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Chicago Pneumatic Increases Socket Range

Chicago Pneumatic has announced a large extension to the company’s existing range of sockets. The addition of 500 individual sockets and 16 new sets represents a large increase in the product range available, encompassing in total 44 socket sets and 774 impact sockets.

Gary Rigg, the company’s UK business line manager comments that the update has been prompted by customer feedback: “we had some feedback from customers and distributors that a good impact socket line needs to cover all their needs in term of types and sizes. This is the reason why we drastically expanded the range. We also took this opportunity to improve the quality of the new impact socket line”.

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Sealey’s Handy Torch With Pick-Up Tool

Sealey has launched a new range of LED Torches with Magnetic Pick-Up Tool. This innovative, 2-in-1 tool is ideal for the motor mechanic and alleviates the need for having the 2 individual tools – proving handy when working alone. The aluminium body and ultra bright LEDs have up to 100,000 hour life and a knurled handle for extra grip. The range features two models, one with 5 LEDS (range – LED005) and the other with 6 (range – LED007). The 5 LED torch has a magnetic ‘pick-up’ of 0.5kg and the 6 LED, 1.3kg. The ‘pick-up’ tool is operated by releasing the torch head and then extending the rod by hand. So when you drop that all-important nut or bolt – help is at hand.

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Goodyear Re-Tools Truck Tyre Site

Goodyear has reworked its commercial tyre Web site – www.goodyear.com/truck – making it easier for fleet maintenance managers and owners to take advantage of the company’s various educational tools and data, the tyremaker said. Steve McClellan, Goodyear vice president of commercial tyre systems, said the company is moving “more of its process controls online, and a new, more-relevant Web site is an obvious addition.” The site features a dealer locator; allows users to find tyres by application, wheel position or size; fleet management tools; information about Goodyear’s emergency roadside assistance program; information about software and Web-based tools to help track tyre costs, tyre performance and retreading; and tyre technology updates.

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Tyrenet Goes Paperless with Tyre-Check Partnership

The Tyrenet network of independent tyre dealerships has joined forces with Tyre-Check. Since being formed four years ago with just 23 dealers, Tyrenet’s membership has grown to include 450 dealerships in both the UK and Ireland. Tyrenet managing director, Mike Riley commented: “Tyrenet is always looking to move forward and by partnering Tyre-Check the company will be pioneering a new and bold incentive to take the truck tyre fleet management market to a new ‘paperless’ level of efficiency…It is a very exciting period for Tyrenet as we are partnering Tyre Check not just in the UK and Ireland but throughout Europe in due course through the Tyre European Network (TEN).”

According to Riley: “There is no doubt that the Tyre-Check system offers fleets of all sizes complete control of a job including the ultimate costs and service. At the same time there is the ability to see the actions taking place in real time and by working within the Tyrenet operation the opportunity to select any brand of tyre. Finally the Tyre-Check system has been designed to enable a low entry point, which means affordable initial cost and the chance to gradually invest in due course.”

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Automechanika Moscow Organiser Reports Successful Show

The organiser of Automechanika Moscow, held between March 4 and 6, 2008, has reported a successful show. During the three days 5,086 trade visitors attended the fair, and 139 exhibitors from at least 15 countries exhibited their products at the Expocentre in Moscow’s Krasnaya Presnya.

“The automotive parts and equipment industry and the car maintenance sector grow in size and importance every year,” said Eugen Alles, General Manager, Messe Frankfurt, Russia. “This situation is reflected in the high quality to be found at Automechanika Moscow. Three halls, a large number of visitors and wide representation from companies from all over the world set the pace for the whole of the coming year. We are keen to pre-serve the B2B character of the fair and work carefully on acquiring trade visitors. Our exhibitors get a real opportunity to develop and strengthen their business in the Russian market.”

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Rema Tip Top ‘Preparing in Style’ for CV Show

In the build up to this year’s Commercial Vehicle Show, Rema Tip Top UK Limited says it is preparing to open the company doors in style. The ‘Workshop’ element of the show will provide the backdrop for what promises to be a showpiece of the company’s most cutting edge range of garage equipment and consumables to date.

Visitors to the stand will have the opportunity to see the new Butler Aikido tyre changer, which can change standard tyre and wheel assemblies with ease and makes light work of run flat tyres without the assistance of tyre levers. In addition there will be a chance to see demonstrations of the highly acclaimed Promont 926 Truck tyre changer and a range of balancing machines for both car and truck. Those interested in solutions for mobile tyre assistance can explore the company’s fully kitted out van. The centrepiece is a Unimont truck tyre changer.

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XSensor Releases New Tyre Tread Analysis Tools

XSensor Technology has released a new tyre tread analysis range as part of its 2008 product line extension. According to the company, the new tread analysis range has been produced based on input from companies including: Nokian, Bridgestone, Kumho, and Goodyear.

