Firestone Engineering Center Earns ISCC Plus Certification
Bridgestone announced its Firestone Polymer Engineering Pilot Center (PEPC) in Akron, Ohio, has earned the International Sustainability and Carbon Certification (ISCC) PLUS recognition for its transparency and traceability of sustainable raw materials including bio, bio-circular and circular-based material to replace synthetic rubber in its transition to a circular economy. This year marks the 80th anniversary
Hunter Engineering Software Update Expands Inspection Capabilities
Hunter Engineering says the newest version of its alignment software, WinAlign 17.1, is now shipping. The new software provides two benefits for Hunter Quick Check Drive and Quick Check Commercial unmanned inspection system customers, says Hunter. First, Hunter says 17.1 bridges the gap between a passenger vehicle and heavy-duty inspection systems by measuring trucks too
Hunter Engineering Announces Summer Finance Promotion
Hunter Engineering has announced a summer finance promotion, effective through Aug. 31. Offered in partnership with GreatAmerica, Hunter says the promotion includes a 0% interest rate for a term of 12 months and a 2.9% rate for 24 months. Hunter says the offers are available across all U.S. market segments with a $10,000 minimum order
Hunter Engineering Offers Consumable Parts Ordering on Website
Hunter Engineering customers can now order genuine Hunter consumable parts on the Hunter company website, hunter.com, the company says. The company says the new Shop Hunter Marketplace offers more than 150 commonly ordered wear items for U.S. customers. Examples include tire changer polymer mount heads, tire paste and brushes, hooks for aligner targets, brake lathe
Hunter Engineering Introduces Center-Clamp Tire Changers
Hunter Engineering has released its new TC33 series of tire changers. Hunter says the TC33’s floating three-point arm is faster than a swing-arm design, and the ergonomic control handle of the PowerOut bead loosener breaks tough beads without difficulty. The TC33M model has the tank relocated to create a smaller footprint, fitting any truck or
Hunter Engineering Adds New Technology to Wheel Balancers
Hunter Engineering has added SmartSpot technology to some of its wheel balancers. SmartSpot is a moving laser dot that locates the exact location where the technician should place the designated tape weights. Hunter says this new feature will be standard on Hunter’s Road Force Elite and HD Elite wheel balancers. The laser dot pinpointing the
Hunter Engineering Previews Free Customer Portal at SEMA
Now multi-store service operators can access performance data from across their organization for all their Hunter-connected equipment.
Hunter Engineering Previews Mobile Tire Service at SEMA Show
Bush’s patent-pending design allows customers to change the configuration of onboard equipment to accommodate a wide range of mobile services, including tire changing, tire balancing, brake services, oil changes, ADAS calibration and more, Hunter Engineering said.
OTR Wheel Engineering Launches Airless Tire and Wheel System
The company developed its NDX airless tire to solve the recurring problem of flat tires for vehicles operating on rough terrain.
Hunter Engineering Announces New Quick Tread Edge Integration
With the new partnership, service advisors can easily click to quote the tire replacement opportunities identified by Hunter’s Quick Tread Edge unmanned inspection system.
