www.semanews.com 53 TOOLS & EQUIPMENT NEW PRODUCTS SEMA Tools and Tips of the Trade he SEMA Show is the once-a-year epicenter for automotive accessories. It’s more than 1,500 exhibitors offering their best products and services to more than 100,000 attendees. The must-see attraction for many is the custom, one-of-a kind vehicles on display throughout the Las Vegas Convention Cen- ter. For others, however, the real eye candy is getting a look at the tools and equipment that builders are using to create those masterpieces. In 2009, 23,191 buyers went to Las Vegas specifically interested in tools and equipment. These buyers found 107 exhibitors, registering 32 products in the New Products Showcase and media/buyers scanned those entries 1,395 times. Jason Fennessey from Speedlife Motorsports in Andover, Massachusetts, attended the 2009 SEMA Show for the first time ever, look- ing for opportunities. “We specialize in Audi and Volkswagen parts. I’m looking around for tools or anything I haven’t seen before,” said Fennessey. “This is my first time to the SEMA Show, and the New Products Showcase is very cool. I like the way it’s laid out by categories, and I’m amazed at all the things I didn’t know about.” T Astro Pneumatic Tool Company Seven-Piece Metric Split Box Ratcheting Wrench Set 800-221-9705 www.astrotools.com PN: 7125 Chrome-moly steel heads for maximum strength. Open-ended ratcheting action wrench provides the functionality and access of an open-end wrench with the ease and speed of a box ratcheting wrench. Includes 10 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm, 14 mm, 17 mm, 19 mm and 22 mm. Patented. Bossco International Corp. Hi-Beam First Ever Light Wrenches 858-391-9219 www.bosscointernational.com PN: 207 First-ever light wrench. Cherokee Spark Plug Boot Puller Sparkplug Boot Puller 269-382-0490 www.cherokeespark.com PN: 94922-37750 Efficiently removes the plug wire boot from the sparkplug in one simple step without breaking the boot. Garage Equipment Supply Dannmar MaxJax 877-432-6627 www.dannmar.com PN: MaxJax This portable two-post lift is perfect for low-clearance ceilings without perma- nently taking up a vehicle lane. Set it up in 15 minutes, and roll it into the corner when not in use. Granite Digital/Save A Battery Charger, Maintainer, Tester 510-471-6442 www.saveabattery.com PN: 1702 Compact, simple and accurate. This microprocessor-controlled device extends battery life, restores weak batteries and tests for battery quality. Homier Distributing Co. Inc. One-Ton High-Quality Folding Aluminum Ramp and Tailgate Extender 260-359-6761 www.homier.com PN: 7586 Heavy-duty folding aluminum loading ramp/tailgate extender. Better Tools & Fasteners Grip-Tite Super Wrenches SAE Six-Piece Set 866-576-3216 www.mygriptite.com PN: 141 The ultimate wrenches for tighten- ing good bolts and nuts and removing rounded, rusted and damaged bolts and nuts. Boosting the Bottom Line With Gear That Gets the Job Done
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TOOLS & EQUIPMENT NEW PRODUCTSSEMA
Tools and Tips of the Trade
he SEMA Show is the once-a-year epicenter for automotive accessories. It’s more than 1,500 exhibitors offering their best products and services to more than 100,000 attendees. The must-see attraction for many is the custom, one-of-a kind vehicles on display throughout the Las Vegas Convention Cen-
ter. For others, however, the real eye candy is getting a look at the tools and equipment that builders are using to create those masterpieces. In 2009, 23,191 buyers went to Las Vegas specifically interested in tools and equipment. These buyers found 107 exhibitors, registering 32 products in the New Products Showcase and media/buyers scanned those entries 1,395 times. Jason Fennessey from Speedlife Motorsports in Andover, Massachusetts, attended the 2009 SEMA Show for the first time ever, look-ing for opportunities.
“We specialize in Audi and Volkswagen parts. I’m looking around for tools or anything I haven’t seen before,” said Fennessey. “This is my first time to the SEMA Show, and the New Products Showcase is very cool. I like the way it’s laid out by categories, and I’m amazed at all the things I didn’t know about.”
