Aftermarket Daily News • November 7, 2019 by OserCommunicationsGroup

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Milton Industries Presents: The Milton Precision Digital Inflator Gauge

AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH SEMA OR AAPEX

WeatherTech Offers Preferred Partner Reseller Programs to Retailers

Roadway Safety

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Painters Will Love to Spray with the SATAjet X 5500 Hippie

The Milton Precision Digital Gage offers a variety of features, which makes it the ultimate tool for professional technicians, shop owners, diehard prosumers and the performance racing enthusiast. With unparalleled accuracy, the 580-gauge series features up to 20 times greater accuracy than the most exacting products currently on the market. Using precisely engineered components, it has four units of measure: PSI, kPa, BAR and kg/cm2 with a range of 0-160 PSI plus an unheard of accuracy at +/- 0.05 percent.

An industry innovator in aftermarket automotive accessories, WeatherTech® has long been recognized by discerning auto enthusiasts as a supplier of exceptional products with unparalleled quality. From initial concept and into consumers’ hands, the WeatherTech team avails of the state-ofthe-art technology and tooling to develop the finest vehicle protection solutions in the market. It takes precision and talent to repeatedly assume leadership status in

By Augustin Leung, Vice President, CUB Elecparts, Inc.

The NSC reported that there were 40,231 traffic fatalities in 2017, of those reported, 8.5 percent of those are classified as “distraction-affected” by NHTSA. However, Heidi King of the NHTSA said the true number is probably higher. The reality is that on today’s roadways, drivers and pedestrians are more and more distracted. Factors such as connected devices, social media, streaming media

At SEMA 2019, the German manufacturer SATA, producer of highperformance spray guns, breathing protection equipment, filter regulator units, cup systems and accessories, displays its new special edition spray gun, Hippie. Fifty years ago in 1969, “peace, love and music” was the motto of the “Summer of Love” in which hippies adorned with flowers danced and celebrated at the legendary Woodstock Music Festival. Commemorating the 50th

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DMA Sales Poised for Continued Growth with New Product Brand Expansions

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Production-Minded Shops Turn to Garmat and the Industry has Noticed

DMA Sales is introducing additional new product line brands, as well as numerous part line expansions, to its growing portfolio of product lines. As a leading diversified manufacturer, supplier and marketer of automotive OES and aftermarket product lines, DMA continues to deliver on its mission to provide innovation and value for its customers. Its portfolio of branded products are some of the most recognized and respected in the industry and include

The collision industry is moving into an era of increased severity. Repair bills are growing due to sophisticated repair procedures, and expensive on-board ADAS equipment is driving parts costs. As a result, insurers are looking to partner with body shops who can handle the volume, maintain tight cycle times and keep costs down. These changes in severity can harm an inefficient body shop and ultimately creates an angry customer. As the pressure on touch times

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Alltrade Tools, Ingersoll Rand to Develop Program of Professional Hand Tools An interview with Greg Livingston, President & Chief Executive Officer.

ADN: Why is Alltrade Tools exhibiting at the SEMA show for the first time in your 40-year history?

GL: Better late than never, right? Although we’ve exhibited at the AAPEX show for decades, we are launching a new tool program targeting SEMA members.

ADN: What’s this new program all about?

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Silicon Valley Innovation Arrives in Baby’s Room

New parents everywhere are discovering Cocoon Cam, the most innovative and award-winning baby monitor system of the year. It’s the only baby monitoring system that combines secure HD video/audio with contactless vital sign monitoring. It is an all-in-one easy to use system that sends instant alerts directly to your smartphone. Cocoon Cam uses patented and patent-pending Computer Vision and Artificial Intelligence to monitor your Continued on Page 73

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Milton Industries Presents: The Milton Precision Digital Inflator Gauge

AN INDEPENDENT PUBLICATION NOT AFFILIATED WITH SEMA OR AAPEX

WeatherTech Offers Preferred Partner Reseller Programs to Retailers

Roadway Safety

Las Vegas Thursday, November 7, 2019

Painters Will Love to Spray with the SATAjet X 5500 Hippie

By Augustin Leung, Vice President, CUB Elecparts, Inc.

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Alltrade Tools, Ingersoll Rand to Develop Program of Professional Hand Tools An interview with Greg Livingston, President & Chief Executive Officer.

ADN: Why is Alltrade Tools exhibiting at the SEMA show for the first time in your 40-year history?

GL: Better late than never, right? Although we’ve exhibited at the AAPEX show for decades, we are launching a new tool program targeting SEMA members.

ADN: What’s this new program all about?

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Silicon Valley Innovation Arrives in Baby’s Room

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Accuracy Is Safety in a World of Millimeters In 2018, 92.7 percent of consumer vehicles produced included at least one Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) feature. ADAS technologies are designed to improve the convenience and safety of driving by warning the driver that a crash is imminent or by temporarily automating certain aspects of vehicle control such as acceleration, braking or steering. As these technologies become more available to motorists, they have the potential to reduce rates of crashes, injuries and deaths on roadways. There is still a learning curve for

consumers, and the full potential realized by these technologies won’t occur until drivers understand how to use them as intended and avoid becoming overreliant on them. The same learning process applies to collision repairers, where the tolerances for sensor placement need to be precise to not only calibrate the sensors, but to ensure they are performing to the safety specifications as the OE intended. Automotive design has evolved rapidly in the past decade, not just the ADAS components. In order to address

TECH R&D Broadens Injury Application Angle for Uni-Seal Repair Product TECH’s R&D team has been actively pursuing parent company TRC’s 4r vison, to create and extract value from materials formerly considered to be at the end of their usable life. TECH’s R&D team took this vision to heart by altering the materials and process utilized in the manufacture of its one-piece Uni-Seal truck and passenger car repair products. By increasing the injury and repair angle from 25 degrees to 35 degrees, it greatly increases the number of tires that are able to be repaired verses scrapped,

thus keeping them on the road and out of landfills. According to TECH’s Vice President of Technology Bill Johnson, “We were confident that with slight modifications to the chemical composition of materials and our manufacturing process we could increase the application of our Uni-Seal product.” The TECH R&D team conducted rigorous road wheel testing with overloaded tires for over 240 hours using the TECH’s in-house endurance test protocol. In addition, it conducted FMVSS-

Aftermarket Daily News government mandated fuel economy standards and improve safety, manufacturers have moved towards aluminum bodies versus steel. This reduces vehicle weight, improves energy absorption, and larger crush zones that fold more predictably. Due to this physical change in construction, vehicles involved in collisions often experience structural movement in the upper body beyond the frame. Structural movement in the upper body can impact the positioning of an array ADAS, including forward collision warning (FCW), lane departure warning Continued on Page 77

139 tests with each tire. Each test tire had multiple injuries, all of which were at a minimum of 35 degrees or greater. All tires tested completed the tests with a 100 percent success rate. TECH continues to leverage its over 79 years of tire repair experience and expertise to innovate and set the industry standard for quality tire repairs.

To learn more about TECH, visit www.techtirerepairs.com. To learn more about TRC, visit www.trc4r.com. At the show, stop by SEMA booth #42125.

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Thursday, November 7, 2019

SATA RPS Cup System Enhances Body Shops’ Productivity When it comes to quality paint finishes, SATA sets the standard for the industry. The SATA painting system does just that, starting with the SATA Rapid Preparation System (RPS) multipurpose cups. The SATA RPS cups have a unique venting system that plays into the efficiency of the overall SATA system. The vents allow for an even flow rate through the cup – so, whether the cup is entirely full, half full or just has a couple ounces in it, the flow rate will stay the same. “It guarantees an even color match and film build throughout the paint job,” said SATA Dan-Am Co. Director of Sales and Marketing Tony Larimer. “What that means for a shop is that if a painter is mixing material, he might only need two ounces. He can mix just what he needs, get the same results and you don’t have the extra material that will go to waste.”

The cups can be used for mixing, spraying and when the job is complete, storage. For SATA spray gun users, there’s no need to buy additional mixing cups or cans – and the cups require no adapters. They mount directly to SATA spray guns. Each case of SATA RPS includes the cups, strainers of your choice and lids. No additional accessories are needed. Each time you use a new RPS cup, you have a clean sterile cup that does not deliver accidental contamination from previous jobs into your paint work.

RPS Cup Benefits Bendable: The RPS cups also have the built-in flexibility of the cup lid “neck” which allows painters to tilt the cups forward or side to side to spray at many different angles, on parts, rocker panels and

Westin’s Outlaw Nerf Step Bars Designed to Impress Westin’s Outlaw Nerf Step Bars offer the perfect balance between function and strength resulting in the ultimate rugged look designed to last and impress. Engineered to fit tightly against rocker panels, the Outlaw Nerf Step Bars provide a solid fit and superb protection while simultaneously improving vehicle cab access. Featuring bolt-on installation, an ecoated base coat and textured black powder coat top finish, Westin’s Outlaw Nerf Step Bars are the ideal match for the

toughest of conditions. With16 gauge steel coarse step surface and 2-inch diameter tubing, you can rest assured that you’re providing your customers the means to step safely into their vehicles, whether they’re avid overlanders or simply off-roaders. Your customers will also appreciate Westin’s Sportsman X Grille Guard, which effectively combines aggressive styling with heavy-duty front-end protection. Engineered to provide both great looks and performance, Sportsman X’s

Cyber Garage Management System Is your collision center running without a management system? That could be risky, as every business, no matter how small or big, requires a management system, especially in these times. Businesses have evolved to be more complicated than what it used to be and as such, you require a competent and up-to-date management system for your business if you wish to survive the competition in the marketplace. Moreover, the cost of management systems has become very affordable in

today’s market. So, what is stopping you? Having a management system can actually save you money when it comes to improving production and labor efficiency. A management system allows for electronic communication to vendors and customers and offers real-time update status notifications to customers. A management system can increase your customer satisfaction index, and displays your company’s financial position in real time.

Sunex Tools Showing Off New Products & More at Show By Penny Whalen, Commercialization Marketing Manager

Our story began in 1977, when we built our reputation on industry leading impact sockets. However, a lot has changed since 1977, but the quality of our tools remains the same. For over 40 years, Sunex® Tools has developed and manufactured innovative tools that serve the automotive aftermarket as well as the industrial and commercial segments. Throughout the decades, our product

line has expanded based on the needs of our customers. We’ve grown from offering impact sockets and lifting equipment to hand tools, air tools, tool storage and shop equipment. Sunex products are trusted for their design and engineering, and we will continue to equip our customers with high quality tools at the best value, thanks to our rich heritage. You take your job seriously, and so do we. Sunex’ tools are created from a high-quality approach so we may offer our customers the highest level of value.

Aftermarket Daily News bumper covers. This flexibility assists in making the RPS a great solution for more difficult paint jobs. Excluding the 0.3L minijet version. Clean: With SATA RPS, removing the cup from the spray gun becomes a clean and safe process. When the paint job is finished, squeeze the RPS cup and close the vent cap to create a vacuum inside. Now turn the spray gun upside down and pull the trigger to empty the material passage, ensuring easy gun cleaning and a tidy workplace. Safe: Occasionally during the paint process the material cup may accidentally knock into the vehicle or panel stand. Due to the robust threaded connection between the cup and the lid, any chance of the cup becoming detached is avoided, as is the chance to spill paint. Refillable: Refilling paint during the application process is sometimes neces-

sary. The design of the cup allows the simple and clean topping off and the easy exchange of the material filter, if required. SATA also has a version of the SATA RPS cups for UV coatings. The cup, lid and vent caps are completely black, not allowing light to cause the product to react in the cup. Painters or body techs who prime or paint using UV coatings can leave this in the cup all day, without having to mix small amounts throughout the day. You can get the UV version SATA RPS cups in the 0.6-liter size, and these can be used in all SATA guns. To try the cost-effective SATA RPS cups in your shop, ask your local SATA dealer for samples or for a demonstration.

unique design complements today’s larger grille designs and is available to fit most fulland mid-size truck applications. Sportsman X has an optional detachable mesh panel (sold separately) which is specifically designed to fit the opening in the center section of Sportsman X Grille Guard or can be removed to accommodate the flush-mounted 26-inch dual-row LED light bar (sold separately). A smaller removable mesh panel designed for the factory sensor location opening is included as standard with Sportsman X.

For specific Chevy and Dodge/RAM applications, a Sportsman X Sensor Kit (sold separately) is available. An exterior step plate is located on the 1-5/8-inch bottom tube to provide easy access to the engine compartment. Built with heavy duty 2-1/4-inch upright rubber strips and 1- 5/8-inch outer tubes, Sportsman X Grille Guard is designed to provide protection and style for years to come.

