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A f t e r m a r k e t D a i l y N e w s 9 3 W e d n e s d a y, N o v e m b e r 4 , 2 0 1 5 SC: We can accomplish remote programming over the Internet where nobody else has been success- ful. ADN: What do you anticipate to be your greatest challenge, looking ahead? SC: Educating the automotive industry in our product and how much it is need- ed — and the revenue it can produce. ADN: How's your customer service? SC: Compuflash customer service is fan- tastic; we have an enormous amount of knowledge in regards to programming. We know how the modules talk and what they want to see. ADN: Who's your target market? SC: We help auto repair shops, body shops and insurance companies. ADN: Where are you headquartered? Where did Compuflash get its start? SC: Margate, Florida. ADN: How long does the programming process usually take? SC: On average, a re-flash can take around 20 to 25 minutes. ADN: What car makes can you program? SC: We program General Motors, Ford, Chrysler, Toyota, Nissan and Mazda. Compuflash (Cont'd. from p. 1) ADN: Can you program European makes and models? SC: Not at this time, but we are current- ly looking into it. ADN: Can Compuflash perform custom programming? SC: We comply with all OE and J2534 software standards. ADN: Do you program diesel vehicles? SC: Yes, we can do diesels. However, some diesels require bench programming due to software requirements. Anyone who wants to learn more about diesel options can call Compuflash for more information. ADN: How do your products or service enhance your customers' ability to com- pete in the marketplace? SC: Compuflash will bring in professional capabilities to your shop and raise work- ers' level of expertise. Plus, our products and service will raise your bottom line. ADN: Why do potential new customers trust you with their business? SC: We have 15 years of programming experience and 65 years of ASE-certified mechanical experience combined. Approximately three fourths of a million programs on bench, and we've pro- grammed current-model, new vehicles. For more information, visit booth #90106 www.flashmycomputer.com or call 954.324.9999. refreshes while anticipating the needs and desires of consumers. Its popular Grease Monkey ® brand offers ultimate hand protection for seri- ous mechanics. Earlier this year, the company redesigned the Grease Monkey brand of automotive gloves. More impressive than the eye-catching fabrics and sleek style is the touchscreen tech- nology the company introduced on four of its high performance styles: the Pro Protect™, the Crew Chief ® , the Crew Chief Extreme and the Tool Handler™. The thumb, pointer and middle fingers on these gloves are intricately sewn with touchscreen materials during a process unique to Big Time Products. This tech- nology allows mechanics and car junkies to work smarter and safer. In addition to the Grease Monkey brand of gloves, this same innovative touchscreen technology was added on multiple SKUs across the Firm Grip™, True Grip™ and Digz™ brands. The company is adding to its Grease Monkey family and launching Big Time Products (Cont'd. from p. 1) one of the most exciting advancements to the disposable glove category the industry has seen. The touchscreen com- patible disposable Grease Monkey Gorilla Grip™ glove is twice as thick as standard black nitrile and features a patented embossing on the inside and outside of each glove. The newest Grease Monkey addi- tion features a patented fish scale trac- tion grip that is ergonomically designed to improve grip in wet and oily condi- tions, an extremely familiar environ- ment in the automotive industry. With embossing on the front and back of each glove, each pair is ambidextrous and versatile. Now a single glove can be replaced without splitting a pair. The disposable Grease Monkey Gorilla Grip glove is ideal for a variety of applica- tions including automotive, assembly and cleaning. Innovation drives Big Time Products, and it is excited for what the future holds. Visit Big Time Products at booth #10151. JIFFY-TITE: QUALITY, RELIABILITY, DURABILITY In 1963, from the basement of their rent- ed farm home in Clarence Center, N.Y., Bob and Shirley Zillig founded Jiffy-tite Company. Their original product was a quick-connect quick-disconnect fluid coupler invented by Bob Zillig. The device was sold to numerous plastic injection-molding firms to reduce the time needed to change molds. The popu- lar connector was durable, compact and saved the molder nearly an hour of time for mold changes. With high quality products, competitive prices and excel- lent customer service, Bob and Shirley led the company to worldwide recogni- tion by delighting customers in the injec- tion molding industry. In the early 