ETI’s Annual ToolTech conference recently drew more than 125 professionals to Napa Valley, Calif.

ToolTech 2010 was highlighted by more than a dozen industry speakers on topics including, “Trends in OE Diagnostic Strategies"; "Brake/Tire Panel on Service Requirements, Updating traditional Undercar Service Products, and TPMS Updates”; “The Movement Toward Comprehensive Repair Services; The Insurance Industry Goals, The Shop Owner’s Dilemma, The OEM’s Role and Obligations”; “The Future of Remote OBD”; “Heavy Duty Aftermarket Access To Information Panel”; and “Automotive Service Councils of California (ASCCA) Panel Q&A."

Presentations and additional information are available at etools.org.

ETI also presented its findings on the recently completed TPMS and telematics Market Research. ETI is using this research to help all segments of the automotive industry provide aftermarket shops with better tool and equipment solutions.

ETI surveyed automotive repair facilities to find out more about their familiarity with TPMS and telematics. This research was designed to evaluate the market’s use and experiences with using TPMS and telematics, as well as their future business expectations in implementing TPMS and telematics services, and to find out what support the market needs to implement or grow their TPMS and Telematics business.  

The Market Research Study will be available for purchase at etools.org.

“ToolTech 2010 was one of the best attended and most informative events ETI has put on. The speakers were outstanding and the information relayed was very valuable to our members,” says Jessie Korosec, ETI Marketing Manager. “ETI would like to thank all of the OEMs for attending and participating in the sought after One-on-One Meetings. We would also like to thank the attendees for their support and we look forward to seeing everyone at next year’s ToolTech in Miami Beach, Florida the week May 3, 2011.”