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MAHLE Service Solutions ShopPRO Commercial Wireless Mobile Column Lifts 

MAHLE Service Solutions is introducing three products in a new line of ShopPRO Commercial Wireless Mobile Column Lifts featuring a wireless communication system and a 10-inch touch screen graphic control system. Capable of lifting a variety of commercial vehicles, these lifts have no external wires or cords making it easy to set up and move.

MAHLE Service Solutions Introduces ShopPRO Equipment

The ShopPRO product line includes 12 product categories: air lifts, axle jacks, component lifts, engine stands, fluid handling, forklift jacks, service jacks, shop cranes, shop presses, support stands, vehicle lifts and wheel service equipment.

Software Solutions For The Shop: Job Tracking Programs and More

Although computers began to make their way into the automotive aftermarket in the early to mid-1970s, only recently are rebuilders beginning to realize the benefits of shop management software for their businesses. One example of how shop software improves shop productivity can be found with job tracking programs. Job tracking allows managers to see the

The CNC Landscape Continues to Grow Inside Engine Shops

Several manufacturers named automation as one of the biggest continuing trends surrounding CNC equipment these days, and it’s clearly a key contributor to a CNC machine’s ability to do more without human interference.

Schaeffler Showcases New Products and Solutions at AAPEX 2021

All Schaeffler aftermarket products are subjected to rigorous, industry-leading quality tests – with each component engineered to meet applicable original equipment specifications.

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Cleaning Equipment in Today’s Shops

Keeping components and parts in your shop clean is of utmost importance, second only to washing your hands.

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Aeromotive Opens Customization Shop for Fuel Systems

The manufacturer of aerospace-grade fuel systems has created an in-house shop to streamline the process of specifying custom fuel pumps and components for a wide range of vehicles.

Line Hone Solutions

When It Comes To Line Honing, Creativity Can Help Maximize Mandrel Magic Sometimes the best solutions are to problems you didn’t even know you have. Luckily, in this industry there’s no shortage of opportunities to be creative and develop the next great thing. Every month in this magazine and online, Engine Builder showcases some of

Software for Engine Builders and Shops

I’m at the perfect age: old enough to know better, but still young enough to try. That also means that my generation is old enough to remember the sound of a typewriter, rotary phones, factory carburetors,  and we got in on the ground floor of the PC revolution. Nowadays, everyone has a smart phone in

Miller’s Machine Shop; 2016 Diesel Engine Builder of the Year

The owner of Miller’s Machine Shop in Lincoln University, PA, the 2016 Diesel Engine Builder of the Year, has been building winning engines since he was 10 years old.

MAHLE Service Solutions Showcases Full Product Portfolio in New Heavy-Duty Aftermarket Catalog

The new catalog, published for the first time, highlights the company’s full portfolio of heavy-duty products and includes product information on its ShopPRO, TechPRO HD, ArcticPRO and FluidPRO line of products for the heavy-duty aftermarket.

Sourcing CNC Solutions – Making the decision for CNC may be scary, profitable

CNC machining equipment can be a double-edged sword to many engine builders that promises flexibility and profitability, yet often requires a significant upfront investment. As with any piece of equipment, there’s no “one size fits all” solution, and three top engine builders explain how they overcame the fear of financing and failure to find success

Snap-on Essentials for the Shop

Tools matter when it comes to getting the job done right, and Snap-on continues to be at the forefront of innovation, developing new solutions to ensure engine builders are ready for even the most challenging task.

Chicago Pneumatic Workshop Equipment Line

Chicago Pneumatic has launched a new line of workshop equipment for the professional automotive and heavy fleet maintenance industries. Expanding on an already diverse tool and compressor line, these essential vehicle shop components are designed with high quality and durability.

Engine Shops Are Cleaning Up

We’re engine builders and we live to get a little grease on our hands, right? While this is true, there is no harm in keeping your shop clean. In fact, there are numerous benefits to keeping your shop organized and clean. It makes a direct impact on efficiency, morale, the environment and most importantly, the customer.

RxSpeed Launches as One-Stop Shop for Automotive Parts

RxSpeed, a comparison search engine for the motor vehicle aftermarket, has officially launched, featuring the industry’s most advanced product database showing consumers where to buy products at the lowest cost. Following the announcement of its beta version at the 2014 SEMA Show, RxSpeed.com has completed its usability testing and released its latest version for general availability. The company plans several more updates heading into the spring of 2015.

Tips to Keep the Shop Clean from Top to Bottom

To help engine and performance shops improve cleanliness and productivity, Cintas Corporation offers 10 tips for maintaining a clean shop environment. 1. Plan daily floor maintenance. Shop floor cleanliness is increasingly important as many technicians take customers into the service area to discuss their vehicle’s condition. To keep floors in the teardown/rebuilding area clean, develop

2012 Engine Builder Tech Solutions Guide

Provides technical tips/solutions broken out by engine family – Ford, GM Chrysler, Import, Performance and Shop Tips. ( Click here for to download PDF)                

Pricing Your Shop’s Services Without Adversely Affecting Customer Relationships

What I decided to do with this article is break the subject of pricing down into three components: Base pricing, price modification andmeasuring ­results.   Base Pricing At Elite, we believe that in all cases, your prices need to be competitive. By “competitive,” I’m not suggesting that you need to charge the same price as

Media and Solutions For Cleaning Engine Parts

One essential aspect of engine building and rebuilding that cannot be avoided is the need for cleaning. Used engine parts have to be cleaned before they can be inspected. Parts that will be reused also have to be cleaned to remove dirt, grease, oil, carbon, rust, scale and other gunk that could contaminate a newly