The Shop of Tomorrow Is Possible Today
Visitors to AAIA’s AAPEX booth this year were given a first-hand look at how the Shop of Tomorrow can function more efficiently with technology available today. The Shop of Tomorrow featured products from Alldata, Garage Operator and Hunter Engineering, using the current Web services of i•Shop to seamlessly share work orders, customer and vehicle information,
Grunnet Elected Chair of ALI
The Automotive Lift Institute met during last week’s AAPEX Show to elect new officers for the coming year and honor its outgoing chairman. Jerry Lentz of Challenger Lifts Inc., in Louisville, Ky., finished his three-year term as ALI chairman and was recognized for his contributions to the organization. ALI members elected Doug Grunnet of Stertil-ALM
SPX, Bartec Link on TPMS Tool Development
SPX Service Solutions and Bartec USA have undertaken a “joint product development and distribution partnership” for TPMS diagnostic tools. The companies will work together, SPX said, on “innovating, developing and distributing TPMS tools under the SPX patented TPMS tool technology.” SPX said the companies will show their first new product at the upcoming SEMA and
Fast Flat Repair: Product Launched at SEMA Promises TPMS Compatibility
One can get overwhelmed visiting Las Vegas, not to mention hitting the SEMA and AAPEX shows. If a company has a new product or service, it’s hard to attract anyone’s attention, especially a potential customer or the media. The 2008 edition was no exception. However, there was one new product that caught the eye of
Automotive Lift Institute Elects Officers and Directors
(Aftermarketnews.com) The Automotive Lift Institute has re-elected Jerry Lentz of Challenger Lifts Inc. in Louisville, Ky., to a third term as chairman of the board of directors.
SEMA, SEMA, SEMA
Back from SEMA 2008…no worse for the wear (gratefully).
AASA Recognizes Long-time Members
Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) honored 15 companies with more than 25 years of membership during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX).
Citrus-Oil Earns Yokohama Magazine Honors
Yokohama Tire Corp.’s new environment-minded dB Super E-spec has earned one of Popular Mechanics Editor’s Choice Awards at the SEMA Show in Las Vegas.
Interview with Brian Cruickshank, Director, University of the Aftermarket
(AftermarketNews.Com) Brian Cruickshank, AAP, was named director of Northwood University’s University of the Aftermarket in February.
MAP to Introduce New Publications During AAIW
(AftermarketNews.com) Motorist Assurance Program (MAP) will unveil three new publications during the upcoming AAPEX and CARS shows in Las Vegas.