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Hunter Is Taking IoT Tech To The Next Level

Shop owners can see their equipment payback in real time and track tire and alignment revenue and potential revenue.

Published: Jan 20, 2021

Hunter recently announced the second iteration of its HunterNet business intelligence tool: HunterNet 2, a “rooftop platform” that allows shop owners and managers to receive tire service results on one dashboard or in customized push alerts.

With HunterNet 2, shop owners can see their equipment payback in real time and track tire and alignment revenue and potential revenue. It connects with Hunter’s smart shop equipment, including its inspection and alignment equipment as well as its smart tire changers and wheel balancers.

For more information, visit hunter.com.

BendPak to Debut Eight-Armed Car Lift Concept at NADA

Octa-Flex improves technician productivity, convenience and ergonomics, according to BendPak.

By Mary DellaValle

Mary became editor of Tire Review in April 2019. She joined Babcox Media in 1988 as the senior editor of Brake & Front End. In her 32-year career with Babcox, Mary has contributed across the brand portfolio in a variety of ways, most recently serving as the editor of ImportCar before joining the Tire Review team. Her appointment to Tire Review makes her only the 10th editor of the brand in its 118-year history.

Published: Jan 19, 2024

BendPak announced its patent-pending Octa-Flex™ concept, which it's calling "a radical new two-post lift design," that features two sets of arms: triple-telescoping swing arms, plus all-new integrated lift-assist arms.

The EV12DPS Octa-Flex prototype will make its global premiere at NADA Expo, in Las Vegas, Feb. 2-4, 2024, in booth 4569W.

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