Collision Repair

Register now for ToolTech 2017 in New Orleans

Jan. 9, 2017

Learn, grow, and gain valuable insights from speaker sessions and presentations from industry leaders, one-on-one meetings, company spotlight activity, and networking opportunities.

Motor Age Wire Reports

Registration is now open for ToolTech 2017, which will be held in New Orleans, LA from April 25-27. ToolTech focuses solely on automotive-related tool and equipment companies and the individuals at the forefront of the industry and technological advances. Attendees come to ToolTech to network with industry insiders, peers, OEM personnel, National Account personnel, and meet with key companies in the marketplace. Learn, grow, and gain valuable insights from speaker sessions and presentations from industry leaders, one-on-one meetings, company spotlight activity, and networking opportunities. There is no other forum offered like this for our segment of the service industry.Putting The Pieces Together Vehicle technology continues to evolve at lightning speed. Driven by ever-stringent emissions regulations, CAFE requirements and the consumer’s demand for performance and utility it has an impact on every part of the car. As the pace of these advances accelerates, the industry will need to anticipate and plan for a future where mobility is a service and vehicles drive themselves. The winners in this new ecosystem will be those who can take advantage of vehicle technology enhancements to deliver value by creating new products and technologies that will continue to change the face of the global automotive industry. By connecting the OEM’s, National Chains, Franchisors, and the Aftermarket through ETI all of these pieces of the puzzle fit together and impact brand satisfaction throughout the life of the vehicle.Presentations/Speaker Sessions Monday, April 24, 2017 NASTF General Meeting Tuesday, April 25, 2017 ETI Market Research White Paper Keynote Speaker Aftermarket View of Right to Repair OEM Vehicle Technology Panel Insights from National Accounts, Franchisors, and Distributor Representatives Wednesday, April 26, 2017 Industry Trends The Effect of Emerging Technologies on the Aftermarket Heavy Duty Manufacturer Panel Discussion Thursday, April 27, 2017 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems Panel Collision Technology Update and Pre and Post Repair Scanning Panel Connected Car/Telematics/Cybersecurity PanelNetworking Opportunities