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HUNTER
highlights
2013 : edition 155
www.hunter.com
News and Trends
of the Automotive Industry
Hunter draws record crowds at SEMA 2013!
In November, Hunter
Engineering Company
attended the annual SEMA
show and debuted some of
the show’s most innovative
and talked-about technology.
Hunter’s 7,000-squarefoot exhibition booth saw a
constant stream of traffic
for four days. Customers
from around the world
witnessed live demonstrations
of 10 new Hunter products,
including the Revolution™ the world’s most advanced
fully automatic tire changer.
Hunter also revealed the
new 6-sensor WinAlign
HD alignment system, the
fastest heavy duty alignment
system in the industry. A new
drive under Quick Check™
configuration and enhanced
TCX50 family tire changers
also made Hunter one of the
most publicized exhibitors
at SEMA.
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Over 100 Hunter employees and Representatives staffed Hunter’s booth at SEMA 2013.
Throughout the show,
Hunter’s booth received
media coverage from
Velocity Channel’s Overhaulin’
show, Performance TV and
other industry video and
print outlets.
Hunter Senior Product Manager Pete Liebetreu talks to a crowd while Hunter’s new Revolution
automatically changes a tire.
What’s Inside
NEW!
Revolution
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NEW!
WinAlign HD
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NEW!
New Cabinet
Design
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NEW! Revolution™ fully automatic tire changer
Hunter combined its technological leadership and
innovative style to produce the most advanced fully
automatic tire changer completely designed and
built in the USA - the Revolution™.
Debuted at SEMA in November, the Revolution
uses the same fully automatic process for all tire
and wheel combinations, saving time on today’s
diverse assemblies. The fully automatic process
also reduces the need for a skilled operator and
levels the experience gap of tire-changing teams
by turning all technicians into experts.
The Revolution’s intuitive touchscreen interface
indicates the operator’s current step and
monitors progress throughout the procedure. The
touchscreen also stores 15 helpful on-board videos.
The fully automatic process places the operator
away from the machine, increasing technician safety
and eliminating pinch points. The Revolution also
increases tire and wheel safety as all rim contact
or near rim contact is plastic. Software constantly
monitors TPMS location and will not allow the tire to
be mounted or demounted in an unsafe position.
The Revolution was featured on Performance TV at
SEMA 2013 and was among the most popular new
technology at the show.
Fully automatic process helps training and saves effort
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Leverless tool head prevents tire and rim
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“Go” foot pedal controls all progress and
places operator away from machine.
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Informative videos provide on-the-job
training when necessary.
WinAlign® HD alignment system industry’s
fastest!
Hunter’s Heavy Duty customers can
now diagnose tire wear conditions in
1/3 of the time. New technology from
Hunter Engineering provides accurate,
3-axle wheel alignment readings in just
4 minutes. Hunter’s previous generation
aligner took over 12 minutes.
Hunter’s improved WinAlign HD
Alignment System uses four or six
revolutionary DSP700T heavy-duty
alignment sensors. DSP700T sensors
use exclusive roll-forward Quick Comp
compensation to compensate all
sensors at once without the need to
jack each axle.
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Above: Hunter Representatives explain the speed of new
WinAlign HD Alignment systems at SEMA 2013.
NEW!
WinAlign HD transforms
business for Steepleton Tire!
Left: Hunter’s WinAlign HD Alignment system can include
optional turnplates that automatically lock and unlock to
allow shops to align heavy-duty vehicles on the floor or
with a truck rack.
Cordless DSP700T sensors are compensated at the same
time by Hunter’s unique pusher. Hunter’s DSP700T sensors
are accurate to a range of 600 inches (1,524 centimeters)
to cover all truck, bus and trailer lengths. When equipped
with the time-saving capabilities of Hunter’s optional Fully
Integrated Alignment Turnplate kit (FIA), the system produces
full vehicle measurements in as little as 4 minutes.
“After using Hunter’s new [WinAlign HD alignment] system,
I would never want to use another alignment unit,” says Ian
Heidemann, Lead Technician at Cross-Midwest Tire Co.
“The battery life on the sensors is great, and I am able to
see my alignment results without jacking up each axle and
moving around the sensors.”
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“In 12 business days, we performed approximately 135 alignments.
We not only achieved this number, but our technicians were able to
perform repair procedures other than alignments. With WinAlign HD,
we don’t need to dedicate two technicians for a heavy-duty alignment.”
Phillip Koontz, Heavy Duty Truck Shop Manager
Steepleton Tire Company
Memphis, TN
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A technician from Steepleton Tire Company in Memphis, TN uses
Hunter’s pusher to roll the truck forward.
New TCX50 swing-arm tire changers
TCX53 Performance
Hunter is proud to announce a new
generation of TCX Swing-Arm tire
changers. The new TCX tire changers
feature an entirely new chassis
and several exciting features that
compliment their previous design.
