Chicago Pneumatic Buys Japanese Tool Manufacturer
Chicago Pneumatic Vehicle Service Division recently acquired Tokyo-based KTS Co. Ltd., a leading Japanese maker of handheld air tools for the vehicle service market.
Women in Auto Care Announce 2017 Scholarship Winners
Women in Auto Care awarded $65,000 in scholarships this year to 22 female students who are studying to enter the auto care industry. The scholarships are given to young women in high school and post-secondary schools that are focused on technical, as well as business/engineering degrees.
2012 GTE/SEMA Product Showcase
From A to V, here’s a look at some of the all-new products released at this year’s Global Tire Expo/SEMA Show.
Product Spotlight: Shop Air Compressors
Durability, performance and reliability are just as important to shop owners as cubic feet per minute (cfm) and pressure (psi) when it comes to air compressors. Whether gas or electric, air compressors serve many daily purposes in the shop, from providing compressed air to inflate tires to being the essential engine of the dozens of
NitroFill Hires Two, Receives Investment
NitroFill announced it has added Jay Lewis, vice president of sales, and Teresa Scott, director of sales, to its senior management team. Lewis, who has 30 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, was formerly general manager of Chicago Pneumatic’s vehicle service business and served in a variety of management roles at Ingersoll-Rand. With 25
Four Tech Schools Named School of the Year Finalists
Tomorrow’s Technician magazine has named the four regional finalists for its 2010 School of the Year program. The Tomorrow’s Technician School of the Year program is sponsored by Chicago Pneumatic and Wix Filters. Selected from some 300 applications nominating more than 163 schools, the four finalists were Arapahoe Community College, Littleton, Colo.; Caddo Career and
LIVE AT SEMA: CP Has Two New Impact Tools
Chicago Pneumatic took the SEMA Show to introduce two new impact tools, the CP7735 and the CP7749. The new 3/8-inch CP7735 offers 300 ft.-lbs. of torque in a lightweight magnesium and composite design. It features a twin hammer clutch for durability and the strength to remove tough fasteners, a three-position regulator and push button forward/reverse.
Tech School of the Year Contest Opens
Nominations are now open for Tomorrow’s Technician magazine’s third annual School of the Year award, sponsored by Chicago Pneumatic. Students, teachers, parents and school administrators are encouraged to nominate their programs for the 2010 School of the Year award by Dec. 31, 2009. Nominations can be made at www.ttschooloftheyear.com. Participating schools have the chance to
Tire Lifts; Impact Wrenches
Tire Lifts Are Going GreenWhile inground vehicle lifts have long been the preferred choice among tire dealers, environmental concerns have caused many architects to recommend surface lifts. Traditional inground lifts use copious amounts of hydraulic oil transferred from an inground tank through underground piping. A leak can cause hundreds of gallons of oil to seep
Rodcraft Tools Now Available Online
Germany-made Rodcraft brand pneumatic tools are making their U.S. debut in an exclusive distribution deal with online retailer ToolTopia.com.