Tag: Tools & Equipment

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

Hypertherm Associates to Formally Close Russian Operations

Hypertherm Associates, a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software, is planning to formally close its legal entity in Russia, the company announced. The announcement follows a decision in March of this year to suspend business because of Russia’s military invasion of Ukraine. “The continued humanitarian crisis and unpredictable business environment have caused… Continue reading Hypertherm Associates to Formally Close Russian Operations

Torqued Distribution Now Offering Reign System Products

Torqued Distribution is now distributing the Reign System ceramic waterless wash and quick detailer through the Torqued NC3PL program, the company announced. The Reign System ceramic waterless wash and quick detailer offers the benefits of a traditional waterless wash with a ceramic-infused paint sealant, the company said. The proprietary system can be used on a… Continue reading Torqued Distribution Now Offering Reign System Products

MAP Services Adds New Brands to Client Portfolio

MAP Services has added 7 new clients and 8 different brands in the automotive aftermarket and power sports markets to its client portfolio, the company announced. “Our business model of a Do-It-For-Me service is unique in our industry. We feel a service provider should do exactly that, provide a service and not create more work… Continue reading MAP Services Adds New Brands to Client Portfolio

Matco Tools Partners with Milwaukee on Cordless Tools

Milwaukee Tool Cordless products will now be available through Matco Tools thanks to a new partnership between the two companies. The partnership with Milwaukee Tool gives auto technicians the ability to choose from a wide scope of cordless tools when stepping onto their local Matco truck, the company said, and will be available alongside Matco’s cordless… Continue reading Matco Tools Partners with Milwaukee on Cordless Tools

MAE Delivers Test Stands to EV OEM

Mustang Advanced Engineering (MAE), an American manufacturer of testing equipment, dynamometers and related products, has delivered the third of three functional test stands for a major original equipment manufacturer of battery electric vehicles (BEV), the company announced. The BEV manufacturer contacted MAE to design and build three different pieces of testing equipment: an end-of-line chassis… Continue reading MAE Delivers Test Stands to EV OEM

Craftsman Returns as Title Sponsor of NASCAR Truck Series

CRAFTSMAN is returning as title sponsor of the NASCAR Truck Series beginning in February 2023

Many racers and fans have always called it the “Craftsman Truck Series.” Now the title is official once again. NASCAR and Stanley Black & Decker have announced American tool company CRAFTSMAN will return as the title sponsor of the NASCAR Truck Series beginning in 2023. After serving as the series’ title sponsor from its inception… Continue reading Craftsman Returns as Title Sponsor of NASCAR Truck Series

Ram, Wolverine Clothes Line Celebrates Skilled Workers

A clothes line collaboration between Wolverine and Ram celebrates the next generation of skilled workers.

Work brand Wolverine and the Ram truck brand recently announced a second exclusive collaboration aimed at benefiting the skilled trades. To recognize the hard work, integrity and dedication of workers, both brands have come together on a limited edition Built for the Driven collection that features American-made boots, clothing, and accessories. “Our collaboration with the… Continue reading Ram, Wolverine Clothes Line Celebrates Skilled Workers