Why Battery Support Is Critical During Vehicle Scans, Programming, and ADAS Calibrations As modern vehicles become increasingly software-driven, the importance of proper battery support during diagnostic scans, module programming, and ADAS calibrations can no longer be overstated. What was once a quick scan tool connection is now a complex electronic procedure involving dozens of control […]
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Know Your Power: The State of the Automotive Battery Industry August 18, 2025 Batteries are one of the most utilized global consumer commodities, helping to power everyday essentials that include everything from personal devices and household appliances to equipment being used in the latest space exploration missions. In fact, last year alone, batteries accounted for
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With more than 18 years of experience in the automotive aftermarket, Kim Cottle has built a distinguished career focused on battery service, charging technology, and equipment leadership. In 2007, she joined Associated Equipment Corp., a U.S.-based manufacturer specializing in automotive battery chargers and related service equipment, as Vice President of Operations. In 2012, she was
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Q. Can I charge an AGM battery with a Manual charger? A. You can charge an AGM Battery with a manual charger with a caveat. In most cases the user will have to monitor the battery voltage while it is on charge. The amount of monitoring required will depend on the charger. One item to
Maximizing Fleet Uptime Through Smarter Battery Service Tools By Kimberly Cottle, President and CEO, Associated Equipment Corporation In today’s demanding fleet operations environment, minimizing downtime while maximizing vehicle reliability is a critical priority. Whether managing delivery trucks, municipal vehicles, or construction equipment, every hour a vehicle sits idle represents lost productivity and added cost. That’s
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DECEMBER 12, 2025 St. Louis, Missouri Associated Equipment Corporation Announces Retirement of Joe Mocerino and Welcomes Steve Pilidis as New Distribution Sales Manager Associated Equipment Corporation (AEC) announces the retirement of Joe Mocerino, Region Sales Manager, effective November 26, 2025. We thank Joe for his outstanding contributions and dedication to AEC over
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 30, 2025 St. Louis, Missouri Associated Equipment Corporation Announces Retirement of David Jones and Welcomes Courtney Pozner as New Distribution Sales Manager Associated Equipment Corporation (AEC) announces the retirement of David Jones, Region Sales Manager, effective June 30, 2025. We thank David for his outstanding contributions and dedication to AEC over
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Associated Equipment’s INTELLAMATIC® IBC6008MSK Adjustable Battery Charger/Analyzer Selected Winner of 2020 PTEN Innovation Award ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – Associated Equipment Corporation (AEC) announces the Model IBC6008MSK Adjustable Battery Charger/Analyzer was selected as winner PTEN Magazine’s prestigious Innovation Award in the Battery Service category. The IBC6008MSK is featured in the August 2020 issues of PTEN and
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Associated Equipment’s IBC6008MSK Adjustable Battery Charger/Analyzer Selected Winner of MOTOR Magazine 2019 Top 20 Tools Award LOUIS, MISSOURI – Associated Equipment Corporation (AEC) announces the Model IBC6008MSK Adjustable Battery Charger/Analyzer was selected as winner of MOTOR Magazine’s prestigious Top 20 Tools Award. The IBC6008MSK is featured in the September 2019 issue as a new, exciting
Associated Equipment Announces Energy Efficient Heavy-Duty AGM Battery Chargers LOUIS, MISSOURI – Associated Equipment Corporation (AEC) announces three new energy efficient heavy-duty AGM battery chargers: 6006AGM, 6009AGM, 6012AGM. “Associated Equipment took the opportunity to integrate AGM charging profiles and improve efficiency on three of our most popular ‘tried-and-true’ chargers; the 6006AGM, 6009AGM and 6012AGM”
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ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – Associated Equipment Corporation (AEC) announces Model 7136R digital carbon pile variable load tester to support heavy duty and fleet 6V/8V/12V batteries up to 2000CCA. “Our new and improved carbon pile tester provides accuracy to load test even high amp hour (Ah) 6 volt deep cycle batteries used in fork lifts and
ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – Associated Equipment Corporation (AEC) announces new energy efficient portable automotive maintainers/chargers under the ATEC® brand. “Our new and improved maintainers are capable of charging all battery types including AGM and Gel while meeting the energy standards required in today’s market”, stated Kimberly Cottle, President and CEO of Associated Equipment. “We continue
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ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI – Associated Equipment Corporation (AEC) announces the KS401 Professional Heavy Duty Industrial Jump Start was selected as winner of MOTOR Magazine’s prestigious Top 20 Tools Award. The KS401 is featured in the September 2016 issue as a new, exciting and innovative product for professional technicians and shop owners. “While jump starters are
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With industry leading extra long 7 ft. field replaceable cables and the same heavy-duty steel clamps used in Associated battery chargers, the KS401 can be set on the ground and easily reaches the battery in most 4×4 pickups, sport utility and other high profile vehicles. A unique ergonomic impact-resistant case with rubberized base allows the
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Battery chargers and testers play an important role in today’s automotive aftermarket, particularly on account of changing battery technology. Mobile distributors had the opportunity to learn about new chargers, testers, analyzers and related equipment during a training session by Associated Equipment, a 65-year-old equipment manufacturer, at the Ace Tool Co. national dealer expo in St.