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  • 26 Oct 2012 2:02 PM | Deleted user

    The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) announced today its continued support for the adoption of R1234yf by automobile manufacturers to meet the global requirements for more environmentally-friendly refrigerants.

     

    R1234yf has been extensively tested over a six-year period using industry-accepted scientific methods by various industry organizations, independent laboratories, and a consortium of 15 global vehicle manufacturers organized by SAE in a Cooperative Research Program (CRP).  At the conclusion of this process, all of the participants expressed their satisfaction with the performance, risk assessment, and safety of R1234yf.

     

    Recently, one automobile manufacturer announced that it had reversed its position and would not install R1234yf in vehicles that it produces, citing reasons inconsistent with the conclusions reached during the industry-wide development and testing, of which they were an active participant.  ETI is extremely disappointed with this independent change of direction.  Charlie Gorman, ETI Executive Manager, stated, “We are very concerned about the long-term impact on the tool and equipment industry if these kind of independent decisions occur.  If industry testing, validation, and consensus can be ignored, it will make it very difficult for our member companies to dedicate the necessary engineering and financial resources for projects such as this in the future.  Industry–wide cooperation, where appropriate, has always been a cornerstone of the automotive industry, and we continue to fully support this approach.”

     

    For more information, contact Jessie Korosec, Marketing Manager, Equipment and Tool Institute, 3819 N. RT 23, Suite F, Marengo, IL 60152.  Telephone:  248.656.5085; email:jessiek@etools.org.

     

    Founded in 1947, the Equipment and Tool Institute is a trade association of automotive tool and equipment manufacturers and technical information providers. ETI’s mission is to: Advance the vehicle service industry by providing technical data and open dialog between the manufacturers of transportation products, government regulators and the providers of tools, equipment and service information.

     

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  • 02 Oct 2012 11:30 AM | Deleted user
    In this month's issue... "Build A Better Scan Tool",  "A Service Perspective from the OBD Symposium", ETI Member Company Profiles from Spanesi Americas and Innova, Charlie Gorman's thoughts on California S.B. 750, Jessie Korosec's contribution on relationships both business and personal, Industry News, and Business Insights.  Read the October Issue here.
  • 10 Sep 2012 11:47 AM | Deleted user

    Join ETI as a member of the Mechanical Systems Group, Collision Repair Group or Service Information Group before December 31, 2012 and agree to attend 2 of ETI’s 3 Major Events in 2013 and we will waive your Company’s Dues for your first year of membership!  That’s a savings of at least $5,000 in dues!
     

    This is your opportunity to join ETI now and receive these benefits for FREE in 2013:

    • Industry collaboration. ETI represents all segments of the tool and equipment industry. Common problems occur in each industry segment and are best solved through collaboration. Members determine what the issues are and do something about it.
    • Association with a respected trade organization. ETI is one of the few organizations that is respected by vehicle manufacturers and the aftermarket alike. Our members supply products to both markets. ETI offers its members access to important OEM and aftermarket contacts through meetings and seminars.
    • Timely information on new technologies and information about servicing and repairing new vehicle models.
    • Your input and concerns advocated by ETI when industry standards and regulations are developed by governments and the private sector.
    • Input and access to ETI's Market Research. Input into topics and questions development, and access to the data gathered about end users, products, and the market in general.

    Get the most out of your membership by getting involved!  ETI equals valuable industry access, contacts and networking.

     

    Click here to fill out your application to become a member of ETI today!

     

    For more information on Membership in The Equipment and Tool Institute click here

     

    Founded in 1947, the Equipment and Tool Institute is a trade association of automotive tool and equipment manufacturers and technical information providers. ETI’s mission is to: Advance the vehicle service industry by providing technical data and open dialog between the manufacturers of transportation products, government regulators and the providers of tools, equipment and service information.

    For more details about ETI programs and activities, contact Jessie Korosec, Marketing Manager, Equipment and Tool Institute, P.O. Box 82146, Rochester, Michigan  48308. Phone: 248-656-5085; e-mail: jessiek@etools.org.

     

     

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  • 04 Sep 2012 4:55 PM | Deleted user
    ETI's Industry Update keeps ETI members and other interested industry professionals informed on current news within the tool and equipment industry as well as deliver updates on ETI Events, industry committees, and information on trends and general business topics.
    Read The Newsletter

  • 13 Aug 2012 11:26 AM | Deleted user

    ETI congratulates the new Board Members on their appointment to office.

     

    The Equipment and Tool Institute has appointed Robert Vogt and Zachary Parker to fill Open Board Seats expiring in 2014.