What Is the Cyber Garage Management System? The Cyber Garage management system is a computerized database platform which puts together, summarizes and does an analysis on all types of data and information that can help make the job of a company’s manager easier. The management system can also handle information in other parts of the operations of the company. This includes areas such as labor, parts, paint materials, human resources, sales, inhouse inventory control, online marketing, etc.

The management system functions to monitor the company’s activities and performance right on the go. The different managers can also make use of the information to get more insight into their department’s activities. The management system may be programmed to organically create monthly reports, or at other appointed time intervals, and may also be accessed to produce special reports when needed.

Our expert product developers ensure our products are built with durability and performance in mind to help you get the job done faster. This solutions-based approach results in customers who trust their tools knowing they are also backed by reliable warranties. But our customers don’t only turn to us for performance and durability. Our customers are opinionated, and we love it. We turn those opinions into thoughtful details, and the results have been creative artwork and neon colors on tool carts along with collaborative projects that

truly bring out one’s personality in a shop. Stop by our Sunex booth #50409 at the SEMA show to check out why our customers have been proudly using our products for over 40 years. We will be showing off new products, custom designs and giving out exclusive swag at our booth. Use the hashtag #SunexAtSEMA along with an image of one of our products in the booth, across all social media platforms, to enter into a giveaway.

For more information, go to www.satausa.com, call 800.533.8016 or stop by SEMA booth #10609.

Visit Westin Automotive, Inc. in SEMA booth #31017. Afterwards, visit www.westinautomotive.com.

For more information, stop by SEMA booth #15022.

For more information, go to www .sunextools.com or stop by SEMA booth #50409.

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More Power – Half the Noise Florida Pneumatic Corp. was established in 1968 and is a leading manufacturer and supplier of pneumatic tools. Marketed under its AIRCAT®, Universal Tool®, Jiffy® and Florida Pneumatic® brands, it offers more than 500 tools covering the needs of automotive technicians, heavy-duty fleet and truck service workshops, aircraft manufacturers and general heavy industrial users. Last year, through investments in innovation, engineering, technology and new manufacturing processes, Florida Pneumatic developed a new and patented impact wrench hammer mechanism and motor design. This new series of impact wrenches known as VIBROTHERM DRIVE™ is protected by four U.S. and global patents as well as the new VIBROTHERM DRIVE registered

trademark. Couple this with the new triple injection three color molding process, it has allowed the company to deliver a line of tools that offer state-ofthe-art external designs, styling and performance. The AIRCAT line represents the most significant advances in the performance of pneumatic tools. The AIRCAT tool line has substantially reduced noise levels while retaining more power and torque. AIRCAT also incorporates a patented, ergonomically engineered handle design to relieve stress and fatigue. The majority of the AIRCAT line features a patented tuned exhaust muffler that allows discharged air to pass without developing back pressure, thus retaining more power, while significantly reducing noise. AIRCAT’s commitment to product

Dee Zee Adds Cast Step and Wheel Well to Wheel Well Options in Its Hex Series Dee Zee, Inc., the Quality Truck Accessory People, has expanded its Hex Series line with the addition of a cast step and wheel well to wheel well options. Designed with customization in mind, Dee Zee’s Hex Series also includes cab racks, hoop steps and side rails, allowing versatility to your vehicle. Dee Zee’s exclusive integrated extrusion channel design allows you to adjust the position of the drop steps from

front to back for customized placement. Hex Series cast steps allow for a larger stepping area for secure footing getting in and out of your vehicle. They are available in extended cab (73-inch) and crew cab (86-inch) lengths with a texture black finish. Three lengths are available in a wheel well to wheel well fit allowing an extra step up into the bed of your truck. They are available in lengths of 92 inched, 100 inches and 110 inches

Axle-Less: A New Breed of Trailer Suspension Technology Ordinary solutions solve ordinary problems. But when the problem is anythingbut-ordinary, an extraordinary solution is required. Timbren Industries has introduced a new type of trailer suspension that is nothing short of genius. Here’s why: no through axle; a quiet, smooth ride loaded or unloaded; maximum ground clearance; easy bolt-on installation; and fast retrofitting.

No Through Axle It all started with the U.S. military. They needed an off-road suspension that would enable a medical team to navigate effortlessly while carrying the injured from the battlefield. That’s when the engineers at

Timbren were asked to design a suspension that would address these specific challenges. As a result of months of careful research and creative planning, a prototype took shape. Needless to say, this proposal sidestepped the use of an axle. That’s right, no through axle. The first of its kind.

A Quiet, Smooth Ride Loaded or Unloaded With the use of two Aeon® rubber springs and a metal control arm, this exclusive design provides a ride so quiet that your customer is going to wonder if the trailer is riding on a cloud. Because the ride is so smooth, it’ll feel like the trailer never left the pavement.

Wrap It with ORACAL 970RA Designed to replicate an automotive paint-like finish, ORACAL® Series 970RA Premium Wrapping Film is the company’s trusted flagship product. With over 125 color and finish options, you can find the perfect style to take your vehicle from ordinary to extraordinary. The gloss finish is unrivaled due to its unique dual layer construction, giving your vehicle the “wet paint” look. However, if you want to stand out, you

may be interested in the matte finish films. Nothing sets off the lines of a vehicle like a matte or metallic matte finish. ORAFOL was the first to introduce its product in matte black – a move that got the automotive restyling industry’s attention and led an industry-wide shift from commercial use to consumer customization. ORAFOL engineers its products to be reliable and durable, serving both commercial and consumer applications.

Aftermarket Daily News innovation, quality, service and continued development in the AIRCAT, NITROCAT® and VIBROTHERM DRIVE brands are what makes AIRCAT a market leader in the pneumatic tool industry.

Market Leading Performance and Durability Exceptional warranties include two years on AIRCAT and NITROCAT and three years on VIBROTHERM DRIVE tools.

Patented Technology Features include: Quiet Exhaust Technology; VIBROTHERM DRIVE tools with the first new patented impact hammer mechanism in over 30 years; patented double sealed motor in AIRCAT sanders – oil-free design; patented gun style impact grip; and patented Spindle

For more information, stop by booth #10449 or go to www.aircat.com.

Market Leader in Innovation and New Product Development Features include: reversible die grinder; reversible cut-off tool; composite tire buffer design; and long reach extended ratchets.

locks on grinders.

Visit booth #10449, as AIRCAT is debuting its newest addition to the VIBROTHERM DRIVE line-up. This 1-inch Extended Anvil Impact Wrench is scheduled for release in April of 2020. The company is also debuting several additional AIRCAT tools that are scheduled for release in late 2019. These include the 810-RW 3/8-inch Mini Impacting Ratchet, 6530 Flex Head Cut-Off Tool, 807-25 ¼inch Mini Composite Palm Ratchet and the 6700-JBS-332 Jitterbug Sander.

to accommodate most cab sizes and truck beds. Brackets for the Hex Series are sold separately from the steps. This allows a custom fit for each vehicle using factory holes and eliminating drilling to the frame. The heavy-duty steel brackets (sold separately) are powder coated black for protection under the vehicle and feature Dee Zee’s NRT™ (No Rust Technology) additive. It provides further protection against rust on

steel products that no other company can offer. Customization doesn’t stop there with the Hex Series! Add Dee Zee’s Hex Series cab rack and side rails to complete the off-road look to any truck. They offer the same great benefits with extrusion channels to add accessories such as lights and tie down anchors (sold separately).

Maximum Ground Clearance There are two reasons for more ground clearance: no through axle (obviously) and the option to use a 4-inch lift axle. On the other hand, your customer can opt for a drop axle in order to maintain a low center of gravity.

repair, the Axle-Less suspension gives them the option to replace the entire suspension without worrying about sourcing a specific axle. A fast retrofit takes hours instead of days or weeks.

Easy Bolt-On Installation It’s the precision-cut hanger that allows for easy, bolt-on installation. This durable metal component holds the entire suspension to the trailer’s frame. The Axle-Less suspension comes pre-assembled. All you do is drill into the frame and bolt the assembly to it. Fast Retrofitting If someone brings a trailer in with a broken axle, and can’t wait for a costly

Find an installer at www.orafolvehicle wraps.com/find-aninstaller. “When choosing a professional vehicle wrap installer, consider an ORAFOL Certified Installer. They go to great lengths to pre-screen, train and certify their installers all over the country. So you know your wrap will look as good or better than a premium paint job. I suggest ORACAL 970RA colors to all my

To learn more about products offered by Dee Zee, visit www.deezee.com, follow @deezeemfg, call 800.779.2102 or stop by SEMA booth #30049.

Offer Something Amazing to Your Off-Road Fans The Axle-Less suspension – an awardwinning product – turns the traditional idea of trailer suspensions on its head. Your off-road customers will be excited to hear that they will be able to maintain the same ground clearance on their trailer as they have on their tow vehicle, and stop worrying about axle hang-ups!

For more information on the Axle-Less trailer suspension, go to www.timbren.com, email sales@timbren.com or stop by SEMA booth #34082. clients because it’s a marque wrap film,” said ORAFOL Certified Vehicle Wrap Installer Marcos Pereira, co-Founder of Wrap Specialties in Woodbridge, New Jersey, Member of Paint is Dead, Masters of Branding.

For more information, go to www.orafol.com/en/americas, call 888.672.2251 or stop by SEMA booth #12475.

Thursday, November 7, 2019

New BOLT Jeep HL Hood Lock from BOLT Lock BOLT Lock has brought a new innovative hood lock for the Jeep® Wrangler JL to the company’s line of “Breakthrough One-Key Lock Technology” products. Due to popular demand from Jeep owners, BOLT Lock created this hood lock which allows for the lock to be left in either the locked or unlocked position. The BOLT Jeep JL Hood Lock includes a new grille insert for the Jeep JL which replaces the OEM stock mesh grille. Simply remove the original grille and use the existing slots to affix the BOLT grille. BOLT’s grille pops directly into the slots for a quick and easy toolfree installation. The hood lock is riveted to the front cross member of the Jeep and

prevents the theft of anything under the hood of the vehicle, and reduces hood flutter by locking the hood completely. Designed specifically to fit the ignition key of the Jeep JL, this new hood lock is an advancement of the hood lock created for the Jeep Wrangler JK models in that the ignition key can be removed from the lock in both the lock and unlocked positions. Jeep owners can now keep the hood unlocked when driving the vehicle, allowing for easy access to under the hood when necessary. Each BOLT lock is designed with patented technology which allows the lock to be permanently programmed to the vehicle’s ignition key upon first inser-

Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions By Robyn Perry, Chief Marketing Officer of Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions

Based in Foley, Alabama, Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions is a customer-oriented equipment sales, service and training company offering quality products, powerhouse brands and total shops solutions. Originally founded in 2009 as a Snap-on Tools franchise, Founder and current Chief Executive Officer Lee Locklear recognized the limitations of being able to properly service customers from the mobile tool truck business format. In 2012, the Snap-on franchise was sold, and the new company mission began: provide the best solutions avail-

able for our customers backed by unsurpassed service, support and training. In just a few short years, Cutting Edge grew from a garage-based business to a multimillion dollar tool and equipment company. In November 2019, Cutting Edge is moving into its third commercial facility in four years, giving the company a total of 41,000 square feet. CEAS specializes in OEM and specific aftermarket diagnostic tools and equipment for cars and light-duty trucks, agriculture and construction equipment, HD diesel and light commercial vehicles, marine vessels and power sports vehicles. The Cutting-Edge Team has over 100 years of combined experience in offering

POR-15: Follow the Leader, from Rust to Finish POR-15® Matte Clear Coat is a two-component low sheen clear coat that seals in any color or patina for a custom low sheen look with incredible results. It is

formulated with an innovative low VOC, waterborne polyurethane clear coat technology that is silica-free for a consistent sheen. POR-15 Matte Clear Coat is specifically designed to deliver an extreme level of resistance to scuffing and burnishing, and to be a leader not only in the waterborne category, but in the traditional matte clear coatings market as well. POR-15 Matte Clear is nonyellowing and has excellent weathering properties, and can be used on any substrate that can be cleared with a tradition-

Aftermarket Daily News tion and rotation. Using specialized spring-loaded tumblers which move up and down to uniquely code the cylinder to that specific key, BOLT locks are tamper resistant and resist picking and bumping. The weatherproof locks are protected from the elements to guarantee longevity. “At BOLT Lock, we listen to our customers and what they want from our products. When the Jeep JL was released, we knew our customers wanted to be able to have the ability to keep the hood lock unlocked when the key is removed, so we adapted the technology of our JK hood locks in order to allow for this,” said Jason Buckles, Sales Account Manager for BOLT Lock. The new Jeep JL Hood Lock is the first of many BOLT locks created specif-

ically to fit the JL ignition key. Other Jeep JL options include receiver locks, coupler pin locks, cable locks and off-vehicle coupler locks. BOLT locks come with a limited lifetime warranty. Find a BOLT retailer by using the zip code finder at www.boltlock.com/retail-finder. BOLT locks are also available at 4-Wheel Parts stores, AdvanceAutoParts.com, Cabela’s, Pep Boys and SummitRacing.com.

the highest level of customer service and product support.

the exclusive importer for SP Tools USA, Pinnacle Automotive Systems and TOPDON Diagnostics USA. These strategic partnerships allow us to handle any tool and equipment needs our customers and distributors many have. CEAS also partners with David Ankin from the hit TV series ToyMakerz on the History channel and Andretti Motorsports.

