TOPDON finalizes sponsorship agreement with ASE Education Foundation

TOPDON has donated $300,000 in products and cash to organizations that support automotive technician education and training.
Sept. 10, 2025
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TOPDON US has finalized a new sponsorship agreement with the ASE Education Foundation as part of the company's ongoing committment to support the education and training of tomorrow's automotive workforce. Through its TOP-UP Academic Initiative, TOPDON has donated more than $300,000 in products and cash to organizations that support automotive technician education and training. 

Finalized in August 2025, TOPDON's yearlong sponsorship with ASE Education Foundation will provide TOPDON with opportunities to share career, education, and technical information to ASE accredited programs. Additionally, it allows TOPDON to participate in the Foundation's live webinar series, as well as being included on the website, collateral material and in newsletters.

TOPDON's TOP-UP program was created as a global initiative and introduced in the U.S. in 2022. The U.S. program supports community colleges and trade schools, as well as programs at higher learning institutions dedicated to building up the automotive trade workforce. 

A word from TOPDON

"We're thrilled to have TOPDON's support as we seek to fulfill our mission to prepare the next generation of automotive professionals," said Mike Coley, President of the ASE Education Foundation. "TOPDON continues to demonstrate its commitment to developing industry-leading automotive tools and their team has also been actively training and educating technicians across the country. This partnership reinforces our shared commitment to advancing excellence, innovation, and career opportunities in automotive service."

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