Tool and Equipment Distributors Associates Host 2011 Vendor Meeting
The 17th annual TEDA (Tool and Equipment Distributors Associates) Vendor Advisory Meeting, held June 6-9 at The Hotel at Turf Valley in Ellicott City, MD, provided vendors a great opportunity to meet with distributors one-on-one — inside and outside (on the golf course). This year, according to TEDA President Glen Pratt, the event offered
Editor’s Notes: Out From Behind Our Desks
Business travel in June took the TechShop team to Maryland for the TEDA show, and to Orlando, FL, for both the ISN Tool Dealer Expo and a media event for Ingersoll Rand (IR). When IR was developing its new Hammerhead Impactool, the company engineers and product managers got out from behind their desks and listened
Hand Tools and Specialty Tools — Hand in Hand
Technicians are always looking for time-saving tools. They want a tool that will cut time off of the book time. Innovation in hand tool design has lead to many new features that help you do your job faster and easier.
Tool & Equipment Distributors Association Presents Annual Vendor Awards
The Tool & Equipment Distributors Association (TEDA) presented 10 of its top suppliers with vendor awards during its annual “State of TEDA” meeting held earlier this year at the Turf Valley Resort in Maryland. TEDA President Glen Pratt presented the 2008 President’s Award for Growth and Marketing Achievement to the following vendors: Ajax Tool Works,
‘Be A Federated Fan’ Contest Winners Announced
In addition to the two grand prize winners, 10 gift card prizes were awarded.
SERVICE-EDU Plans 3 Advanced Automotive Repair Training Courses For Techs During October And November
SERVICE-EDU will hold a series of two-day advanced automotive repair training courses for technicians during October and November, in the metropolitan areas of Chicago, Charlotte, North Carolina, and Los Angeles. SERVICE-EDU is a new training program for professional automotive technicians held in partnership with the campuses of Universal Technical Institute (UTI) across the United States and
Bosch Automotive Aftermarket NA Signs Sponsorship Agreement With Universal Technical Institute
Robert Bosch LLC, a global supplier of automotive parts to vehicle manufacturers and the independent aftermarket, has signed a five-year sponsorship agreement with Universal Technical Institute (UTI) to provide automotive parts, equipment and training support at all UTI campuses nationwide. In addition, Bosch has extended its commitment to provide tuition assistance and a part-time employment
19 Tool and Equipment Manufacturers Earn TechShop Magazine’s 2009 Top 5 Tools Award
TechShop – Equipment, Tools & Supplies magazine is pleased to announce the winners of its 2009 Top 5 Tools Award. Only 19 manufacturers were awarded this year’s honor. They are: ALLDATA ATS (Automotive Test Solutions) GearWrench Hunter iATN Ingersoll Rand Lisle Mac Tools Matco Tools Performance Tool Power Probe Ranger Redline Detection Snap-on SPX Corporation
Top 5 Tools: Ernie Orgar Jr., Basset’s Service Center
Ernie Orgar Jr., technician Basset’s Service Center Rochester, NY Editor’s note: Ernie was kind enough to send us a few categories of his Top 5 Favorite Tools, so this month, we’re expanding to include his favorite Brake, Diagnostic, Exhaust and Striking tools. Here are my Top 5 Brake Tools: Mac Tools 3” Encapsulated Wire Brush