“We’re concentrating our efforts in the automotive test market in early 2008. There is a lot of potential in our current framework to support the work of test engineers and the products they hope to build. We are confident XSensor can meet their needs with this next generation of tools”, says Karl Schilling, XSensor’s Director of International Sales.

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Goodyear Receives Outstanding Supplier Award

Penske Truck Leasing recently presented Goodyear Tire & Rubber with its Outstanding Achievement Award for 2007. Goodyear supplies Penske with a variety of truck tyres, including replacement and retreads, as well as tyre services, however this year is the first time the tyremaker has received this award. The Akron-based tyre company also received a Tire Supplier of the Year award, its eighth consecutive.

Steve McClellan, Goodyear’s vice president of commercial tire systems, said, “We’ve worked hard to develop innovative products and business tools that help lower Penske’s tyre cost-per- mile as well as grow our service footprint to better serve Penske trucks as they travel North American highways. In addition, Goodyear nationwide surveys helped Penske reduce tyre-related emergency service calls by 38 per cent last year,” McClellan said.

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Snap-on Tools Updates Franchisee Vans

Snap-on Tools has unveiled a new design for its 420 UK Franchisee vans. According to the company, the update is aimed at giving its trade customers “a better shopping experience.” Terry Barcham, Managing Director of Snap-on, approached several contract hire and leasing specialists to come up with a new design concept for the very successful Snap-on Franchisee vans which would transform them into hi-tech sales outlets. The winning proposal came from Pendragon Contracts, part of Pendragon plc, the largest multi-franchise motor group in Europe.

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Chicago Pneumatic Buys Japanese Tool Manufacturer

Chicago Pneumatic Vehicle Service Division recently acquired Tokyo based KTS Co. Ltd., a leading Japanese maker of handheld air tools for the vehicle service market. The agreement, which was signed in December 2007, further strengthens the presence of CPVS, and its range of tools and associated products to the automotive aftermarket sector, in Japan and Asia.

KTS’ product range includes Power Magnum branded tools as well as air tools sold under other OEM brands. KTS serves the second largest automobile market in the world, providing Chicago Pneumatic with a brand, sales force and manufacturing arm which will facilitate fast growth in Japan and throughout Asia.

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MAM Launches Autocat+ Version 5

Aftermarket software developer provider MAM Software is about to launch the latest version of its electronic catalogue solution Autocat+ Version 5, which provides motor factors and retailers with new tools for improving the identification and selection of automotive components from a range of over 170 aftermarket suppliers.

In this latest version, product identification will be improved with the introduction of a number of enhancements including improved data matching, VIN decoding and full-text note searches.

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Sealey Vehicle Service Equipment Promotion

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Sealey has launched its latest Vehicle Service promotion featuring nearly 400 of the hottest products for the professional Auto Engineer.
The 32 page promotion includes a combination of new and innovative products and incredibly low priced deals, with up to 77 per cent off list prices.

Amongst the many products featured is a new range of EOBD (European On-Board Diagnostics) Code Readers which save time and money by taking the guesswork out of fault-finding and diagnosis.
Also available with 31 per cent off list price is the new VS8192 Colour Video Bore Scope – ideal for internal inspection of cylinder bores, engine components and other machinery/industrial applications.

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Right to Repair Act Re-Introduced in Oklahoma

State Representative Daniel Sullivan (R-71) of Oklahoma re-introduced the Motor Vehicle Owners’ Right to Repair Act (H.B. 2820) in the Oklahoma State Legislature on January 18. Similar to federal legislation, the Oklahoma bill would require car companies to make the same information and tools available to independent repair shops that they make available to their new car dealer franchises. Oklahoma now joins Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York as states with active Right to Repair efforts during 2008. (Tire Review/Akron)

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Snap-on Release New Entry-Level Diagnostic Tool

Snap-on has announced the introduction of Ethos, its new entry level diagnostic tool. The Ethos is described as a compact, fast, accurate and versatile tool, designed for either the first time user or to complement existing competitive products. According to the manufacturer, Ethos has the same controls as the two other members of the Snap-on ‘family’ of diagnostic tools – Solus and Modis – and features a large easy to read display.

Ethos also includes onboard memory that allows the technician to store and retrieve details of the last 20 vehicles connected to, saving even more time when reconnecting to the vehicle to verify and confirm the repair. In addition, the CF (Compact Flash) medium can be used for data storage, now standard across the Snap-on ‘family’.

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Firestone Liberia Extends Charity Assistance Scheme

Bridgestone’s subsidiary in the African nation of Liberia, Firestone Natural Rubber Company, LLC, has announced that its cargo donation program will be extended throughout 2008. The program, which began in 2006 with the aim of helping to rebuild the civil war ravaged West African country, provides space for relief goods and other donated cargo from aid organisations on ships operated by Firestone Liberia. To date more than 30 aid organisations have signed up to ship donated goods – including medicine, vitamins, food, generators and building materials.

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