#SEMA/GTE: Hunter Shows New, Enhanced Products
Hunter Engineering introduced new products, as well as enhancements to existing products, at this week’s SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo (booth #41029). New products include: • The HawkEye Elite is an enhanced aligner console handheld remote that features an integrated flashlight and numeric keypad to increase functionality. The unit, which Hunter said allows technicians to easily
#SEMA/GTE: Hunter’s Quick Check Inspection System Meets iShop Standards
Hunter Engineering announced its Quick Check inspection system adheres to iShop standards, both developed and maintained by the Auto Care Association. Live demonstrations of iShop integration – which allows shop equipment, software and information servers to seamlessly communicate and eliminate manual data re-entry – are being performed at both the SEMA Show and AAPEX this
#SEMA/GTE: Hunter Launches SEMA-Centered Webpage
Hunter Engineering has launched a comprehensive SEMA webpage – hunter.com/SEMA – for the 2015 SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. The dedicated page contains all of Hunter’s SEMA news including press releases, videos, brochures and more. Hunter also invites show attendees to connect via social media. Visitors to Hunter’s SEMA booth (#41029) can enter for a chance
#SEMA/GTE: Hunter Updates Revolution Tire Changer
Hunter said new updates to its Revolution fully automatic tire changer have reduced the unit’s footprint by 25% and enhanced ease-of-use. The Revolution’s updated console is now integrated into the unit for improved ergonomics and increased adaptor storage, according to the company, which added that an all-new flange plate comes standard and eases servicing of
Hunter Offers Extra Wide Runways on Lift
Hunter Engineering Co.’s L451 four post list now features extra-wide, 26-inch runways. The new generation four post lift is available in long or standard runway length and open- or closed front configurations, the company said. The lift can services a wider range of vehicles including dual axle and large capacity vehicles on its larger runway.
Hunter Chooses Winners for Part One of Social Media Contest
OK Auto, 4WD & Tire of Stewartsville, N.J., and Trinity Motorsports of Pooler, Georgia, have each been awarded a trip for two to SEMA 2015 as winners of Hunter Engineering’s social media contest. Both shops are winners in the first part of Hunter’s two-part social media contest that asked participants to answer the question “Why
Hunter Releases Flush Mount Configuration for Quick Tread
Hunter Engineering Co.’s Quick Tread drive over tread depth unit is now available in a flush mount configuration. Hunter’s Quick Tread system measures the tread depth of each tire in seconds by measuring 280,000 data points across a two-inch segment of the tire after driving over the Quick Tread unit. From there, the unit generates
Wurth, Hunter Enter U.S. Distribution Agreement
Hunter Engineering Co. is partnering with Wurth USA to distribute the company’s heavy-duty equipment in the U.S. The collaboration will be exclusively for a heavy-duty equipment program in the U.S., according to the partners. Under the new partnership, Wurth “will continue its expansion in the heavy-duty truck and bus marketplace by providing customers with Hunter’s
Hunter Senior VP Retires
Hunter Engineering’s senior vice president is retiring after 40 years of service. Dave Smith joined the company in 1975 as a sales representative in Virginia, West Virginia and North Carolina. After five years, Smith was promoted to Cleveland region manager. In that position, Smith oversaw unprecedented growth in the area and forged lasting relationships with
#SEMA/GTE: Hunter Releases New Collet Kits
Hunter Engineering Co. announced two new collet kit products: a medium-duty collet kit that provides centering for all medium-duty assemblies with just five major pieces; and a standard collet kit that features five double-sided collets. The medium-duty kit comes with a single flange plate designed to fit all medium-duty lug configurations, which allows techs to