CEAS USA Based Technical Support World-class U.S.-based technical support is unrivaled, and it takes care of each customer who calls to ask a question, learn more about a product line or troubleshoot a diagnostic issue offering a superior level of service, product knowledge expertise and customized individual and team/shop product training programs. CEAS company mission and values place the needs of the customer first, and this commitment to excellence is showcased in its partnerships. CEAS is the largest TEXA distributor in the world and al clear coat. POR-15 is the trusted brand in the automotive paint and coatings industry that stands for superior quality control, durability and customer service. Best known for the unbeatable POR-15 Rust Preventive 3-Step System with permanent results, POR-15 also offers a wide variety of specialty paints and coatings to include POR-15 Top Coat, High Temp Heat Resistant Paint, Engine Enamel and Concrete Floor Armor. POR-15 has designed effective and efficient product systems, kits and accessories for several applications and functions.

Razer Auto Inc. Creates Innovative, Cost-Effective Designs Founded in 2012 in Upland, California, Razer Auto Inc. (Razer) strives to bring to the market top quality products at reasonable costs. Using the latest in technology, such as 3D scanners and 3D printer modeling, Razer designs products from the ground up and delivers them direct from its factories. The company goal is to bring to the market innovative products with maximum price effectiveness. With an evolutionary quality control process, it is able to continuously analyze its everyday processes in order to make customers’ experiences as efficient and enjoyable as possible.

Razer Auto Inc. is a family-owned company, with a strong belief in offering products and services that are filled with quality and serviced with integrity. Razer is at SEMA to present both domestic and international markets with the various lines of durable and innovative products it produces. The company is especially proud of producing quality products at reasonable prices. With a focus on Jeeps (but not limited to Jeeps), it is launching new bumpers, body armor and various other new products. Razer’s ongoing mission

For more information, visit www.boltlock.com or call 844.972.7547. Follow BOLT on Facebook at www.facebook on Instagram .com/BOLTLock, @BOLTLock or Twitter @BOLTLock. Learn more at SEMA booth #37077.

To see the complete line of products, go to www.ceasusa.com. For more information, visit SEMA booth #10176 located in the North Hall to see the SP Tools USA product line, call 855.839.2626 or email sales@ceasusa.com.

POR-15 high performance coatings revolutionized rust protection. These state-of-the-art products form an impenetrable barrier that protects a variety of surfaces from water, chemicals, salt, UV rays, corrosive contaminants and everyday wear and tear. POR-15 products have been applied to vehicles around the world, from celebrated restoration shops to antique car museums and classic car shows. For more information, visit www .porproducts.com or stop by SEMA booth #24197.

is to create innovative designs that are durable, appealing and cost effective. Auto dealerships, retailers and of course end-users will find Razer’s products impressive. With its non-traditional order methodology, the savings that customers experience, both in time and money, are remarkable. When a retailer signs up as a dealer, it can view Razer’s physical inventory and costs online – in real-time. This information creates a virtual warehouse for customers.

For more information, stop by SEMA booths #37087 and #V270, go to www .razerauto.com or www.razeroffroad.com or call 909.923.9988.

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Safety, Hygiene and Boosting Employee Well-Being in the Auto Industry By Jenny Turner, Marketing Director, Industry, Essity

Now more than ever, skilled automotive service technicians are in high demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports that employment of automotive service technicians and mechanics is projected to grow six percent from 2016 to 2026, and the number of vehicles in use is expected to rise in parallel (www.bls.gov/ooh/installationmaintenance-and-repair/automotive-servicetechnicians-and mechanics.htm#tab-6). There will also continue to be a strong desire from consumers to keep their vehicles operating at peak performance for as long as possible. As a result, automotive workforce will need to anticipate the maintenance challenges ahead and work towards achieving an even higher standard of quality service.

More importantly, automotive shop managers will need to set their organizations up for success not only by implementing the latest advancements in technology and equipment, but also by improving workers’ wellbeing, morale and job satisfaction. A recent study conducted by Tork, an Essity brand, finds that a resounding majority of employees in industrial settings identify operational efficiency, safety and hygiene, and organization of work environments as top enhancers of their wellbeing and overall happiness on the job. In fact, safety and hygiene rank higher than what many industry professionals would assume most impactful for employees on the line, such as advancements in technology and machinery (of those surveyed on the top factors influencing productivity and happiness, 96 percent chose

Pollution Control Products Co. an Industry Leader in Thermal Stripping Technology By Jo Simpson, President

The History of Burn-Off Ovens Is the History of Pollution Control My father, Peyton Simpson, started Pollution Control Products Co. the way most businesses get started – he saw a need and he solved a problem. The year was 1971 and a neighboring business was having a difficult time complying with the new Clean Air Act of 1970. That company rebuilt electric motors which required that the old copper wire coil and all varnish, epoxy, paint and insulation be removed and the stator thoroughly cleaned. Prior to today’s stringent environmental laws, this was often done by soaking the motor parts in kerosene and “burning off” the organic material in a pit

or metal container. Removing the material by hand is slow, expensive, often damaging to parts and physically unsafe for workers. Peyton simply asked, “If I can show you how you can reclaim your old motors safely without smoke and pollution, would you be interested?” The answer was an enthusiastic yes and the rest is history. The Controlled Pyrolysis® process and the first fully contained “pyrolysis cleaning oven” were born and a new company incorporated: Pollution Control Products Co. No More Toxic Solvents, Acids and Other Dangerous Materials Although our first ovens were used by electric motor rebuilders, we quickly adapted and developed ovens for use by

operational efficiency, 94 percent chose safety and hygiene, 93 percent chose organization of work environments and 87 percent chose advancements in technology and machinery). Organizations do not need to conduct a complete overhaul of their operations, nor will they need to spend top dollar in order to establish a safer, cleaner and enjoyable work environment. Facilities often overlook daily products including cleaning tools, but the truth of the matter is that 9 in 10 employees in industrial environments consider quality on-the-job tools to be a top enhancer of their productivity and general wellbeing. On the contrary, poor quality products that are not designed for the task-at-hand can harm workers’ performance. Disposable, task-based wipers provide end-users with a fresh, clean wiper that is free from any impurities or residue, and requires up to 20 percent

less effort, up to 23 percent less time and up to 27 percent less solvent to complete a task compared with rags and rental towels. Furthermore, taskbased wipers are proven to take up to 80 percent less storage space than rags, contributing to a more organized, well-run facility (panel test conducted by Swerea Research Institute, Sweden, 2014). Making the simple switch to taskbased wipers can help your facility produce better business results down the line. Automotive technicians will notice and appreciate the extra effort from their employer to encourage a healthier, safer and more efficient workplace. Most importantly, they will be happier, more productive and motivated to take on the challenges ahead.

other industries, including automotive engine and parts rebuilders, paint and powder coaters, oil and gas producers, and plastics, fiber and chemical manufacturers. Not only did our ovens solve safety and environmental issues, they helped companies dramatically increase production capacity, efficiency and profits.

extruder screws and much more. How does it work? Resulting smoke and gases driven off in the heating chamber are processed through a powerful afterburner eliminating all hydrocarbon emissions before exhausting into the atmosphere, making the pyrolysis process pollution-free.

Pollution Control Furnaces Are Pollution-Free Pollution Control Pyrolysis Cleaning Furnaces’ (burn-off ovens) labor-saving controls are fully automatic and selfadjusting. Their patented Controlled Pyrolysis process safely removes paints, epoxies, powder coatings and other organic materials from a wide range of metal parts, including automotive and marine engine blocks, fractional horse power stators, power station transformers, paint hooks and hangers, car skids and grates, water pumps, breaker plates,

To learn more, stop by SEMA booth #11361 or visit www.torkusa.com/ getdetailed.

The Industry Leader in Thermal Stripping Technology Today, Pollution Control industrial cleaning ovens cover the entire field of thermal cleaning and parts reclamation with more than 9,000 installations in 43 countries around the world. We are recognized as the industry leader with ovens in use in over 800 industrial classifications, including branches of the U.S. Military.

For more information, call sales at 214.358.1539, go to www.pcpconline.com or stop by SEMA booth #16606.

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AcuRite Rolls Out Atlas Weather Station Chaney Instrument Co. has announced the release of a new weather station, the AcuRite Atlas. Built with high-precision sensor technology, Atlas allows users to connect to hyperlocal weather conditions. Atlas has the ability to track UV exposure, light intensity and lightning, in addition to monitoring temperature, humidity, rainfall, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction. Along with these new features, Atlas offers an enhanced accuracy rating within one degree, improved durability and more frequent readings. “AcuRite Atlas is the future of personal weather monitoring and our most advanced weather station yet,” said AcuRite Meteorologist Kari Strenfel. “Atlas provides consumers with a weather system they can depend on to accurately predict a variety of weather conditions in their exact location, rather than relying on a weather report

that’s generated at the nearest news station or airport.” The launch of products like AcuRite Atlas is part of an increasing smart home technology trend providing home and business owners with highly accurate, actionable, personalized information. Weather stations are sought-after by a wide variety of audiences from industry professionals like landscapers and farmers, to personal at-home users interested in outdoor activities and the latest technology gadgets. Atlas allows users to quickly and easily access their data, archive it so they can look back and analyze historical information, and share it with fellow weather enthusiasts. Consumers are able to choose how they view their information, either on a high-definition touchscreen display or through remote monitoring, or both.

W3C Launches Work to Improve Web Advertising Experience Large numbers of websites are funded in part or wholly by advertising. The largest web advertising company reports quarterly revenues of over $25 billion in U.S. dollars. Website owners receive a percentage of that revenue in exchange for carrying adverts. Commerce, advertising, financial transactions and the security and infrastructure needed to support them was not part of the original web design. The advertising industry has developed methods to track viewers, some of which many consider to be overly invasive, as more users run software to block advertising; however, publishers of web pages see their revenue falling and have started to use more invasive adverts and in greater numbers, damaging users’ perception

of the web. The W3C invites participation in a business group on “Web advertising by design” for consideration of features and changes to the web platform that could better and more efficiently support web advertising. Although the advertising industry has taken a number of steps to improve, including both guidelines for controlling the sizes of adverts and work on reducing click fraud, solutions need to be integrated into the Open Web Platform, including: makers of web browsers, search engines and other technologies need to be able to offer good performance and a good experience; advertisers need reliable information about how many people saw their adverts, and control over

You.i TV Announces Release of You.i Engine One 4.6 Featuring Remote Asset Management You.i TV announced a new version of its You.i Engine One platform that includes remote asset management and other features that can spur faster, better and more monetizable video app experiences for media companies worldwide. Release 4.6 has been created to further increase the ability of developers and designers to build and personalize video interfaces across platforms, and to enable greater opportunities for branded content. A key new feature, Remote Assets, allows developers to configure applications to retrieve all UX elements, including layout, styling and motion, dynamically from a server. Designers can export screen updates through the You.i Engine One After Effects Workflow and deploy changes to market without recertification. This provides brand leaders with

the speed and flexibility required to deploy custom redesigns, branded moments or sponsorships consistently across all screens. In addition, source-code for flexible cross-platform app accelerators, containing pre-built user flows and UX templates to support SVOD, AVOD and TVE business models are readily available. Developers will now have full access to the following features: Improved flexibility for native platform and web user interface integrations on mobile devices. Developers can now use native platform user interface controls within You.i Engine One interfaces and apply decorations to augment embedded webviews, providing end users with a natural experience for embedded native widgets, such as Twitter, or web

Aftermarket Daily News The high-definition indoor touchscreen display offers a quick snapshot of the day’s high and low records and graphs for each measurement to track trends. The display features an SD card slot for long-term storage of weather data. Atlas can provide remote monitoring from any device – mobile or desktop, including via the My AcuRite smartphone app. This feature lets users view data from anywhere, even at work or on vacation, allowing them to stay connected. Customizable alerts and notifications inform of changing weather conditions that might need attention. Atlas has the capability to integrate with Amazon Echo for convenient, personalized weather reports from Alexa. audience to show them to people interested in the products and services offered; ad networks need reliable analytics for advertisers – to know what sort of ads to deliver to any given person on any particular webpage, without compromising identity or privacy; website owners need to pay their hosting bills and to afford good quality information and services for their visitors; organizations are still needed that can rate websites and provide aggregated visitors analytics, both for advertisers and website owners; adverts, like other web content, must be accessible, not least because of legislation requiring sites to be accessible, but also because the web is for everyone; users need to be confident adverts are shown securely, without malicious code or viruses, even when interactive; and, third-party advertblocking software needs to be overbased content. The most commonly used user interface components have been improved to give application designers and developers greater flexibility and control over app elements, including animations, focus and data modelling. A redesigned cross-platform build system that simplifies the management and inclusion of dependencies, and provides developers with additional flexibility to automate application pipelines and introduce more testing. Improved custom debugging tools for rendering performance, focus and layout. C++ 11 compatible libraries, giving developers more flexibility around the kinds of technologies they want to include in their application, and greater design options. “The product enhancements announced today are a direct result of intense collaboration with our customers around a shared vision of the video landscape,” says Jason Flick, Chief Executive Officer and coFounder of You.i TV. “We’re thrilled to

AcuRite Atlas retails starting at $249.99 and is available at www.acurite.com.

