Hunter's Road Force Touch wins Automechanika Innovation Award

Sept. 19, 2012
Automechanika’s jury judged new products based on the technology’s overall innovation, functionality, aftermarket relevance, safety, and contribution to environmental protection.

Hunter’s Road Force Touch has received the prestigious Automechanika Innovation Award.

The Road Force Touch, which provides complete wheel and tire diagnostics with unmatched speed, according to the company, was selected for the coveted award by an elite jury of automotive experts. Automechanika’s jury judged new products based on the technology’s overall innovation, functionality, aftermarket relevance, safety, and contribution to environmental protection.

Held in Frankfurt, Germany, Automechanika is the world’s largest and most global automotive service show. Nearly 5,000 exhibitors from 79 countries attended the show, presenting over 13,000 new products. Hunter was the only award winner from the United States.

The revolutionary balancer performs a simulated road test using Hunter’s patented load roller to find hidden vibration problems and offers match-mounting instructions to minimize forces.

The Road Force Touch also features a new intuitive touchscreen interface and patented eCal true auto-calibration.

Hunter Engineering is the global leader in alignment systems, wheel and tire service, brake service and inspection lane equipment.  Hunter equipment is approved and used by vehicle manufacturers, automobile and truck dealers, tire dealers and service facilities around the world.

For additional information about Hunter, visit our website at www.hunter.com or contact Robert Bruce, Advertising Manager, Hunter Engineering Company, 314-716-0443.

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