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Equipment and Tool Institute 
Serving the Automotive Repair Industry Since 1947

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 Start: April 20, 2010
 End: April 22, 2010
 Location: Meritage Resort and Spa
Napa, California



The Equipment and Tool Institute’s ToolTech conference is an unparalleled opportunity for automotive repair industry professionals to Learn, Market, Network and Enjoy themselves.

Learn

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ToolTech will have at least a dozen speakers giving presentations on important subjects pertinent to everyone involved in automotive repair.

Topics such as OEM increased diagnostic offerings to the aftermarket, the importance of in house repair shop services vs. subletting, updating traditional under car service products, TPMS marketing study results, the future of remote OBD I/M testing will all be presented this year.

panelThere will also be panel discussions that include the opportunity for you to ask questions of industry experts.  This year there will be panels on the following:

Under car services: panelists will be from the chain under car industry.

Collision Repair: Panelists from vehicle manufacturers and the insurance industry.

Heavy Duty: Panelists from engine manufacturers and the heavy duty parts manufacturers

ASCCA Shop Owner Panel: Panelists from the Automotive Service Councils of California's membership to answer questions from OEMs and tool Manufacturers.

Market

 showcase.jpgToolTech includes an ETI Member Showcase that allows tool companies to show their products to equipment buyers at several levels from OEMs to national accounts to independent shop owners.  This year the hours have been increased.  There is now one evening session including a cocktail happy hour.

ToolTech also features one-on-one meetings.  These meetings are  pre-arranged, private, closed door meetings. Companies can request to meet with specific OEM personnel, ETI companies, automotive service providers, manufacturers, distributors, and others.
Our Sponsors

Bosch

Dearborn Group

SPX

Snap-on

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RTI

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INNOVA

Helm

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Hunter Engineering

Midtronics

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one on one

Time slots are scheduled in 30 minute increments. The requesting company has the opportunity to meet with key people in the industry, introduce themselves and begin to build relationships that could result in sales, answer questions or solve problems.



Network

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During the entire week there is time allotted for networking.  Lunches, an Opening Reception, Showcase Happy Hour and the ToolTech Closing Dinner will afford everyone the time they need to meet the people they want to meet.  This year we will be visiting two off site wineries in Napa Valley and Sonoma and it's all included in your ToolTech Package.



Golf
Of course for you golfers we have a golf tournament.  This year we will be playing at the Chardonnay Golf Club.  It is located very near the hotel. 






Ferrari CarranoETI will also arrange Winery Tours to some of the best and most beautiful wineries in Napa Valley and Sonoma for ETI Members and their Guests.  Click Here for more info





Enjoy

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ETI has secured an excellent room rate with the Meritage Resort and Spa in Napa Valley.  For the price of a regular hotel room you get all this:

Lavish guestrooms and suites, have features such as oversized terraces, granite counters, plasma TVs, tile floors, Internet access, refrigerators.


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The Estate Wine Cave featuring wine country’s only underground full service Spa

The Trinitas Tasting Room, where you can sample Trinitas Cellars’ latest releases by the glass or pick up a bottle to enjoy in your room




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Meritage's signature restaurant, Siena, is now featuring a menu gathered from California’s finest ingredients inspired by Tuscany. Each serving at Siena is prepared fresh from local organic farms with farm-raised beef, artisan cheeses, and more.

Napa’s earthy temperate climate very much echoes that of Tuscany, abundantly rich with the kind of fertile soil conducive to creating the characteristic cuisine of Italy.





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The Meritage Bar, featuring regional wine selections and signature cocktails in a setting of rich, polished wood and romantic lighting.






outdoors
Outdoor entertainment area with a covered terrace, heated pool, fire pit, bocce ball court, and seasonal poolside food and bar service.







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