Shopmonkey, the cloud-based auto shop management platform, has appointed Travis Bickham as senior vice president of marketing, the company announced. Bickham joins Shopmonkey with over a decade of experience as a marketing executive, most recently as vice president of marketing and growth at Latch. His immediate focus at Shopmonkey is to capture market share while… Continue reading Shopmonkey Names New Senior VP of Marketing
Tag: Tools & Equipment
ALI Updates Car Lift Safety Manual
Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) has completely updated and expanded Lifting It Right, the organization’s car lift safety manual, the organization said. The second edition of the training tool features new information, photos and illustrations in a user-friendly format. A digital version is also available, ALI representatives said. Lifting It Right is a guide to the… Continue reading ALI Updates Car Lift Safety Manual
Kelford Cams Partners with MidwayPlus
Kelford Cams has formed a new partnership with MidwayPlus to launch its new B2B online storefront, the companies announced. “We are excited that MidwayPlus is helping Kelford Cams once again engage with the North American market at scale. It is important to Kelford to have a direct relationship with the shops and resellers buying our… Continue reading Kelford Cams Partners with MidwayPlus
Carhartt Launches Skilled Trade Grant Program
In recognition of Labor Day, workwear brand Carhartt has launched its “For the Love of Labor” grant program, the company announced. A first-of-its-kind program for Carhartt, For the Love of Labor grants are now available to support community based nonprofit organizations nationwide that are dedicated to educating, training and placing workers into meaningful skilled trade… Continue reading Carhartt Launches Skilled Trade Grant Program
eBay Acquires myFitment
eBay Inc. has acquired the myFitment group of companies, a provider of online tools and support to help online automotive and powersports parts and accessories sellers, the companies announced. myFitment’s tools help sellers by optimizing fitment data for their listings, which aims to ensure customers order the right parts and accessories for their vehicle, reducing… Continue reading eBay Acquires myFitment
Apex Tool Group Appoints New Chief Human Resource Officer
Apex Tool Group has appointed Pete Dyke to the position of senior vice president, chief human resource officer, effective Aug. 22, the company announced. He will serve on the executive leadership team and report directly to Jim Roberts, chief executive officer. Dyke has over twenty years of executive HR leadership experience with brands like General… Continue reading Apex Tool Group Appoints New Chief Human Resource Officer
ALI Updates Lift Safety Standards
The latest version of the American National Standard covering safety requirements for vehicle lift installation and service in North America is now in effect, the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) and The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) announced. ANSI/ALI ALIS 2022 replaced the existing standard, ANSI/ALI ALIS 2009 (R2015), effective August 4, 2022. ALI is the… Continue reading ALI Updates Lift Safety Standards
Bridgestone Collaborates with Microsoft on Tire Maintenance Software
Bridgestone is collaborating with Microsoft to accelerate development of advanced tire analytic software, the companies announced. “Since our first collaboration announcement in 2020, Microsoft has been a valuable partner in both our European and Americas markets,” said Paolo Ferrari, joint global chief operating officer, Bridgestone Corporation, and president & CEO, Bridgestone Americas. “We are excited… Continue reading Bridgestone Collaborates with Microsoft on Tire Maintenance Software
Shopmonkey Partners with Byrider
Shopmonkey, the creators of a cloud-based auto shop management platform, have formed a new partnership with used car dealership franchise, Byrider, the company announced. The franchise selected Shopmonkey as its newest technology partner. Through the partnership, Byrider dealerships will deploy Shopmonkey software in all 148-plus locations and will be used by more than 2,000 Byrider… Continue reading Shopmonkey Partners with Byrider
Meyer Distributing Adds Southwire Power Management Products to Line Card
Meyer Distributing has added Southwire Power Management extension cords and cable ties to its product line, the company announced. Southwire provides versatile solutions with the addition of 14/3, 12/3, 10/3 Lighted End Cords, 12/3 Three-Way Lighted Cords, and Southwire Cable Ties ranging from 4-inches to 30-inches. “We look forward to furthering our partnership with Meyer… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Southwire Power Management Products to Line Card
Hypertherm Associates to Exhibit at FABTECH 2022
Hypertherm Associates, a U.S. based manufacturer of industrial cutting products and software, is preparing to appear at the FABTECH 2022 fabricating, welding and finishing exhibition, the company announced. The company’s Hypertherm and OMAX technology brands will appear at Atlanta’s Georgia World Congress Center on Nov. 8-10. The Hypertherm and OMAX technology brands will exhibit from… Continue reading Hypertherm Associates to Exhibit at FABTECH 2022
MidwayPlus Partners with PRL Motorsports
PRL Motorsports, a company specializing in Honda and Acura performance-based products, has formed an exclusive online B2B partnership with MidwayPlus.com, the companies announced. “As a premium performance part manufacturer with 20-plus years in the business, we have found a great online partner with the MidwayPlus software platform. MidwayPlus has improved our order response times, allowing… Continue reading MidwayPlus Partners with PRL Motorsports
Meyer Distributing Adds Outdoor Equipment to Product Lineup
Meyer Distributing is now offering a variety of hunting blinds and other outdoor equipment, the distributor announced. “With over 10 brand names and over 100 units in stock, we have what you need to get ready for the season,” said Nick Gramelspacher of Meyer Distributing. “[We have] big names in stock like Ardisam, Banks Outdoors,… Continue reading Meyer Distributing Adds Outdoor Equipment to Product Lineup
BendPak Announces Leadership Changes
Effective Aug. 3, Don Henthorn will be stepping down as president and CEO of BendPak and taking on a more limited role in the day-to-day operations as chairman emeritus, the company announced. Jeff Kritzer will be succeeding Henthorn as president and CEO. Henthorn will also remain active in an advisory capacity to aid the transition,… Continue reading BendPak Announces Leadership Changes
Milton Industries Acquires LTI Tools, Casey Tool Brands
Milton Industries, a Chicago-based manufacturer of pneumatic and hydraulic accessories, has acquired Casey Tool and Lock Technology, the company announced. Casey Tool and Lock Technology is the designer and manufacturer of the LTI Tools brand of professional technician specialty tools and equipment including Texas Twister, Shockit Socket, Kentucky Kicker and several other sub-brands. The Casey… Continue reading Milton Industries Acquires LTI Tools, Casey Tool Brands