     

    Robert Vogt, CEO and Chief Engineer of IOSiX, LLC, an automotive engineering company based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.  Robert holds BSE in Computer Engineering, a BSE in Computer Science, and an MSE in Computer Engineering from the University of Michigan.

    Zachary Parker, CEO and Owner of Redline Detection, a manufacturer of industry-leading automotive diagnostic equipment.  Zachary graduated from USC with a degree in finance.

     

    Previously Elected Officers and Board Members

    President – Dan Brass (SPX)

    Vice President, Programs – Ben Johnson (Mitchell 1)

    Vice President, Marketing – Neil Davis (Snap-on Diagnostics)

    Secretary/Treasurer – Tim Morgan (Elektron, Inc.)

    Immediate Past President – Alan Tecmire (ETAS)

    Brian Herron (Drew Technologies)

    Bob Holland (Chief Automotive Technologies)

    Dennis Keane (SPX)

    Jeff Murphy (RTI)

    Greg Potter (DG Technologies)

    David Rich (Innova Electronics) returning as Technical Director

     

    Founded in 1947, the Equipment and Tool Institute is a trade association of automotive tool and equipment manufacturers and technical information providers. ETI’s mission is to: Advance the vehicle service industry by providing technical data and open dialog between the manufacturers of transportation products, government regulators and the providers of tools, equipment and service information.

     

    For more details about ETI programs and activities, contact Jessie Korosec, Marketing Manager, Equipment and Tool Institute, P.O. Box 82146, Rochester, Michigan  48308. Phone: 248-656-5085; e-mail: jessiek@etools.org.

  • 02 Jul 2012 9:53 AM | Deleted user

    ETI congratulates the new Officers and Board Members on their election to office for 2012-2013.

     

    Officers (one year term)

    President – Dan Brass (SPX)

    Vice President, Programs – Ben Johnson (Mitchell 1)

    Vice President, Marketing – Neil Davis (Snap-on Diagnostics)

    Secretary/Treasurer – Tim Morgan (Elektron, Inc.)

    Immediate Past President – Alan Tecmire (ETAS)

     

    Directors

    Elected to fill board seats for a three year term:

    David Rich (Innova Electronics) returning as Technical Director
    Dennis Keane (SPX)
    Jeff Murphy (Bosch RTI)

     

    Rounding out the Board of Directors completing terms previous elected to are:

    Term expiring in 2013-2014

    Greg Potter (DG Technologies)
    Brian Herron (Drew Technologies)

     

    Term expiring in 2014-2015

    Bob Holland (Chief Automotive Technologies)

     

    Founded in 1947, the Equipment and Tool Institute is a trade association of automotive tool and equipment manufacturers and technical information providers. ETI’s mission is to: Advance the vehicle service industry by providing technical data and open dialog between the manufacturers of transportation products, government regulators and the providers of tools, equipment and service information.

     

    For more details about ETI programs and activities, contact Jessie Korosec, Marketing Manager, Equipment and Tool Institute, P.O. Box 82146, Rochester, Michigan  48308. Phone: 248-656-5085; e-mail: jessiek@etools.org.

     

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  • 26 Jun 2012 9:39 AM | Deleted user

    June 25, 2012, Leesburg, VA – The National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) is pleased to announce the appointment of William (“Skip”) Potter as the organization’s Executive Director. Potter will assume the day-to-day management of NASTF as of July 1st.

     

    “After an extensive search process, the NASTF board selected Skip from an impressive list of candidates,” said Ron Pyle, NASTF Chairman. “His background, knowledge and experience make him the ideal choice to take NASTF to the next level.”

     

    Potter’s professional life has been dedicated to the automotive service industry, with the past 24 years in association management providing expertise in non-profit entrepreneurship, volunteer development, financial management, and meetings/events management. He most recently served as Executive Director/CEO of the Chesapeake Automotive Business Association (CABA), and CEO of the Automotive Aftermarket Employee Federal Credit Union. “Since its beginnings in 1999 I have watched NASTF apply its creative solutions to one of our industry’s most complex technical needs, service information. It will be an honor to work, now, as their Executive Director,” he said. Potter will be based in Jacksonville, FL.  

     

    “As I watched the development of NASTF from the bold projects in Arizona 13 years ago and later sat through several crowded NASTF annual meetings in Las Vegas I was always impressed by the work of their talented and dedicated volunteers,” Potter said. An extensive interview with Potter is planned for the upcoming August NASTF E-Newsletter. Attendees will have the chance to meet Potter in person at the next NASTF General Meeting in New Orleans October 13th.

