Gus Gregory Named President of GEA
Gus Gregory, was appointed President of the Garage Equipment Association, (GEA), at the association’s AGM, which was held at the GEA offices in Daventry on 20 April 2006.
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CES (UK) Becomes Title Sponsor of Three Castles
Product NewsAfter successful involvement in the first two events, leading UK exhaust and car parts supplier CES (UK) has stepped up its support as co-sponsor of the annual Three Castles Welsh Classic Trial (31 May – 3 June), the new single centre, multi-day, classic car rally for the fourth year. This has become Britain’s most popular classic car rally since being introduced in 2003.
Antifreeze and Windscreen Pump from Tecalemit
Product NewsTecalemit Garage Equipment Co Ltd is launching a new Antifreeze and Windscreen Pump to further boost its comprehensive range of lubrication equipment. Ideal for mixing antifreeze and windscreen fluids in workshops, this pump is designed to move a broad spectrum of fluids, such as coolants, anti freeze, inks, glue and other chemicals which are compatible with AISI 316, Viton and PTFE seals.
Crypton Announces Moves Towards Expansion into Global Market
Product NewsCrypton Technology Group has announced some internal restructuring plans designed to assist with its growth strategy in the global garage equipment market. Ian Garwood, who was recently promoted to sales manager of Traction Chargers, will now also be responsible for the Crypton, Dieseltune and Wheelforce brands in the US, South America and Canada. Geoff Cross in his role as Sales Development Manager will also widen his duties to include generating a European market entry and growth strategy in conjunction with the current Export team already in place at Crypton Technology Groups’ headquarters in Bridgwater in Somerset.
New Look Supply Direct Catalogue
Product NewsSupply Direct has just published a new catalogue and price list. The catalogue features a full range of two-post lifts, four-posts lifts, scissor lifts, compressors, wheel aligners, tyre changers, wheel balancers, MOT bays (including the new Automated Test Lane) and a full variety of other garage equipment. Details for every product include 3D CAD drawings with full dimensions, and complete specification tables for every piece of equipment.
Tecalemit Steers You in the Right Direction
Product NewsTecalemit has a range of play detectors for cars, LGVs and HGVs. The DE 9002 Car and LGV Play Detector with pneumatically driven plates is suitable for testing steering and suspension component wear on cars and LGVs up to a gross axle weight of 2500Kg.
The unit, which allows movement in two directions and partial turn and has a low voltage hand lamp and controls has been designed for use on inspection pits and, subject to approval of lift manufacturers, 4 post lifts, scissor and parallelogram lifts. A recessed option is available.
UK Equipment Becomes Snap-on Equipment Ltd
Product NewsUK Equipment Ltd., a fully-owned subsidiary of Snap-on Inc. is changing its name to Snap-on Equipment Ltd., in keeping with the corporation’s global identity. The name change will be effective as of 1 March 2006 and over the coming weeks all aspects of the company’s identity will change to Snap-on Equipment.
Tecalemit Increases MOT & ATL Brake Tester Range
Product NewsTecalemit Garage Equipment continues to increase its range of MOT & ATL Brake testers. The latest additions to the range are the split bed Class IV MOT brake testers DE 9425 and DE 9426 and Class IV ATL brake testers DE 9425/WT and DE 9426/WT with axle weighing facility.
“We have developed these new machines as a direct response to enquiries from existing Tecalemit customers,” said James Devonport Tecalemit managing director, “We have thousands of brake testers in service around the country many of them approaching the end of their design life, in fact a significant number over 30 years old. The DE 9425 is designed as a direct replacement for our early Kismet KBT 1300 and later DE 7200 models. If the original civil works are done correctly then the new models drop straight into the existing foundation work.”
Majorlift Goes for Compac
Product NewsMajorlift Hydraulic Equipment has a range of lifting equipment, including pit jacks, jacking beams and vertical and floor mounted transmission jacks.
For over five years, the company has also imported and distributed the well-known Compac garage equipment range, which perfectly complements the Majorlift portfolio.
Especially popular is the Compac 3 tonne trolley jack, which features a maximum closed height of 125mm and a maximum extended height of 510mm. It also has an additional foot pump for operator comfort.
MAHA LPS 3000 Upgraded
Product NewsThe Maha LPS 3000 has now got a new operating system using MS Windows XP. An E.O.B.D connection is available for real time results, plots emission curves against power, carrying out driving trials, constant load or constant speed tests for engine mapping and to simulate a full road test.
ATL Upgrade Pack Now Available from Tecalemit
Product NewsTecalemit Garage Equipment Co Ltd have introduced an Upgrade Pack for their Roller Brake Tester, consisting of a weighbridge, computer cabinet and software update. This enables garages with an existing Tecalemit DE 9415 or DE 9715 Roller Brake Tester to convert to an ATL system simply at a relatively low cost. Garages can make significant savings by utilising their existing brake tester. Anyone who has bought a DE 9415 or DE 9715 over the past 5 years can upgrade their brake tester in this way.
Aftermarket Show Depicts UK Industry
Product NewsJanuary’s Aftermarket Show will “depict all the key sectors of the UK aftermarket,” say organisers, with exhibitors present from each target area.
More than 50 exhibitors will service the event’s chosen visitor categories including: Accessory retailers, motor factors, distributors, independent garages, fast-fits, body shops and franchises. In addition to repeat exhibitors from previous years, The Aftermarket Show has attracted new companies, from each sector of the aftermarket industry.
Crypton Tuning is Relaunched
Product News‘Crypton Tuning’ is a well-known phrase within the garage equipment industry. One unique aspect of the ‘Crypton Tune’ is that car drivers went to garages and actually asked for a Crypton Tune. As part of the long term marketing strategy Crypton is re-launching this ‘Crypton Tune’ phrase. Therefore if drivers have faults with their cars or just feel they are under performing they can seek out a ‘Crypton Tune’ by a garage that uses Crypton’s latest diagnostic or service equipment. This will in-turn help garages to ‘sell on’ their diagnostic and service capabilities to their customers.
MAHA – Beware of Imitations
Product NewsMAHA is well known as a manufacturer of high quality garage equipment for both the passenger car and truck market. According to Gus Gregory, managing director of MAHA UK Limited, some people are trying to cash in on the company’s good name and reputation, leading MAHA to warn that there have been companies over the years which have tried to copy MAHA products but have failed to meet their reliability or testing functions.
Supply Direct Celebrates its First Birthday
Product NewsSupply Direct, the sales division of Equipment Services has celebrated its first anniversary by holding an open night to thank its customers for their help. The open night offered discounts on all brands with live demonstrations in the company’s fully functional showroom including their brand new Automated Test Lane.
