Freedom Tire Distributing Appoints LA Expansion Lead
Freedom Tire Distributing tapped Andy Franko to head its Los Angeles county expansion. Franko, a 21 year veteran of the tire and wheel industry, previously served as operations manager for Ampac and then ATD after the purchase. He was also vice president at Lexani Wheels for 12 years. “We feel very fortunate to be able
Wegmann Brands Win Award
Wegmann Automotive USA Inc.’s Hofmann Power Weight and Perfect Equipment wheel weight brands received the General Motors 2014 Supplier Quality Excellence Award. Every year since the Supplier Quality Excellence Award began three years ago, Wegmann has been the recipient of the award. “We are extremely pleased that we have continually been recognized as a strong,
Perfect Equipment Changes Corporate Name
Wheel weight producer Perfect Equipment Inc. has changed its corporate name to Wegmann Automotive USA Inc. The company’s Canadian arm also changed its name and is now Wegmann Automotive Canada Inc. The change was effective Jan. 1, and applies only to the company’s corporate names. The 75-year-old product brand name ‘Perfect Equipment’ and its ‘Hofmann
Product Spotlight: Tire Changers
A tire changer is a costly purchase, so when shop owners are in the market for a new machine, they want a lasting piece of equipment that can handle the volume and variety of work that comes through their bay doors. The latest tire changers are capable of servicing a range of tire sizes, from
Hot Electric Car Carrying Zinc Weights
The fully electric Tesla Motors Model S will carry Hofmann Power Weight Type 361 adhesive wheel balance weights from Perfect Equipment.
Product Spotlight: Tire Changers
The latest tire changers promise ergonomic designs for a comfortable and easy job performance. Additionally, they are designed to handle a variety of tire sizes, saving space, time and money at the shop.
2011 SEMA Product Showcase
ABC Group is marketing RIMLiner, described as an impervious band that fits across the interior of a wheelSchrader introduced an additional programming option for its EZ-sensor technology. In addition to its handheld programming tool line, the Bartec TPMS Programming Accessory Device (TPMS PAD) is designed to make programming, replacing and relearning TPMS replacement sensors quick
Live at SEMA: Wegmann Adds Premium Weight Line to U.S. Market
Germany’s Wegmann Automotive has launched its premium Hofmann wheel weight brand in the U.S. The announcement came at the 2011 SEMA Show/Global Tire Expo. Wegmann Automotive says it is the world’s largest manufacturer of wheel weights, and is the parent company of Perfect Equipment. The Hofmann Power Weight, which will be available through Perfect Equipment,
Product Spotlight: Tire Changers
One of the most important pieces of equipment in any tire shop, the tire changer can be a simple, welded steel-tube device to raise a tire and wheel to comfortable work height up to a nearly fully automated tire-changing robot. There are many features to consider: roller or shovel-type bead separators, integrated tire inflation systems,
Brityrex 2010 Gets Off to a Fast Start
The long-awaited Brityrex 2010 exhibition got underway this week, with a significant increase in visitor traffic compared to the same point in the last show back in 2007. Apaseal’s Bruce Somerville, who is exhibiting at the show, described it as “the best start to Brityrex for many years.” Official figures have not yet been released,