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Babcox Media Unveils New Online Job Board Destination, AutoCareCareerhub.Com

AutoCareCareerHub.com is a digital destination for automotive professionals who are looking for job openings and companies that are searching for qualified candidates. In addition, the website features top-notch industry content along with news and events.

Top 5 Tools: Dan Flanagan

Dan Flanagan, apparatus technician Simsbury Fire District Simsbury, CT   iATN – With 80,000 members to bounce ideas off of it makes having a one-man shop less isolated. Snap-on Vantage Pro – Helps catch hard-to-find glitches. Fluke 88 DVOM – Still the first tool I grab when I need to ­troubleshoot anything electrical. AutoEnginuity –

Florida Pneumatic Merges with Exhaust Technologies (AIRCAT)

Florida Pneumatic Mfg Corp. (FPMC) recently announced the merger of Exhaust Technologies Inc. (AIRCAT) to its portfolio of businesses effective July 1, 2014. FPMC has produced pneumatic tools and associated products for automotive and industrial markets since 1964. The merger includes the Exhaust Technologies’ brands of AIRCAT and NITROCAT and its break through patented Silencing

Minimizer Celebrates 30 Years With Anniversary Sweepstakes

Minimizer is celebrating 30 years with 30,000 ways to say thank you to its customers. The company is celebrating with the Minimizer 30th Anniversary Sweepstakes. The sweepstakes will award a total of $30,000 to two Minimizer customers.

AVI Releases New Live Stream 7 (LS-7) Event

Customer service expert Bill Haas will present “Service Selling Skills – Close One More Job,” which teaches how to make customers feel comfortable with repair purchases, improving customer relations and helping to sell more parts and services.

John Heist Appointed Chairman of ETI’s Mechanical Systems Group

STAR EnviroTech’s John Heist has been appointed to the position of Chairman of the Equipment and Tool Institute’s Mechanical Systems Group.

Snap-on Offers Top 14.2 Reasons To Upgrade To Latest Diagnostic Software Release

Keeping the diagnostic tools up-to-date is critical, because without the latest vehicle coverage, professional technicians simply cannot service as many vehicles in a day. Snap-on Software Upgrade 14.2 supercharges the Snap-on family of diagnostic tools for stronger starts and faster finishes, allowing technicians to expand their diagnostic capabilities to fuel efficiency and productivity in the

Snap-on Facebook Community Tops 500,000

The Snap-on Nation Facebook community recently reached a major milestone, surpassing the 500,000 mark. “Whether you want to get helpful tips, provide useful suggestions or learn about the latest and greatest tools, the Snap-on Facebook page is the place to be,” said Gerry Beronja, director, customer marketing, Snap-on Tools Group. “With over a half million

Mitchell 1 Enhances ProDemand With More Expert-Based Content And Real Fixes

Mitchell 1 has enhanced its ProDemand repair, diagnostic and maintenance software with an infusion of new expert-based information and expanded features to help auto service professionals diagnose and repair vehicles faster and with more accuracy. In 2013, Mitchell 1 introduced advanced 1Search technology that integrates the detailed OEM information in ProDemand with real-world content from

Matco Tools Continues ‘Tools For The Cause’ Campaign With Launch Of ‘I Drive For’ Breast Cancer Awareness Program

Don Schumacher Racing’s Matco Tools Top Fuel Dragster team and Antron Brown will once again race to raise awareness and funds for a cause that affects everyone — breast cancer. To-date, Matco Tools ‘Tools for the Cause’ program has raised more than $425,000 for Susan G. Komen, helping to fund breast cancer research and community

Snap-on Franchisee Conference Introduces Latest Tool & Equipment Innovations

The Snap-on Tools Franchisee Conference (SFC), held in Orlando, FL, played host to more than 8,000 registered attendees this past weekend; including principals representing more than 3,000 North American routes as well as their families and guests. The three-day business conference showcased industry-leading products, informative business seminars and new programs and promotions to help Snap-on

Atlas Copco Included in Top 10 of Newsweek’s Sustainability Ranking

Atlas Copco has been ranked seventh by Newsweek Green Rankings; indicators include total energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, water use, waste generation and recycling, reputation and sustainability incentives for senior management.