Forward Lift Affiliates Available to Professionally Inspect Any Lift

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Jul 16, 2014, 02:00 ET

MADISON, Ind., July 16, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Six more employees of Forward Lift distribution/installation companies have achieved Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Lift Inspector Certification so far this year, joining nine others from the inaugural class. While they are affiliated with Forward Lift for sales and service, the newly certified inspectors are qualified to professionally inspect lifts built by any manufacturer.

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Forward Lift has taken a proactive role in educating members of its distribution channel about the Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Lift Inspector Certification Program. Six new inspectors have achieved certification this year and are qualified to provide annual inspections for users of any vehicle lift brand. (PRNewsFoto/Forward Lift)

"One of the great features of the ALI Lift Inspector Certification Program is that all participants are tested on the same universal material," says John Uhl, sales and brand manager for Forward Lift. "The Forward Lift distributors and installers who have achieved ALI Certification can perform annual lift inspections for any shop owner, regardless of the lift brands or types installed. By continually adding certified inspectors, Forward Lift's distribution network is a growing resource for Forward Lift customers."

Annual lift inspections are required by ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, the national standard covering vehicle lift operation, inspection and maintenance. Certified Lift Inspectors follow standard procedures approved by ALI, so shop owners can trust they will not overlook any issues that could evolve into major problems. This prevents expensive repairs, maintains shop productivity and protects employees.

Each Forward Lift-affiliated ALI Certified Lift Inspector applies an individualized label to lifts that pass inspection. The labels list the inspection month and year, as well as the inspector's certification number.

The latest Forward Lift distributors and installers to add certified lift inspectors include:

Kam Hydraulics
Indianapolis, Ind.

Phil Leak Co.
Norwalk, Ohio

Shop Equipment Co.
Tigard, Ore.

Weco Inc.
Bradford, Ark.

To find a Forward Lift-affiliated lift inspector in your area, call (800) 423-1722. Complete information about Forward Lift's full line of vehicle lifts is available at www.forwardlift.com. Forward Lift is active on Facebook, www.facebook.com/ForwardLift; Twitter, twitter.com/ForwardLift; and Vimeo, vimeo.com/groups/ForwardLift.

About Forward Lift

Established in 1968, Forward Lift is a leading manufacturer of vehicle lifts for a wide range of customers, including independent repair shops, car dealers, body shops, national accounts, vehicle enthusiasts, hobbyists and heavy-duty truck maintenance facilities. Its products are sold by dedicated distributors and national parts suppliers, including NAPA, Carquest and Pep Boys.

Forward Lift is a Vehicle Service Group (VSG) brand. VSG comprises nine major vehicle lifting and collision repair brands: Forward^® Lift, Rotary^® Lift, Chief^® Automotive Technologies, Direct-Lift^®, Hanmecson^®, Revolution^® Lift, Elektron, Blitz^® and nogra^®. Based in Madison, Ind., VSG has operations worldwide, including ISO-9001-certified manufacturing facilities on three continents.

SOURCE Forward Lift