RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, NC — The Equipment and Tool Institute marked the 25th year of its Detroit Tech Week – the association’s unique discussion and demonstration forum for members and representatives from DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors and VW/Audi North America- during the week of June 20-24, 2005.
Engineers from member companies have traveled to Detroit for a week of technical presentations, vehicle displays, hands-on demonstrations and networking with the Big Three car makers for a quarter century.
Through the years, the mission of Tech Week has remained the same: to ensure that the proper tools, equipment and information are available to the automotive aftermarket by the time new vehicles are on the streets.
“As we celebrate the Silver Anniversary of Tech Week, we reflect back to 25 years ago when this event was initiated. The hard work and dedication of those involved at the inception is realized by all of us today,” said Brian Irish, ETI marketing manager, at a press conference held on the first day of this year’s Tech Week.
“ETI would like express our sincere appreciation to all of those who are involved in the planning and execution of this important industry event each year. We appreciate the continued support from DaimlerChrysler, Ford, General Motors and VW/Audi of North America. We realize that this success has only been possible because of the many hours of planning that starts months in advance at each of the car makers,” he added.
The highlight of the 25th Anniversary Celebration was the OEM Appreciation Banquet held June 22 at the Henry Ford Museum. The event was attended by more than 175 OEM employees, presenters and ETI members, including many of the individuals who were instrumental in the start of Tech Week.
Speaking of those recognized as instrumental in the founding of Tech Week, Charlie Gorman, ETI executive manager said, “In today’s business environment it would be very difficult, if not impossible, to start an event like Tech Week. Thanks to the foresight of individuals from both carmakers and toolmakers over 25 years ago, Tech Week continues to flourish and remains an indisputable asset to the automotive repair industry today.”
“ETI is pleased to honor them as we celebrate 25 successful years of Tech Week” he added.
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