Ken-Tool Upgrades Web Site
(Akron/Tire Review) Tire and wheel service toolmaker Ken-Tool has revamped its Web site.
NA Williams’ McCollum: My Commitment to the Aftermarket
Roger McCollum, chairman and CEO of NA Williams, began his long career in the automotive aftermarket at Ken Tool Co., in Akron, Ohio, where he served in a variety of sales and management positions, eventually advancing to national sales manager. He joined N.A. Williams Co. in 1984 and currently serves as chairman and CEO of
Automotive Aftermarket Veteran Joins Brake Parts Inc.
Brake Parts Inc. (BPI) has hired Jack Cameron as national sales manager for commercial vehicle. In his new role, Cameron will lead the company’s sales efforts in the heavy duty and fleet aftermarket. “As an industry veteran with over 30 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, we are pleased to welcome Jack to the
Truck Tire Demount, Mount Kit
Ken-Tool’s latest tire changing tool set, the 17.5 Sidewinder Kit, features five unique tools designed to demount and mount 17.5-inch diameter truck tires. According to the tool manufacturer, the Sidewinder kit allows a single technician to quickly service these tires and wheels. The kit features the 17.5 Sidewinder Demount Tool and the Gap Tool, which
Tire Cage
Ken-Tool’s newest tire cage is also its smallest. The 36000-T107 Utility Tire Inflation Cage is designed for tires for turf care equipment, golf carts, all-terrain vehicles and personal mobility scooters is designed solely for non-highway use tires, carrying the letters NHS (Non-Highway Service) on the tire sidewall. It is rated to 80 psi, and addresses
Weight Hammer
The Automotive Weight Hammer from Ken-Tool is designed for installing and removing clip-on wheel weights for automotive and light-duty trucks. Features include a rubber grip, which resists common shop chemicals, and a fiberglass handle with an ergonomic design to provide the technician comfort with or without gloves. The hammer is 11.5-inches in length and is
Truck Tire Service Set
Ken-Tool has added the T11ES bead breaking wedge with safety handle and the T35 Wood handled rubber and steel-faced tire hammer to its new 35444 Deluxe Blue Cobra Truck Tire Service Set. The set includes everything needed to mount and demount most 22.5- and 24.5-inch tubeless truck tires, according to the company. By adding the
TPMS Tools: Turn a Dash Light Into a Profit Center
While the replacement of service kits is undeniably a small-ticket item, it is also a remarkably consistent necessity, bringing in a constant flow of profit and helping build stronger, loyal relationships with customers.
TIA Set Seven ATS Training Tour Dates
The Tire Industry Association set dates for seven of its 2014 ATS Training Tour locations. The schedule is as follows: Feb. 4 – 8: Charlotte, N.C. March 4 – 8: Sarasota, Fla. March 25 – 28: Houston May 20 – 23: Minneapolis June 24 – 27: Denver Aug. 5 – 7: Chicago Sept. 16 –
Product Spotlight: TPMS Tools
The latest reset tools and kits for tire pressure monitoring systems are easy to use and offer variety so technicians can troubleshoot sensors as quickly as possible. Even the most difficult relearns can be completed with ease thanks to wireless printing technology, better displays and simple sensor look-up options.