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Aftermarket Daily News Wednesday, November 2, 2016 6 6 NEW TOOLS MAKE WORKING WITH ALLIANCE TIRE GROUP EASIER With its Alliance, Galaxy and Primex brands and a reputation for excellence, Alliance Tire Group (ATG) provides tire distributors and dealers – as well as equipment OEMs – with top-quality pur- pose-built tires for agriculture, forestry, construction, industrial, materials han- dling and other challenging applications. Now, those outstanding tires are more accessible than ever. ATG just launched Online ATG, a web-based ordering tool for dealers and distributors with easy-to-use features that include: building orders by weight for freight dis- counts; a "Shopping Cart" feature for building orders over time; a "Saved Items" list for quick access to frequently purchased items; inventory-checking in any of ATG's five U.S. warehouses; easy access to detailed information on Alliance, Galaxy and Primex tires for any application; tools to generate quotes for downstream customers; and access to invoices and tracking information at any time. "We have been committed to stream- lining the process that allows each cus- tomer to order exactly what they need right from their desktops," says Dhaval Nanavati, Senior Vice President of Aftermarket Sales for Alliance Tire Americas. "Our dealers and distributors are specialists in challenging and highly technical markets, including agriculture, forestry, construction, materials handling and other industrial uses. ATG develops purpose-built tires for those very specific demands. With Online ATG, we have a tool that allows dealers to easily find, combine and order the exact tires they need to serve their customers – any time of the day or night." The new Online ATG is live for Alliance, Galaxy and Primex dealers now. By email- ing onlineatg@atgtire.com, they can sign up today. Warranty App ATG has also launched a new app, the ATG Warranty Wizard, to walk dealers and end users step-by-step through the submission and information gathering process. The easy- to-use tool is available for free download for Apple iOS and Android phones (just search for "ATG Warranty Wizard"), as well as online at www.atgwarrantywiz- ard.com. "With our Warranty Wizard app, the customer just has to follow the prompts to enter some warranty data and informa- tion about the tire, identify his or her dealer, take a few pictures of the tire and push 'send,'" says Nanavati. "It makes the process of initiating a claim fast and easy for the dealer and the end user." Another online tool soon to be launched will allow dealers and distributors to build container orders directly through Online ATG. This will allow any deal- ership to meet its unique inven- tory, cost, program or freight needs any time of the day with- out picking up the phone. "Our commitment to qual- ity has always been demonstrated in the high standards we set for our tires," says Nanavati. "We're taking that commit- ment to every level of doing business with ATG." ATG Appreciates Its Customers ATG is hosting a concert by the Marshall Tucker Band at the Hard Rock on Wednesday, November 2, and 8:00 pm. For free tickets, stop by booth #41209 or register online at mtb16.atgpromos.com. For more information on working with ATG, visit www.atgtire.com or call 800.343.3276 or 781.321.3910. Learn more at booth #41209. ZF AFTERMARKET ACCELERATES INTO THE FAST LANE ZF Aftermarket, as the second largest aftermarket organization in the world, has extended its global reach even further to deliver not only the product, but the complete solution. Strengthened by the technology leadership of ZF Group and the integration of TRW Aftermarket organization, the organization is able to offer an even wider product offering and exceptional service for not only the after- market of today but that of the future. At this year's AAPEX, ZF Aftermarket pres- ents its new premium brand strategy: Sachs, Lemförder, TRW and Openmatics represent OE-quality as well as technical innovation. This broad and steadily growing product portfolio of new prod- ucts such as torque converters and the electric park brake, as well as an extend- ed global service footprint, positions ZF Aftermarket as a leading partner in the competitive automotive aftermarket. AAPEX 2016 sets a milestone for ZF Aftermarket, with innovative displays and its expanded aftermarket product portfolio of driveline, chassis, safety and steering technology under the Sachs, Lemförder, TRW and Openmatics prod- uct brands. ZF Aftermarket will also present its system competence, including service solutions for its business partners. The unique mission of ZF Group "See – Think – Act" describes the inter- action of recognizing the situation, to derive the right solution and to act accordingly. With early anticipation of the trends of the future aftermarket, a broad and expanding product portfolio and a comprehensive service footprint, the after- market organization continues ZF's objec- tive of becoming the leader in providing world class solutions for its customers. Efficient. Flexible. Cooperative. The