New generation TCX Swing-Arm tire
changers feature an easy-to-use
adjustable table top with diameter
marks to aid external clamping.
Hunter’s easy-to-use adjustable tabletop
adjusts all jaws simultaneously for
mistake-free clamping.
The adjustable tabletop also has hi-grip
jaw covers that add mounting torque and
protect wheels.
NEW!
Hunter’s new chassis has class-leading
rigidity to reduce the risk of damage and
operator effort. The chassis also has less
flex in critical performance areas, and is
heavier than competing models.
Enhanced Hunter TCX Swing-Arm tire
changers for more power, torque and speed
TCX Family: Best in Class
#1 Weight in Class
Hunter +10%
Heavier
Other
Hunter
#1 Stiffness in Class
10% less flex
10% less
lever effort
NEW!
NEW!
TCX51 Professional
TCX50 Standard
410% heavier than competing models
4 10- to 26-inch clamping range
4 Most powerful bead press arm in
its class
45% heavier than competing models
4 10- to 26-inch clamping range
4 Most powerful bead breaker in
its class
#1 Force in Class
Hunter +5%
More Force
Others
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NEW! Cabinet choices with more storage
and efficiency
Hunter has developed fully redesigned cabinets with improved ergonomics and more storage. New cabinets are made
in the USA and feature more accessory storage areas. New cabinets are also more space efficient, and continue Hunter’s
tradition of shop-tough technology.
NEW! Drive Under Camera Boom
Hunter is now shipping Drive Under Quick Check
units with new drive under camera boom. The optional
monitor mounting system allows shops to display a
customer welcome message to vehicle owners.
The optional monitor mounting system can also be
used to clearly present customers with service specials.
Above: Hunter’s new drive under camera boom attracted huge
crowds at SEMA 2013.
Right: Hunter Distributors are introduced to the new drive
under camera boom at Hunter’s Bridgeton, MO headquarters.
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Mobile service technology delivers fast,
efficient service
Hunter’s new mobile service
platform combines warranty
information, equipment service
history and invoice capabilities in
one web-based application.
Now a Hunter Service Representative
can write the invoice, record the
customer signature and e-mail
the invoice using a mobile device.
Hunter’s new mobile service platform
also simplifies Hunter Scheduled
Maintenance Program, which
helps keep equipment within
factory specifications.
With mobile service, Service
Representatives also have
on-site access to equipment parts
drawings, service manuals and
advanced diagnostic information.
Hunter’s mobile service platform
leads to faster diagnosis and repair
for equipment.
Your Hunter Service Representative can now access equipment warranty information from
their mobile device.
2013 National Heavy-Duty Sales Meeting
introduces cutting-edge new products
In November, Hunter hosted Heavy-Duty
Representatives from across North America at the
2013 National Heavy-Duty Sales Meeting.
Heavy-Duty Sales Representative Justin Gonzalez
states “National HD meetings always generate
excitement, especially when we are introduced to
such innovative technology like new WinAlign HD.”
All representatives received factory training on
the latest Hunter HD products, including the new
6-sensor WinAlign HD alignment system. Hunter’s
new WinAlign HD system performs a heavy-duty
alignment in just four minutes without the need to
jack each axle.
Above: Senior Product Manager Kaleb Silver
demonstrates the new WinAlign HD alignment system.
Left: Product Manager Greg Meyer describes
new features in Hunter’s ForceMatch® heavy-duty
diagnostic balancer.
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Technical Schools across the country
invest in Hunter
Technical schools around the country
are investing in Hunter’s industry-leading
equipment to educate students with hands-on
training.
One such school is Ranken Technical College
in Saint Louis, Missouri which was recently
named the Midwest Training Facility for both
Honda and Toyota. In order to train their
students at the highest level, Ranken opened
a 26,000 square ft. training facility with four
Hunter HawkEye Elite alignment systems and
four fully integrated RX10 lift racks.
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“We knew that we were building a premiere
showcase facility, and we needed to equip
it with only premiere equipment” notes
Dan Kania, Head of Ranken’s Automotive
Maintenance Program.
Hunter Central Division Manager Larry Watson (far left) and Hunter Representative
Chip Hiemenz (far right) present Ranken instructors with a plaque indicating Ranken’s
Hunter training certification.
“We wanted to train our students on the
equipment they will be using after graduation.
Hunter equipment is mandatory for so many
OEMs that the decision was clear.”
Over 150 students train on Hunter’s
equipment at Ranken each day, and Hunter
has developed a special training program for
Ranken students and instructors.
“Training on Hunter has made our
students so successful that we plan to
invest in Hunter equipment for our Wentzville,
Missouri location. Hunter equipment is so
fast and easy to use that our graduates
experience a seamless transition from school
to employment.”
