Continental Conducts Successful TPMS Training Program for Automotive Parts Headquarters
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Continental Conducts Successful TPMS Training Program for Automotive Parts Headquarters Dear Editor: We are sending you this press release on behalf of Continental Corporation, manufacturer and supplier of VDO OE-engineered TPMS replacement parts. For your convenience, we have also included links to a high-resolution image and a Microsoft Word doc. Thank you. Is this email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser http://barolinspencer.cmail19.com/t/y-e-hujdutl-tjddtlhrm-n/. Send this press release to an associate! http://barolinspencer.forwardtomyfriend.com/y-tjddtlhrm-D8326384-hujdutl-l-p Continental Conducts Successful TPMS Training Program for Automotive Parts Headquarters • Store owners/managers participated at Continental’s Technical Center in Detroit Allentown, PA (November 13, 2017) – Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, manufacturer and supplier of OE-engineered aftermarket parts for HVAC and engine cooling, door systems, brake systems, tire pressure monitoring systems, engine management, fuel systems and instrumentation, conducted a successful TPMS training program for a group of store owners and managers from Automotive Parts Headquarters (APH), a key Continental and TPMS program retail partner. The training event was held at Continental’s Technical Center in Auburn Hills, MI and conducted by Continental Sales Technical Training Specialist, Sean Lannoo. During the event representatives from various Auto Parts Headquarters (APH) stores across the country learned about critical TMPS service requirements, proper parts, troubleshooting and installations procedures, and valuable sales techniques, as well as Continental’s innovative VDO REDI-Sensor TPMS sensor program. The event also provided an informative overview of the entire aftermarket portfolio offered by Continental. David Bock, Sales Manager - Independent Stores at APH, noted, “The tour at Continental in Detroit gave our attending APH customers a first-hand view of the ease of VDO REDI-Sensor installation. This unique opportunity to participate in the garage demonstration and spend time with the Product Managers and Technical Training team will greatly benefit our Auto Value Parts Store owners/managers upon returning to their respective markets. It's comforting to know that APH/Auto Value is partnering with a leading aftermarket supplier like Continental.�?? Sean Lannoo manages Continental TPMS training program and is responsible for providing technical support and training to customer sales personnel and professional technicians throughout the United States and Canada. In his training efforts, Lannoo has been an instrumental contributor to the company’s industry leading aftermarket TPMS program since the inception of TPMS, and has conducted over 150 training seminars and trained over 2,970 automotive technicians on the art of TPMS. Lannoo, a 19-year veteran of Continental, is a TIA Certified Automotive Tire Service Instructor and holds three ASE Certifications. About APH Auto Parts Headquarters is a third-generation family-owned automotive parts distributor and store group founded in 1920. APH has 99 corporate and 37 independent stores serving Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, and Michigan. APH is consistently ranked in the Babcox Media’s Top 20 Super Stores listing. More information is available at: [http://www.autovaluestores.com] Most versatile TPMS Sensor on the market As TPMS service grows more complex, service professionals can continue to count on VDO REDI-Sensor to bring simplicity, ease of installation, and better sales and profit potential to TPMS service. VDO REDI-Sensor is ready to use right out of the box and works with all major TPMS scan tools. Unlike sensors that require programming, cloning, and the purchase of specialized programming tools, software or training, no additional purchases or training are needed to get started with VDO REDI-Sensor sensors because they are already pre-programmed from the factory and designed to follow existing OE vehicle relearn procedures. Continental is one of the industry’s leading innovators and manufacturers of complete Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems, sensors, and service parts as well as passenger and commercial vehicle tires. All VDO branded TPMS replacement parts are made in ISO-certified facilities to the same quality standards as the parts Continental supplies to automakers worldwide. For more information, visit: [http://www.redi-sensor.com] or contact: [salessupport-us@vdo.com] Continental develops pioneering technologies and services for sustainable and connected mobility of people and their goods. Founded in 1871, the technology company offers safe, efficient, intelligent and affordable solutions for vehicles, machines, traffic and transport. In 2016, Continental generated sales of €40.5 billion and currently employs more than 230,000 people in 56 countries. Information management in and beyond the vehicle is at the very heart of the Interior division. The product portfolio for different types of vehicles includes: instrument clusters, multifunctional and head-up displays, control units, access control and tire-information systems, radios, infotainment systems, input devices, control panels, climate control units, software, cockpits as well as services and solutions for telematics and Intelligent Transportation Systems. The Interior division employs more than 43,000 people worldwide and generated sales of €8.3 billion in 2016. Within the Interior Division the Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket Business Unit accommodates the specific requirements of the commercial vehicle, special vehicle and aftermarket sector. A global network of sales and service companies ensures proximity to local customers. Covering the product brands Continental, VDO, ATE, Galfer and Barum the Business Unit offers web based managed services, fleet management and tachograph solutions electronic products, systems and services for commercial and special vehicles, a broad selection of products for specialized workshops and spare parts for the Independent Aftermarket and the Original Equipment Services after end of series production of the vehicle manufacturer. Visit us on Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/REDISensor] Continental Sales Technical Training Specialist, Sean Lannoo, demonstrates TPMS relearn procedure to Automotive Parts Headquarters representatives during training event at Continental’s Technical Center in Auburn Hills, MI Click to download [http://press.barolin-spencer.com/pr-images/_word_documents/Continental%20APH%20TPMS%20Training%20%20Event%20PR%20CO4476.docx] redi-sensor.com [http://www.redi-sensor.com/] vdo.com/usa [http://www.vdo.com/usa] continental-corporation.com [http://www.continental-corporation.com/] tireindustry.org [http://www.tireindustry.org] Contact for journalists: Andrea Daube Marketing Communications Specialist Continental Interior / Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket 6755 Snowdrift Road, Allentown, PA 18106 Tel: (610) 289-0488 ext. 3217, Fax: (610) 289-1766 Email: [andrea.daube@continental-corporation.com] 312-17/CO4476 If you should need more information or have difficulties with this transmission, please contact: Tony Barolin Barolin & Spencer 800-536-6222 [tbarolin@barolin-spencer.com] unsubscribe from emails http://barolinspencer.cmail19.com/t/y-u-hujdutl-tjddtlhrm-x/