SEMA Show, pre-show: SEMA spotlights products

Nov. 3, 2013

The 2013 Specialty Equipment Market Association (SEMA) has announced previews of products that will be featured at the SEMA Show, Nov. 5-8, 2013, in Las Vegas. Here’s a sneak peek:

* Ingersoll Rand is introducing the latest additions to the IQV12 Series cordless tool line. Designed to access repairs in tight spaces, the IQV12 Series includes three impact tools, two ratchets, a drill/driver, a screwdriver and an LED task light (booth #10149).

*50 Below, an ARI Network Services Inc. company, is sharing its latest dealer website tools. Improved features and functionality include enhanced search engine visibility, new tools for increasing service department revenue, and instant search results for quotes (booth #37267).

*Hunter Engineering Co. is featuring its Quick Check inspection system, which performs a comprehensive vehicle inspection in less than three minutes (booth #41047). MTD reported on the system’s expanded capabilities in May. For more information, see “Hunter system inspects vehicle in 3 minutes.”

*Ken-Tool Corp. expanded its line of tire-restraining devices with the introduction of the 36010 5-bar Super Magnum cage, which provides more inside clearance (booth #40106). MTD reported on the product in August; for details see “Super Magnum tire cage for wide-base truck tires.”

*Aeolus Tyre Co. Ltd. is featuring the TouringACE A/S (AG03), a competitively priced all-season tire available in the U.S. market in 26 popular and high-volume SKUs (booth #40235). MTD reported on the new tire in August. For more information see “Aeolus has a new all-season touring tire.”

*Teco S.r.l. is introducing model 48TI top lever-less full-automatic tire changer with space-saving pneumatic swing arm rotation. The changer has self-centering turntable clamping capacity for 11-27 inch wheels (booth #40280).

* Metal Edge Products Inc. will feature the Lug Ripper, a new product that removes seized or frozen lug nuts off of the rim of a vehicle in a matter of minutes. This specialized drill bit is designed to remove 17, 19 & 21mm lug nuts without damaging the tire rim of a vehicle (booth  #33274).