Chicago Pneumatic’s New Ratchets Come In 3/8″ And 1/2″ Sizes
Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new series of compact and ergonomic ratchets for the vehicle service industry. The versatile CP7829 and CP7829H ratchets come with two socket size options – 3/8″ and 1/2″ – and are designed for a range of applications including heavy-duty transmission and suspension jobs, lighter engine repair, dashboard work and general maintenance.
The Equipment And Tool Institute Unveils Redesigned Website
The Equipment and Tool Institute announces the launch of its updated website, www.etools.org. The completely redesigned website provides members with easy access to essential information, ETI event details, ETI Member search, key documents and presentations, an industry events calendar, job postings and important industry information.
Freudenberg-NOK Supplies Innovations And Advanced Technology To New Transmissions
Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies’ product portfolio, advanced manufacturing processes and facility expansion activities are helping automotive manufacturers to meet demands to improve fuel economy through the industry’s adoption of 9- and 10-speed vehicle transmissions. In addition to increasing market share, the company has 30 seals on one major manufacturer’s new 10-speed transmission debuting at the 2016
Chicago Pneumatic Presents New Workshop Equipment
The two new wheel dollies for heavy vehicle tire changing and maintenance have lifting capacities of up to 1,543 lbs. (700kg) and 1.2 tons and are a robust assembly aid for trucks, buses and tractors.
Buying vs. Leasing Equipment
Equipment costs are unavoidable. Whether it’s the front of a shop, back office or in the bay, repair shop owners and tire dealers need a variety of tools to keep their businesses running. The debate for many owners is if they should buy or lease this equipment. So when it comes time to make equipment acquisition
Autologic Diagnostics And WORLDPAC Enter Into Distribution Agreement
Autologic Diagnostics, a global provider of an aftermarket automotive diagnostics solution, has entered into a distribution agreement with replacement parts importer and distributor WORLDPAC Inc. The distribution agreement will bring the new Autologic Assist diagnostics support solution to WORLDPAC’s North American customers. Under the agreement, which is effective immediately, WORLDPAC will begin offering Autologic Assist
Continental Introduces ‘Elite’ Aftermarket Brand For North American Markets At AAPEX 2015
Recently, at the AAPEX 2015 Show, Continental introduced a new premium aftermarket brand called Elite for North American markets. The new brand will label and identify Continental’s aftermarket products, which include automotive parts, heavy-duty truck parts, power sports and outdoor power equipment products as well as all of its aftermarket timing products, hoses and related
SONIC Tools Showcases The SONIC Difference At 2015 SEMA Show
SONIC Equipment, a market leader in premium hand tool and tool storage systems, recently entered the North American market with its U.S. subsidiary SONIC Tools. The preferred hand tool partner of several European automotive brands including Volkswagen Automotive Group, BMW and Mercedes, SONIC will bring its unique line of efficient tools and storage solutions for
MOTOSHOP Technology Tools’ $10,000 Summer Technology Makeover Contest Winners Announced
MOTOSHOP Technology Tools, a product portfolio offered by Advance Auto Parts, awarded Brown’s Alignment in Raleigh, North Carolina, with a grand prize of $10,000 in new shop technology equipment and the MOTOSHOP suite of services. In addition, second and third place prize package winners were announced: • Second Place: Precision Auto in Brewer, Maine, received
GearWrench Micrometer Torque Wrenches Deliver Accuracy And Precision
GearWrench has introduced four new Micrometer Torque Wrenches, expanding the number of models available in its current product line to six. Available in four drive sizes (1/4″, 3/8″, 1/2″ and 3/4″), GearWrench Micrometer Torque Wrenches are exceptionally accurate, with a tolerance of +/- 3% for clockwise tightening from 20% to 100% of their full scale.