Rotary's Shockwave-Equipped Lifts Approved by OEMs

Rotary Lift announced its new Shockwave-equipped SmartLift in-ground lifts and two-post surface lifts have been approved by leading vehicle manufacturers including: Acura, Audi, Chrysler, Ford, GM, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Jaguar/Land Rover, Lexus, Kia, Mazda, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, VW and Volvo. These OEMs have included the Shockwave-equipped lifts in their official equipment programs.

Shockwave-equipped lifts offer times of just 25 seconds up and 19 seconds down, the maker said. Their overall speed is further enhanced by the patent-pending Spotline laser spotting guide and a variety of quick-set superstructure choices.

Rotary said Shockwave-equipped lifts save technicians up to a minute or more per vehicle, letting them complete more jobs in a day and conduct more thorough vehicle inspections to sell additional work. A recent time and motion study found that Shockwave-equipped lifts can generate at least $3,259 in additional profit per bay annually. Shops can calculate their own Shockwave ROI using the company’s interactive calculator, online at rotarylift.com/shockwave.

New SmartLift in-ground or SPOA family two-post lifts can be ordered Shockwave-equipped. A Shockwave retrofit performance package also is available to upgrade existing SmartLift in-ground lifts. The retrofit kit includes new hydraulic cylinders, a battery power unit and controls, and Spotline laser.

Shockwave-equipped lifts are battery-operated, with built-in chargers that run on 110V current. Because the lift uses less electricity, daily operating costs are also lower, the maker added. Rotary Lift two-post and SmartLift in-ground lifts accelerated by Shockwave have been third-party tested by ETL and ALI certified to meet ANSI safety and performance standards.

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company has named Ryan Waldron as president of the company's Americas business unit, reporting to Chief Executive Officer and President Mark Stewart. He succeeds Steven R. McClellan, who retired on April 1.

"At Goodyear, our customers are at the center of everything we do, and in Ryan Waldron, we have a customer-centric, execution-focused business leader with a deep understanding of both the marketplace and all aspects of our business, as well as a proven track record of delivering results," Stewart said. "I am thrilled to announce him as president of Goodyear's Americas business and have enormous confidence that under his leadership, both the company and our customers will reach even greater levels of success."