Chrome-moly steel heads for maximum strength. Open-ended ratcheting action wrench provides the functionality and access of an open-end wrench with the ease and speed of a box ratcheting wrench. Includes 10 mm, 12 mm, 13 mm, 14 mm, 17 mm, 19 mm and 22 mm. Patented.
Bossco International Corp.Hi-Beam First Ever Light
This portable two-post lift is perfect for low-clearance ceilings without perma-nently taking up a vehicle lane. Set it up in 15 minutes, and roll it into the corner when not in use.
Granite Digital/Save A BatteryCharger, Maintainer, Tester510-471-6442www.saveabattery.comPN: 1702
Compact, simple and accurate. This microprocessor-controlled device extends battery life, restores weak batteries and tests for battery quality.
Homier Distributing Co. Inc.One-Ton High-Quality Folding Aluminum Ramp and
Mini-max cleaners convert cold water to high-pressure steam vapor instantly. This vapor penetrates all areas, dries instantly and evaporates leaving no waste-water stream.
The Jetstream 1600 includes standard- feature one-piece rotational-molded housing that eliminates leaks and rust; premium-quality Kuul Pads cooling media.
KuulAire 45 features pushbutton controls, three speed settings, automatic-swing louvers, timer, remote control and more. Affordable, all-natural evaporative cooling for home, office and light industrial applications.
RapidAir ProductsAluminum Air Outlet800-954-3310www.rapidairproducts.comPN: D8101
Presenting a higher-flow-rate compressed air outlet. The 1/2-inch NPT ports allow this outlet to provide great looks and enhanced performance. Use with our flexible 1-inch i.d. Duratec tubing.
Riggio Innovations Inc.Ratcheting Retractable Line Wrench215-866-8633www.riggioinnovations.comPN: rlw1
The Riggio ratcheting, retractable line wrench is the alternative to traditional line wrenches.
Heavy-duty precision 39-piece 1/4-inch hammerless identification stamping sys-tem. Works on all mild-steel applications and easy to align. Power of the spring.
The Pro-Driver’s unique design can easily re-coin damaged, corroded or stuck fas-tener heads. The 5,000 lbs. of impact can also shock corroded or damaged fastener threads for easy removal.
Three-In-OneNissan 370Z Carbon-Fiber Front Bumper Cover516-986-3822www.evo-r.netPN: 370002
Carbon-fiber front bumper cover for ’09 and newer Nissan 370Zs.
Z-CalzMagnetic and Decal Toolbox Label Kits-70/Kit Black & Blue909-225-2868www.zcalz.comPN: ZMTK-70 BkBl
Find your tools fast with Z-Calz magnetic and decal toolbox label kits. Each kit includes 70 individual magnets or decal toolbox labels.
A second-generation flameless heat system; release seized hardware and other mechani-cal components. Turns hardware red hot if needed without the need for torches.
QSPLM-200888-473-5378www.go-qsp.comPN: LM-200
The LM-200 is an air-powered mobile tire lift that assists technicians with lifting heavy tire and wheel assemblies.
This is the piece that connects from the throttle body to the EVO-R stainless air filter. Improved throttle response compared to the stock piece that connects the throttle body and air box. Give cooler air to your engine. Made of titanium.
Three-In-OneNissan 370Z 350Z Carbon-
Fiber Rear Diffuser With LED Light
516-986-3822www.evo-r.netPN: 370009
Carbon-fiber rear dif-fuser for Nissan 370Zs and 350Zs. Made of 3K cross-weave carbon fiber. Optional LED center bumper stop light.
An extension wrench that works with a 3/8-inch socket set. Can be used with 0º of arc in tight spaces.
Ultrasonic Power CorporationCleaning Generator With Transducer
Status Indicator815-235-6020www.upcorp.comPN: 53-40-110
Model 5400 ultrasonic cleaning generator with a patent-pending transducer monitoring circuit that indicates the operational condition of the transducers that it is powering.
The Universal radiator adapter works on 100% of car and light-truck cooling systems, regardless of size or style, eliminating the need for multiple adapters.
