• Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI)

    Farmington Hills, MI 48331

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    About Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI)

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    37899 W. 12 Mile Road
    Suite A-220
     Farmington Hills, MI 48331
    United States of America
    http://www.etools.org
    248-656-5080

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    Founded in 1947, the Equipment and Tool Institute is a trade association of automotive tool and equipment manufacturers and technical information providers. ETI’s mission is to advance the vehicle service industry by providing technical data and open dialog between the manufacturers of transportation products, government regulators, and the providers of tools, equipment, and service information.

    Products & Press Releases

    Mitchell 1 - Ben Johnson Tool Tech
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    May 18, 2022
    The 75th-anniversary event brought together thought leaders in the automotive repair industry to discuss current trends and how suppliers can best serve the repair community.
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    This collaboration is designed to better serve the associations' members and enhance the value of the meetings.
    Photo courtesy of ETI
    Brian Plott, Eti Executive Director
    April 2, 2019
    ETI has named Brian Plott as Executive Director, effective immediately.
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    May 2, 2016
    Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) announces new officers and board members for 2016-17.

    Articles & News

    ETI ToolTech 2025
    Emily Markham
    April 11, 2025
    This year’s event covered the latest trends in the automotive industry — electric vehicles, virtual reality, ADAS, and more.
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    Oct. 18, 2024
    ETI opened a new branch in Europe.
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    Emily Markham
    May 7, 2024
    By listening to what today’s motorists want for their vehicles, we can understand where to guide the automotive industry moving forward.
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    Brian Plott, executive director at ETI welcoming everyone to the first day of presentations.
    Emily Markham
    May 2, 2023
    This year’s ToolTech event provided attendees with valuable information on a variety of industry-focused topics.
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    Emily Markham
    May 9, 2022
    This year’s ToolTech event offered a variety of industry-focused presentations providing valuable information for all.
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    The annual conference, open to all industry segments, presented many emerging technologies and their implications.
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    Elliot Maras
    May 1, 2013
    It’s hard to understand why anyone, particularly a professional, would take a gamble on an unauthorized diagnostic tool. But peruse some aftermarket forums and you see there’s...
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    Oct. 8, 2012
    The right information system can be the key to unlocking profitability and success in your shop

    Videos & Resources

    ETI ToolTech 2025
    Emily Markham
    April 14, 2025
    The 2025 ETI ToolTech event was held March 31 - April 2 in Coronado, California.
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    ToolTech 2025
    Emily Markham
    March 7, 2025
    In this video, PTEN editor Emily Markham sits down the ETI's Executive Director, Brian Plott, to discuss the upcoming ToolTech event.
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    Emily Markham
    April 29, 2024
    The 2024 ETI ToolTech event was held April 22-24 in Newport Beach, California.
    What's happening at Tool Tech 2024?
    Emily Markham
    April 17, 2024
    In this video, PTEN Editor, Emily Markham, sits down with ETI's Executive Director, Brian Plott to discuss the upcoming ToolTech event. 
    ETI members gathered at the ToolTech 2023 welcome reception at the picturesque Hyatt Regency Tamaya Resort in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico.
    April 24, 2023
    The 2023 ETI ToolTech event was held April 17-19 at the Hyatt Regency Tamaya in Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico.
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    May 12, 2022
    In this video, PTEN Associate Editor, Emily Markham, talks with Kristen Thompson, a Goodyear data engineer, about key takeaways for technicians and shop owners on her presentation...
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    May 10, 2022
    The 2022 ETI ToolTech was held May 2-4 at the Coronado Island Marriott in Coronado, Calif.
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    June 27, 2017
    This whitepaper provides details on telematics, advanced driver assistance systems, next-generation exhaust systems, turbo engines, 48V electrical systems, P2 hybrids, and more...
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    May 7, 2014
    Annual ETI conference draws 130 professionals to Sonoma, Calif.
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    May 9, 2013
    It’s been a hot topic on VehcileServicePros.com: Technician licensing. Reviewing the comments made by your peers and sharing the latest online poll results. Are you for or against...

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    April 5, 2016
    “Rick will bring us additional technical resources with his extensive background in automotive communications. His recent experience with our expanding telematics space is a big...
    Feb. 25, 2016
    In an effort to bring new and improved equipment and tools to the marketplace, The Equipment and Tool Institute (ETI) has launched a series of Market Research Projects.
    June 4, 2015
    The new office in the metropolitan Detroit area will allow ETI to strengthen its ties to the local automotive community.
    May 6, 2015
    ETI congratulates the new officers and board members on their election to office for 2015-2016.
    April 22, 2015
    The Equipment and Tool Institute's ToolTech conference provided an opportunity to attend informative industry-focused presentations and take away valuable information about the...
    March 26, 2015
    In an effort to assist its members in having the latest market information and bringing new and improved equipment and tools to the marketplace, the Equipment and Tool Institute...
    March 9, 2015
    The speaker lineup for ToolTech 2015 is being finalized and built around this year's theme, "The Connected Vehicle: Opportunities and Challenges."
    Feb. 2, 2015
    Some of ETI’s membership benefits include access to OEM Technical Data, industry advocacy and involvement, access to industry information, group forums, market research, ETI events...
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    Nov. 4, 2014
    Potter has been actively involved in ETI since 1985, holding many positions within the organization, including three terms on the Board of Directors.The Equipment and Tool Institute...
    July 14, 2014
    Reporting to the board of directors, the executive manager will have overall strategic and operational responsibility for ETI staff, programs and execution of its mission.
    May 2, 2014
    Equipment and Tool Institute event examines connected vehicles and other topics in Sonoma, Calif.
    April 18, 2014
    ToolTech to be April 28 to May 1 in Sonoma, Calif.
    April 9, 2014
    ToolTech to focus on connected car April 28 to May 1 in Sonoma, Calif.
    Nov. 12, 2013
    Service covers all aspects of meeting and event planning.
    Elliot Maras
    Elliot Maras
    May 15, 2013
    Fewer miles driven hasn't translated to less aftermarket spending.
    Equipment & Tool Institute executive director to present results of telematics survey.
    Jan. 24, 2013
    ETI is surveying automotive repair facilities in an effort to find out more about their familiarity with and use of flash reprogramming tools and any new information involved ...
    Jan. 11, 2013
    Aftermarket professionals can network with OEMs, tool and equipment companies, distributors and others.
    Oct. 26, 2012
    ETI claims the refrigerant has been tested extensively.
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    Oct. 3, 2012
    Gunderson to oversee implementation of Identifix’s long-term strategic business plan.
    Sept. 25, 2012
    The Equipment & Tool Institute (ETI) will waive membership dues for one year for those who attend two of ETI’s three major events in 2013.
    Sept. 6, 2012
    Equipment and Tool Institute is looking for 30-minute and 60-minute presentations and moderators for roundtable discussions and workshops for the April 23-25, 2013 show.
    Aug. 15, 2012
    Robert Vogt and Zachary Parker are chosen to join the Equipment and Tool Institute board of directors
    ETI's Mission is to advance the vehicle service industry by providing technical data and open dialog between the manufacturers of transportation products, government regulators...
    May 2, 2012
    Event draws more than 100 professionals from over 40 companies to this year’s ToolTech 2012 in Palm Springs,Calif.
    Jan. 11, 2012
    ETI is surveying automotive repair facilities in an effort to find out more about their familiarity with different types of A/C service, equipment and trends.