Professional Distributor Magazine

14/10/2025

Next time you update something in your truck, take the opportunity to think about how you can refine your route, too.

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Moving into a new truck can be a slow and frustrating process, but it’s the perfect time to reevaluate your business and make sure you’re on the right track.

14/10/2025

"It’s significantly more expensive than doing it elsewhere, but that’s part of the 'Made in USA' mark, and we’re happy to pay it," Lopez says.

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Q&A with Luis Lopez Jr., vice president of VIM Tools, on the MVRK line of U.S.-made tools and VIM's dedication to domestic manufacturing.

10/10/2025

No tricks, only the treat of the October issue of Professional Distributor live and ready for your enjoyment! On our cover this month is Cornwell Quality Tools distributor Rich Rossi, he takes you through the ins and outs of selling tool storage to your techs with the insights of Mechanic's Time Savers, EZRED, and SUNEX Tools. This issue is also home to the 2025 PTEN People's Choice Awards. Check it out at the link below!
https://issuu.com/docs/3bfa79a74488303f66597ef793c40824?fr=xKAE9_zMzMw

08/10/2025

“Get up, dress up, and show up every day and you’ll be successful.”
— Steve Werth, Mac Tools Distributor

After 30 years in carpet cleaning, Steve Werth found a new calling in tool distribution.

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Mac Tools distributor Steve Werth knows that cultivating relationships is one of the keys to success in this industry.

07/10/2025

It's that time of the week! is live. We've got five new tools from Mac Tools, Cornwell Quality Tools, Lisle Corporation, Hazet, and Bosch Global. Check it out!

New products added to Vehicle Service Pros!

03/10/2025

It's more than just toolboxes. These are the four key benefits of tool storage your customers care about.

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There is so much that goes into tool storage beyond toolboxes and carts, but selling these products doesn’t have to be complicated.

30/09/2025

“Most of the stuff I’m selling day-to-day is hand tools, cordless tools, torque wrenches, which all translates to every industry,” Deakins says. “It’s pretty much the same, just some on a different scale.”

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After 30 years in the industry, independent distributor Brian Deakins is no stranger to the world of automotive. On his route just outside of Charlotte, North Carolina, Deakins...

27/09/2025

And that’s a wrap on the 2025 Neu Tool & Supply Corp. Fair! The event was hosted at Neu Tool’s new warehouse in Waukesha with over 70 vendors and around 350 attendees.

26/09/2025

"Don’t judge a book by its cover." Cornwell Quality Tools distributor Brad Astin learned that the best customers might not start that way, but the investment is worth it.

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This distributor follows three simple rules to keep his business successful and his customers happy: be honest, be friendly, and be consistent.

25/09/2025

“[Giving customers] the peace of mind that, ‘I'm still under warranty, so I just have to call my dealer, and my dealer will take care of me,’ is important,” Valdovinos says.

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Though you may sell more A/C tools and equipment during the warmer months, with the right sales tactics, you can be making these sales year-round.

24/09/2025

It's and we've got five new tools from Maxxeon, OTC Tools, Hazet, Jackson Safety, and THA Hydraulics. Check it out!
https://www.vehicleservicepros.com/service-repair/video-network/video/55318686/new-tool-tuesday-september-15-19