Professional Distributor Magazine

07/09/2024

: Being a distributor means driving from stop to stop and selling tools, but it can and should be so much more than that.

This Cornwell dealer sees her job as more than just business and her customers as more than an opportunity for a sale.

06/09/2024

Mac Tools distributor Robert Tolbert manages to get more people's attention with his outfit than his truck, but there's a good reason for that.

Getting people’s attention is a standard part of sales, but for this Mac Tools distributor, it means a whole lot more than that.

05/09/2024

: There will always be new products and tools to sell, but staying knowledgeable about them can be a tall order.

Webinars and newsletters can help you stay informed, but don't forget to touch base with your customers.

04/09/2024

Cornwell Quality Tools distributor John Patterson says that when he told his father, a diesel tech, about a 2013 Freightliner M2 that was on sale, "he said if I don’t buy it, I’m an idiot.”

It was like fate when the ad for a 2013 Freightliner M2 fell into the hands of Cornwell distributor John Patterson Jr.

04/09/2024

September is here and that means a new issue of Professional Distributor is live and ready for you to enjoy. This month we've got a ton to unpack, from selling oscilloscopes, borescopes and multimeters in our cover story, to using your non-automotive background to your advantage. Read the full issue below.
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03/09/2024

The winners of this year's PTEN Innovation Awards have been named! This year marks 25 years since the awards started. With over 100 submissions across 25 categories, this year was full of many innovative products. Take a look at the winners below.
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This year PTEN received over 100 submissions for products across 25 categories.

03/09/2024

It's ! Check out this R.B.R.T Socket Set from Mac Tools that has 61 percent more torque than the company's existing precision torque sockets.

Designed to prevent damaging new fasteners and remove damaged fasteners that are rounded up to 80 percent.

02/09/2024

Scan tools can be a huge money-maker, but they're also one of the most complicated tools you can sell. Check out this breakdown of everything a distributor needs to know about these tools here.

A distributor’s guide to oscilloscopes, borescopes, and multimeters.

01/09/2024

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Prizes from: Lang Tools, Elitek Vehicle Services, Streamlight, Inc., LAUNCH Tech USA, Mayhew Tools, K-Tool International, Lincoln Industrial, Ingersoll Rand, and more!

30/08/2024

Not having an automotive background may seem like it makes being a distributor difficult, but it can actually be an advantage, as Alan Sipe explains.

27/08/2024

“It was scary to go from one industry to a completely different industry but I’m glad I did; it’s just like with anything, the more you do it, the easier it gets,” Cornwell Quality Tools distributor Hunter Castaneda said.

Being a woman in this industry may not always be easy, but this Cornwell tool distributor claims the pros outweigh the cons.

26/08/2024

Looking for tools and equipment that are made in America? Check out VehicleServicePros.com’s newest page in our product guide. Click the link below to explore!
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23/08/2024

After retiring with almost three decades of experience in the industry, Brian Fahlgren has advice that both new and experienced distributors could benefit from.

Brian Fahlgren retired after nearly 30 years in the mobile tool business, and he's learned some critical lessons along the way.

22/08/2024

These are the most popular diagnostic products on VehicleServicePros.com so far this year -- are there any you're considering adding to your truck? vehicleservicepros.com/55092551

Check out the most popular diagnostic products added to Vehicle Service Pros in the last three months.

22/08/2024

Being on the road all the time can be a struggle, but there's some valuable knowledge to be gained from it. Take a look at our biggest Tales from the Road articles so far!

With the year half over, here are the biggest Tales from the Road articles from 2024.

19/08/2024

The new partnership between LAUNCH Tech USA and the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) comes with a three-point plan to keep vehicles and diagnostic tools secure.

The partnership is dedicated to furthering vehicle and automotive tool security.

16/08/2024

“I’m sure you’ll find a guy ... who says having a new truck really gives me an advantage over old Steve and his 25-year-old fossil ... but the proof is I’m still liquid after 20-however many years." Independent distributor Steve Johnston shared some of his knowledge with us at the ISN Tool Dealer Expo earlier this year.

Independent distributor Steve Johnston shares how he's managed to find success in his decades-long career.

15/08/2024

Check out some of the most popular products from last month; see anything you'd want on your truck?

With July officially over, it's time to look back on 10 of the most popular products added to VehicleServicePros.com.

14/08/2024

Do you or someone you know have a tool truck that we should check out? Let us know! Fill out this form to be considered for a Show Me Your Truck article in Professional Distributor! vehicleservicepros.com/show-me-your-truck

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14/08/2024

: Cornwell Quality Tools distributor Gary Granados summed up how to guarantee sales with just three questions (and a full tool truck). vehicleservicepros.com/55129712

This Cornwell distributor asks himself three key questions to ensure he meets his customers' needs.

10/08/2024

: Being a part of your community can mean so much more than an uptick in sales.

Being a part of your community can help you establish relationships and guarantee sales.

09/08/2024

The Cornwell Mega Reunion was held earlier this month and featured drag racing, new tools, and a whole lot more. Take a look at some of the photos from the event!

Cornwell Quality Tools held the Cornwell Mega Reunion 2024 in Akron, Ohio, from August 2-3.

07/08/2024

July is over and now it's time to look back at the top 10 most popular tools added to our website! See anything that catches your eye?
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July saw a ton of new products being added to VehicleServicePros.com, here are the most popular of the month.

07/08/2024

This month started off with the Cornwell Quality Tools Mega Reunion, where we saw some of the latest and greatest tools and equipment. Here's a sneak peek of just a few of the things we saw during the event!

06/08/2024

Take a look at the highlights from the Under Vehicle, Suspension & Brakes category of the 2024 Product Showcase!

From pullers to gauges, here's a selection of the products from the Under Vehicle category of the Product Showcase.

05/08/2024

It's never fun for a technician to pop the hood and realize they don't have what they need to get the job done. Check out some of the top tools from the Underhood & Powertrain section of our Product Showcase!

Take a look into the Underhood and Powertrain category of this year's Product Showcase.

03/08/2024

Check out some of the latest and greatest power and air tools on the market in this excerpt from our 2024 Product Showcase!

In the market for new power/air tools? Look no further, here's a peek into the the Power and Air Tools category of the 2024 Product Showcase.

02/08/2024

Hand and specialty tools are the backbone of an auto tech's tool arsenal — check out some of the newest ones on the market and help your customers decide which need a new home in their toolbox.
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Hand and specialty tools are the backbone of an auto tech's tool arsenal — check out some of the newest ones on the market and decide which need a new home in your toolbox.

01/08/2024

"For the things that I sell, I need to be smarter than my customer," independent distributor Steve Johnson said. Getting to that point takes both money and time.

Independent distributor Steve Johnston shares how he's managed to find success in his decades-long career.

31/07/2024

ICYMI: This year's ISN Tool Dealer Expo was full of product debuts and new innovations in the industry, so take a look through our photo gallery for the event!

This year's Tool Dealer Expo was held July 19-20 in Orlando, Florida.