One week, three tradeshows

March 28, 2024
The Professional Distributor editors traveled to Denver and Orlando, Florida to cover some of this year’s mobile tool distributor shows.

For the editors of Professional Distributor, the last week of February was a whirlwind of new products, product demos, and interactions with mobile tool distributors. In Orlando, we first attended the Matco Tools Expo and then the Mac Tools Fair. We had to do a bit of dividing and conquering to also attend the Cornwell Quality Tools Rally in Denver. All of the shows boasted a variety of new products and a space for camaraderie between the distributors. The photos in this spread will give you a snapshot of each show. To view more photos or read the show write-ups, visit: VehicleServicePros.com/distributors.

About the Author

Emily Markham | Editor | PTEN and Professional Distributor

Emily Markham is the editor of  Professional Tool & Equipment News (PTEN) and Professional Distributor magazines. She has been writing about the automotive aftermarket since 2019, after graduating from UW-La Crosse with a bachelor's degree in English. During her first three years with Endeavor Business Media's Vehicle Repair Group, Markham also wrote for Fleet Maintenance magazine. 

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