Articles by John Vera

SANTA PAULA, CA: March, 2020—BendPak is opening a new 100,000-square-foot distribution center near Mobile, Alabama, to better serve customers in the eastern United States. The administrative and shipping complex, which is expected to be fully operational within 60 days, is located in Theodore, just a short drive from the expanding Port of Mobile. The new facility has easy access to three ma... Read More

  In light of California’s recent stay at home order, we want to update you on recent actions taken by BendPak to maintain operations. As a business with employees ‘supporting or enabling transportation functions, including dispatchers, maintenance and repair technicians, and automotive repair and maintenance facilities’, our workforce is deemed essential to the critical infrastructure.... Read More

Triple Level Lifts for West Coast Customs When we came out with the HD-973P tri-level parking lift, we knew we were onto something. With a relatively low overall height compared to other triple-stackers, as well as independently operated lifting platforms, nothing else can really compare. If you need to stack lots of vehicles in as little space as possible, you can’t do better than this lift... Read More

As some of you know by now, BendPak is tearing down walls in order to rebuild bigger and better than ever. This plan has been in the works for quite some time now. It's been nearly a year since we first unveiled this plan to the public with this video: Most successful companies will often expand without talking about it much, but we're not just any company. Our customers have got to be s... Read More

The low rumble of a Ford® Mustang Shelby GT350. A dedicated wrencher perfecting her craft in front of the world. Oh, those carbon fiber mods! The heart-pounding resonator delete! The electrifying WHOOSH of a fresh cold air intake! If any of that sounds remotely appealing to you, then you need to check out the YouTube channel Woman.Driven. There's nothing quite like discovering another talented ... Read More

Alright, so the title of this article might be a little dramatic, but not by much. To get this spy photo, we had to sneak into the construction zone when no one was working. It captures the messy magic that is our customer service overhaul. The entire area you see in the photo below (and plenty of space outside the edges of the frame) is going to be dedicated to a 70+ person service center. ... Read More

Just in time for the holidays, we're revamping our wheel service offerings in a big way. Starting in 2019, Ranger's lineup is going to look a lot different. We're updating our color scheme to match our current car lifts and parts washers (Gunmetal Gray with yellow accents). We're also introducing two new tire changers that are specially designed to offer extremely busy tire shops more versatili... Read More

We continue to get blog messages and email about Truck Night in America season 2, so here's a little update on the show. Yes, Truck Night in America has been renewed for a second season, and that's great because truck lovers just can't seem to get enough of it! This article explains how you can sign up to get on Truck Night in America season 2. [caption id="attachment_4907" align="aligncente... Read More

Auto lift technology has advanced well beyond what it used to be. In the 1970's, above-ground lifts were rarely used, and leaky in-ground car lifts were all the rage. Today, in-ground lifts are being phased out in favor of less expensive, more reliable options. WeHopefully, the predictions in this article won't be laughed at by future generations. We're predicting new designs and technology, mo... Read More

Before you decide which auto lift is right for you, go online and read all the car lift reviews you can find. Do a bit of research and settle on a brand. Once you've done that, congratulations, you're halfway there! Now comes the harder part: finding the right model for your needs and space. This article can be used as an introduction to purchasing a lift; here are the top five questions to ask... Read More