Tag: Tools & Equipment

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

1016 Industries Tests 3D-Printed McLaren 720S

As part of 1016 Industries’ quest to be the first in the automotive industry to seamlessly integrate 3D printed technologies into scaled manufacturing processes, the company has successfully completed its first phase of performance testing for its McLaren 720S with 3D printed parts, the company announced. “On this initial test run, 1016 Industries put the… Continue reading 1016 Industries Tests 3D-Printed McLaren 720S

ATW Acquires Custom Truck Body Manufacturer Dakota Bodies

ATW, a provider of trailers, truck equipment and related parts, recently announced the purchase of custom truck body manufacturer Dakota Bodies. The acquisition marks an expansion of the ATW Truck Equipment business unit, adding to its growing flat bed and service body manufacturing capabilities, the company said. “For years, ATW has partnered with Dakota Bodies… Continue reading ATW Acquires Custom Truck Body Manufacturer Dakota Bodies

Hypertherm Celebrates 25 Years of Powermax

Hypertherm celebrated the 25th anniversary of its Powermax system on Dec. 1, the company announced. In Dec. 1995, the first Powermax air plasma system rolled out of Hypertherm’s New Hampshire-based manufacturing plant. Now, the Powermax family includes seven professional-grade air plasma systems, with a cut capacity ranging from thin gauge to 2-1/4 inches. “Today (and… Continue reading Hypertherm Celebrates 25 Years of Powermax

Kaeser Compressors Breaks Ground on New Facility

Kaeser Compressors broke ground on a new 30,000 sq. ft. facility expansion on Nov. 23, the company announced. The virtual ceremony was led by Frank Mueller, president of Kaeser Compressors, and included representatives of Lifecycle Construction Services, McKinney Architects, and the Spotsylvania County Economic Development Department. “At this critical time, we are increasing capacity to… Continue reading Kaeser Compressors Breaks Ground on New Facility

Mustang Advanced Engineering Developing Electric Vehicle Testing Solutions

Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE) is currently designing, developing and manufacturing made-to-order test stands for various electric vehicles (EVs), including drivetrains (electric motor, power supply and inverter) and electric axle testing projects. MAE recently delivered a test stand to Proterra, a manufacturer of zero-emission heavy-duty EVs based in California, for research and development testing of Proterra’s… Continue reading Mustang Advanced Engineering Developing Electric Vehicle Testing Solutions

Permatex Names Dan Clarke Director of Marketing for Engine Repair Business

Permatex, a developer of chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has appointed Dan Clarke to the position of Director of Marketing for the Engine Repair Division. In his role, Clarke will be responsible for driving the development and execution of all marketing activities for the Engine Repair business, to meet strategic objectives and deliver… Continue reading Permatex Names Dan Clarke Director of Marketing for Engine Repair Business

Beta Tools Establishes North American Presence

Beta Tools USA announced its North American presence as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Beta Utensili S.P.A., an Italian manufacturer of professional tools that expanded its global presence. The company offers Italian-designed and manufactured tools for mechanics, industrial maintenance and car repair professionals, as well as tool enthusiasts. Established in July 2020 to support U.S. and… Continue reading Beta Tools Establishes North American Presence