Tool Trend:
“The acquisition costs for specialized tools and equipment are coming down to more realistic levels due to increased efficiencies in manu-
facturing and distribu-tion, thus allowing more enthusiasts access to these tools and equip-ment. In the past, many specialized tools were available only through
one company at inflated prices. Now, with sev-eral companies com-
peting for the business, the enthusiast has more
than one choice.”—L.J. Lobsinger Jr., National
Sales and Marketing ManagerSpecialty Auto Parts USA Inc.
The Impact Head turns any rotary drill into a powerful, dual-function impact wrench and impact driver.
Prevost Corp.PS1 Safety Coupler800-845-7220www.prevostusa.comPN: ESI 071201
The world’s first safety coupler to utilize a single push to vent downstream pressure and release the plug. The user has to perform just one action—push the but-ton; no mistakes possible.
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TCA ToolstorageTCA HD 41-Inch Tool Storage Solution604-882-0709www.tcatoolstorage.comPN: TCA HD 41-inch set
TCA HD 41-series powdercoated 1.0-1.5mm double walls; 100-lb. sliders (double sets on 4-inch-high drawers); 660-lb.casters; key-locked; rubber drawer liners; and gas shocks on chest lid.
Wera ToolsZyklop800-267-5541www.weratools.comPN: 3596
This ratchet features five locking head positions and a free-turning sleeve, which makes it the fastest ratchet in the world.
Z WrenchZ Wrench214 497 1096www.zwrench.comPN: 54057
A unique new design of ratcheting open end combination wrench. New design incorporates a moving pawl that grips the fastener tightly but restricts slippage. Torque is rated at 130% of ANSI spec for a standard combination wrench.
Tool Trend:
“In our world, everybody is looking for tools and equipment that
saves labor. Our piping goes up twice as fast
as the traditional copper and black pipe installations.
Someone doing a new facility or retrofitting a building is always
looking for labor savings. We’re now selling a rolled piping product that can
be shipped via UPS. It comes in up to a
1-inch diameter, and we can overnight it
anywhere in the country for next-day delivery.”
—Andy Remus, OwnerRapidAir Products
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SE ToolsNylon Sparkplug Boot Puller810-664-2981www.setools.comPN: 824N
No shock sparkplug boot puller pliers. All-nylon construction, lightweight, com-pact, non-conductive and cost effective for technicians. Made in the USA.
Z-CalzMagnetic and Decal Toolbox Label Kits-70/Kit
Find your tools fast with Z-Calz magnetic and decal toolbox label kits. Each kit includes 70 individual mag-nets or decal toolbox labels.
Z-CalzMagnetic and Decal Toolbox Label
Kits-70/Kit Black & Green909-225-2868www.zcalz.comPN: ZMTK-70BkGn
Find your tools fast. Each kit includes 70 individual magnets or decal toolbox labels.
Tool Trend:
“In the welding segment, features such
as Miller’s Auto-Set have really made setting up
and using our welding products
even easier for the automotive enthusiast.
In the case of MIG welding, the operator
simply selects the wire diameter and the
material thickness he or she is welding on, and the machine makes sure
you have the ideal setting. There’s no need for
fine tuning or welding on test material.”
—Jon Ertmer, Segment Manager
Miller Electric Mfg. Co.
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eighteen months ago SeMA commissioned three groundbreaking specialty-equipment industry research reports from the highly-regarded Center for Automotive research (CAr) to assist SeMA-member companies with their business planning, product and vehicle technology forecasting:
• The Specialty-Equipment Company of the Future: Guideposts for Technology Forecasting and Strategic Planning identifies critical scenario planning considerations you should be aware of.
• Powertrain Forecast and Analysis: What is Coming and What are the Implications for the Specialty-Equipment and Performance Aftermarket Industry addresses the rapidly changing powertrain plans and vehiclle architectures of the oeMs for the u.S. Market.
• The Major Determinants of U.S. Automotive Demand: Factors Driving the U.S. Automotive Market and Their Implications for Specialty-Equipment Suppliers presents an analysis of the economic drivers of the u.S. automotive market and their potential impact on SeMA-member companies.
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