Tool and Equipment
Enabling auto care professionals to evolve in the growing market of technologically advanced maintenance and repair equipment.
To educate, inform, represent, and serve as industry advocates for Right to Repair, while providing networking opportunities for manufacturers and distributors who specialize in supplying the tools and equipment essential for vehicle repair and maintenance. We are also committed to supporting the next generation of technicians through partnerships with organizations like SkillsUSA, fostering growth and innovation in the automotive aftermarket.
Why should you apply for the Tool and Equipment community?
Tool and Equipment council members are auto care professionals including manufacturers, manufacturers’ representatives, warehouse distributors, wholesalers, retailers, business services and trade publications who focus on tools and equipment used in vehicle repair and maintenance. Resources available to members include:
- Industry Influence: Members have the opportunity to contribute to shaping policies, standards, and innovations within the automotive tool and equipment sector. This can influence future regulations and the development of industry practices.
- Networking Opportunities: Council members connect with key industry leaders, manufacturers, and suppliers. This allows for valuable business relationships and partnerships to be built across the industry.
- Advocacy and Representation: The council advocates on behalf of its members for fair and beneficial policies within the automotive industry. Members gain a voice in important legislative and regulatory discussions that impact their businesses.
- Professional Development: Being on the council can contribute to personal and professional growth by learning from peers, participating in meetings and discussions, and taking part in projects that require strategic thinking and industry knowledge.
- Access to Information and Trends: Members stay updated on emerging trends, technologies, and regulatory changes. The council helps its members stay ahead of the curve by providing information that can affect the tool and equipment market.
What Council Members Are Saying
Being on the Tool and Equipment Council is an invaluable opportunity to work together with other tool and equipment manufacturer members of the Auto Care Association towards our common goals of supporting the automotive aftermarket and the Auto Care Association.
Kimberly Cottle Associated Equipment
Serving on the Tool and Equipment Council gives me an opportunity to give back to the industry and hopefully provide valuable information from the feet on the street. It also helps me to learn from and gain valued insight from many of our industry leaders to implement in our everyday course of business.
Ryan Stronk Western States Marketing
I enjoy collaborating with others in the automotive aftermarket with the common goal to better the community we serve.
Eric Sponhaltz Autel
Being on the Tool and Equipment Council helps me stay current on issues and trends, while meeting in person with others in my industry.
Stuart Amols NA Williams
The Tool & Equipment Council provides a great opportunity to network and share ideas with other Tool and Equipment professionals.
Rob Harvey Repforce, Inc
The Tool and Equipment council gives me the opportunity to interact with industry peers to develop programs and projects that benefit the overall automotive repair community and help fight for the greater Right to Repair for consumers and independent repair facilities.
Tom Marinelli Sunex Tools
I enjoy being part of the Tools and Equipment Council because it fosters collaboration and networking, igniting my passion for tools while enabling us to grow the automotive aftermarket together
Matt Hellman Clore Automotive
Tool and Equipment Committee
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Kimberly Cottle
Associated Equipment
Chair -
Joe Sabo
Genuine Parts/NAPA
Vice Chair -
Johnathan Bemis
VIP Tires and Service
Member -
Jon Bielfeldt
Lisle Corporation
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Laura Boni
ATD Tools, Inc.
Member -
Patrick Burke
Hofmann USA
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Frank Casale
Flo Dynamics
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Curt Evey
Milton Industries, Inc.
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Mattie Gorman-Greuel
Endeavor Business Media
Member -
Rob Harvey
Repforce Inc.
Member -
Matt Hellmann
Clore Automotive
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Scott Krampitz
CPS Products, Inc.
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Chris Leonhard
SKF Automotive Division
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Lee Locklear
Cutting Edge Automotive Solutions
Member -
Sanjay Patel
Integrated Supply Network, Inc.
Member -
Chad Schnitz
TOPDON USA INC.
Member -
Eric Sponhaltz
Autel Intelligent Technology Co.,Ltd.
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Ryan Stronk
Western States Marketing
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Jeff Tholen
Sunex Tools
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Todd Zimmerman
Dynamic Automotive
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Stuart Amols
N.A. Williams Company
Past Chair -
Melissa Stephens
Auto Care Association
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