About AcuRite The AcuRite brand is owned by Chaney Instrument Co., a subsidiary of the Primex Family of Companies (PFOC) and a family-owned business headquartered in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin. Founded in 1943, Chaney Instrument Co. and its AcuRite brand are leaders in weather and home monitoring solutions. In addition to weather stations, AcuRite offers a broad line of home and environmental monitoring devices. The company is known for developing products with intuitive designs that fit seamlessly into day-to-day life, keeping people connected to the things that matter most.

For more information, visit www .acurite.com.

come by a web platform basic facility letting users limit the adverts they see, have control over the subject areas, in a secure and private manner – although there may be a market for extended capabilities of third-party add-ons. In addition, there are new work opportunities at W3C, including: ability for a webpage to report back when a particular region has been scrolled or swiped into view, optionally being visible for a specific amount of time; anonymous, private, secure credentials held in user-selected third-party wallets; and, web payment methods allowing technologies for less intrusive in-ad purchase systems.

For more information about W3C’s web advertising work, see the W3C business group at www.w3.org/community/ web-adv/ or contact w3t-pr@w3.org.

help lay the groundwork for both app experience and business model innovation at pace.

About You.i TV You.i TV is a privately held company whose You.i Engine One software platform enables TV and media companies worldwide to create fans, engage users and convert customers. You.i Engine One allows brand owners to build personalized, profitable experiences quickly on all platforms – mobile devices, set-top boxes, game consoles and streaming devices – from a single code base. Brands such as Turner, Disney, Fox, National Geographic, NBA, Cartoon Network and the Canadian Football League are spearheading direct-to-consumer and OTT strategies using You.i Engine Onepowered TV applications. You.i Engine One has been licensed in major industry genres, including entertainment, kids, sports and news. For more www.youi.tv.

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Genovation Cars: The Green Car Company

By Steve Keyes, Communications Director, Centigrade for Genovation Cars

Genovation’s long-term goal is to be a premier provider of high performance sustainable automobiles. Genovation is committed to advancing the state of the art in EV technology with the knowledge that performance EVs will accelerate the delivery of sustainable products for future generations. The Genovation GXE Corvette all electric supercar has broken several significant world records on multiple occasions while reimagining an American icon. Genovation is raising the bar in energy storage, propulsion, composite and suspension technologies. We ask our customers to join us on this jour-

ney.

In recent years, several issues have converged to create a demand for the kind of vehicle Genovation builds: Climate change, due to high carbon dioxide emissions, is now a widely accepted fact. As a global community, we must all take whatever actions we can to reduce harmful greenhouse gases. A recent draft report from the US Government titled Climate Science Special Report finds it "extremely likely that more than half of the rise in temperature over the past four decades has been caused by human activity." There has been an increase in the awareness of the negative effects of air pollution, especially on the young and old. The World Health Organization has

Optical Zonu Streamlines Base Station Hotel Connectivity with ZONUConnect By Gary Grimes, Director Sales RF Solutions, Optical Zonu Corp.

With the U.S. wireless service providers moving towards centralized network architectures, connecting to in-building and outdoor distributed antenna systems in the area often becomes a challenge. Base station manufacturers can offer only a CPRI fiber connection to Remote Radio Heads (RRH). However, available fiber can be scarce and expensive. Remote Radio Heads have a fairly large footprint in both space and power consumption, which costs money. This approach also puts the service providers’ base station RRHs at a remote location to which they do not have free access. With ZONUConnect™, Optical

Zonu offers a streamlined connectivity between any base station configuration and any DAS that minimizes the fiber count as needed with much higher efficiency than any other solution, including CPRI-to-RRH. It minimizes the total equipment needed, which results in the lowest cost and rack space. The RFOver-Fiber solution allows the service provider to keep all its base station equipment in the centralized facility with 24/7 access and a common, battery backed-up power plant. This universal, efficient connectivity greatly simplifies the work for network maintenance engineering. This also ensures a clear system responsibility demarcation point for the service provider and the DAS owner. The economy of ZONUConnect

The Expansions of Original Parts Group Determined to supply Chevelle and El Camino parts to GM enthusiasts and others in the restoration industry, Dave Leonard, President and Founder of Original Parts Group, started a new enterprise out of a two-car garage in Santa Ana, California, named Chevelle Classics. He found very quickly that he would need more space and moved his business into a larger garage. As the product line grew to over 5,000 parts and accessories, the garage was no longer cutting it. Chevelle Classics moved into its third location, a warehouse large enough to house an enormous amount of product for its growing product line. Chevelle Classics continued to invest in manufacturing, as its number

one goal and focus was to produce the largest selection of reproduction parts for Chevelle and El Camino enthusiasts. As its product line continued to expand, Chevelle Classics was forced to pack up and relocate on multiple occasions. By June of 1990, it was in its sixth location and its product line had grown to over 20,000 different restoration and high-performance parts. In 1994, parts and accessories were added for Pontiac (GTO, Tempest and Lemans) and Chevelle Classics now had the largest selection of in-stock classic GM restoration parts in the United States. With multiple product lines now available, Dave found it necessary to give his company a more suitable name, and Chevelle Classics officially became

Owning a Spray Bed Liner Business There’s nothing quite like being an independent business owner. Building your business your way that’s set in your own management philosophy can be a game changer. If you have an interest in the automotive aftermarket, becoming a certified bed liner spray owner-operator may

be the right business for you. Every so often, the aftermarket receives a new product that is destined to become one of the true hallmarks of the industry. One such product is Bullet Liner, which is making its way into the aftermarket, one step at a time. With all

estimated that up to 2.4 million people a year die from causes directly attributed to air pollution. Research has shown a correlation between air pollution and the incidences of asthma, particularly among children. As atmospheric CO2 levels rise, the gas dissolves into our oceans, causing the water to become more acidic. Ocean acidification negatively impacts biodiversity and is particularly damaging to shellfish and kelp, putting fisheries around the globe at risk. The Genovation team is comprised of a small and capable group of engineers and automotive experts that are committed to building world class products. In order to achieve this goal, Genovation has teamed with one of the world’s preeminent contract manufac-

turers, The Prefix Corporation, to make the GXE a reality. Steeped in Detroit and European automotive know how, Prefix is helping make the GXE a stylish, robust, world class electric supercar. At the same time, we have teamed with a number of smaller technology companies, like Stafl Systems, that bring a fresh approach to innovation in the automotive sector. The combination of large and small, of traditional and new organizations, has resulted in the creation of the world’s fastest certified street legal electric supercar, the Genovation GXE.

becomes more dramatic as the number of bands supported increases. The rack space and fiber required to support three bands is the same as for five bands, and the price tag is much the same. All other solutions become bigger and more expensive for every new service added. This makes ZONUConnect the choice for future-proof interconnections. In addition to transporting multiple bands and sectors over a low fiber count, ZONUConnect includes an Ethernet data connection between the sites over the common fiber. This permits full system self-discovery during computer set up and remote SNMP monitoring and control. The Fiber Transport also features an optional optical switch feature. This permits the carrier to route the services to an

auto-redundant fiber path. The ZONUConnect Ethernet connection incorporates Optical Zonu’s digital SFPs with built-in micro OTDR. If the data path is lost, the unit immediately reports the location of the break in the fiber, enabling a short service outage time. Optical Zonu’s ZONUConnect is the only base station-to-DAS interconnection truly optimized for any network. It has a proven track record in every service provider’s network to every DAS with connections from one sector to large DAS deployments in stadiums, arenas, convention centers, hotels, raceways, hospitals and government buildings. Its efficiency has been exploited for connections from 250 feet to over 10 miles.

Original Parts Group, Inc. Year after year, Dave continued to introduce new product lines for Oldsmobile in 2001 and for Buick in 2002, offering many “restoration industry firsts” including injection molded interior parts, aluminum and chrome moldings and bright trim. It was then that sales tripled for Original Parts Group. Towards the end of 2002, OPGI found itself relocating to its seventh location, this time tripling in size to 54,000 square feet to house 50-plus employees and a growing inventory. Five short years later with 100 plus employees and over 50,000 in-stock parts and accessories, OPGI moves to its eighth and largest location. The new facility is over 100,000 square feet and capable of 250,000 square feet with new products, a proven track record is not given – it is earned. Installers, technicians, jobbers and distributors need more than just a promise – they need proven results.

On Track to Becoming an Industry Leader At Bullet Liner, one of the hallmarks of

For more information, visit www .genovationcars.com.

For more information, visit www .opticalzonu.com.

mezzanine. In 2009, OPGI added a new product line to address the needs of classic Cadillac enthusiasts, and then in 2010 came parts for Buick Riviera. A year later, the Pontiac Grand Prix, Bonneville and Catalina product lines were added with the Buick Grand National, T-Type and Regal product pushed in 2016. Last year, OPGI was thrilled to announce that it was working hard on expanding its Cadillac line. The new expansion covers CTS, STS, ATS, XLR and even Escalade/EXT models for all years up to the present day.

For the most up-to-date information on OPGI expansions and product offerings, go to www.opgi.com or stop by booth #23987.

the brand is the fact that it is not franchised. That’s right – since day one, it has been proud to be the market’s only “UN”-Franchised Alternative™. And Continued on Page 55

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Customizable Touchscreen Display Who’s in charge? You! That’s right, Kenwood is introducing a new user customization feature, touted as the “customizable multi-widget,” to six of its new Kenwood and Kenwood eXcelon line of multimedia receivers. Now, the choice is yours! Widgets were first introduced in 2016 to Kenwood’s “S” series of multimedia receivers, allowing for user selec-

table displays on the home screen, such as a clock/date, visual EQ, compass and more, with enhancements added each year since. What’s interesting about many of these widgets is that you can touch the widget to be taken to the corresponding screen’s settings or function (visual EQ will display the actual EQ adjustment menu, compass will display the Garmin navigation map on DNX models, etc.).

GAEMS Introduces the Sentinel Pro XP 1080P Personal Gaming Environment GAEMS unveiled Sentinel, the latest evolution in its award-winning series of personal gaming environments. The ultimate combination of console gaming portability and performance that GAEMS has become critically acclaimed for is now wrapped in a new sleek and patented design that provides a bigger gaming experience in a small-

er, lighter hard-shell case. Paired with your favorite console, GAEMS Sentinel with its new IPS panel transforms any space into your own esports arena or premier Personal Gaming Environment. “We’ve redesigned Sentinel from the ground up to fit today’s gamer. Sentinel’s market is just as likely to be

Mitsubishi Electric Introduces Robust Driver Monitoring System Mitsubishi Electric, a leading manufacturer of in-vehicle entertainment, navigation systems and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) technologies, announced that it has developed the first in-vehicle monitoring system with a single wide-angle camera to detect both the driver and front passenger simultaneously. Conventional in-vehicle monitoring systems generally use a single camera to analyze the driver’s face for drowsiness or distraction. More recent imaging systems monitor the driver as well as the front passenger, but require several cameras. Mitsubishi Electric has refined this concept by developing a technology that

uses just one wide-angle camera to identify both the face and hand gestures of driver and front passenger. This allows OEMs to offer a range of safety and personalization features at a lower cost. “Monitoring both front-seat occupants not only lets us check driver-centric safety behavior, but also allows us to support additional gesture inputs for in-cab systems such as climate control or audio,” says Mark Vogel, Senior Product Development Manager at Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America. “Providing a mix of safety and convenience features within the same monitoring system is critical as the line between those disciplines continue to blur.”

