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
Tag: Tools & Equipment
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
Industry Updates: Aftermarket Responds to COVID-19
Aftermarket companies provide updates amid the COVID-19 pandemic…
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
Utilizing Chemical Tools
Chemical tools are a must for any professional’s toolbox and can help generate more income for your shop…
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
3M Enters Collaboration Agreement with Wrapmate
Wrapmate, an end-to-end digital platform for graphics projects, has entered a three-year global collaboration agreement with 3M Commercial Solutions to help businesses improve their marketability within the print, signage and vehicle graphics industry. This collaborative agreement is an expansion of the initial six-month collaboration first announced in September of 2019. It will provide customers with… Continue reading 3M Enters Collaboration Agreement with Wrapmate
AAPEX Releases Statement Regarding 2020 Trade Show
Organizers of The AAPEX Show have released a statement indicating that they are currently planning to proceed with the 2020 trade show as scheduled. The show is set to be held Nov. 3-5 in Las Vegas. “At this time, we plan to proceed with AAPEX 2020 as scheduled, Nov. 3-5,” the statement said. “We continue… Continue reading AAPEX Releases Statement Regarding 2020 Trade Show
Vintage Air Designing and Manufacturing PPE
Vintage Air, a manufacturer of air conditioning systems for muscle cars, hot rods and street rods, has turned to designing and manufacturing personal protective equipment amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The company, with input from family practice physician Dr. Brett M. Woehr of San Antonio, Texas, is releasing a limited run of CS-1 professional-grade, high-visibility face… Continue reading Vintage Air Designing and Manufacturing PPE
HMS Motorsport Launches New Websites
HMS Motorsport has launched five new websites to better service customers during the coronavirus pandemic. The new websites were created for the HMS Motorsport, RaceCom, Cobra Seats, Schroth and Takata brands. Both HMS Motorsports showrooms are currently closed. The Mooresville, North Carolina, location will maintain full operations for phone, online, curbside pickup and professional orders.
Garage Gurus Sets New Deadline for Automotive Technician Scholarship Program
Garage Gurus, a training and support platform from DRiV, has announced an extension for submissions for its Garage Gurus Automotive Technician Scholarship Program to May 31, 2020, from the original deadline of April 30, 2020. Applications are still available for the opportunity to receive one of 12 $2,500 Garage Gurus scholarships for the 2020-2021 school… Continue reading Garage Gurus Sets New Deadline for Automotive Technician Scholarship Program
Permatex Names New Marketing Manager
Permatex, a manufacturer of chemical technology for automotive maintenance and repair, has named Ashley Khan as Marketing Manager for the Permatex and Versachem portfolio of products. Paco Agrafojo, Permatex Director of Marketing, made the announcement and noted that Khan will be based in Hartford, Connecticut, and lead a team of brand marketers in the Permatex… Continue reading Permatex Names New Marketing Manager
Channellock Launches Online Learning Tools for Students
Across the nation, 45 states have closed their schools to help stem the spread of coronavirus, affecting more than 52 million students. As schools turn to distance learning, students in trade programs without access to their school workshop now have a new tool at their fingertips. Channellock is sponsoring two new online platforms for trade… Continue reading Channellock Launches Online Learning Tools for Students
Buffalo Turbine Launches Disinfectant Sprayer to Fight COVID-19
Buffalo Turbine, the official track blower of the NHRA, has launched a new line of sprayers, the District Disinfector Series, that is designed to aid municipalities and commercial operations in the fight against COVID-19. The self-contained sprayer can be used with any truck or utility vehicle and is capable of disinfecting large areas. Applications may… Continue reading Buffalo Turbine Launches Disinfectant Sprayer to Fight COVID-19
BendPak Acquires Garage Equipment Brands
Vehicle service equipment manufacturer BendPak has acquired the Danmar, MaxJax and Garage Equipment Supply Brands, as well as related intellectual property rights, the company has announced. The acquired brands produce equipment including car lifts, tire changers, wheel balancers and more. Don Henthorn, president of BendPak, stated, “Through this acquisition, we welcome Dannmar, MaxJax, and Garage… Continue reading BendPak Acquires Garage Equipment Brands