Ranken’s Saint Louis location is the premiere training and education facility in the Midwest
and was recently named the Midwest training facility for both Honda and Toyota.
Quick Check™ system improves business for
Italy’s Grassi Group
Hunter’s Quick Check™ system has transformed the
business of the Grassi Group, a leading tire and service
chain located in northern Italy.
The owner of the Grassi Group, Luigi Grassi, decided to
invest in a single Quick Check system for the company’s
headquarters in Novara, Italy last March.
After performing more than 400 alignments in just one
month at their Novara shop, Grassi decided to invest
in five more Quick Check systems for use in Grassi
locations throughout Italy. Hunter’s Quick Check system
has also helped the Grassi Group achieve an absorption
rate of around 90%.
Grassi Group Owner Luigi Grassi (far right) poses with
Hunter’s Quick Check system at the company’s
headquarters in Novara, Italy.
The Grassi Group’s headquarters in Novara, Italy.
Members of Grassi’s service team perform a Quick Check.
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Hunter celebrates recent promotions
Todd Rittenberry
Ed Maron
New Orleans Region Manager
Pittsburgh Region Manager
Todd Rittenberry has been
named New Orleans Region
Manager. Todd joined Hunter in
2009 as a Sales Representative.
Prior to serving as New Orleans
Region Manager, Todd was the
National Sales Trainer at Hunter’s
headquarters in Bridgeton, MO.
Todd earned the President’s Club
Award in 2010.
Ed Maron is now Pittsburgh
Region Manager. Prior to
being named Pittsburgh
Region Manager, Ed served as
a Sales Representative in the
Milwaukee region.
Troy Ohden
Alan Kennedy
Manager,
Service Development
International Region Manager
Alan Kennedy is now an
International Region Manager.
Alan began his career at Hunter
in 1986 as a Regional Technical
Manager. Alan then became a
Sales & Service Representative
in 2009.
Troy Ohden has been promoted to
Manager of Service Development.
Troy began his career with Hunter
in 1996 as a T&T Representative in
Louisville, KY. Troy has earned the
Lee Hunter Service Award 3 times
and the Service Excellence Award
9 times.
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read our latest press releases on Twitter.
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Hunter visitors
Pep Boys
Dealer Solutions & Design
Pictured from left: Hunter Vice President Sales John Zentz,
Pep Boys Director of Purchasing Martin Corbett, Hunter
Executive Vice President Beau Brauer, Pep Boys Assistant
to Martin Corbett Michael Giangiulio and Hunter Northeast
Division Manager Doug Woolverton.
Hunter Director of Training Tom Settle (far left) and Hunter
Southeast Division Manager Erwin VanDeman (3rd from right)
demonstrated the latest Hunter technology to Dealer Solutions
& Design.
Dunn Tire
Nissan
Pictured from left: Dunn Tire Director of Safety, Training &
Equipment Dennis Toman, Hunter Sales Representative
Joe Jambro.
Pictured from left: Hunter Vice President Key Accounts
Greg Dunkin, Nissan North America Program Director
Brad Page, Nissan North America Manager – Tools &
Equipment Barry Fodor, Hunter Director of Training
Tom Settle, Hunter Nashville Region Manager Harold Smith.
Honda
Ford
Pictured from left: Hunter Western Division Manager
Chris Tullus, American Honda Assistant Manager, Special
Tools & Equipment John Hall, American Honda Senior
Engineer Kevin Adams, American Honda Engineer
Ryan Haynam, American Honda Engineer Matt Titus.
Ford Technical Operations visited Hunter’s Bridgeton, MO
headquarters to learn about the latest industry-leading
technology from Hunter. Leading their visit was Hunter
Director of training Tom Settle (2nd from left) and Hunter
North Central Division Manager Larry Watson (far right).
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Hunter visitors
Goodyear
Firestone
Pictured from left: Hunter Northeast Division Manager
Doug Woolverton, Hunter Senior Vice President Dave
Smith, Goodyear General Manager Bill Brewer, Goodyear
General Manager Alan Joiner, Goodyear General Manager
James Fein, Goodyear Director of Retail Operation Rick
Godic, Hunter Midwest Division Manager Joe Fuller and
Hunter Cleveland Region Manager Jeff Murray.
Pictured from left: Firestone Manager of Service Pricing &
Products Jeff Lange, Firestone Vice President of Marketing
Arthur Reingold, Hunter Vice President Key Accounts
Greg Dunkin, Firestone Director of Service Merchandising
& Planning J. Downey and Firestone Manager of Service
Planning Mark Metoki.
Sherwin Williams
CarMax
Pictured from left: Hunter Director of Training Tom Settle,
Sherwin-Williams AP Marketing-Assistant Buyer
Jake Mussey, Sherwin-Williams Director of AP Marketing
Jeff Hartl, Sherwin-Williams Capital Equipment & AP
Sales Tim Schmidt and Hunter Cleveland Region
Manager Jeff Murray.