ClearPlus Focused on Trust, Reliability An interview with Raj Chawla, President, ClearPlus.

ADN: What separates ClearPlus from the pack?

RC: It’s the company’s ability to give best in the industry products at price points at which it participates, which are usually the ‘sweet spots’ in each segment of the category or highest volume price points. ClearPlus coverage updates are timely, and support to customers in product training and marketing intel to help boost sales exceeds what national brands offer. This in turn helps customers stay ahead of the curve and retain healthy margins. We routinely coach our customers towards additional revenue streams based on our coverage – examples include imports, familiarity with new connection systems and vehicles that use them, HD vehicle segments such as motor coach/RVs and such. I am glad you asked this question, as we take pride in our customers routinely telling us that

we enable them to separate themselves from the pack.

ADN: What are the hallmarks of ClearPlus’ values and business model?

RC: For the last 20 years, ClearPlus has consistently maintained its ethos of trust and reliability and has stayed focused on its core skills. This has enabled the company to successfully launch great functioning products on universal platforms that help its customers maintain simplicity (no duplication in coverage), lower SKU count yet offer as good or better coverage than with competitor brands. Customers see the difference in ease, safety and OE level profiles in our connection systems. All these elements allow creating better stocking dealer programs as everyone in the food chain is trying to carry lesser inventory yet not lose sales or waste an inordinate amount of time trying to figure out adapters. Easily accessible videos, integrated to arm types for each product series and to vehicle applications,

On DNX Garmin navigation models, the compass will actually morph into turn-byturn lane guidance during an active route. Users can now choose exactly what they want displayed on their Kenwood multimedia home screen. Your choice of four widget panels can be displayed on the Home screen. You can save different multi-widget pages to display exactly what you want, when you want. Depending on the model, widget options can include album art of a current song, clock, compass, photo frame, visual EQ, weather,

turn-by-turn Garmin navigation and more. When adding in an optional iDatalink Maestro radio replacement interface, additional widget options can include climate controls, radar detector information, tire pressure monitoring systems and more. Further user customizations have also been added to these receivers, including the ability to change the text size, allowing for more artist/title/song information to be displayed if desired. New wallpaper selections are also available, displaying in the background on select sources.

gamers competing in esports or creating online content related to games they play as they are to be casual gamers meeting up with friends to game together in the same room,” said John Smith, co-Founder of GAEMS. “Because of this, we packed the most performance possible into our TSAfriendly design. Players can now spend their time focusing on increasing their gamer scores and achievements instead of worrying about downtime.” Total immersion begins with a

high quality, low-latency IPS panel and Sentinel’s integrated 17.3” FHD Anti-Glare IPS panel delivers the 1920 x 1080 Full HD experience at 60HZ. Plug your favorite headset into the Sentinel’s 3.5mm audio output jack or just crank up the sound with GAEMS onboard soundstage which includes individually chambered 3W stereo speakers specifically tuned for great gaming audio. TSA-friendly dimensions means Sentinel fits overhead carry-on requirements for most airlines.

With features in development to monitor upper body position and detect slumping or collapsing, this technology may soon be able to identify medical emergencies, such as a heart attack or stroke. In such circumstances, the vehicle could take immediate action by dialing emergency services or even rerouting to a nearby hospital. Active safety monitoring systems like this will become especially important as we evolve toward the selfdriving car.

to exceed consumer expectations through high-quality vehicle designs at the speed of mobility. Industry leaders such as BMW, Chrysler, Daimler, Ford, GM, Honda, Nissan and Volvo depend on Mitsubishi Electric for everything from engine-control units through navigation systems to autonomous-ready technologies.

About Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America Mitsubishi Electric Automotive America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Mitsubishi Electric Corporation, is a global supplier of in-vehicle infotainment, telematics and safety systems. Founded in 1979, the company’s innovative technology enables automakers are available. Soon these will also be available on a mobile app.

ADN: What are the featured products and attractions at AAPEX?

RC: Intelli curve, the Hybrid-Beam platform product is clearly the best seller. With 11 SKUs, a pre-installed adapter and one additional, universal adapter in the package, it provides coverage for 98plus percent of passenger cars and light trucks on the roads. It’s also widely usable on Class C RVs and Class 8 trucks. ClearPlus has amongst the best rear windshield programs in the industry, including import vehicles, and with few SKUs. The top four part numbers provide 80 percent coverage, the top eight provide 96 percent of VIO. Compare this to 25-plus SKUs required in most programs in the market. In the last couple of years, the company has really focused on developing a full range of HD vehicle segment coverage including high value products for Class A RVs, motor coaches, transit

About Mitsubishi Electric Corporation With over 90 years of experience in providing reliable, high-quality products, Mitsubishi Electric Corporation is a recognized world leader in the manufacture, marketing and sales of electrical and electronic equipment used in information processing and communications, space development and satellite communications, consumer electronics, industrial technology, energy, transportation and building equipment. buses and commercial delivery vehicles of all classes. At AAPEX, the complete range is on display. Also highlighted are new display options – attractive free-standing floor racks, pallet dump boxes and end cap options for tighter spaces. Packaging has a clean, modern and engaging appeal across all product series and collateral marketing materials. Packaging is tri-lingual (English/Spanish/French), so the program is ready to be rolled out in many other parts of the world. We seek partnerships with foreign buyers. With the ability to provide factory direct programs from India and China, we are well positioned to offer any desired fulfillment and supply chain solution in the world of Trade Tariffs. We are truly excited to show these to our customers and prospects who are visiting AAPEX so they can appreciate firsthand the incredible value we bring to the table.

For more information, stop by AAPEX booth #1800 at Sands Expo, go to www.clearplus.com or call 888.452.WIPE (9473).

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SmartWitness Introduces LTE Video Telematics Camera Powered by a quad-core ARM CPU SmartWitness’ CP4 delivers HD video to over 30 telematics platforms. The CP4 is the size of a cigarette pack and is equipped with GPS, 6-axis accelerometer, 128 GB of video storage and can connect up to four cameras for full 360degree visibility of your vehicle. At just 4.75" x 3.5" x 1", the CP4 is the smallest IoT video telematics DVR on the market today. The first CP4 LTE models are already on the road and connecting on AT&T’s LTE network, with Sprint and Verizon models upcoming.

under the radar, Typically SmartWitness has been quietly delivering cutting edge video telematics solutions, as both a manufacturer and a global supplier. In the past 10 years, SmartWitness has grown to open four offices, launch eight new product lines and has installed nearly 300,000 in-vehicle video recorders and software solutions while partnering with best-in-class telematics service providers. All this has resulted in a sales boom for SmartWitness. The robust performance, secure design, integration capabilities and

Home Safes for Every Person, Every Lifestyle By Allen Forkner, Relations Counsel

Senior

Public

When most people think about home safes, they imagine Hollywood-sized black vaults set in concrete, containing stacks of cash and jewels. Since so few average people have piles of money and diamonds, they don’t think they have a need for a home safe. Unfortunately, they are wrong.

Everyone has something they don’t want stolen, lost or damaged, and that’s where Cannon Safe® and Stack-On® products come into the consumer picture. Cannon Safe and Stack-On, part of the Alpha Guardian family, bring decades of experience in delivering peace of mind to homeowners, apartment dwellers and anyone who has cherished items to safeguard. While you may not have crown jewels to protect, odds are good that you have

SATA Compressed Air Filtration and Its Importance in the Paint Booth SATA air filtration started in 1931 and continues today meeting the highest standards in air quality and performance, offering two different filtration series in the U.S. market. The quality of filtration is the same between the two series; the only difference is the amount of CFM that flows through the unit. The SATA 200 series filters allow for 72 CFM at 90psi, while the SATA 400 series filters allow for 129.9 CFM at 90psi. Both are modular filter systems allowing the user to adapt to varying shop conditions and requirements, and are easy to service and maintain. The first stage of the SATA filter removes water and oil by spinning the air through a cyclone tube and starts removing particulate by filtering the air through

a sintered bronze filter. The first filter stage captures contamination down to 5 microns in size. SATA’s first filter unit has next to no maintenance cost. Every six months, the plastic cyclone tube can simply be washed with soap and water to remove any oil or debris. The sintered bronze cartridge should be rinsed with solvent and blown off, from the inside out. For stubborn debris, you can use a soft nylon brush to scrub the cartridge. The second filter stage houses a fine media filter cartridge that filters the air down to 0.01 microns. Once the air passes through the second filter stage, it is considered 99.9 percent clean air. The fine media filter is 10 times finer than most

Braille Battery a World Leader in Ultra Lightweight High Performance Batteries Braille Battery has developed and delivered the MicroLite ML7Ti.V2 spec lithium battery to all the teams to complement the new aero kit. The Braille MicroLite ML7Ti spec lithium battery (at only 2.5 pounds and capable of withstanding impacts of 150 Gs) completed six full seasons with perfect reliability and was updated with new connector and enhanced cell pack build construction. Braille Battery manufactures all of its lithium batteries in its facility in Sarasota, Florida, and is the only “race grade” lithium battery supplying race series, prototype racecar manufacturers and OEM factory built

GT cars around the globe. The power, performance and reliability of Braille lithium batteries are paramount and they have a battery failure rate of less than 1/2 of 1 percent annually, with most of those contributed to abuse, misuse, improper maintenance and other factors that can damage any battery. Braille Battery is an American company based in Sarasota, Florida, that is the world leader in ultra lightweight lithium-ion high performance batteries, and also distributes and sells the world’s first and only AGM carbon fiber race batteries. The entire selection is also part of its

Aftermarket Daily News affordability of SmartWitness’ devices and cloud platform have attracted the attention of insurance and telematics providers. SmartWitness’ product line-up of connected cameras with REST API enables video and data to be seamlessly integrated with GPS tracking, telematics and fleet management software, thus ushering in a new era of video telematics. SmartWitness offers a wide array of reseller partnerships and white label opportunities for this exciting new market. While leading the industry in safety technology that has produced exceptional results and solutions for its partners, a passport, insurance or other identity documents that you don’t want falling into the wrong hands. Or, you have your grandmother’s photo albums and want to ensure they are protected from harm. Maybe you have all the latest tech and need a place to securely store your cameras, tablets, external drives and other gear. No matter what you have to protect, Cannon Safe and Stack-On can help you safeguard it without putting a big dent in your wallet. Take the personal portable safe line from Stack-On. Sized just right, these fire-rated safes deliver outstanding performance against theft and fire, but fit

SmartWitness has redefined the way risk is analyzed. Encouraging safer video driving telematics solutions reduces cost and increases efficiency for all key stakeholders in fleet management, insurance and telematics to identify, record and report key driving information in real-time. Each SmartWitness customer reported 100 percent overall risk improvement and a 39 percent increase on Return on Investment (ROI) in the first year. This is “Video Telematics.”

For more information, www.smartwitness.com.

right into any area of your home. The electronic keypad lock makes it easy to use, but prevents unwanted access. Or, if you are a renter or have roommates, the new Edge Safe may be the choice for you. Offered in a wide variety of sizes and bright colors, the Edge Safe blends right into any modern design but provides cutting-edge security. Safes from Cannon Safe and StackOn should be a part of every home, providing secure storage and peace of mind no matter what you want to protect. For more information, visit www.cannon safe.com and www.stackon.com.

other filters. The second stage cartridge should be replaced every six months to ensure air quality. After leaving the second filter stage, the air has been removed of water and oil particulate, and dust and debris contamination has been filtered down to 0.01 microns. To safely breathe air from the compressed air line, one more critical step of filtration is needed to meet the requirements of Grade D air quality level – hydrocarbons, oil vapor, odor and taste need to be removed from the air. These are removed in the third filter stage, which houses the activated carbon filter unit. As the air passes through the activated carbon filter, any remaining contaminants are essentially absorbed, cleaning the air to achieve Grade D air quality

level. The air that passes through all three stages of filtration is now considered 100 percent clean, breathable air. The third filter stage needs to be maintained, and the cartridge replaced every three months. Two-stage filters are ideal for a shop trying to deliver clean, dry air to a shop that is utilizing a solvent borne paint system, while three-stage filters are ideal for a shop needing clean, dry air for the paint shop utilizing a waterborne paint system, as well as needing Grade D air for breathing. SATA makes a conscious decision not to use desiccant to dry the air, due to the potential health effects of silica dust.

