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Aftermarket Daily News 7 7 Thursday, November 7, 2019 Milton engineered a large articulating easy-to-read display using an elec- trophoretic e-paper screen which makes for easy reading at any angle or in any lighting condition. The anti-glare display automatically adjusts rotation to portrait and landscape mode. Perfect for lefties or righties! The ergonomic body is construct- ed of super durable and lightweight cast aluminum with a rubberized housing for shock absorbency. It is designed with a contoured handle layered with rubberized finger pads for a better grip and added comfort. The USA-made hose comes with the industry leading M-Style ® chuck to make it easy for quick interchanging of air chuck heads to inflate any tire or item that requires inflation. The slim profile allows for convenient storage in a tool drawer. Milton offers this gauge in seven unique configurations as well as a "kit" that includes four interchangeable air chucks. About Milton Industries Milton Industries was founded in 1943 as a family business with only a handful of products and a simple idea: provide the highest quality products for its cus- Milton Industries (Cont'd. from p. 1) tomers. For the past 76 years, Milton has been the product of choice when it comes to pneumatic accessories. It has invented numerous industry standard products, including the classic M-Style "I/M" KWIK ® Change Coupler and Plug, the 506 Window Inflator Gauge, Safety Blow Guns and the iconic Driveway Signal chimes and bell. With these inven- tions, its portfolio has grown to over 1,600 different SKUs. These products cover a broad range of applications in various industries, such as automotive, fleet maintenance, construction and man- ufacturing. Milton continues to establish itself as the industry leader in high quality pneumatic products with exciting new innovations, including the S-580eKIT, the Brake Releaser, calibratable service gauges, 5-in-ONE™ safety exhaust cou- plers and much more, proudly living up to its heritage of superior products and reliability. For more information, email sales@ miltonindustries.com, call 773.904.5906, go to www.miltonindustries.com or stop by SEMA booth #50405. and entertainment options make it easier, day by day. Everyone is constantly on their phone sending messages, chatting and seeing what everyone is doing instead of focusing on the task at hand. Piloting a two-ton block of steel down the road at 75 miles per hour has become trivial in most people's eyes. However, the truth couldn't be further from that. There is more congestion, more inexperi- enced drivers and higher average travel speeds all contributing to the more diffi- cult driving experience. So does that mean that we, ourselves are the reason that we have more acci- dents? Does that mean that we should also be charged with the responsibility to reduce the number of accidents on the roadways? According to the National Safety Council, 2018 did result in a slight reduction of fatalities by 1 percent. This is a positive move, as 2017 was one of the worst years on record in the last decade. But what else can we do? Technology seems to be the root of the problem; perhaps it can also be our savior as well. Just as much as there are prod- ucts to distract us, there are also products to help us when we are distracted. We recently interviewed Diwa Nien, a Sales Representative for CUB, a radar safety product manufacturer to get their opinion on what can be done. Nien said, "it's our responsibility to be safe drivers, but acci- CUB Elecparts (Cont'd. from p. 1) dents happen. There is technology to help us be more careful and aware of our sur- roundings." Nien introduces CUB's line- up of consumer safety products that are easy to install and use. CUB showcases several Blind Spot Detection (BSD) systems that are avail- able for nearly any type of vehicle. CUB has a new 79GHz commercial BSD sys- tem – it's an amazing way to add a blind spot system to protect from pinch point accidents. The kit includes radar sensors that are strategically mounted on the sides of the vehicle. The system is revo- lutionary in preventing accidents in the pinch points of large trucks when making turns, especially in tight, urban environ- ments. CUB is also showcasing its Motorcycle Blind Spot Detection System, which can be used on nearly any motorcycle with a center mounted license plate and integrates seamlessly. CUB even offers BSD systems for pas- senger cars, trucks, RVs, both motorhomes and trailers, and its trailer system is the first of its kind. The CUB RV BSD system is ideal since anyone who has driven or towed knows exactly how difficult it is to make lane changes with such a long vehicle. The CUB prod- uct lineup gets the job done. For more information, go to www .cubautoparts.com, call 714.784.6687, email sales@cubelec.com.tw or stop by SEMA booths #30255 and #41125. increases, production solutions such as paint booths and advanced drying equip- ment like the Gascat Dryers™ gas cat- alytic drying solution are gaining a lot of consideration in production-minded shops. This demand is spilling over into the commercial truck and the industrial market as truck repair shops seek produc- tion solutions to meet their market demands. This increased market opportunity recently drew the attention of private equity firm MPE partners. The private equity firm has two primary target invest- ment areas: high-value