Tag: Tools & Equipment

Meyer Distributing Opens Virginia Cross-Dock

Meyer Distributing, a provider of automotive specialty products marketing and distribution, has announced the addition of its new Wytheville, Virginia location. The cross-dock will have a direct, next-day feed from Meyer’s Jasper, Indiana distribution hub, which houses an inventory of automotive accessories, exhaust and RV parts. “We continue to diversify our offerings and have added… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Opens Virginia Cross-Dock

GEARWRENCH Named Official Sponsor of Monster Energy Supercross

GEARWRENCH is expanding its racing program in 2021 by becoming the Official Mechanics Hand Tool and Storage sponsor for both Monster Energy Supercross and the Monster Energy Kawasaki race team, the company announced. The series sponsorship makes GEARWRENCH the Official and Exclusive Mechanics Hand Tool and Storage Sponsor for 10 of the 17 races this… Continue reading GEARWRENCH Named Official Sponsor of Monster Energy Supercross

Vintage Shop Equipment: Wholesale Screw Machine

“The ‘Acme Automatic’ in your shop means more money in your pocket,” The National-Acme Mfg. Co. told auto shop owners in 1907. Which didn’t tell them much about what the device did. It was not only a wholesale screw machine—it was the most progressive and economical machine tool on the market for the making of… Continue reading Vintage Shop Equipment: Wholesale Screw Machine

Automotive Lift Institute Reelects Jeff Kritzer as Chairman of Board

Jeff Kritzer of BendPak was elected to a second one-year term as chairman of the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Board of Directors at the organization’s annual meeting on Dec. 1, the organization announced. ALI is celebrating 75 years of dedication to vehicle lift safety. Buck Gasner of DEKRA North America (Marietta, Georgia) was reelected by… Continue reading Automotive Lift Institute Reelects Jeff Kritzer as Chairman of Board

Covercraft Renews Sponsorship of Professional Fisherman

Covercraft is continuing as the title sponsor of Major League Fishing professional angler Bradley Roy of Lancaster, Kentucky, the company announced. “We are thrilled to continue this partnership with Bradley”, said Covercraft Director of Marketing Jeff Jegelewicz. Covercraft began as an associate sponsor of Bradley Roy’s in the latter half of 2018 and made the… Continue reading Covercraft Renews Sponsorship of Professional Fisherman

Stage 8 Celebrates 35th Anniversary

Stage 8, a manufacturer of mechanical locking fasteners, is celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, the company announced. Since the company’s inception, Stage 8 has achieved over 23 million installations in the automotive and motorcycle, construction, military, aerospace and railroad industries. Owner Bruce Bennett founded the company in 1985 in his garage after attempting to… Continue reading Stage 8 Celebrates 35th Anniversary

Permatex Launches Online Training Portal

Permatex, a manufacturer of chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has recently launched a new online training portal (www.permatextraining.com) designed to educate countermen and professional automotive technicians on the company’s core product lines and latest product introductions. The training management system launches with three initial courses surrounding Permatex’s newest innovations: Permatex Orange Threadlockers, Permatex… Continue reading Permatex Launches Online Training Portal