Red Kap Showcases New Shop Pants and Shorts Video
Red Kap recently unveiled its new Performance Shop Pants and Shorts product launch video, directed by Broken Poet Productions’ CEO Eric Welch. This video exhibits real-life reaction to the performance features of the new products through the eyes of automotive industry icons and professionals. “At Red Kap, we deliver innovative products with feature-rich options focused
Get Latest On Auto Lifts And Truck Lifts From New Rotary Lift Blog
Rotary Lift has added a blog to its recently redesigned website, www.rotarylift.com. “The Blueprint” will be updated weekly with product and industry news, as well as tips on improving shop productivity, lift safety, and choosing and maintaining lifts. The blog also provides an avenue for customers to communicate directly with Rotary Lift. “We’re really excited to have another way
ETI’s Well-Attended 2014 ToolTech Deemed To Be A Spirited Event
The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI)’s annual ToolTech conference held April 28 through May 1, provided an opportunity to attend industry-focused presentations, participate in panel discussions and take away valuable insights into the “Connected Vehicle” — this year’s conference theme. The conference drew more than 130 professionals from more than 40 companies and four major
CPS Products Acquires UView Ultraviolet Systems
CPS Products Canada, Ltd. acquired the assets of UView Ultraviolet Systems, Inc., Paul Baldetti, president of CPS, announced. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Based in Mississauga, Ontario, UView manufactures tools and equipment for professional automotive technicians. The company’s core products are automotive fluid exchange and fuel service equipment and chemicals, and automotive air-conditioning-refrigerant
APEX Tool Group Announces New Innovations From Crescent, Wiss and H.K. Porter
Apex Tool Group has unveiled several new professional and DIY tools at 2014 The National Hardware Show in Las Vegas from the company’s leading brands, including Crescent, Wiss and H.K. Porter. One of the oldest brands in the Apex Tool Group family is Crescent, the brand that introduced the original adjustable wrench more than a
Rotary Lift assistPRO Service Expands Digital Offerings To Meet Growing Demand
Rotary Lift’s free assistPROprofessional facility planning assistance service is being expanded to give customers additional options for creating custom shop layouts. The expansion comes as demand for the free service hits an all-time high, with more shops now utilizing assistPRO than ever before. Available to any Rotary Lift customer, assistPRO helps maximize shop efficiency and technician productivity
Buying a New Air Compressor? Consider The Costs
Planning on buying a rotary screw compressor for your shop? Not so fast. Although the convenience of constant air supply sounds appealing, don’t rule out traditional reciprocating piston compressors as an option. Be sure to consider all the upfront and long-term costs before choosing between the two types. Purchase Price Piston compressors have a much
Tool Tip: Subaru Outback A/C Compressor Intermittently Shuts Off
Vehicle Application: 2004 Outback 3.0L Customer Concern and Initial Diagnostics: The A/C compressor intermittently shuts off. The technician called the Identifix Hotline with the following concerns and report. The customer drove the vehicle about 1/4 mile before it shut off the last time. If the engine was left running, the A/C stayed off. If the engine was
Trico Products Releases 2014 U.S. Application Guide
Trico Products has announced availability of its 2014 U.S. Application Guide. Specifically designed for automotive technicians, counter professionals and consumers, the guide provides details on all TRICO products, which are listed by product line, vehicle year, make and model. The 264-page compilation provides wiper blade and washer pump details for 39 new part numbers including
Get in the Express Lane with Sunex Tools’ Easy Warranty Program
The air tool category is now joining the SUNEXpress family at Sunex Tools. The SUNEXpress Warranty allows Sunex users to exchange defective aluminum air tools still under warranty directly with Sunex Tools by calling 855-600-SWAP. After the user provides proof of purchase and the warranty claim is approved, Sunex will ship a new aluminum air tool
Atlas Copco Ranked Among World’s Most Sustainable Companies
Atlas Copco, an industrial group with world-leading positions in sustainable productivity solutions, ranks 46th among the 2014 Global 100 Most Sustainable Corporations in the World index — a list presented in January at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. This is the eighth time that Atlas Copco has appeared in the Global 100 rankings.
Editor’s Notes: ‘No Longer Just a Reprogramming Standard’ J-2534 Discussed at Spring NASTF Meeting
“The topic of J-2534 and pass-thru programming has been the single-most dominant question that I have had to deal with at NASTF,” said Skip Potter, executive director. Because of this, the group organized a panel discussion for its Spring General Meeting in Seattle March 20. “This involves the technicians, the OEMs and the tool makers,”