LA VERGNE, Tenn. (Feb. 10, 2014) – Hennessy Industries, Inc., the largest full-line wheel-service equipment manufacturer in North America, has added two models to its BaseLine™ by COATS® tire changer family: the BL200MC and the BL400MC with Robo Arm®. Both changers, which are being introduced ahead of the upcoming motorcycle season, are capable of tackling motorcycle tires and traditional automotive wheel servicing applications.
COATS has manufactured tire changers specifically for motorcycles for decades, including the popular RC100 and RC200 models; but this marks the first BaseLine products created for the segment. As with all BaseLine by COATS tire changers, the BL200MC and BL400MC are assembled in Hennessy’s La Vergne, Tenn., facility, and can handle the majority of OE and aftermarket fitments.
“BaseLine has been very successful in the automotive tire servicing segment, and we think the time is right to introduce the same concept to the motorcycle repair segment,” said Kevin Keefe, Hennessy Industries’ vice president of marketing. “We refer to the concept as ‘premium value’ because BaseLine customers get the high level of quality and durability that comes with the COATS name, including access to our nationwide network of factory-authorized service providers.”
Both tire changers come with an air-powered side bead loosener and a X-shaped tabletop with motorcycle clamp system, and both are fully capable of tackling traditional automotive wheel service with the removal of the motorcycle clamps and BL block adaptor. The BL400MC also includes a Robo Arm® helper device to easily mount stiffer sidewall tires.
BaseLine by COATS tire changers and wheel balancers are available through a number of tool equipment distributors. For more information on the BL200MC or BL400MC with Robo Arm, or to find a BaseLine distributor near you, visit www.baselinebycoats.com. Hennessy is offering a $100 cash-back factory rebate on all BaseLine by COATS tire service equipment purchases made by March 28.
“With motorcycle season quickly approaching, shops will look to replace and upgrade equipment, and we hope they consider BaseLine changers,” said Keefe. “Because they’re capable of quickly adapting to handle traditional automotive applications, and because they’re backed by the COATS name, shops can trust that they’ll be highly efficient and durable.”
About Hennessy Industries
Hennessy Industries manufactures COATS®, BaseLine™ by COATS®, AMMCO® and BADA® products, and is the largest full-line wheel-service equipment manufacturer in North America. Hennessy is recognized for its state-of-the-art technology in the manufacturing of COATS® tire changers and wheel balancers, AMMCO® brake lathes and lifts, and BADA® wheel-balancing weights.
Hennessy is headquartered in La Vergne, Tenn., with manufacturing facilities in Tennessee and Kentucky. To learn more, visit www.ammcoats.com.
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