Benefits of ETI Membership

ETI is one of the most respected trade associations in the automotive aftermarket, giving fair and equitable representation to all segments of the equipment and tool  industry. The Institute is an association of automotive tool and equipment manufacturers and technical information providers and training organizations.

Today, ETI meets the needs of a diverse industry. Its members’ products range from high tech diagnostic tools to traditional hand tools. ETI membership benefits, events, and services are tailored to meet the needs of all tool and equipment makers – whether manufacturers of highly technical diagnostic equipment or hand-tools, a large manufacturer or a small to mid-sized business.

Benefit/Service Associate Membership Full Membership Full + Data
ToolTech Participation ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Marketing Committee Participation ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Planning Committee Participation ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Information Exchange Forums ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
OEM and Aftermarket Industry Advocacy ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Quarterly Newsletters ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
OEM Training ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Market Research Insights and Studies ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Voting Privileges ✔️ ✔️
Member listing on ETI Website ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
Company Spotlight at ToolTech ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
One on One Meetings with Attendees ✔️ ✔️ ✔️
One on One Meeting with Vehicle Manufacturers ✔️ ✔️
Access to Event Presentation Downloads ✔️ ✔️
Global Industry Partnerships/Participation ✔️ ✔️
Summer Tech Week Participation ✔️ ✔️
Winter Tech Week Participation ✔️ ✔️
Access to OEM data Free Data ✔️
Access to OEM data Licenced* ✔️
Participation in OEM data feedback discussions ✔️
*requires individual OEM licenses agreement, speak to ETi Staff for more info

MEMBERSHIP LEVELS

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP

FULL MEMBERSHIP

Services

TEK-NET Library. ETI’s TEK-NET Library is an invaluable, up-to-date repository of past, current and advanced vehicle specification  information. It contains information that we request from all OEMs. The documentation provides specifications and data to perform vehicle control module diagnostics for hand-held scan tools.

Market Research. ETI conducts Market Research projects to assist our members in bringing new and improved equipment and tools to the marketplace.  ETI surveys approximately 25,000 automotive repair facilities in an effort to find out more about their familiarity with and use of tools, equipment, services and technology.  ETI members use this research to provide aftermarket shops with tools, equipment, and services.  Previous studies include: 

J2534 Reprogramming, J2534 Update, TPMS, Telematics, Collision Repair, A/C Service, Hybrid and Battery Service, and Shop Information Access.

Newsletter. The ETI Industry Update offers current news with our industry, delivers updates on ETI Events, and information on trends and general business topics.

Website. There’s a wealth of information on our website. Details on our events, membership, organization, and industry are available, though some pages are Members Only. Industry Outreach on our website includes presentations from past events, and market research surveys available at reduced prices for members. You can also register for events and find updates and schedules.

EVENTS

WINTER TECH WEEK

2024

December 9-11, 2024

Nissan | TCAT Training Center
Smyrna, TN

March 31 – April 2, 2025

Coronado Island Marriott
Coronado, CA

ToolTech is held in the spring. A one of a kind event; ToolTech focuses solely on automotive-related tool and equipment companies and the individuals at the forefront of the industry and technological advances.  Attendees come to ToolTech to network with industry insiders, peers, OEM personnel, and meet with key companies in the marketplace. Nowhere else can you find the networking, promotional opportunities and access to important information targeted specifically to the vehicle-related equipment and tool industry. 

 

Summer Tech Week is held each June.  ETI engineers and product managers meet with key individuals from GM, Ford, Chrysler, VW/Audi and other car makers to discuss new systems and the tools and equipment that will be needed to service them.  ETI’s Tech Weeks are a unique opportunity to build and strengthen relationships with key OEM personnel that can be very valuable to you and your company. As a product manager or engineer involved in product design that requires specific automaker information, these instructive workshops are priceless.

 

Winter Tech Week is held toward the end of each year. This event alternates location between Japan and the United States.  Winter Tech Week provides ETI Members with the opportunity for dialogue with the OEM’s and to receive the necessary information to provide the needed tools and equipment.  ETI Members gain knowledge of new technologies that affect the aftermarket tool and equipment industry, receive instruction on the servicing and repair of new model vehicles, and learn of repair and service tools that may be needed for the new models.