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1/17/19 Update: We might as well say something right here and clear up any confusion. BendPak is not affiliated with Truck Night in America, and we cannot get you on the show. Our updates and information come at our own discretion and are not reflective of History Channel's stances or opinions. We just really like trucks. 5/1/18 Update: APPLY TO BE ON SEASON TWO NOW!!! (Sorry for shouting.) ... Read More

5/1/18 Update: APPLY TO BE ON SEASON TWO NOW!!! (Sorry for shouting.) Also see this: How to Get on Truck Night in America Love cars? Love trucks? Love mud? Then you must love a good time. And you must be getting excited about Truck Night in America, premiering on Thursday, March 8, 10PM ET/PT. If you're reading this, you probably love trucks as much as any red-blooded American, and this i... Read More

When it comes to working under an elevated vehicle for hours, days and weeks at a time, it might be comforting to know just how precisely that lift was engineered and constructed. Like a well-oiled machine, there are literally dozens of parts and components that must work in perfect harmony to keep you and your vehicles safe. [caption id="attachment_4563" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Cab... Read More

  Download Release Images    [caption id="attachment_4265" align="alignright" width="300"] The planned entryway of BendPak's new facility.[/caption] BendPak Inc. is set to expand for the second year in a row with a 50,000+ sq. ft. facility. The bold move, coming on the heels of a massive expansion just months prior, marks a new chapter for BendPak in one of the company’s most ... Read More

This article has been heavily edited from its original form. A few things raced through our minds when we first saw the internet’s latest car lift fail.  BendPak has been in the car lift industry for over 30 years, so this would not be the first installation mistake we've encountered. In this instance, however, the photo went viral, and BendPak's name is clearly in the shot. Most of our cust... Read More

BendPak has grown to be a dream 50 years in the making. During this half-century of evolving into the automotive equipment specialists we are today, our mission has been continually focused on improvement in all areas, including engineering and design, production and logistics, and of course, customer service. A look inside our new shipping facility expansion: Ever since our ribbon cu... Read More

Click here to view the product page. You’ve seen oil filter crushers before. Ranger Products makes several, such as our renowned 25-ton monster crusher, the RP50FC. What you haven’t seen is an oil filter crusher that doubles as a fruit juice maker. Finally, no more switching from kitchen appliance to garage tool, and back to kitchen appliance. Who has the time? No one in our kitchen. The... Read More

Funny phrase, “Go Bananas.” Not sure what it takes to make people reach an excitement level equal to or greater than bananas, but we should add it to our BendPak mission statement. “If you don’t go bananas when you buy a car lift from us…” On second thought, maybe not. But we are excited about our new PL-6KDT double-wide and PL-6KDTX double-wide/extended-width parking lifts. And that’s to say n... Read More

The next time you pass by an auto shop, whether it’s a competitor of yours or a shop far away and out-of-state, hang back a minute and check out what kind of equipment they use. Consider: What brand(s) do they use? If their equipment is better than yours, how does that make you feel about your shop? If you own a shop, you should be putting yourself in the shoes of your customers,... Read More

SANTA PAULA, CA—February 2017—BendPak Inc., a global manufacturer of car lifts and specialized garage equipment for servicing wheels, tires and brakes, won its contract bid from the National Association of State Procurement Officials (NASPO), formally WSCA-NASPO. Under Master Contract no. 05316 for Vehicle Lifts and Garage Associated Equipment, BendPak will be providing municipalities and gov... Read More