Celebrating 100 years of John Bean
This year marks 100 years of John Bean and to celebrate the milestone, the company has developed a commemorative logo, video, and website.
The John Bean 100th anniversary website features an overview of the bran, highlighting milestone's in the company's history starting at their origins as a spray pump manufacturer. Included are historical photos that show showcase John Bean products throughout the years such as advanced wheel alignment systems, wheel balancers, tire changers, lifts, and ADAS calibration tools.
Additionally, the website features a special video celebrating 100 years of wheel alignment innovation, also available on the John Bean YouTube channel.
A word from John Bean
“John Bean sparked a revolution in 1925 with the invention of the world’s first wheel aligner, creating an entirely new category of precision equipment for automotive repair facilities,” said Mariana Montovaneli, director of marketing for John Bean. “That bold innovation launched a 100-year legacy of building innovative products that have continually evolved with the demands of repair professionals across the globe.”
“Back in 1925, John Bean noticed that the long wheelbases of vehicles required more precise alignment than traditional methods, such as strings and tape measures, could offer,” continued Montovaneli. “This led him to invent the first mechanical wheel aligner, which measured camber, toe and caster by physically contacting the wheels—establishing the foundation for the John Bean alignment system. That legacy continues to shape modern technology today with some of the most advanced automotive undercar service solutions available.”
John Bean in the news
John Bean's Tru-Point ADAS calibration tool gains Lexus approval in the U.S.
John Bean's Tru-Point ADAS calibration tool has been approved for servicing and repairing Lexus vehicles in the U.S.
Toyota approves John Bean Tru-Point ADAS system for repair on vehicles
The Tru-Point system verifies ADAS-related wheel alignment values and monitors each step of the setup process to ensure safety.
More from John Bean
The John Bean V4400 Commander combines advanced D2Max technology with dual towers and high-resolution cameras to deliver precise, real-world alignment results.
The John Bean Tru-Point ADAS Calibration System Software Update 1.8.0 includes new procedures, features, and improvements.