BendPak has purchased a new global headquarters in Agoura Hills, California, the company announced. The 22,256-sq.-ft. administrative building, built in 2012 for the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation, is situated on 12 acres just west of Los Angeles. BendPak expects to relocate from its current Santa Paula, California, offices by the end of the summer, the… Continue reading BendPak Purchases New Headquarters
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BendPak Expands Alabama Distribution Center
BendPak has opened a new 90,000-sq.-ft. building on its Alabama campus, nearly doubling the size of its East Coast logistics and distribution center, the company announced. The expansion has enabled the California company to increase its inventory capacity and call center staffing to provide faster order processing and shorter lead times for customers in the… Continue reading BendPak Expands Alabama Distribution Center
Hypertherm to Exhibit at FABTECH 2023
Hypertherm Associates, a U.S.-based manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software, will be exhibiting at the upcoming FABTECH 2023, an exhibition for the fabricating, welding, and finishing industries. The company’s Hypertherm plasma and OMAX waterjet cutting technology brands will share a combined booth (Booth A4531) during the event at Chicago’s McCormick Place from Sept. 11-14.… Continue reading Hypertherm to Exhibit at FABTECH 2023
Tool Dealer Expo Exhibitors Plan Garage Equipment Giveaway
K-Tool International and Atlas Automotive Equipment are collaborating to give away a garage setup to a Tool Dealer Expo 2023 attendee, the companies announced. The Tool Dealer Expo 2023, which runs from June 9-10 in Orlando, Florida, provides attendees with a sneak preview of the exhibitors’ latest automotive products and equipment being introduced at the… Continue reading Tool Dealer Expo Exhibitors Plan Garage Equipment Giveaway
Gold Eagle to Host Cars & Coffee
STA-BIL and 303, two automotive aftermarket brands manufactured by Gold Eagle Company, are planning to host the company’s second annual Cars & Coffee next month, the company announced. The free public event will showcase a collection of luxury, classic, and sports cars combined with coffee and light refreshments, the company said, and is scheduled for… Continue reading Gold Eagle to Host Cars & Coffee
CRC Industries Extends NASCAR Truck Series Race Sponsorship
CRC Industries has extended its entitlement sponsorship of the Brakleen 150 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) race at Pocono Raceway with a multi-year renewal, the company announced. With headquarters in Horsham, Pennsylvania CRC Industries began its partnership with Pocono Raceway in 2021 as the NCTS race entitlement sponsor and titled the race after its Brakleen… Continue reading CRC Industries Extends NASCAR Truck Series Race Sponsorship
Automotive Program Wins Channellock Trade School Contest
Channellock has named the automotive program at Bullard-Havens Technical High School as the fifth annual Trade School Trade-Up Competition winner, the company announced. The Channellock Trade School Trade-Up competition seeks to help close the nation’s skills gap by funding initiatives and tools that will positively impact America’s future tradespeople, the company said. Each year, the… Continue reading Automotive Program Wins Channellock Trade School Contest
Harbor Freight Tools Renews Skilled Trade Teacher Prize Program
Harbor Freight Tools is bringing back its Harbor Freight Tools of Schools program, which allows U.S. public high school skilled trades teachers to apply for a total of $1.5 million in cash prizes, the tool retailer announced. The deadline to apply for the 2023 prize is May 5. The total amount of cash prizes will… Continue reading Harbor Freight Tools Renews Skilled Trade Teacher Prize Program
SEMA-Backed Legislation Targets Manufacturing Equipment Tax Credit
A California assembly member has introduced a SEMA-backed bill that would offer businesses tax credits for qualifying manufacturing equipment, the organization announced. The legislation, introduced by Tim Grayson (D-Concord), would create a state tax credit for businesses that would be equal to what the business pays in local sales tax, SEMA said. The bill is… Continue reading SEMA-Backed Legislation Targets Manufacturing Equipment Tax Credit
Inside the Mercedes-AMG Formula 1 Team Machine Shop
The F1 team offers a glimpse inside its cutting-edge machine shop…
WD-40 Giveaway for Trade Professionals Asks for Career Advice
WD-40 has launched a new giveaway program that will reward trade professionals for reflecting on their careers, the company announced. Launched on April 1, the Next-Level Advice Sweepstakes asks for seasoned trade professionals to share tips and tricks of the trade and advice pros wish they knew early in their careers. Technicians are encouraged to… Continue reading WD-40 Giveaway for Trade Professionals Asks for Career Advice
Rim Repair Rx: Fixed Wheels Keep on Turning
This article originally appeared in the April 2023 issue of THE SHOP magazine. As a car wash owner, Ryan Stewart was frustrated with having to pay for damaged car rims at his sites. That led him to learn the art of wheel repair, and it blossomed after a long journey into the mobile business Rim… Continue reading Rim Repair Rx: Fixed Wheels Keep on Turning
Milton Industries Acquires Steck Manufacturing
Milton Industries has acquired Steck Manufacturing Company, a developer and manufacturer of specialty tools for the automotive aftermarket, the company announced. Steck, based in Dayton, Ohio, provides specialty tools to automotive repair, body shop, heavy-duty truck, lockout and towing markets, the company said, and is Milton’s fifth vehicle aftermarket-related acquisition. “This expands Milton’s reach into… Continue reading Milton Industries Acquires Steck Manufacturing
MAE Delivers eMobility Dyno to University of Windsor
Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE) recently installed an eMobility dynomometer at the University of Windsor in Ontario, Canada, the company announced. The MAE-AWD-500-AC/EC-LEGACY-BG chassis dynamometer was a custom-built piece of testing equipment to meet the school’s requirements for research into electric vehicles, including BEV, PHEV, and FCEV, the company said. Some of the features and benefits… Continue reading MAE Delivers eMobility Dyno to University of Windsor
BendPak Announces Passing of Gary Henthorn
BendPak has announced the passing of Gary Henthorn, son of founders Don and Ginger Henthorn, following a battle with cancer. Henthorn, 52, worked his way up at the family company and helped to establish the Garage Equipment Supply, Dannmar and MaxJax brands. The company provided an obituary for Henthorn, which you can read here.