Green Start line of ecominded batteries. The latest design is based on the group 31 full size battery and can be used in car audio all the way to semitrucks. This is Braille’s first large capacity battery designed for the trucking and off-road market. The company name, Braille, reflects the concept that advantages of weight reduction in racing are sometimes only felt, not seen. Braille Battery is currently the lithium battery of choice used exclusively in every car in: Indycar, DTM, SuperGT and Australian V8 Supercars, along with a large majority of the prototypes and GT cars in the IMSA Weathertech sports car series. It is

also a supplier to top teams in NASCAR, Formula 1, Open Wheel, Drag Racing, Rally, SCCA, NASA, drifting, motorcycle and all levels of competition on both two and four wheels. Braille products are available through a variety of online distributors in the U.S., overseas and at local specialty retail outlets. Braille Battery is on display at this year’s SEMA Show. See the latest group size 31 at booth #25029 and purchase online today.

For more information, go to www.satausa.com, call 800.533.8016 or stop by SEMA booth #10609.

For more information, go to www.braillebattery.com or stop by SEMA booth #25029.

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BorgWarner Pushes the Limits of Technology BorgWarner is a global product leader in the development of clean and efficient technology solutions for combustion, hybrid and electric vehicles. It’s just one reason that the world’s largest automakers have come to rely on BorgWarner innovation to drive the automotive industry forward. BorgWarner’s customers include virtually every major automaker and vehicle producer in the world, including nearly all segments and propulsion options, from passenger cars to commercial trucks to construction equipment. With manufacturing and technical

facilities in 67 locations across 19 countries, the company employs approximately 30,000 people worldwide, all dedicated to achieving BorgWarner’s vision of creating a clean, energy-efficient world. Nowhere is that more true than in the aftermarket, where BorgWarner has become the perfect choice, and not just because of the already legendary quality of its products, but also because of the selection, the range of services and the speed it offers its partners in the spare parts business. BorgWarner’s success has come from a mindset that is

A Tool You’ll Love for the Jobs You Don’t Dustless Blasting® is the world’s fastest, most cost-effective and environmentally friendly surface preparation tool. It does everything a sandblaster can do, but better. With Dustless Blasting, you can strip paint and coatings faster, use less media and never worry about containing a plume of dust. So how does it work? The Dustless Blaster mixes water and abrasive inside the blast tank. During blasting, the water encapsulates the abrasive and the coating being removed. Instead of becoming airborne, the trapped abrasive falls to the ground, keeping surrounding areas clean Bullet Liner (Cont’d. from p. 39)

Bullet Liner believes that there are a number of advantages to steering clear of traditional franchise networks. According to Forbes magazine, here are a few of the main clues to watch out for: Traditional franchise networks are known for passing along “hidden fees” to their members (whether they be additional start-up or entry costs, or fees for marketing and sales training).

and free from mess. This allows you to blast in open environments, even when others are working nearby. Plus, you will save money on containment and cleanup costs. By introducing water, it also drastically increases the mass and energy the machine is putting out. Think of it this way – would you rather throw a handful of wet sand or dry sand at a target? The dry sand wouldn’t have much impact on the target, but it would blow in the wind and make a big mess. The same amount of wet sand would hit the target with more force, and wouldn’t blow in the

Typical large franchisers often promise lofty “average earnings” (it’s important to note that success always varies on the skill set and resources of individual operators – often while revenue costs may be high, corresponding expenses may be as well, which is why it’s critical to have a candid, open assessment before signing up and evaluate median income numbers, rather than averages). The presence of stringent rules, and in effect, a strict “boss” (one of the rea-

passionate about performance and obsessed with power. A culture that leaves the status quo behind. BorgWarner lives this stuff. Its engineers have cut their teeth at the race track. They sit in the driver’s seat. They spend hours under the hood. The end result is simple – their expertise has sparked innovations for both racing and performance enthusiasts around the world. Experience the latest innovations that can help secure your success in the spare parts business. As a product leader in highly engineered components and propulsion systems around the world such as turbochargers, EGR wind. Additionally, this allows you to use less media and work more efficiently. This not only speeds up your production time, but also cuts your consumables cost. What about rust? Dustless Blasting not only strips away old paint and rust, but actually cleans the surface that you are blasting so that it is free of contaminates and soluble salts that cause flash rust. In addition to this, the Rust Inhibitor leaves a freshly stripped surface primer ready for up to 72 hours. This makes it the perfect method of paint stripping for the automotive restoration business. Auto restoration experts also love

sons many operators are attracted to the freedom of independent ownership is the opportunity to have an entrepreneurial career of their own, but many franchisers still operate with a staunch structure that can mimic more traditional employers… and bosses). You’re trapped! Many typical franchise networks make it very difficult for an operator who is unsatisfied to leave (by providing strict out-clauses and noncompetes, and requiring that the member agree to an extreme number of regula-

valves, coolers, thermostats, as well as its REMAN range, BorgWarner offers you the products that have set the standard – in technology, performance, quality and fuel efficiency. is BorgWarner proud of its long history of pushing the limits of

technology. Its product groups include the following: exhaust gas recirculation valves, exhaust gas turbochargers, thermostats and turbochargers. For more information, stop by SEMA booth #25125 or go to www.borgwarner.com.

Dustless Blasting because it can be used on all metals with no fear of friction, heat or warping of the surfaces. The water used in the blasting process helps to keep the surface about 10 degrees cooler than the ambient air temperature. This helps to eliminate the surface heat generated by friction. No surface heat means no warping.

For more information, go to www .dustlessblasting.com, email info@ dustlessblasting.com, call 713.869.2227 or stop by SEMA booth #24693.

tions and provisions). At Bullet Liner, you have the “Freedom to Perform” – the type of freedom that attracted you to this exciting line of work in the first place. Bullet Liner hopes you’ll take a moment to learn more about all that Bullet Liner has to offer the industry, and your professional future. For more information, visit www .bulletliner.com or stop by SEMA booth #35217.

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Heartland Customs Partners with Covercraft to Display Show-Stopping Vehicle at Show GM Car of the Year winner Heartland Customs partners with Covercraft unveiled the 1969 YENKO SPECCamaro #001 at SEMA. These two powerhouse companies team up again to display a show stopping vehicle in the Covercraft booth. The car was unveiled on Wednesday, November 6 at 11 a.m. in booth #23243. The SPEC Camaro Program is a concept developed by custom builder Jeff Page. SPEC Camaro is a program where a customer can choose their favorite year model of Camaro from 1967-1969 and the options to go with it. Heartland Customs will locate an original donor car and build the Camaro to 2019 specs while keeping it looking as original as possible. This is all done at a set cost so

the customer knows exactly what the build will cost and can enjoy the process. These cars are built in multiple option levels just like GM had it structured originally: base model, Super Sport, Z/28 and even the mighty YENKO. All YENKO models are officially licensed by GMCI and come with a YENKO letter of authenticity. “We are very excited to again display a car in the Covercraft booth at SEMA 2019. This partnership has greatly benefited both companies over the past few years and given both companies a venue to show off their amazing products jointly,” says Jeff Page, Chief Executive Officer of Heartland Customs. YENKO SPEC-Camaro #001’s design starts with the custom chassis that

Loading Ramp Assortment from Erickson When Erickson started down this venture, its goal was simple: to expand or modify its ramp offering to provide the best quality products at an affordable price. Through its efforts Erickson has added some new models to complement its current selection. Erickson’s “do it yourself” ramp kits provide the customer with an end plate that can be mounted to a piece of lumber to create your own ramp. This is ideal for creating custom lengths. Erickson has an existing 8-inch model, but as ATVs and other vehicles continue to get larger, the

customer needs more strength. This gave way to its all new 12-inch wide model, which gives the customer the added strength they require. Erickson then switched its focus over to standard loading ramps. Folding ramps are some of the most popular and convenient ramps available. However, they require the customer to pay for this feature. Erickson introduced a model that has the ability to fold, but is easy on the customer’s pocketbook. Erickson also knows many customers use their ramps for many different

See Westin’s Sportsman X Grille Guard Westin’s Sportsman X Grille Guard effectively combines aggressive styling with heavy-duty front-end protection. Engineered to provide both great looks and performance, Sportsman X’s unique design complements today’s larger grille designs and is available to fit most fulland mid-size truck applications. Sportsman X has an optional detachable mesh panel (sold separately) which is specifically designed to fit the opening in the center section of Sportsman X Grille Guard or can be removed to accommodate the flush-mounted 26-inch dual-row LED light bar (sold separately). A smaller removable mesh panel designed for the

factory sensor location opening is included as standard with Sportsman X. For specific Chevy and Dodge/RAM applications, a Sportsman X Sensor Kit (sold separately) is available. An exterior step plate is located on the 1-5/8-inch bottom tube to provide easy access to the engine compartment. Built with heavy duty 2-1/4-inch upright rubber strips and 1- 5/8-inch outer tubes, Sportsman X Grille Guard is designed to provide protection and style for years to come. The Sportsman X Grille Guard comes from Westin Automotive Products, which recently added Superwinch to its line of superior prod-

The Best Bead Seater Tools in the World are Back By Richard W Brahler II, Chief Executive Officer, Gaither Tool Co., Inc.

After years off the market, the triggeroperated RAR Valve Bead Bazookas® are finally available in North America once again. The Bead Bazooka uses patented technology to offer unparalleled bead seating power in a compact and lightweight form.

The Bead Bazooka’s most impressive feature is its push-button release. While other bead seaters use ball or butterfly valves that require the technician to quickly throw a large lever while bracing the tank against themselves, the Bead Bazooka is fired using a simple trigger mounted in an ergonomic pistol grip. All the user needs to do is pressurize the tank, aim, and fire; it’s that easy. As a

Aftermarket Daily News was manufactured by The Roadster Shop in Mundelein, Illinois. The company was very particular on what it wanted to achieve in performance and looks, and The Roadster Shop delivered a chassis that gave it exactly what it wanted. The performance and handling of this car is unmatched, but yields a comfortable touring ride. The exterior has the fit and finish that all Heartland Customs vehicles are famous for and the unmistakable YENKO badging. Step into the cabin and you will discover a retro OEM inspired custom interior with lush Moore and Giles leather, one-piece Alcantara headliner and original houndstooth cloth appointments by the craftsmen at Sculpt Garage in San Marcos, Texas. From the original looking gauges with LED backlighting and LCD screens to the factory look stereo with Bluetooth and hands-free calling, every detail has been planned and executed to perfection.

“Covercraft has featured the amazing Corvettes that Heartland Customs produces, and we are thrilled to host their YENKO SPEC-Camaro #001 this year. Heartland won the GM Design Award at last year’s SEMA Show and I won’t be surprised if this incredible Camaro brings home some hardware this year,” comments Mark Korros, President and Chief Executive Officer of Covercraft. Covercraft has featured several Heartland Customs vehicles in previous years at SEMA, including last year’s GM Design Award-winning Corvette. The partnership of these two Oklahomabased companies has created one of the most anticipated unveilings at the SEMA Show year after year.

vehicles, so it wanted to create a ramp that had the ability to conform to multiple vehicles. This led Erickson to add little clips on the edges of its next ramp. These clips allow the ramp to be pieced together like a puzzle creating a custom width that can handle any vehicle. For example, use them apart for an ATV, but clip them together for your zero-turn lawn mower with off center wheels. All new ramps are made from aluminum. This ensures they are light weight, but strong, so you’re not breaking your back when moving them. They

also feature Erickson’s standard wide cross members and extruded end plates for maximum connection with your truck or trailer. With the addition of these new loading ramps, Erickson believes it has something to offer every consumer. Its focus on aluminum provides a high quality, light weight, strong and surprisingly affordable offering that is sure to perform for you. Stop by Erickson’s booth to see these new models first hand.

ucts. Superwinch has been global market leader and manufacturer of electric and hydraulic winches and accessories for more than 45 years, and the tradition will now continue. The Superwinch brand is synonymous with quality, durability and innovation and has a loyal following among off-road enthusiasts and agricultural, military and industrial users alike. Superwinch has maintained an outstanding reputation within the marketplace that’s based upon superior design, reliability and value. The brand includes

a wide range of consumer and industrial winch products, including electric winches, power drives, hydraulic winches, recovery accessories, parts and hubs. In the coming weeks, Westin will be working on new Superwinch product programs, availability and marketing materials and looks forward to continuing existing relationships as well as developing many new Superwinch customers in the future.

result, the Bead Bazooka is far more reliable, efficient and safer than any other bead seater on the market. The Bead Bazooka comes in three sizes: the 6 liter, 9 liter and 12 liter. Each is intended for a range of tire sizes. The 6L is for tires ranging from ATV to light truck, the 9L is intended for commercial vehicles and the 12L is used for large off-road tires (there is also a 38 liter Bead Booster® model for the really big stuff). All these models are smaller, faster and safer than any other

bead seater in their class. If you are looking for the best possible tool for the job, you have found it! Want to try it for yourself? We will have live, handson demos during the entire show. Come by booth #42181 in the Lower South Hall to see what makes these tools so special.

