AutoXray Products Now Available Through AutoZone
AutoXray’s line of automotive diagnostic scan tools can now be purchased via special order at AutoZone locations. AutoXray markets a wide range of products including the EZ-Scan line of diagnostic scan tools as well as its newest innovation the EZ-Charge Check that allows the user to monitor the performance of the battery through the AutoXray scan tool. AutoXray’s range of products can be used by both professional technicians as well as consumers.
CARQUEST Selects 2004 TECH-NET Professional/ASE Technician of the Year
Richard Robb of Elkhorn, Wis., has been named the 2004 TECH-NET Professional / ASE Technician of the Year. Owner of Hi-Tech Automotive, he is an ASE certified master automobile technician with L-1 certification. Robb was selected for the award after meeting the criteria set by CARQUEST and excelling on the Spring 2004 ASE automobile certification exams. Robb became an automotive technician in 1975. He started Hi-Tech Automotive 12 years ago and today his business has four bays.
SPX Service Solutions Acquires Actron Manufacturing
SPX Corp. announced today that it has acquired the assets of Cleveland, Ohio-based Actron Manufacturing Co. Actron produces automotive test equipment and instrumentation under the Actron, KAL-EQUIP and Faze brand names, among others. The company has annual revenues of approximately $35 million.
Equipment and Tool Institute Appoints Three to Leadership Positions
The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) board of directors has appointed three members to leadership positions. Mike Cable, vice president, OEM sales, at Hickok, Inc. in Cleveland, Ohio, has accepted the position of Underhood Technology Group (UTG) chairman. The UTG deals with the diagnostics related to the vehicle’s drive-train and power driven subsystems.
Automotive Tool Makers Get the Scoop on New Vehicles at ETI Detroit Tech Week
More than 80 representatives from 42 automotive tool and equipment manufacturers received technical information on new and upcoming vehicles direct from the carmakers at the 24th Annual Detroit Tech Week, held June 14-18 and hosted by the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI).
Advanced Bosch Training Focuses on Solving Today’s Automotive Service Challenges
In today’s environment of ever-more-complex and sophisticated automobiles and trucks, training is all-important to the technicians who service and maintain these vehicles. Robert Bosch Corporation, a supplier of automotive systems and components, has placed itself in the forefront of those that supply the advanced technical training needed by the automotive service community.
ASA Members Receive Program Pricing on ALLDATA
The Automotive Service Association (ASA) and ALLDATA have reached an agreement to provide ASA members with price reductions on ALLDATA’s electronic diagnostic and repair information.
DST Asks: Does Your Computer Business System Help You Manage Inventory Consigned to Customers?
“The only way you could ever do business with me is if you gave me your product for free.” Somewhere along the line, a supplier frustrated in his inability to convince a retailer to carry a product line heard that rejection for the umpteenth time and finally decided to take the retailer up on it…literally. He thought, “Why not give him our product for free?” The concept of vendor consigned inventory was born.
Keith Kreft Awarded ETI Founder’s Award
Keith Kreft of Cupertino, Calif., was presented the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) Founder’s Award at the association’s recent board meeting. The Founder’s Award honors individuals who have demonstrated outstanding commitment and support of the Institute. It is ETI’s highest honor. Kreft is the 14th recipient of the award since it was established in 1985.
AutoXray Lands on the Shelves of NAPA Auto Parts
AutoXray, a provider of automotive diagnostic scanners, is now offering its products through NAPA Auto Parts stores. NAPA has made the AutoXray EZ Scan line of diagnostic scan tools available in more than 6,000 stores nationally.