Superbrands Survey Acknowledges Top Industry Marques
Superbrands has released its 2009 Superbrands and Business Superbrands survey results, and several familiar names appear in the respective top 500 lists this year.
Hofmann Helps MIRA Stay Balanced
MIRA, the leading automotive design, development and certification consultancy, has chosen a Hofmann Geodyna 6900p wheel balancer for its vehicle dynamics laboratory.
Bosch Has New N.A. VP
Bosch has hired Jim Graninger as vice president for its North American diagnostics regional business unit.
Automechanika Shanghai a Success
Automechanika Shanghai, which took place Dec. 10 – 12 at the Shanghai New International Expo Center, saw a record number of visitors and exhibitors, making it the world’s second largest Automechanika show.
John Bean Unveils ‘Prism’ Mobile Alignment System
John Bean, a brand within Snap-on Equipment, has introduced the Visualiner Prism, a mobile wheel alignment system ideal for workshops with lift bays unsuitable for a full 3D alignment machine.
ETI Taps Officers, New Board Members
Equipment and Tool Institute has named its 2008-09 officers and directors.
Exhibitors Backing Tyrexpo Africa ’08
(Douglasdale, South Africa/ SA Treads) The second staging of southern Africa’s only dedicated exhibition for the professional tyre and equipment sector is set to make a big impact when it comes to town at the Sandton Convention Centre next March 4-6.
John Bean Gets Nod from RV Maker
(Akron/Tire Review) RV-maker Gulf Stream Coach has chosen Snap-on Equipment ‘s John Bean Arago V3D alignment system for use at its manufacturing plants.
Raybestos Launches ‘Spring Sizzle’ Promotion
(Akron/Tire Review) From May 1 through July 31, installers who purchase Raybestos brand brake products promotional kits will receive a Raybestos toolbox BBQ grill, a certificate for free pad sets and a sweepstakes entry form.
Tire Review Talks With Kumho’s Dave Hudrlik
Dave Hudrlik (shown below) is vice president of sales for Kumho Tire USA Inc. During the recent Kumho Dealer Meeting, he sat down for an interview with David Moniz, publisher of Tire Review. In the past, Kumho has expressed interest in Formula One racing. Is that still of interest? “Sure, but that is a lofty