For more information, stop by SEMA booth #23243 or go to www.covercraft.com.

For more information, stop by AAPEX booth #1025.

Visit Westin Automotive, Inc. in SEMA booth #31017. Afterwards, visit www.westinautomotive.com.

For more information, go to www.gaithertool.com, call 800.452.5010, email sales@gaithertool.com or stop by SEMA booth #42181.

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What’s with All the Noise about Noise Reduction Tires? According to the Bloomberg 2018 Electric Vehicle Outlook (EVO), sales of electric vehicles (EVs) are increasing from a record 1.1 million worldwide in 2017 to 11 million in 2025 and then surging to 30 million in 2030 as they become cheaper to make than internal combustion engine (ICE) cars. One important aspect of the EV ownership experience is the serene in-car cabin experience. Without the loud exhaust of an internal combustion engine (ICE), road noise generated by the tires more pronounced. becomes Consequently, all major tire manufacturers have developed a new genre of tires

dubbed “Noise Reduction Tires.” These tires were developed to enhance the quiet in-car experience by adding a layer of sound “deadening” material attached to the tire’s inner liner, resulting in a cabin noise reduction of between 3db to 9db. With the proliferation of EVs such as Tesla, misinformation about the repairability of these noise reduction tires has infiltrated the marketplace through social media. One such Tesla owner’s community video, which has over 7 million views, perpetuates the myth that these tires are un-repairable. TECH, the global tire and wheel authority, which pioneered proper and

Dee Zee Adds Gladiator to Its Jeep Line of Products New for 2020, Dee Zee is offering a complete product line for the Jeep Wrangler JK, JL and now the Gladiator. Born through innovative designs that offer rugged looks, functional uses and the durability consumers expect from Dee Zee, Jeep owners can take their Wrangler and/or Gladiator to the next level. The new Wrangler and Gladiator product series includes lockable storage, replacement front and rear doors, side steps, grab handles and numerous mounting options for auxiliary

lights in a variety of locations on the vehicle. Many of the Wrangler and Gladiator applications utilize Dee Zee’s exclusive Hex Series aluminum extrusion allowing products and mounted accessories to be customized by each individual customer for increased performance. Lights, cargo tie downs and hoop steps can be moved along the extrusion channel for specific positioning (sold separately). The Hex Series doors provide the open-air tubular feel to hit the trails with the roof removed. The factory

Fumoto Presents Its Most Versatile Engine Oil Drain Valve at Show Fumoto, the brand that invented the original engine oil drain valve, presents at SEMA its most innovative product series yet: the SX Valve series for applications starting at 12mm. The Fumoto SX Valve is a stock plug replacement valve that simplifies oil changing into a clean and efficient process. No more stripped or frozen drain plugs that could damage oil pans. Extracting a small sample of engine oil for an analysis becomes as quick as turning a lever. By simply replacing an

engine’s stock plug with Fumoto, oil can be drained without tools or mess, freeing up bays, increasing shop productivity and getting fleets back on the road. Innovative features on the SX Valve series include: 360-degree adjustability, so the valve can be placed at any angle, making it more convenient to activate the valve than ever before; faster flow rate: Fumoto has increased the size of the ball valve resulting in some applications draining at double the speed of previous

NewTek Automotive Introducing New Line of HD Disc Brake Pads An interview with Vice President of Sales Terry Willis of NewTek Automotive. ADN: Tell our readers about NewTek.

TW: NewTek Automotive USA is a leading manufacturer and distributor of quality brake components in Kansas City, Missouri. We are in the business of supplying warehouse distributors with drum and rotors, disc brake pads, drum brake shoes and hub and bearings for ultimate sales to installers and retail consumers. NewTek has provided private label and NewTek branded products to distributors in the United States, Canada and Mexico for more than 22 years. We

maintain a substantial inventory for immediate shipment from our 100,000 square-foot distribution center in Kansas City, Missouri. Because of our centralized location, we are able to ship to all parts of the country in a satisfactory time period. Our motto is ‘You can’t sell a part if it’s not in stock!’ We have more than 600,000 disc pad sets covering over 1,200 part numbers, more than 125,000 sets of brake shoes – the widest coverage in the industry and more than 500,000 rotors/drums covering over 2,300 part numbers. All NewTek parts are manufactured to meet ISO standards, assuring our customers of consistent quality and appearance. NewTek

permanent tire repair products and processes over 80 years ago, has developed a dedicated and documented repair process for these noise reduction tires. Like any other tire, noise reduction tires can be repaired, although there are additional steps which require removal and replacement of the soundabsorbing material. TECH’s R&D group along with its Global Tire Repair Technician Training Team have collaborated in development of a repair process which adheres to established proper industry guidelines for repair through such organizations as the Tire Industry Association (TIA). Through TECH University, tire tech-

doors can be securely mounted with optional garage mounting brackets. Dee Zee’s products enhance the OE features of the Wrangler and Gladiator as well. Two sizes of aluminum toolboxes for the rear allow valuables to be locked up when the roof is removed without hindering access to rear compartments. An exclusive mounting system uses a pin system to release the box. The light mount brackets for the hood are offset, allowing users to fold down the windshield without removing the lights.

nicians come from all over the world for classroom and hands-on training which includes repair manuals that document the process. To learn more about TECH’s noise reduction tire repair process, training manual or available courses, email training@techtirerepairs.com. TECH once again leads the way in developing products and processes for the next generation of tires. To learn more about TECH’s complete line of tire and wheel solutions, visit www.techtirerepairs.com.

For more information, go to www .techtirerepairs.com or stop by SEMA booth #42125. Dee Zee’s customized 2018 Jeep Wrangler JL and 2020 Jeep Gladiator are must-see vehicles in the Upper South Hall, booth #30049. In addition to Jeep accessories, Dee Zee continues to manufacture a wide range of truck accessories as “the quality truck accessory people.” The line includes tool boxes, transfer tanks, side steps, cab racks, bed protection and much more.

To learn more about products offered by Dee Zee, visit www.deezee.com, follow @deezeemfg, call 800.779.2102 or stop by SEMA booth #30049.

valve models; and compact design: the versatility of the SX Series valve allows installation without an adapter on some engines that may have previously required one. SEMA visitors can see how the Fumoto SX Valve works with demonstrations every day at Fumoto booth #34308. The Fumoto SX Valve is also being spotlighted in SEMA’s Tools and Equipment Featured Product displays. The 2019 SEMA Show is a first for Fumoto. “Participating in this premier industry event is an honor for us,” says Fumoto USA President Yuho Yamamoto.

“Fumoto Engine Oil Drain Valves have been sold all over the world since 1976, but this is our first appearance at SEMA. We are very excited to attend.” Show attendees interested in wholesale, dealer, OEM or customization opportunities may call 800.918.3406 or 707.545.7020 to arrange appointments with Fumoto representatives during or after the show.

can be counted on to have the quality parts needed, ontime and at the price expected.

of ultimate HD disc brake pads. This line will be assigned by the manufacturer designation of ceramic and semi-met pads in the same manner they are designated by the original equipment manufacturer.

ADN: What would you like to accomplish at the show?

TW: We are eager to find new customers and to build long-term relationships with those new customers.

ADN: What brings the most pride to NewTek?

TW: We are very proud of our product quality and coverage.

ADN: What products are you launching this year?

TW: NewTek is announcing its new line

More information on Fumoto can be found at www.fumotousa.com. Learn more at booth #34308.

ADN: How do your products or services help your warehouse distributor clients compete in their marketplace?

TW: NewTek takes all competitive factors into consideration and offers our warehouse distributors an edge in the marketplace as a result of our excellent quality assurance, good service and fair pricing. For more information, stop by AAPEX booth #6506, go to www.newtekauto motiveusa.com or call 855.888.3988.

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Introducing American Icon Automotive Finishes The makers of POR-15 Automotive Restoration Products have been pioneers in the industry creating new and effective formulas respected by top fabricators, collectors, restoration shops and car enthusiasts. Now, P.O.R. Products introduces the American Icon brand of automotive finishes in the company’s new Refinish Division. American Icon captures the quality of a time-honored classic and merges it with the spirit of innovation. American Icon comes from a strong foundation built on industry leadership, cutting-edge products and an expert team. American Icon products deliver durability, consistency and a beautiful quality finish that is userfriendly. The new product launch follows the Cocoon Cam (Cont’d. from p. 1)

baby’s breathing. The tiniest of movements are tracked via an HD video camera while they’re sleeping in their crib. The lightweight system installs in less than five minutes, monitors your baby’s breathing in real time (without a wearable or mat) and sends proactive alerts right to your smartphone. No wearables means there’s nothing extra to keep track of, keep charged up or become a potential hazard in the crib. WeatherTech (Cont’d. from p. 1)

the automotive accessory category and deliver the very best to consumers. Armed with sophisticated tools and advanced design and manufacturing software platforms, a team of product development and industrial engineers, tool designers and manufacturing experts skillfully create a constant pipeline of successful solutions, including laser measured, custom-fit products that are designed to uniquely work with the contours of specific makes and models of DMA Sales (Cont’d. from p. 1)

SENSEN® Shocks & Struts, SPEEDY STRUT® Complete Strut Assemblies, SENSEN MONOSHOCK®, AIRSEN®, SENSEN Complete Strut Mount Kits, BULLDOG HD® Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers, Atlas™ Gas Lift Supports and TekMaster®Brake Wear Sensors. DMA is also a leading private label marketer with over 60 percent of its global revenues coming from its products under other brand names. SENSEN MONOSHOCK and AIRSEN air suspension products are just two of the new product programs being launched at this year’s AAPEX show. SATA (Cont’d. from p. 1)

anniversary of the Woodstock Music Festival, SATA recognizes the cultural impact of the era with a special edition spray gun. The colorful motifs of the SATAjet X 5500 Hippie remind us of this unique movement. This premium spray gun comes with a durable, unique surface coating finish, and is fully functional and

P.O.R. Products Inc. announcement of the establishment of a new business unit focusing on the auto refinish market. The addition of this unit is a perfect complement to the rust preventive business and the POR-15 brand. P.O.R. Products can now provide customers a complete solution for their automotive coating needs from primer to topcoat finish. The leadership of P.O.R. Products is excited to bring nearly a century of coating development and manufacturing experience to the auto refinish market. This opportunity will allow P.O.R. Products to advance existing technologies and bring many new ideas to the market continuing the long practice of best in class product offerings. Decades of distribution and manufacturing experience gives P.O.R.

You’re notified right away when your baby needs your attention, and the beautifully designed smartphone app includes sleep tracking and analytics, cry detection, diapering/feeding tracking and even personalized content for your baby’s development stage. With Cocoon Cam, you’re always connected to your baby, whether you’re down the hall, across town or traveling the world. This means you can head back to work, or even enjoy a night out, without worry.

vehicles. Proprietary consumer and vehicle data provide tremendous insight into customer behavior and needs, which allows the company to identify how best to communicate, engage and motivate its target audience. A robust, national marketing support plan, together with a portfolio of recognizable products that exceed industry expectations, position WeatherTech as a premium partner to wholesalers, one which can help stores to sell the brand effortlessly and profitably.

