Tag: Tools & Equipment

Mustang AE Delivers Test Stand for EV Manufacturer

Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE) has delivered an end-of-line (EOL) test stand for Lion Electric, a manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles, the company announced. The test stand is designed to perform quality control testing of on-road electric trucks and buses.  The system performs performance testing, functional testing, visual inspections, and brake testing, MAE representatives said. The software… Continue reading Mustang AE Delivers Test Stand for EV Manufacturer

Hypertherm Now Accepting Applications for Educational Grant Program

Hypertherm Associates, a manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software, is now accepting applications for its Spark Something Great educational grant program, the company said. The program, now in its ninth year, will provide 12 North American schools with a Powermax45 XP air plasma system and in-person training from a Hypertherm product expert. This year… Continue reading Hypertherm Now Accepting Applications for Educational Grant Program

MidwayPlus Partners with Odor 1

MidwayPlus has partnered with Odor 1 to provide its B2B sales platform to the producer of Chlorine Dioxide (CIO2) gas products, the company announced. Odor 1 CIO2 gas products are used to eliminate odors in fleets, dealership vehicles, OTR Trucks, and personal vehicles and residences, the company said. Already partnering with auto dealerships throughout the… Continue reading MidwayPlus Partners with Odor 1

Wilmar Names Ken Hartman CEO

Wilmar, supplier, distributor and category manager of tools and equipment for the automotive aftermarket, has named Ken Hartman as its new chief executive officer, the company and backing private equity firm Rainier announced. Prior to joining Wilmar, Hartman served as vice president & general manager of ESAB, a producer of welding and cutting equipment and… Continue reading Wilmar Names Ken Hartman CEO

BOLT Lock Names 2022 Manufacturer’s Representative of the Year

Rob Eberhart of R&R Marketing has been named BOLT Lock’s Manufacturer’s Representative of the Year for 2022, the company announced. Candidates for BOLT Lock’s Manufacturer’s Representative of the Year award are recognized for excellence in sales, exhibiting comprehensive knowledge of the BOLT Technology product line and building strong relationships with both existing and prospective accounts,… Continue reading BOLT Lock Names 2022 Manufacturer’s Representative of the Year

ALI Now Offering Digital Version of Vehicle Lifting Point Guide

For the first time, the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) is now offering a digital Lifting Points Guide, Vehicle Lifting Points for Frame Engaging Lifts, that covers cars, SUVs, vans, light-duty trucks and EVs from model years 2000 through 2023, the organization announced. “Any time you’re raising a vehicle for service – whether at home or… Continue reading ALI Now Offering Digital Version of Vehicle Lifting Point Guide

Meyer Distributing Now Offering MRCOOL DIY HVAC Systems

HVAC company MRCOOL and distribution company Meyer Distributing have partnered to offer HVAC products to its range of retailers, the companies announced. MRCOOL, established in 2014, is headquartered in Hickory, Kentucky, and is bolstered by its flagship product, the DIY Ductless Mini-Split Heat Pump, an HVAC system designed for amateur installation, the company said. The… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Now Offering MRCOOL DIY HVAC Systems

Meyer Distributing Adds Battery Tender, Hyperion to Line Card

Meyer Distributing has added Battery Tender and Hyperion products by Deltran to its product inventory for RV, automotive, motorcycle and marine markets, the distributor announced. Deltran offers a line of batteries, battery chargers, jump starters, inverters, solar products and other accessories. “Deltran is thrilled to partner with Meyer Distributing, an established distribution leader in the… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Battery Tender, Hyperion to Line Card

Head of Aftermarket Business at Continental Retires

Howard Laster, head of Continental’s automotive aftermarket business in North America, will retire by the end of this year, the company announced. James Bayley, head of the associated business area Smart Mobility in North America, will be taking over the role temporarily until a successor is announced, the company said. Laster, a 45-year veteran of… Continue reading Head of Aftermarket Business at Continental Retires

Milton Industries Acquires ProMAXX Tool

Chicago-based Milton Industries, a pneumatic and hydraulic accessories market leader, has acquired ProMAXX Tool, a designer and manufacturer of proprietary on-the-vehicle exhaust manifold repair (EMR) kits and other specialty tools, the company announced. ProMAXX, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been in business for more than 13 years serving US and international customers with fuel injector… Continue reading Milton Industries Acquires ProMAXX Tool

Doug Brown Named ALI Chairman

Doug Brown of Vehicle Service Group has been elected chairman of the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Board of Directors, and Gary Wainwright of Weco Inc. joined the board as associate class representative at the lift safety organization’s annual meeting in Las Vegas on Oct. 31, the organization announced. The ALI Board of Directors includes representatives… Continue reading Doug Brown Named ALI Chairman

AAPEX Announces 2022 New Product, New Packaging Showcase Winners

AAPEX 2022 today announced winners of the New Product and New Packaging Showcases during an awards ceremony at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas. The AAPEX 2022 New Product Showcase is the launchpad for products making their debut at this year’s event. Entries were judged electronically by pre-registered buyers who viewed the products in the… Continue reading AAPEX Announces 2022 New Product, New Packaging Showcase Winners