We welcome the opportunity for students
to garner real world experience. Programs can be diverse and are
tailored to each student's desire, concentration of study, and length
of time in the program. Students must have a 3.0 GPA, and also maintain
that average throughout their internship. These programs can be
scheduled during the school year or summer and winter holidays.
Students are expected to take an active role in developing what
they want to accomplish, and we will work with them in honing a
well rounded program worthy of the school credit they receive. This
type of internship can be challenging to maintain along with the
other responsibilities of school, so time management is an important
skill. Please email a cover letter, school requirements, and resume
of any work experience and interests to: info@lufteknic.com.

Lufteknic
is always looking for qualified personnel to add to our staff. Please
see the below positions of consideration. Competitive salary, friendly,
clean and professional working environment. Do not apply unless
you meet the following, your application will be discarded and you
will not be contacted.
Senior
Technician
A
professional technician is needed with 5 years + Porsche experience.
Porsche product line knowledge is a requirement. Understands OBD
II diagnostics, scan tools, and has enthusiasm for their job. PST
knowledge is a plus. Racing experience, and car set-up skills are
also a plus. Must have own tools. Competitive salary and uniforms
provided. Salary will depend on skill set and experience. Applicant
must be sociable and able to communicate easily with customers.
Resume and salary requirements are accepted via email: info@lufteknic.com
or fax 804-343-3373. Walk-in applicants not accepted. (revised 8/09)
Fabricator
A
sheetmetal worker is needed for restoration work, fabrication of
new parts/development, and basic production. MIG and TIG welding
skills are needed, along with sheetmetal brake work, english wheel,
etc. Car mechanics are a plus as well as CAD. Applicant must be
sociable, a creative thinker and a good team player. You must have
previous experience to apply.
Resume and salary requirements are accepted via email: info@lufteknic.com
or fax 804-343-3373. Walk-in applicants not accepted. (revised 6/09)
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