     

    NASTF was established in 2000 to identify, communicate and resolve gaps in the availability and accessibility of automotive service information, service training, diagnostic tools, and equipment for the benefit of automotive service professionals and their customers.  NASTF was incorporated in 2006. Additional details can be found at www.nastf.org.

     

    As a 501(c)6 not-for profit organization, NASTF takes no position on any legislation that may be proposed or pending in state or national legislative bodies.

  • 01 May 2012 3:09 PM | Deleted user

    ETI’s Annual ToolTech conference continues to be the premiere tool and equipment industry event drawing more than 100 professionals from over 40 companies to this year’s ToolTech 2012 in Palm Springs, California. 

    The Equipment and Tool Institute's ToolTech conference provided an unparalleled opportunity to attend outstanding and perceptive industry focused presentations and take away valuable insights into the latest tool and equipment information, issues, technologies, and specifications and learn about opportunities to do business in today's marketplace while preparing for tomorrow's challenges.

    Featured talks by respected industry speakers included: 

    “The OEM’s and The Aftermarket…A New Direction…Renewed Partnership”
    Charlie Gorman, Executive Manager, Equipment and Tool Institute
    Brian Herron, Vice President, Drew Technologies.   

    “OEM Tools Service Model Changes and Equipping The Aftermarket “
    Bob Augustine, Technical Training Manager, Christian Brothers Automotive Corp
    Donny Seyfer, Operations Manager, Seyfer Automotive, Inc.

    “Writing OEM Repair Software That Will Survive In The Aftermarket”

    Scott Bolt, Manager Product Development, MAHLE Test Systems

     

    “The New J2534…What Will Version 05 Mean To You?”

    Greg Potter, Director Automotive Sales, DG Technologies

     

    “Diagnostics via Telematics - The need for improved connectivity standards”

    Robert Vogt IV, CEO, IOSiX

     

    “Collision Repair in The Aftermarket – Panel Discussion”
    John Hall, Assistant Manager, Service Technology, Honda Motor Co.
    Jason Bartanen, Technical Director, I-Car
    Tom Brizuela, BMW North America

     

    ToolTech 2012 Presentations are available on our website at: http://etools.org/ETIPresentations

     

     “ToolTech 2012 was one of the best attended and most informative events ETI has put on.  The speakers were outstanding and the information relayed was very valuable to our members as were the many networking opportunities,” said Jessie Korosec, ETI Marketing Manager.  “Once again, the One-on-One Meetings were a success and the Company Showcase was an excellent platform to highlight products and services.  We would like to thank the attendees for their support and we look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s ToolTech in San Diego, California the week April 22, 2013.”

     

    "ETI's ToolTech 2012 gets a two-thumbs up!  One for a superb schedule that kept getting better with each presentation and a second for a great location with wonderful atmosphere.  The Equipment and Tool Institute brought attendees excellent programming for each day!  With its "always-on" wide-spread networking opportunities and information sharing, if you want to find out the scoop on automotive industry service happenings then it is time to get out from under email and attend this can't miss ETI event!" stated Bernard Carr, Product Development Manager, Robert Bosch LLC, Diagnostics Business Unit.

     

     

    Founded in 1947, the Equipment and Tool Institute is a trade association of automotive tool and equipment manufacturers and technical information providers. ETI’s mission is to: Advance the vehicle service industry by providing technical data and open dialog between the manufacturers of transportation products, government regulators and the providers of tools, equipment and service information.

     

    For more details about ETI programs and activities, contact Jessie Korosec, Marketing Manager, Equipment and Tool Institute, 134 W. University Drive, Suite 205, Rochester, Michigan. Phone: 248-656-5085; e-mail: jessiek@etools.org.

  • 10 Apr 2012 10:14 AM | Deleted user

    Equipment & Tool Institute
    ToolTech 2012 Speaker Profiles

    There is still time to register for ToolTech.  Go to http://etools.org/tooltech for more info


    Tuesday April 17, 2012 - NASTF General Meeting Talks


      1:30 PM

     Mark Warren Biography

     Rob Morrell

     Mark Warren

     Rob Morell

     WORLDPAC, Inc.


    The challenges of bringing OEM quality training to independent import repair segment.  What's working and what can automakers do to make it even better?


      2:15 PM

     Tony Amigleo Biography

     Garret Delaney Bio

     Tony Amigleo

     Garrett Delaney

    Worldwide Environmental Systems


    Tony and Garrett will talk about I/M testing programs across the country with special emphasis on upcoming new California BAR requirements
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    3:00 PM

     Tony Mola Biography

     Tony Molla
    ASE


    ASE's Industry Education Alliance.  An idea to bring Automotive Youth Education Systems (AYES) type programs to the aftermarket.

