Registration is now open for the Virtual AAPEX Experience, where at no cost, automotive service and repair professionals can participate in technical and management training, watch new product and equipment demos and conduct business with exhibitors during pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings. The Virtual AAPEX Experience will take place Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Thursday, Nov. 5, 2020,… Continue reading AAPEX Reveals Details of Virtual Show
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Mutoh, WRAPSESH, Fellers Team Up for Printer Giveaway at WRAPSTECH
Mutoh announces it has teamed up with WRAPSESH, a shop that specializes in a wide variety of vinyl wrap services, and Fellers Inc, a wrap supply company, to give away a Mutoh ValueJet 1624X eco-solvent printer. WRAPSESH is upgrading its printer, so the one being given away is the original, custom-wrapped printer that helped WRAPSESH go from being… Continue reading Mutoh, WRAPSESH, Fellers Team Up for Printer Giveaway at WRAPSTECH
Permatex Turns Back Clock for NASCAR Throwback Race
Permatex, a manufacturer of chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, will look to have history on its side during this year’s Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on Sept. 6. The Permatex/StarCom Racing #00 Chevrolet Camaro will compete in NASCAR’s Official Throwback Weekend, which will feature many teams showcasing classic or historic graphics on their… Continue reading Permatex Turns Back Clock for NASCAR Throwback Race
Meyer Distributing Adds RBL Cleaning Products to Line Card
Meyer Distributing has added RBL cleaning/protecting products to its offerings, the distributor announced. “Giving your customers piece of mind during these crazy times should be one of your top priorities when they hand over their keys to you”, said Nick Gramelspacher, VP of sales at Meyer. “RBL has two great products to help with this.… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds RBL Cleaning Products to Line Card
UTI Campuses Earn ‘School of Excellence’ Award
Four Universal Technical Institute campuses have been named 2019-2020 “Schools of Excellence” by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The designation, the commission says, recognizes commitment to quality education and preparing students for success. UTI-Avondale (Ariz.), UTI/MMI-Orlando (Fla.), MMI-Phoenix (Ariz.) and UTI-Rancho Cucamonga (Calif.) were all named ACCSC “Schools of Excellence” as… Continue reading UTI Campuses Earn ‘School of Excellence’ Award
Richard Childress Racing Enhances Performance with Predictive Analytics
Legendary NASCAR team Richard Childress Racing was recently profiled by Forbes.com for its predictive analytics program, which has aided the stock car outfit’s pursuit of another championship. From a sophisticated control room in the team’s North Carolina headquarters, crew members analyze data in real-time, then use the information to help with decision making during a… Continue reading Richard Childress Racing Enhances Performance with Predictive Analytics
Hot Wheels Car Care Products Sponsoring Lex Joon Racing at Indy Nationals
The Hot Wheels Americana Series Premium Car Care Products will become the Official Car Care Products of the F.I.A. European Championship-winning drag racing series team Lex Joon Racing for the upcoming Dodge NHRA Indy Nationals, the team announced. The Hot Wheels Americana Series Car Care branding will be displayed on Lex Joon’s Top Fuel dragster… Continue reading Hot Wheels Car Care Products Sponsoring Lex Joon Racing at Indy Nationals
Universal Technical Institute Adds to Leadership Team
Universal Technical Institute has made two additions to its leadership team, the technical training provider announced. Bart Fesperman has joined the company in the newly created role senior vice president-chief commercial officer (CCO), while Sonia Mason has been named senior vice president-chief human resources officer. Both report to Jerome Grant, UTI’s CEO. “These exceptional additions… Continue reading Universal Technical Institute Adds to Leadership Team
Garage Gurus Reopening All In-Person Training Locations
Garage Gurus, an automotive technician training and support platform from DRiV, has reopened all its in-person, hands-on training locations throughout the United States. This includes its Mobile Automotive Training Center (MATC), which is on the road this week with its first series of training sessions for customers in Maine and New Hampshire. The relaunched program… Continue reading Garage Gurus Reopening All In-Person Training Locations
Business New Hampshire Magazine Names Hypertherm as Manufacturing and Technology ‘Business of the Decade’
Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, announced its selection as a Business of the Decade winner by Business New Hampshire Magazine and the New Hampshire Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives. Hypertherm earned the top spot for the Manufacturing and Technology category joining organizations in eight other categories including Health… Continue reading Business New Hampshire Magazine Names Hypertherm as Manufacturing and Technology ‘Business of the Decade’
Sonnhalter Partners with Habitat for Humanity for Annual Tool Drive
Sonnhalter, a communications firm marketing to the professional tradesman in the construction, industrial and MRO markets, is partnering with Habitat for Humanity again for its 11th Annual Sonnhalter Tool Drive. In the past decade, Sonnhalter has raised more than $280,000 worth in donations for the organization. From Saturday, Aug. 1 to Monday, Aug. 31, organizations,… Continue reading Sonnhalter Partners with Habitat for Humanity for Annual Tool Drive
Permatex, PowerNation Give Away Supercharged Dodge Challenger
Permatex, a manufacturer of chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, and PowerNation, an automotive how-to show, have announced the winner of their Dodge Challenger Sweepstakes. Mark Dragotta, of Florida, was selected as the winner of the custom-built dark blue 2019 Dodge Challenger 5.7L Hemi V8 in a special drawing and presentation held at PowerNation’s… Continue reading Permatex, PowerNation Give Away Supercharged Dodge Challenger
Mothers Renews Sponsorship of Formula 1 Race Telecasts
In 2020, Mothers Polish is continuing its exclusive partnership with ESPN to present all Formula 1 race telecasts commercial-free. The new three-year agreement expanded to include presenting sponsorship of practice and qualifying telecasts. In 2018, ESPN became the official U.S. F1 programmer, partnering with British broadcaster Sky Sports to produce a pre-prepared, TV telecast. Because… Continue reading Mothers Renews Sponsorship of Formula 1 Race Telecasts
Power Test, Taylor Dynamometer Complete Merger
Power Test and Taylor Dynamometer, competitors in the heavy-duty dynamometer and test stand business, have completed a merger of the two businesses. Taylor Dynamometer, founded in 1929, developed the use of dynamometers for quality assurance in the heavy-duty diesel engine rebuilding market. Taylor is presently located in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Power Test was founded in 1976… Continue reading Power Test, Taylor Dynamometer Complete Merger
Icahn Automotive Awards Scholarships to Aspiring Automotive Technicians
Icahn Automotive, which owns and operates repair and maintenance providers Pep Boys, AAMCO and Precision Tune Auto Care, announced the 15 recipients of its $2500 “Find Your Drive” scholarships. The second annual scholarship program is part of Icahn Automotive’s “Race to 2026” initiative that aims to increase the number of trained automotive technicians across the… Continue reading Icahn Automotive Awards Scholarships to Aspiring Automotive Technicians