Main Header
REGISTER NOW FOR ETI’S TOOLTECH 2011 AND EXPLORE  THE SHOP OF TOMORROW

Shop of the Future
When: 
  May 3-5, 2011
Where: 
  The Gansevoort, Miami Beach, Florida
Register Now
Go to ToolTech Web Pages Now

As the automotive industry continues to change, looking to the future has never been more important.  Keeping up with the technology and the evolving automotive tool and equipment marketplace means you have to stay informed on issues at the forefront of the industry brought on by these changes.

Learn about changing industry trends and standards from industry experts.  From government standards,  to what the shop of tomorrow means for national service providers, to the enabling of common standards, and the role they will play in the shop of tomorrow.

 ToolTech 2011 is about adding value to your business through innovative formats, the latest information, and expanding your opportunities to do business in today’s marketplace and preparing for tomorrow’s challenges.

The Equipment and Tool Institute’s ToolTech conference is an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals to network and meet with OEMs, tool and equipment companies, national chain stores, large suppliers, dealer groups, distributors, manufacturer reps, and many other industry leaders.

Attendee Opportunities at ToolTech:

  • Promote themselves, their capabilities, their products, and to interface with industry insiders that make, sell, represent or buy automotive tools and equipment.
  • Network with industry peers.
  • Meet potential customers and potential product providers.
  • Confer with customers.
  • Convene in structured, private one-on-one meetings.
  • Gain valuable insights from presentations by industry leaders.
  • Cost effective/ high value way to meet with many OEM’s and customers in one venue.

OEM Opportunities at ToolTech:

  • Discuss new technologies that may affect the aftermarket tool and equipment industry and end users.
  • Discover new products, technologies, and services from potential new suppliers.
  • Utilize an exclusive gateway in the vehicle industry to meet with the key companies in the marketplace.
  • Provide direction to the equipment manufacturers on current and future OEM needs.
  • Gain valuable insights from presentations by industry leaders.
  • Meet OEM Counterparts.

Speakers

Future Automotive Technologies, A Tier One Supplier Perspective
Dave Hobbs, Senior Trainer, Delphi

Roadmap to the Future from the National Service Providers
Bob Armstrong, Manager, Automotive Equipment & Supplies, Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC
Joe Henmueller, Manager, Operations & Compliance, Midas International
George Hoffman, Manager, Automotive Assets, Buyer and Facilities Manager for Sears Automotive

Realities of Fleet Service for Today and Tomorrow
Mike Hasinec, VP of Operations, Penske Truck Leasing
Tom Kotenko, Snap-on Business Solutions

Technologies and Standards Enabling the Automotive Aftermarket
Ben Johnson, Senior Product Marketing Manager, ALLDATA
Nick Cosimano, Carma Systems

The Role of OEM Scan Tools in the Aftermarket Shop of the Future.
John Jenkins, Automotive Consultant, CAS New England

More info on Speakers and Panels

Company Showcase

Typical Exhibit

The Company Showcase at ToolTech gives exhibitors the opportunity to display their products and services to attendees, speakers, and guests.  The Showcase Happy Hour allows attendees to network in an informal setting among the company booths.

More information on exhibit space and registration


One-on-One Meetings

One-on-Ones

The One-on-One Meetings are  pre-arranged, private, closed door meetings held during ToolTech. Companies can request to meet with specific OEM personnel, ETI companies, automotive service providers, manufacturers, distributors, and others. Time slots are scheduled in 30 minute increments with 5 minutes in between meetings. The requesting company has the opportunity to meet with key people in the industry, introduce their company, and discuss their products and services.

More information on One-on-Ones


Networking Opportunities

  • Opening Reception
  • Showcase
  • Showcase Happy Hour
  • Closing Dinner
  • Golf Outing