It’s time to take another look at the aftermarket’s income potential by exploring the OEM’s as a supplier rather than just a customer.  OEM’s have begun entering the aftermarket, and this presents new opportunities for ETI members to capture an emerging market.

Supporting OEM efforts to provide OEM products to the aftermarket using all of the distribution and marketing skills ETI members possess will facilitate three outcomes:

 ETI members are the right companies to get OEM products into the aftermarket the right way.  Not only are ETI manufacturing and OEM tool program relationships important, so are OEM and ETI marketing and distribution relationships.  ETI members can help get to the traditional aftermarket, and can assist with entrance into some of the more difficult markets like mass merchandisers and specialty repair centers.  This benefits everyone including motorists by enabling them to get all the repairs they need from a single source.

ToolTech 2012 is about adding value to your business through innovative formats, the latest information, and expanding your opportunities to do business in today’s marketplace and preparing for tomorrow’s challenges.

The Equipment and Tool Institute’s ToolTech conference is an unparalleled opportunity for industry professionals to network and meet with OEMs, tool and equipment companies, national accounts, large suppliers, dealer groups, distributors, manufacturer reps, and many other industry leaders. 

Speakers

ETI is working to secure industry leaders to speak on subjects and issues that are topical and important to ToolTech attendees.

Some of the topics we are working on include:

Company Showcase

The Company Showcase at ToolTech gives exhibitors the opportunity to display their products and services to attendees, speakers, and guests.

One-on-One Meetings

The One-on-One Meetings are pre-arranged, private, closed door meetings held during ToolTech. Companies can request to meet with specific OEM personnel, ETI companies, automotive service providers, manufacturers, distributors, and others. The requesting company has the opportunity to meet with key people in the industry, introduce their company, and discuss their products and services.  ETI members who would like to request a One-on-One meeting should fill out the form on our website, along with a cover letter that provides ETI staff with enough information to contact the company you want to see.  We will work to identify the most appropriate person(s) within that organization to meet with.  We will send the request form and cover letter, along with an invitation to ToolTech.  Once the request has been accepted by the company, ETI will set a time and date for the meeting at ToolTech and inform both parties.  With this new procedure, we can begin filling meeting slots immediately as meetings are agreed to.

Networking Opportunities