Tag: Tools & Equipment

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

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

Mustang Dynamometer Attends Automechanika in Mexico City

Mustang Dynamometer recently exhibited at Ina PAACE Automechanika Mexico 2022 in Mexico City, the company announced. Mustang Dynamometer representatives in attendance included Jose Luis Díaz, president of Mustang de Mexico Dinamometers and Eser Manav, general manager and vice president of operations of Mustang Dynamometer USA. “The trade show is a great opportunity to meet with… Continue reading Mustang Dynamometer Attends Automechanika in Mexico City

MAE Installs Test Stand for Komatsu

Mustang Advanced Engineering, an American manufacturer of testing equipment, dynamometers and related products, recently completed the installation of an End-of-Line (EOL) heavy-duty wheel load test stand at Komatsu’s Newberry, South Carolina plant, the company announced. Komatsu, a developer and supplier of equipment and services for the construction, mining, forklift, industrial and forestry markets, has had… Continue reading MAE Installs Test Stand for Komatsu

Husky Vapor Recovery System Products Get CARB Approval

Three Husky Corporation products for vacuum-assist Enhanced Vapor Recovery (EVR) systems, the style used by approximately half of California’s gasoline fueling stations, have received approval by the California Air Resources Board (CARB), the company announced. Husky Vapor Recovery Swivel featuring stainless steel ball bearings Husky Vac Assist MAGBREAK Safe-T-Break Husky Vacuum Assist Safe-T-Break in both… Continue reading Husky Vapor Recovery System Products Get CARB Approval

Roush Yates Engines, WTO Form Technical Partnership

Roush Yates Engines and WTO have formed a technical partnership to expedite the machining of engine components to support internal design, development and build of NASCAR and road racing engines, the companies announced. WTO, a German-based company, designs and manufactures technological precision toolholders and tooling systems for turning centers, Multi-axis mill turns and Swiss type… Continue reading Roush Yates Engines, WTO Form Technical Partnership

Mile Marker Appoints Interim CEO

Mile Marker Industries has named Paul Fioravanti as interim CEO and Randall Speir as VP of operations and innovation, the company announced. Fioravanti replaces former President John Laub. “A private investor acquired the business in the summer of 2021 and Mile Marker has a long tradition of quality, product innovation and excellence beginning with its… Continue reading Mile Marker Appoints Interim CEO