Record high membership level reported for the Equipment and Tool Institute

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 and industry networking.

The Equipment and Tool Institute starts off 2015 strongly with a record high membership statistic of 100 Members comprised of 88 Full Members and 12 Associate Members. 

ETI’s reputation in the automotive aftermarket tool and equipment segment and the popularity of its events combined with the willingness of current ETI members to introduce the Institute to business associates and partners contribute to the increasing participation. ETI’s interaction with the industry through conferences, announcements, our Equipment and Tool Institute News, and social media has also helped to increase membership.

“ETI’s relevance in the industry continues to grow and add important value to our membership,” said Greg Potter, ETI executive manager.  “ETI’s direction and the guidance provided by our strong Board of Directors has driven ETI and its membership numbers to the level it is at  today. This relevance is reflected in our growth the last few years and gives us great promise looking towards the future of the association.”

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 and industry networking.

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.

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