The Equipment & Tool Institute (ETI) has named Winston Lee as interim executive director following the June 30 retirement of Brian Plott, who led the automotive aftermarket organization for six years. Lee, who previously served as managing director of ETI Europe, assumed the interim role July 1. The board will evaluate the organization’s needs before […]
asTech Supports Association Statement on Use of Aftermarket Scan Tools
Diagnostic provider known for providing remote access to OEM tools will offer validated multi-brand diagnostic solution. Repairify, Inc., the parent of asTech, announced support for the recent positioning statement released from the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI), Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), and Auto Care Association taking a unified position on multi-brand scan tools in […]
Equipment and Tool Institute, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association, and Auto Care Association Announce Unified Position on Automotive Scan Tools
Organizations reinforce that mechanical and collision repair shops will be best served to have both OEM and multi-brand tool accessibility. In a position statement to the automotive aftermarket industry, the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI), Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), and Auto Care Association have taken a unified position on multi-brand scan tools in the […]
Equipment and Tool Institute Announces 2020-2021 Board
The Equipment and Tool Institute announced the new Officers and Board Members on their election to office for 2020-2021. Elected Board Members are as follows: Officers (One-year term): President: Robert Vogt (IOSiX) Vice President, Programs: Harlan Siegel (Opus IVS) Vice President, Marketing: Ed Prange (Bosch) Secretary/Treasurer: David Rich (Innova) Immediate Past President: Kevin FitzPatrick (Opus […]
AMRA, ETI and NASTF Plan Combined Event in May
The Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (AMRA), the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) and National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) have partnered for their spring meetings. All three associations have previously held their technical conferences separately in the spring, but to better serve their members and to enhance the value of the meetings, they are […]
Brian Plott Named ETI Executive Director
Brian Plott has been named Executive Director of the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI). Plott brings over 25 years of experience in aftermarket tool and equipment sales, OEM diagnostics, executive level new business development, and strong relationships across the automotive industry. Plott has held equipment sales management roles with Bosch Automotive Service Solutions, ITW Food […]
ETI Names Greg Potter CTO, Announces Executive Director Search
Potter’s new role champions technical advisory content and IP protection for members. The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) announced the naming of Greg Potter as Chief Technology Officer, and the commencement of a search for an Executive Director. In the newly created CTO position, Potter will drive ETI’s purpose of enabling the success of its […]
Equipment and Tool Institute Announces New Officers and Directors
The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI), the trade association of automotive tool and equipment manufacturers and technical information providers, announced its new officers and board members who were recently elected. The board includes: Officers (One-year term): President: Jim Fish (Lemur Vehicle Monitors) Vice President, Programs: Kevin FitzPatrick (Autologic Diagnostics) Vice President, Marketing: Robert Vogt (IOSiX) […]
Auto Care Association, ETI Support Data Access Amendments to Federal Autonomous Vehicle Legislation
The Auto Care Association and the Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) have announced support for the vehicle data access and control amendment that was included in the U.S. Senate Bill 1885 (S1885), the “American Vision for Safer Transportation through Advancement of Revolutionary Technologies” (AV START) Act. The amendment sponsored by Senator James Inhofe, R-Okla., requires […]
ETI Recognizes Vehicle Manufacturer Recognized for Supporting Members and Aftermarket
The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) presented its first-ever Automaker (OE) Awards. The awards were created to achieve four goals, namely to: Inform automakers what the perception of them is by the industry relative to “OE’s as partners.” Educate the ETI’s membership and industry on perceptions of the OE’s by the industry. Recognize those OE’s […]