Tag: Tools & Equipment

Lear Adds Equipment to Produce 500,000 Face Masks Per Week

Lear Corp., a manufacturer of automotive seating and e-systems, has added new equipment to its facility in Pine Grove, Pennsylvania, to make up to 500,000 protective face masks per week, the company announced. The Pine Grove facility is among 10 Lear plants on three continents that are now producing masks for front line workers, local… Continue reading Lear Adds Equipment to Produce 500,000 Face Masks Per Week

Longtime Automotive Lift Institute Leader E.K. ‘Chic’ Fox Dies

Longtime Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) leader E.K. “Chic” Fox died at home in Indiatlantic, Florida, on June 6 after a long illness. Fox dedicated 43 years of his life to ALI and improving automotive lift safety. Fox was named the first president of ALI in 1974 after working 12 years in support of the organization.… Continue reading Longtime Automotive Lift Institute Leader E.K. ‘Chic’ Fox Dies

Permatex Kicks Off 2020 NASCAR Program with StarCom Racing

Permatex, a manufacturer of chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, announced that the company will kick off its 2020 NASCAR Program during the Blue Emu Maximum Pain Relief 500 on June 10. The No. 00 Permatex Chevrolet Camaro will make its 2020 NASCAR Cup Series debut with StarCom Racing at Martinsville Speedway in Ridgeway,… Continue reading Permatex Kicks Off 2020 NASCAR Program with StarCom Racing

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and Larsen Motorsports Name First Scholarship Recipient

Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and Larsen Motorsports have named the first Blazing Trails Scholarship Fund recipient: Nicole Turner, a 28-year old certified motorcycle mechanic/technician now attending Lake Tech in Eustis, Florida for auto body finishes. “Nicole is the definition of a trail blazer,” explained Elaine Larsen, owner, Larsen Motorsports. “She’s the reason we started Blazing Trails… Continue reading Sherwin-Williams Automotive Finishes and Larsen Motorsports Name First Scholarship Recipient

CRC Industries Releases Guide on Proper Workplace Cleaning and Disinfecting

CRC Industries, a manufacturer of specialty products and formulations for maintenance and repair professionals, has just made available a new technical bulletin entitled, ‘The Urgent Need for Proper Workplace Cleaning and Disinfecting of Hard Non-Porous Surfaces.’ The free-to-download bulletin was developed by regulatory affairs and compliance experts at CRC in response to the current health… Continue reading CRC Industries Releases Guide on Proper Workplace Cleaning and Disinfecting

BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY Launches Pay by Text Software

BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY, a supplier of technology solutions for the automotive aftermarket, has launched its next shop management software, SecondGear, which adds BOLT ON’s Text To Pay functionality to the digital customer communication process. The program supplements the company’s NextGear program, which features an independent digital vehicle inspection software. In conjunction with SecondGear’s debut, BOLT… Continue reading BOLT ON TECHNOLOGY Launches Pay by Text Software

Meyer Adds to Shop Supply Category

Meyer Distributing has added Compressed Air Systems air compressors and Tork/Essity Paper company products to its line card, the company announced. Compressed Air Systems builds a variety of easy-to-use air compressors designed using green manufacturing practices. Tork Paper supplies paper products and accessories including everything from paper towels to napkin dispensers. Its range of dispensers,… Continue reading Meyer Adds to Shop Supply Category

Universal Technical Institute Distributing Emergency Relief Grants to Students

High school juniors learn hands-on during Universal Technical Institute's free summer Ignite program.

Universal Technical Institute, a provider of transportation technician training, has begun distributing $17.6 million in Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund (HEERF) CARES Act stimulus grants to more than 10,000 students training for careers as transportation technicians, welders and computer numerical control (CNC) machinists. The cash grants will help students impacted by the pandemic with expenses… Continue reading Universal Technical Institute Distributing Emergency Relief Grants to Students

Automotive Lift Institute Launches Updated Website

The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has updated its website, www.autolift.org, to provide more resources to lift owners, operators, installers, inspectors and manufacturers, the group announced. The site also features improved navigation to help people find the information they need more quickly. “Many people have questions about how to buy a car lift or how to… Continue reading Automotive Lift Institute Launches Updated Website

Tint World Announces Partnership with Antimicrobial Application

Tint World Automotive Styling Centers, an automotive styling and window tinting franchise, has entered a partnership with BioPledge to offer its EPA-registered, hospital-grade, AntiMicrobial Protection (AMP), the company announced. The partnership is part of Tint World’s ongoing commitment to helping vehicle owners stay safe and healthy during the COVID-19 crisis, the company said. “BioPledge is… Continue reading Tint World Announces Partnership with Antimicrobial Application

Hypertherm Announces ‘Spark Something Great’ Grant Winners

Hypertherm, a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting systems and software, has announced the recipients of its 2020 Spark Something Great educational grant. The grant program, now in its sixth year, is designed to place the latest plasma technology into schools so the next generation of metalworkers can train on the equipment they will find… Continue reading Hypertherm Announces ‘Spark Something Great’ Grant Winners