Hunter Highlights Vol. 130

Industry Week, Las Vegas – October 31 to November 3, 2006

Crowd stopper was one accurate description of the Hunter exhibits overheard at the 2006 Industry Week events in Las Vegas. Informative product demonstrations were an important part of Hunter’s strategy for the automotive aftermarket industry’s flagship gathering. The result was exhibits that not only attracted large crowds, but also quickly and concisely delivered useful information to time-stressed show attendees.

The perimeter of Hunter’s AAPEX booth was circled with equipment demonstration and information towers. At the base of each tower was an equipment unit with audio and video links to a flat screen monitor topping each tower. Attendees could see and hear the demonstrations while following the accompanying video displays. Following the demonstration, the attendees could simply step inside the exhibit and discuss their equipment needs and business goals in a one-on-one setting with Hunter staff.

Hunter’s trade show exhibits are custom designed in-house for each event and reflect the wide range of new products and features that the company typically introduces each year.

Some of the more than 30 sales, service and engineering professionals who staffed the company’s four major Industry Week exhibits in Las Vegas are shown at the AAPEX exhibit. Hunter also had booths at the SEMA, NACE and CARS shows.

Inside the exhibit, Hunter staff were ready to answer questions and discuss equipment needs.		Hunter was invited by GM to provide equipment for the automaker’s regional dealer meeting that coincided with the Industry Week events. These GM-approved equipment designs feature paint schemes and accessories that meet GM dealer service requirements.
		Hunter technology of particular interest to SEMA show attendees included the specialized vibration management capabilities of the GSP9700 Road Force Measurement® System, tire changers designed to handle the most difficult low-profile tires and custom rims, and WinAlign Tuner™ alignment software for modified vehicles.

Hunter staff demonstrate the productivity and profitability features of the TC3500 tire changer. Some of the most popular new equipment and features on display included Hunter’s newest version of WinAlign® alignment software, WinAlign Tuner for modified vehicles, SmartWeight™ balancing technology, and the OCL430MD on-vehicle brake lathe for up to medium-duty truck service and new rack designs including the PowerSlide™ system.