SPEEDY STRUT Complete Strut Assemblies has another 220 new parts, many of which are first to market, being introduced. Atlas Gas Lift Supports, just launched last year, now has full market coverage with over 1,600 SKUs. BULLDOG HD Heavy Duty Shock Absorbers is DMA’s newest product program for commercial fleet vehicles, class 5 through 8 applications. For the third consecutive year, DMA Sales has been named to the Inc 5000 list of the fastest growing private companies in America, as well as being named to the top five North Carolina fastest growing Mid-Cap market companies. DMA’s growth can be attributed to its proven

suitable for daily use in the spray booth. This special edition gun comes with sample RPS multipurpose cups. The Hippie spray gun is available in “I” and “O” versions with nozzle sizes ranging from 1.2 to 1.4. Both RP and HVLP technology versions come in Standard spray gun only. Features of the SATAjet X 5500 Hippie include optimized air distribution, which allows for enhanced spraying uni-

Products the capability to deliver high performance, high quality products while maintaining strong business relationships with its customers. To lead the sales department of the new division, P.O.R. Products, Inc. is proud to welcome Craig Robatzek as the new Vice President of Sales – Refinish Division. Robatzek brings with him over 37 years of experience in application/sales training, product development and brand building in the automotive refinish coatings industry. In adding Robatzek as the Vice President of Sales, P.O.R. Products fortifies its commitment to product-category expansion through experience, vast knowledge and longstanding respect in the marketplace. On the technology front, P.O.R. Products Inc. is proud to add Christopher Diangelo to the team as Technical Manager. With over 22 years of

The sleek, modern design of the Cocoon Cam Clarity camera hardware means that it blends seamlessly and stylishly into any nursery decor, for a baby monitoring system you’ll be proud to have in your home. Cocoon Cam even grows with your child from the bassinet days on into the toddler years, when sleep disturbances can become problematic for both the child and the parent. Cocoon Cam’s motion detection technology tracks wake

If you have a physical retail establishment and believe that WeatherTech products would be an excellent buying option for your clientele, you could benefit greatly from becoming a preferred partner. WeatherTech does not simply offer great products, but rather an ongoing revenue stream for all resellers. By participating in our reseller programs, whether Diamond Dealer, Authorized Reseller and/or Essentials Retailer, you’ll benefit from a generous incentive program, exclusive merchandizing displays and store placement on the compaability to develop high quality, cost effective product lines that address customer identified needs. Headquartered in Tabor City, North Carolina, with over 800,000 square feet of distribution facilities on the East and West Coast, DMA opened a new 45,000 square foot operations center in Loris, South Carolina, in July of this year. Expansion planning is already underway for a new manufacturing facility for its ride control suspension products program that will encompass over 1,000,000 square feet of manufacturing space. The planned expansion will provide the necessary capacity to support the sales of its new air suspension program, AIRSEN, as

formity and atomization with both fan shapes. A new design in the fluid tip and air cap means that the air distribution insert is no longer required, which considerably reduces paint waste and makes cleaning easier. Reduced noise level with the Whispering nozzle™ technology gives painters the feeling of a much softer and more comfortable coating process. The Special Edition Hippie spray gun began shipping to your SATA distrib-

Automotive Refinish experience, Diangelo has contributed to the developments and advancements in the formulation of auto refinish systems and remains on the cutting edge of the industry’s product development in a variety of technologies. P.O.R. Products has been committed to innovation and redefining quality through superior service and expertise. P.O.R. Products is a global supplier of industry leading performance coating products and offers knowledgeable advice on product selection and technical support. P.O.R. Products and its associated brands will continue to evolve through research and development and grow its achievements in the industry.

For more information, visit www .americaniconfinishes.com or stop by SEMA booth #24197.

and sleep patterns, and the daily/weekly/monthly summaries mean that you’ve always got detailed and accurate information on your child’s sleep habits at your fingertips. Cocoon Cam was founded by parents, is powered by the innovation of Silicon Valley, and can help you rest easy, knowing your baby is breathing easy. Find out more about Cocoon Cam at www.cocooncam.com.

ny’s heavily trafficked dealer locator site. The enforcement of a unilateral MAP reseller policy and experienced sales team support add to this winning proposition. For more information on reseller opportunities, stop by booth, #31103. To join a reseller program and gain placement on the Dealer Locator, visit www.weathertechwholesale.com.

For more information, go to www .weathertechwholesale.com or stop by SEMA booth #31103.

well as its HD shock program. The facility will also house a new R&D center, complete with a mini scale rapid product development prototype production line, as well as a center for new electronic suspension systems development. Founded in 2008 by President and Chief Executive Officer John Treece, and company Chief Financial Officer Steve Bertling, DMA Sales has quickly grown to become a trusted supplier to the automotive parts aftermarket, serving OES, big box retail, wholesale and retail sales channels.

For more information, go to www .dmagoodpoint.com or stop by AAPEX booth #37021.

utor November 1. While supplies last! Learn more at www.sata.com/hippie. Stop by booth #10609, where SATA Application Technicians are happy to show tips and tricks to all interested visitors regarding the assembly and maintenance of SATA products. For more information, go to www.satausa.com, call 800.533.8016 or stop by SEMA booth #10609.

Thursday, November 7, 2019

Aftermarket Daily News Milton Industries (Cont’d. from p. 1)

Milton engineered a large articulating easy-to-read display using an electrophoretic e-paper screen which makes for easy reading at any angle or in any lighting condition. The anti-glare display automatically adjusts rotation to portrait and landscape mode. Perfect for lefties or righties! The ergonomic body is constructed of super durable and lightweight cast aluminum with a rubberized housing for shock absorbency. It is designed with a contoured handle layered with rubberized finger pads for a better grip and added CUB Elecparts (Cont’d. from p. 1)

and entertainment options make it easier, day by day. Everyone is constantly on their phone sending messages, chatting and seeing what everyone is doing instead of focusing on the task at hand. Piloting a two-ton block of steel down the road at 75 miles per hour has become trivial in most people’s eyes. However, the truth couldn’t be further from that. There is more congestion, more inexperienced drivers and higher average travel speeds all contributing to the more difficult driving experience. So does that mean that we, ourselves are the reason that we have more accidents? Does that mean that we should Garmat (Cont’d. from p. 1)

increases, production solutions such as paint booths and advanced drying equipment like the Gascat Dryers™ gas catalytic drying solution are gaining a lot of consideration in production-minded shops. This demand is spilling over into the commercial truck and the industrial market as truck repair shops seek production solutions to meet their market demands. This increased market opportunity recently drew the attention of private equity firm MPE partners. The private equity firm has two primary target investment areas: high-value manufacturing and commercial & industrial services. MPE has invested in Garmat® USA to help an already innovative company reach its next phase of growth and fuel Alltrade (Cont’d. from p. 1)

GL: We’re pleased to announce that we’ve entered into a strategic partnership with Ingersoll Rand to develop a program of professional hand tools. We’ll be introducing the program here at SEMA in booth #51107.

ADN: What are the three most important things our SEMA members should know about this program? Accuracy (Cont’d. from p. 4)

(LDW), lane keeping assist (LKA), blind spot monitoring (BSM), rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA) and adaptive cruise control (ACC). Many of these sensor mounts have a +/- 1mm tolerance in order to calibrate and function appropriately, especially in instances where it must read objects in the distance for collision avoidance.

comfort. The USA-made hose comes with the industry leading M-Style® chuck to make it easy for quick interchanging of air chuck heads to inflate any tire or item that requires inflation. The slim profile allows for convenient storage in a tool drawer. Milton offers this gauge in seven unique configurations as well as a “kit” that includes four interchangeable air chucks. About Milton Industries Milton Industries was founded in 1943 as a family business with only a handful of products and a simple idea: provide the highest quality products for its cus-

also be charged with the responsibility to reduce the number of accidents on the roadways? According to the National Safety Council, 2018 did result in a slight reduction of fatalities by 1 percent. This is a positive move, as 2017 was one of the worst years on record in the last decade. But what else can we do? Technology seems to be the root of the problem; perhaps it can also be our savior as well. Just as much as there are products to distract us, there are also products to help us when we are distracted. We recently interviewed Diwa Nien, a Sales Representative for CUB, a radar safety product manufacturer to get their opinion on what can be done. Nien said, “it’s our responsibility to be safe drivers, but acci-

more innovation. In reaction to the recent investment, Johan Huwaert was recently quoted as saying, “MPE’s operating executive resources and their long track record of partnering with entrepreneur-led businesses make them a great partner for Garmat USA. It is an exciting time in the collision repair industry, and we thought it was the right time to bring in a partner with the resources and experience to help us enhance our position as the innovation leader in our industry.” Since its inception, Garmat USA has been synonymous with innovation in the spray booth market. Garmat USA’s product line is known for superior airflow, optimal lighting and unparalleled distributor support. Garmat has continually introduced technologies that have revolutionized the refinishing

tomers. For the past 76 years, Milton has been the product of choice when it comes to pneumatic accessories. It has invented numerous industry standard products, including the classic M-Style “I/M” KWIK® Change Coupler and Plug, the 506 Window Inflator Gauge, Safety Blow Guns and the iconic Driveway Signal chimes and bell. With these inventions, its portfolio has grown to over 1,600 different SKUs. These products cover a broad range of applications in various industries, such as automotive, fleet maintenance, construction and man-

dents happen. There is technology to help us be more careful and aware of our surroundings.” Nien introduces CUB’s lineup of consumer safety products that are easy to install and use. CUB showcases several Blind Spot Detection (BSD) systems that are available for nearly any type of vehicle. CUB has a new 79GHz commercial BSD system – it’s an amazing way to add a blind spot system to protect from pinch point accidents. The kit includes radar sensors that are strategically mounted on the sides of the vehicle. The system is revolutionary in preventing accidents in the pinch points of large trucks when making turns, especially in tight, urban environments. CUB is also showcasing its

industry, with patents on Accele-cure® air accelerator system and the integrated mechanicals found in their modified downdraft models such as Tier 1, Frontier and Chinook. Garmat USA manufactures high-quality equipment with production enhancing attributes, energy efficiencies and environmentally-friendly features. The addition of gas catalytic drying solutions through Gascat Dryers has opened up an opportunity to reduce dry times within existing paint booths drastically. The catalytic drying is a cost-effective way to increase production without increasing the footprint within a shop. Gas catalytic drying solutions ability to work with a multitude of substrates are proving to be very useful in the commercial truck industry. Garmat is not just an equipment

ufacturing. Milton continues to establish itself as the industry leader in high quality pneumatic products with exciting new innovations, including the S-580eKIT, the Brake Releaser, calibratable service gauges, 5-in-ONE™ safety exhaust couplers and much more, proudly living up to its heritage of superior products and reliability. For more information, email sales@ miltonindustries.com, call 773.904.5906, go to www.miltonindustries.com or stop by SEMA booth #50405.

Motorcycle Blind Spot Detection System, which can be used on nearly any motorcycle with a center mounted license plate and integrates seamlessly. CUB even offers BSD systems for passenger cars, trucks, RVs, both motorhomes and trailers, and its trailer system is the first of its kind. The CUB RV BSD system is ideal since anyone who has driven or towed knows exactly how difficult it is to make lane changes with such a long vehicle. The CUB product lineup gets the job done.

For more information, go to www .cubautoparts.com, call 714.784.6687, email sales@cubelec.com.tw or stop by SEMA booths #30255 and #41125.

manufacturer; the company’s success is fueled through the robust network of local, independent sales and installation distributors. Garmat distributors provide first-hand experience accountability in your pre-purchase, installation and aftersale service needs, as well as bringing the knowledge of local jurisdictional regulations. Working hand-in-hand with Garmat USA ultimately gives you the peace of mind that you have a code-compliant and quality installation, with support after the sale. Experience has proven that the highest level of personal commitment to customers exists through this method of sales and service distribution.

For more information, stop by booth #11033 or go to www.garmat spraybooths.com.

GL: First and foremost, the quality of the tools is second-to-none. After 40 years in the tool business, we know what it takes to design and manufacture tools with the strength, precision and durability to exceed the demands of professional technicians. Second, Alltrade is known for product innovation, and our expertise is evident in the Ingersoll Rand program, with ergonomic designs, functional packaging and special problem solver

tools, to name a few. Last, but not least, the Ingersoll Rand products we’re introducing here at SEMA represent just the beginning of this strategic partnership. We have many more products in development for 2020, and we’re excited to launch here at SEMA – there’s no better time or place to show off some great tools!

the new product line?

As ADAS systems become more prevalent and advanced, accurate blueprinting during collision repair is crucial to the integrity of the vehicle and calibration of sensors back to OE standards. The absence of proper and precise measuring tools leads to highly subjective damage assessments which are often made based on opinions and guess work. The Matrix Wand uses a simple, straightforward process to assist collision pro-

fessionals, automotive manufacturers and insurance providers in repairing vehicles to ensure the safety and functionality is restored as the OE intended following a collision. The 3D structural diagnostics provided by the wand lead to minimal vehicle teardown and ensure accurate estimates to reduce supplements while increasing efficiency throughout the repair process. The Fenderbolt software,

powering the Matrix Wand, integrates the Mitchell Reference Database to compare points to factory specifications. Calculations from the wand and its software are accurate within +/- 1mm, assuring precision repairs and calibration of ADAS systems.

ADN: Where can SEMA members see

GL: We’re displaying the first phase of products at SEMA booth #51107. We’ll have products on display as well as some hands-on product demonstrations. And we’ll be giving away a free Ingersoll Rand toolset each day of the show!

For more information, go to www .alltradetools.com or stop by SEMA booth #51107.

For more information about the Matrix Wand, visit www.thematrixwand.com or stop by SEMA booth #10979.