Pictured from left: Hunter Director of Training Tom Settle,
Hunter Washington D.C. Region Manager Pete Loglisci,
CarMax Process Engineer Nicholas Gupta, CarMax Senior
Procurement Buyer Andrea Logan, CarMax Business
Manager-Service Ops Bill Nuckols and Hunter Midwest
Division Manager Joe Fuller.
Kauffman Tire
TBC Corporation
Pictured from left: Hunter Central Division Manager
Larry Watson, Hunter Southeast Division Manager
Erwin VanDeman, Kauffman Tire Director of Cost Control
Brian Sisson and Hunter Director of Training Tom Settle.
Pictured from left: Hunter Executive Vice President
Beau Brauer, Hunter Vice President Key Accounts
Greg Dunkin, TBC Corporation Executive Vice President Purchasing Andy Dudash, TBC Corporation Director Purchasing Parts & Equipment Todd Badger, Tire Kingdom
Purchasing Director – Automotive Parts Dave Barber,
TBC Retail Senior Director of Purchasing Rick Wieda,
Hunter Director of Training Tom Settle and Hunter Vice
President Sales John Zentz.
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Hunter visitors
Mercedes-Benz
Sears Automotive
Pictured from left: Hunter New York Region Manager
Jim DeLeo, Mercedes-Benz of North America Project
Engineer-Special Tools & Equipment Mike Roth and
Hunter Director of Training Tom Settle.
Pictured from left: Hunter Vice President Key Accounts
Greg Dunkin, Sears Vice President Automotive Operations
Frank Kneller, Associate Buyer & Assistant Asset Manager
Mike Curtis, Sears Automotive Director - Automotive Services
Bob Hatton, Sears Automotive Manager - Automotive Assets
George Hoffman and Hunter Vice President Sales John Zentz.
AAA
Katz Midas
Pictured from left: Hunter Vice President Sales John Zentz,
Hunter Director of Training Tom Settle, Hunter Southeast
Division Manager Erwin VanDeman, AAA Carolinas
President Dusty Holcomb, AAA Carolinas Operations
Manager Dave Yelverton and Hunter Charlotte Region
Manager Curtis Hodges.
Pictured from left: Katz Midas Vice President Operations
Randy Lindhurst, Hunter Cleveland Region Manager Jeff
Murray, Katz Midas President Randy Katz, Hunter Senior
Vice President Dave Smith and Hunter Midwest Division
Manager Joe Fuller.
Hollywood Motors
Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet
Pictured from left: Hunter Director of Training Tom Settle,
Hollywood Motors President Jeff Wahl, Hunter Chicago
Region Manager Pat Horn and Hunter Director of Training
Pat Wallingford.
Pictured from left: Hunter Director of Training Tom Settle,
Dale Earnhardt Chevrolet General Manager Tommy Cross,
Universal Technical Institute Vice President John Dodson
and Hunter Representative Dave Sherrill.
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Hunter visitors
Big O Tires
Daimler Trucks
Pictured from left: Hunter Central Division Manager Larry
Watson, Big O Tires Store Supervisor Russel Soto, Big O
Tires District Manager Jim Williams, Big O Tires District
Manager Kory Lee, Big O Tires Store Supervisor Jared
Jasinski and Hunter Director of Training Tom Settle.
Pictured from left: Hunter Engineering International OEM
Account Manager Pat Callanan, Daimler Trucks North
America Manufacturing Engineer Steve Hallstrom,
Daimler Trucks North America Senior Manufacturing
Engineer Marcus Britton and Hunter Engineering
Heavy-Duty Representative Justin Gonzalez.
Mr. Lube
Pro-Align
Pictured from left: Hunter Executive Vice President
Beau Brauer, Hunter Canada Business Development
Manager Dino Hatz, Director of Canadian Operations Darcy
Tallon, Mr. Lube Vice President Operations Michael
Hachey, Mr. Lube General Manager Operations Bob
Anderson and Hunter Vice President Sales John Zentz.
Representatives from Hunter’s UK distributor Pro-Align
visited Bridgeton for equipment training. Hosting their visit
was Hunter Vice President International Wes Wingo (3rd from
right) and Hunter International Region Manager Tom Ksiazek
(2nd from right).
Baolong International
George Stocks
Hunter’s distributor in China, BaoLong International, visited
Hunter for training on Hunter’s new products. Their visit
was led by Hunter Vice President International Wes Wingo
(far right) and Hunter International Region Manager Alan
Kennedy (far left).
George Stocks, Hunter’s equipment distributor in Australia
and New Zealand, came to Hunter’s Bridgeton Headquarter
for equipment training. Hunter Vice President International
Wes Wingo (far left) and Hunter International Region
Manager Tom Ksiazek (far right) led their visit.
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