How Many Vehicles are Misaligned?
How much of the car parc is running on misaligned wheels? A new initiative (‘Alignment Data Collection Day’) led by Pro-Align, the U.K.’s four-wheel alignment specialists, is seeking to answer this question.
Scribner Joins Bosch Group
Dave Scribner, formerly with Hunter Engineering, has joined Bosch Diagnostics as senior product manager for its Wheel Service Product Group.
Firestone Complete Fleet Care Goes Green
On June 18 and 19, Firestone Complete Fleet Care hosted representatives from 30 key business partners at an informational symposium in St. Louis that centered on how the automotive industry is taking steps to reduce its environmental impact.
Hennessy Says It Will Fight Patent Suit
Hunter Engineering recently filed a patent infringement action against Hennessy Industries.
Training Dates Set
The Illinois/Indiana Tire Dealers Association has scheduled ATS/TPMS and CTS training for the upcoming spring months.
Compressors;Alignment
Compressors Last Longer, Are Quieter Than Ever Before At least one air compressor manufacturer, Kaeser, is willing to say its rotary screw compressor in either a 7.5 or 15 hp design creates a noise level as low as 66 dB(A). That’s a noise level they say is up to 10 dB(A) lower than its
Micheldever Refits Tavistock Tyres with Pro-Align’s Equipment
One of Micheldever’s newest acquisitions, Tavistock Tyres in Devon, has undergone an extensive refurbishment program, including the replacement of equipment.
SEMA Show 2007 Wrap-up
Missed the SEMA Show? We’ve got you covered – from the latest news and announcements to the hottest new tires and equipment.
ALI Elects Board, Shows New Site
(Akron/Tire Review) The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) re-elected Jerry Lentz of Challenger Lifts Inc. to a second term as chairman of its board during the association’s annual membership meeting, held recently in conjunction with the AAPEX and SEMA Shows.
Visitor Pre-Registration Opens for Tyrexpo Africa 2008
(Staffordshire, U.K./Tyres & Accessories) Visitors and delegates to Tyrexpo Africa 2008, southern Africa’s leading tyre trade exhibition, can now pre-register online for next March’s event by visiting www.eci-international.com.