1980s, automobile man- ufacturers became interested in quick connect technology to improve the relia- bility and cost of fluid connections in their assembly plants. Jiffy-tite invented a new quick-connector for automotive applications. More than 450 million devices are in service worldwide on brands such as Chevrolet, Buick, Cadillac, GMC, Chrysler, Dodge, Mercedes, Opel, Saab, AM General, Freightliner, Hino, Bobcat and Harley Davidson. Customers were once again delighted with the results of JT's innova- tive design, which reduced cost and elim- inated assembly-related warranty expenses. Jiffy-tite Company leadership recog- nizes the need for rapid part change in the racing arena. From Formula 1 and NASCAR to the local drag strip, enthusi- asts need quick-connect quick-discon- nect technology for fuel, transmission and cooling systems in their cars. In 2003, Jiffy-tite launched a design to serv- ice this market. The unique product allows for rapid, spill-proof servicing of fluid connections in a racecar at track- side without tools. In 2005, the U.S. mili- tary asked the Jiffy team to provide quick-connect-dis- connect fluid couplings for "pit stop" style maintenance of their tactical vehicles. There are now hundreds of its fittings on military vehi- cles in the field. Now the military enjoys the benefits of this reliable, tool-free con- nection in the many severe and danger- ous environments in which they are exposed. One of the Jiffy-tite team's latest innovations contributes to the need to reduce the environmental impact of the automobile by improving fuel economy. Jiffy-tite has invented a high perform- ance thermal valve that precisely controls the temperature of the transmission for optimal efficiency. As the automotive industry under- goes its most significant transformation in decades to build enhanced or alternate power-trains like turbochargers, hybrids, electric and fuel cell driven cars, Jiffy- tite has been called on to help innovate new fluid quick connections to meet the unique challenges pre- sented by these tech- nologies. Passionate people deliver Jiffy-tite prod- ucts and services. The 297 employees located in Lancaster, N.Y.; Batavia, N.Y.; Novi, Mich. and most recently Frankfurt, Germany endeavor each day to delight their customers. The Jiffy-tite team produces more than 250,000 connectors per day without defect and delivers them on time to cus- tomers in North America, South America, Europe, Africa, Australia and Asia. While worldwide patents and trade- marks have protected the product, the real competitive advantage comes from the Jiffy-tite team having a "no competi- tors" attitude. Jiffy-tite simply will not stand by and let a competitor outperform, out deliver or out price it — period! For more information on becoming a dis- tributor, call 888.605.7788 or email aftermarket@jiffy-tite.com. Learn more at booth #5307. PROTECT YOUR HEARING AND LISTEN FOR A LIFETIME The American Speech-Language- Hearing Association's Listen To Your Buds campaign wants everyone to be able to "listen for a lifetime" to the music they love. But that may not become the case for some if they listen to personal audio technology too loudly, for too long and too often – behavior that can cause permanent hearing damage. The Buds campaign, which encour- ages safe listening, has strong support from musicians – a group who knows something about the importance of being able to hear. Leading music education organizations are campaign partners. What's more, the campaign employs musicians to go into schools and spread the word about safe listening through their music. Reviews of Buds "safe listening" concerts from kids and educators alike are always very positive: "Best assembly we've ever had," "please come back, "the message is so needed." Such comments appear repeatedly in follow up surveys. Noise-Induced Hearing Loss (NIHL), which is permanent and irreversible, can profoundly limit a student's ability to suc- ceed academically and socially. For musi- cians, NIHL can lead to limited careers. Studies show that 37 percent of rock musi- cians and 52 percent of classical musi- cians show signs of hearing loss. Meanwhile, a study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association in 2010 reported a five percent increase in teen hearing loss, and cited exposure to loud music as a risk factor. How can you encourage safe listen- ing to music with ear buds if you're a parent, or practice safe listening your- self? Model safe listening for the young; taking care of your own hearing will set a good example. Listen at volume levels set no higher than halfway. Avoid pro- longed exposure to loud music by taking listening breaks; taking a break every 30 minutes is a good idea. For more information, go to www.asha.org.