manufacturing and commercial & industrial services. MPE has invested in Garmat ® USA to help an already innovative company reach its next phase of growth and fuel more innovation. In reaction to the recent investment, Johan Huwaert was recently quoted as saying, "MPE's operating executive resources and their long track record of partnering with entrepreneur-led busi- nesses make them a great partner for Garmat USA. It is an exciting time in the collision repair industry, and we thought it was the right time to bring in a partner with the resources and experience to help us enhance our position as the innovation leader in our industry." Since its inception, Garmat USA has been synonymous with innovation in the spray booth market. Garmat USA's product line is known for superi- or airflow, optimal lighting and unpar- alleled distributor support. Garmat has continually introduced technologies that have revolutionized the refinishing Garmat (Cont'd. from p. 1) industry, with patents on Accele-cure ® air accelerator system and the integrat- ed mechanicals found in their modified downdraft models such as Tier 1, Frontier and Chinook. Garmat USA manufactures high-quality equipment with production enhancing attributes, energy efficiencies and environmental- ly-friendly features. The addition of gas catalytic drying solutions through Gascat Dryers has opened up an opportunity to reduce dry times within existing paint booths drasti- cally. The catalytic drying is a cost-effec- tive way to increase production without increasing the footprint within a shop. Gas catalytic drying solutions ability to work with a multitude of substrates are proving to be very useful in the commer- cial truck industry. Garmat is not just an equipment manufacturer; the company's success is fueled through the robust network of local, independent sales and installation distributors. Garmat distributors provide first-hand experience accountability in your pre-purchase, installation and after- sale service needs, as well as bringing the knowledge of local jurisdictional regula- tions. Working hand-in-hand with Garmat USA ultimately gives you the peace of mind that you have a code-compliant and quality installation, with support after the sale. Experience has proven that the highest level of personal commitment to customers exists through this method of sales and service distribution. For more information, stop by booth #11033 or go to www.garmat spraybooths.com. GL: We're pleased to announce that we've entered into a strategic partnership with Ingersoll Rand to develop a program of professional hand tools. We'll be intro- ducing the program here at SEMA in booth #51107. ADN: What are the three most important things our SEMA members should know about this program? GL: First and foremost, the quality of the tools is second-to-none. After 40 years in the tool business, we know what it takes to design and manufacture tools with the strength, precision and durability to exceed the demands of professional tech- nicians. Second, Alltrade is known for product innovation, and our expertise is evident in the Ingersoll Rand program, with ergonomic designs, functional packaging and special problem solver Alltrade (Cont'd. from p. 1) tools, to name a few. Last, but not least, the Ingersoll Rand products we're introducing here at SEMA represent just the begin- ning of this strategic partnership. We have many more products in develop- ment for 2020, and we're excited to launch here at SEMA – there's no bet- ter time or place to show off some great tools! ADN: Where can SEMA members see the new product line? GL: We're displaying the first phase of products at SEMA booth #51107. We'll have products on display as well as some hands-on product demonstrations. And we'll be giving away a free Ingersoll Rand toolset each day of the show! For more information, go to www .alltradetools.com or stop by SEMA booth #51107. (LDW), lane keeping assist (LKA), blind spot monitoring (BSM), rear cross-traffic alert (RCTA) and adaptive cruise control (ACC). Many of these sensor mounts have a +/- 1mm tolerance in order to cal- ibrate and function appropriately, espe- cially in instances where it must read objects in the distance for collision avoidance. As ADAS systems become more prevalent and advanced, accurate blue- printing during collision repair is crucial to the integrity of the vehicle and cali- bration of sensors back to OE standards. The absence of proper and precise meas- uring tools leads to highly subjective damage assessments which are often made based on opinions and guess work. The Matrix Wand uses a simple, straight- forward process to assist collision pro- Accuracy (Cont'd. from p. 4) fessionals, automotive manufacturers and insurance providers in repairing vehicles to ensure the safety and func- tionality is restored as the OE intended following a collision. The 3D structural diagnostics pro- vided by the wand lead to minimal vehi- cle teardown and ensure accurate esti- mates to reduce supplements while increasing efficiency throughout the repair process. The Fenderbolt software, powering the Matrix Wand, integrates the Mitchell Reference Database to compare points to factory specifications. Calculations from the wand and its soft- ware are accurate within +/- 1mm, assur- ing precision repairs and calibration of ADAS systems. For more information about the Matrix Wand, visit www.thematrixwand.com or stop by SEMA booth #10979.