ROCHESTER, Mich. — The Equipment and Tool Institute’s (ETI) Annual ToolTech conference continues to be a popular industry event for tool and equipment professionals, according to ETI, drawing more than 125 professionals to this year’s event in Napa Valley, Calif.
ToolTech is the only event in the automotive-related tool and equipment industry that focuses exclusively on the companies that buy and sell tools and equipment. Participants can network with industry peers, meet potential customers, meet potential product providers, confer with clients, meet in one-on-one structured meetings and gain valuable insights from presentations by industry leaders.
ToolTech 2010 was highlighted by more than a dozen industry speakers on topics including: Trends in OE Diagnostic Strategies, Brake/Tire Panel on Service Requirements, Updating traditional Undercar Service Products, and TPMS Updates, The Movement Toward Comprehensive Repair Services, The Insurance Industry Goals, The Shop Owner’s Dilemma, The OEM’s Role and Obligations, The Future of Remote OBD, Heavy Duty Aftermarket Access To Information Panel and Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA) Panel Q&A.
“ToolTech 2010 was one of the best attended and most informative events ETI has put on. The speakers were outstanding and the information relayed was very valuable to our members,” said Jessie Korosec, ETI marketing manager. “ETI would like to thank all of the OEM’s for attending and participating in the sought after One-on-One Meetings. We would also like to thank the attendees for their support and we look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s ToolTech in Miami Beach, Fla., the week May 3, 2011.”
ETI also presented their findings on the recently completed TPMS and Telematics Market Research. ETI is using this research to help all segments of the automotive industry provide aftermarket shops with better tool and equipment solutions. ETI surveyed automotive repair facilities to find out more about their familiarity with TPMS and telematics. This research was designed to evaluate the market’s use and experiences with using TPMS and telematics, as well as their future business expectations in implementing TPMS and telematics services, and to find out what support the market needs to implement or grow their TPMS and telematics business.
The Market Research Study will be available for purchase on ETI’s website at www.etools.org. Presentations and additional information from ToolTech 2010 also are available on the site.
