Streamlight Collects More Than 3,200 Pounds Of Rechargeable Batteries
Streamlight, Inc. recently announced that the company and several of its U.S. distribution partners recycled more than 3,200 pounds of rechargeable batteries during the first quarter of 2014. Streamlight’s corporate headquarters in Eagleville, PA, and participating distributors throughout the U.S. recycled 3,210 pounds of nickel cadmium, lithium ion and small sealed lead acid batteries during
Snap-on Adds Free SOLUS Ultra Training Solutions Modules To Its Website
Snap-on is now offering free SOLUS Ultra Training Solutions modules on its website athttp://diagnostics.snapon.com/trainingsolutions. The eight modules will help professional service technicians navigate the features and functionality of the full-function, OEM-specific scan tool, which allows them to quickly identify the problem and get to the repair. Designed for fast operation, simple connection and complete scanning
Makita Launches New Mobile App
Makita U.S.A. has launched a new mobile app with a dashboard of options that includes tool registration, dealer locator, information on new tool releases and more. The new Makita Mobile App features a dashboard of interactive content. The app is the latest in Makita’s drive to provide more valuable and interactive content to both tool
Snap-on Acquires Pro-Cut International
Snap-on Incorporated recently announced that it has acquired substantially all of the assets of Pro-Cut International, Inc. (“Pro-Cut”) for approximately $42 million in cash. Pro-Cut, with 2013 sales of approximately $24 million, designs, manufactures and distributes on-car brake lathes, related equipment and accessories used in brake servicing by automotive repair facilities. “Pro-Cut’s advanced brake servicing
Phoenix Systems Announces Update Of BrakeBleeder.com
Phoenix Systems has launched a major update to its website,www.brakebleeder.com, to give customers better access to the company’s brake bleeding and testing products and information that helps companies make the best use of those products. Through the newly launched site, customers can purchase BrakeStrips, the company’s signature brake fluid testing system, brake bleeders, and the
Snap-on Offers Up To 10% Off Diagnostic Software Upgrade 14.2
To help technicians fix more cars even faster, Snap-on Diagnostics is offering up to 10% off the list price of the new Software Upgrade 14.2, now through June 27, 2014. This limited-time promotion from participating Snap-on representatives is for customers in the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico and applies to all Snap-on diagnostic software. “With
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