    Click on any individuals picture to view their biography, if there is one


    Wednesday April 18, 2012 - ETI Business Meeting Talks


    8:00 AM

     

     Charlie Gorman

     Jessie Korosec

     Equipment & Tool Institute


    ETI Business Meeting:

    • 2011 Financial Report
    • Officer and Board of Director election results and installation ceremony
    • Technical Committee Report
    • Marketing Committee Report

      9:10 AM

     Jeff Murphy Biography

     Jeff Murphy
    RTI Technologies


    Mr. Murphy will summarize the results of ETI's recent, in depth, air conditioning 
    equipment survey study.

    9:40 AM

     Gary Mackey Biography

      Gary Mackey
    Associated Equipment


    Mr. Mackey will summarize the results of ETI's recent, in depth, study regarding the repair industry's involvement with hybrid powertrains with specific emphasis on batteries and battery service equipment.

    Click on any individuals picture to view their biography, if there is one


    Wednesday - ToolTech Sessions


    10:00 AM

    Charlie Gorman's Biography

     Brian Herron Biography

     Charlie Gorman
    ETI

     Brian Herron
    DrewTech

    Charlie Gorman and Brian Herron will talk about ETI's Tooltech theme:

    "OEM’s and The Aftermarket…A New Direction…Renewed Partnerships"


    This will be a discussion about how the time is right for automakers to design and implement repair solutions that can be deployed across all segments of the automotive repair industry, dealerships and aftermarket alike. It will also cover how the aftermarket can help automakers successfully deliver and support these systems. 

    Providing dealership level capability to independent shops using ETI member expertise in manufacturing, distribution and support can be profitable and increase automaker brand satisfaction.

      11:15 AM

     Bob Augustine Biography

    Donny Seyfer Biography 

     Bob Augustine
    Christian Bros.
    Automotive

     Donny Seyfer
    Seyfer Automotive


    Continuing with the ToolTech Theme, Bob Augustine and Donny Seyfer will talk about the use of OEM diagnostics tools in their businesses.  Bob Manages a chain of repair centers while Donny runs a family owned business with his father.  We will get to hear about what works, What could be better and what they would like the future to bring

    Click on any individuals picture to view their biography, if there is one


    Thursday April 19, 2012- ToolTech Sessions


    9:00 AM

    Scott Bolt's Biography

     Scott Bolt
    Mahle Test Systems


    The history of vehicle diagnostic tool development has evolved from a widely varied and non uniform base of engineering information into a more organized and systematic approach.  Many OEMs are adopting global platforms for use in all regions along with standardized information that is provided to the Aftermarket.  Convergence of information, hardware, and even vehicle systems is becoming more evident each year.

    This presentation outlines the challenges that face both the OEMs and the Aftermarket in handling this convergence of a rapidly expanding set of information.  Along with this convergence of systems, security sensitive information is permeating many more  ECUs resulting in aftermarket serviceability issues.

    Several processes and solutions will be presented which can aid this transition.

      9:45 AM

     Greg Potter's Biography

     Greg Potter
    DG Technologies


    At the crux of much of the Right to Repair debate is the SAE J2534 specification.  This specification has been going through an overhaul that has taken several years to accomplish and is about ready to be published.  What will be different and what will be the impact on automakers and device manufacturers?  Greg will answer these and other questions in this presentation.

     10:30 AM

     Robert Vogt Biography

     Robert Vogt
    IOSiX


    Robert will talk about diagnostics via telematics, future connectivity standardization and adapting telematics to existing systems.  He will talk about what a universal Telematics gateway might look like from an OEM perspective including functionality and cost.

     11:15 AM

     Jason Baranen's Biography

     John C. Hall Biography

     Tom Brizuela Biagraphy

    Jason Bartanen
    I-CAR

    John Hall
    American Honda

     Tom Brizuela
    BMWNA


    This panel of collision repair experts will answer questions regarding the Automakers role in helping aftermarket collision repair facilities be successful.  For Example:

    What are/were the determining factors that allow automakers to step into a larger role in the collision repair industry? On the I-CAR and Facility side what actions by the OEMs caused you change direction.

    What steps have automakers taken regarding procedure, parts, education to increase support to the aftermarket?

    What does the future hold regarding aftermarket support? Can you share any future programs or long term strategies with the audience?

    Click on any individuals picture to view their biography, if there is one

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