combined ZF Aftermarket creates a strong presence: the organization gener- ates a turnover of almost three billion euros, employing an 8,000- strong global team in over 120 locations, with 650 serv- ice partners worldwide. ZF's expanding global footprint represents its dedication to quality, innovation and com- mitment to generating a strong sales network. Its dedicated sales force is committed to reaching out and sustaining long-term relationships with customers through delivering the solu- tions they need. ZF will continue to nur- ture its customer relationships by adapt- ing to market changes very early through technology and service. Learn more by visiting ZF Aftermarket at booth #5061. After the show, go to www.zf.com. WHEN IT COMES TO FLUID CONNECTORS: USE THE ORIGINAL Repairs can be costly, timely and frus- trating. Chances are, whether you are repairing an automatic transmission or building a replacement heat exchanger, the OE used Jiffy-tite fluid fittings. Two dozen OEMs across the world trust Jiffy- tite fluid fittings for transmission and heat-exchange applications, so in order to maintain premium quality, copy the orig- inal and replace a Jiffy-tite with a Jiffy- tite. Comebacks No shop owner wants them. When installing or repairing a radiator, trans- mission or engine, the importance of using a quality fluid fitting cannot be understated. Why risk customer satisfac- tion and your reputation when you can replace the connection for a minimal investment using a ready to install, fully assembled, Jiffy-tite quick-connect fit- ting? Jiffy-tite fittings can decrease comebacks and increase repeat business. Jiffy-tite Today With more than 500 million parts in serv- ice worldwide, Jiffy-tite is the global leader for quick-connection fluid solu- tions. All Jiffy-tite fittings are 100 per- cent leak tested and proudly made in the U.S.A. Jiffy-tite manufactures more than 260,000 parts per day, with a wide range of products such as transmission oil cool- er fittings, engine oil cooler fittings, gly- col connectors, in-line transmission fil- ters and more. Produced from precision-machined aluminum, steel or injection-molded plastic, Jiffy-tite products provide many features and benefits: improved ergonomics with a simple push-to-con- nect line set installation, an error-proof connection that you can hear, see and feel, and performance with 100 percent leak testing prior to shipment, guaran- teed. Jiffy-tite fittings are easy to serv- ice by disengaging the line set using a disconnect tool, and they provide out- standing value achieved by a low total product cycle cost. Choosing a Jiffy-tite product means you are selecting the same validated and tested solution as the OEMs. Jiffy-tite's unique Jiffy-Lok ® and Jiffy-Seal ® innovations save time and improve reliability by eliminat- ing the need for separate hose clamps or joint compound. With Jiffy-tite's engineered quality, you are guaranteed a superior product and happier customers. Tech Tips When replacing Jiffy-tite quick- connect fittings on a plastic radiator, remember to remove and re-install one fitting at a time. Repairs can be costly, timely and frustrating. Here is some tech- nical advice regarding radiators and Jiffy-tite quick-connect fittings. Jiffy-tite manufactures two basic groups of quick-connects for heat exchangers/radiators. Jiffy-tite provides BQC (Basic Quick-Connect) fittings and IQC (Integral Quick-Connect) fittings. The main difference between these fit- tings is that a BQC fitting is used for standard metal radiators and an IQC fit- ting is used in plastic radiators. IQC fit- tings will always have an external wash- er on the threaded end of the quick-con- nect. When installing a Jiffy-tite quick- connect, it is important to understand the function of the fitting you are using. For a standard metal radiator, the cooler is retained in the radiator tank independent- ly of the quick-connect fitting. The BQC threads into the bung of the cooler and allows the transmis- sion line to "snap" into the radiator. For plastic radiator tanks, Jiffy-tite designed the IQC fit- tings to replace the retention mechanism that attaches the cooler to the tank. The IQC fit- ting threads directly through the plastic tank to the cooler. When torqued proper- ly, the Belleville-Style spring washer cre- ates tension pulling the cooler against the plastic tank. This seals and retains the cooler in the plastic radiator while also providing a quick-connect port for the tube insertion and retention. Take note: If both Jiffy-tite IQC fit- tings are removed at the same time, there is nothing holding the cooler in place, and the cooler can drop into the tank. This can lead to a contamination of flu- ids, damage to the cooler or tank, and in a worst-case scenario, it can mean having to buy a replacement radiator. Therefore, when replacing a Jiffy-tite IQC fitting, be sure to remove and replace one fitting at a time. For more information on becoming a dis- tributor, call 888.605.7788 or email after- market@jiffy-tite.com. Learn more at booth #5316 or go to www.jtaftermarket.com.