Babcox Media Inc. has acquired Transmission Digest, the publication founded in 1980 that serves as one of the primary resources for shops seeking the parts, services and supplies necessary to run a successful transmission/powertrain business.

Adding Transmission Digest to the Babcox Media portfolio enables Babcox Media to extend its reach further into the automotive repair marketplace by providing the focused, extensive technical coverage necessary for these disciplines, according to a published release.

The brand’s digital publications, ePowertrain Bulletin and Transmission Tech/Talk, provide additional in-depth educational and reference tools in both text and video format.

Based in Springfield, Missouri, Transmission Digest was founded in 1980 by Les & Carol Langsford of MD Publications, Inc. Current Publisher Bobby Mace will continue to serve in his role, and the company will remain in Springfield.

“We are excited to welcome Transmission Digest to the Babcox Media family. The brand has a long-standing reputation for delivering extensive technical coverage of diagnostic, repair and installation information, which our readers value. The addition of this brand to our company allows us to add more depth to our already extensive coverage of the automotive industry,” Babcox Media President Bill Babcox said.

For more information, visit babcox.com.