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1 1/ Wir im Allgäu. Workshop News All that s newsworthy from MAHA MLT 3000: The digital headlight tester for current and future lighting systems MET 6.3: New combination tester for low emissions test sticker values MAHA UK: Leading in commercial vehicle test lanes Premium Workshop Equipment

2 Content WHB fits Mercedes-Benz commercial vehicle centre with MAHA technology. (Page 6) Thanks to its high resolution, the new MET 6.3 combination tester can securely measure even low emissions test sticker values. (Page 4) NEIMCKE supplies high quality MAHA testing and lifting technology for MAHAG. (Page 8) Editorial 45 years of continuity and innovation...3 MAHA Technologies MAHA UK Ltd. leading in commercial vehicle test lanes...10 Successful relaunch of MAHA Polska Sp.z.o.o...11 First MAHA test lane goes into operation in Canada Accurate emissions combination tester...4 MAHA success stories Lifting heavy goods - the easy way...6 MAHA equipment for Audi Pre-owned Car Centre... 7 MAHAG counts on MAHA... 8 MAHA worldwide State-of-the-art test lanes for Oman... 8 Trade shows & events MAHA at the LTU...12 Automechanika in Shanghai...13 Equipment for BMW professionals...13 MAHA News Win a performance dynamometer...14 Secure EUR 3,000 for your old truck dynamometer now...14 The new MAHA website...15 MAHA fits 17 test stations with state-of-theart test lanes. (Page 9) Invest now and secure a EUR 3,000 buy-back premium. (Page 14) Imprint Publisher MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co. KG Hoyen 20, Haldenwang, Germany Telephone: Fax: [email protected] Internet: Editors Hans-Peter Gorbach, MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co. KG Richard Linzing, redaktionsbüro richard linzing Layout and design redaktionsbüro richard linzing; Print rieder Druck und Medien GmbH Magnusstraße Kempten, Germany If you no longer wish to receive the MAHA Workshop News, please send an to [email protected]. Reproduction, even in extracts is only permitted with express written consent by MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co. KG. Image credits: Title page extracts: MAHA, Linzing; flags on page 9, 10 and 11: daboost - Fotolia.com; map of Oman on page 9: lesniewski - Fotolia.com 2

3 Editorial 45 years of continuity and innovation When Winfried Rauch and Josef Schilling founded MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co. KG in 1969, they could not imagine that they were laying the foundation for one of today s globally leading workshop fitters. This success is not just a matter of chance. The company founders knew what automotive workshops require for the testing of motor vehicles. Their brake testers were built by mechanics for mechanics. With ground-breaking ideas they perfected their products and consistently developed them further. This is what makes MAHA so special to this day. For 45 years, we stand for continuity and innovations for everything related to service, development and testing of motor vehicles. We are pioneers in brake and performance testing of four wheel drive vehicles and innovators in the adaptation of new technologies. This is demonstrated with our electronic measurement system, radio pressure transducers, contact-free tread depth gauge, wheel alignment, emissions measurement technology, the digital headlight tester and much more. In addition, MAHA stands for customer and case-oriented lifting technology. Our lifts range from lifts for small workshops to special solutions for the automotive industry. Last but not least, we ensure uninterrupted operation of our products across the entire life cycle, with our high service level and availability of spare parts. The ingenuity of the company founders has remained with MAHA for 45 years. Even today, we are in tune with the market and offer our customers solutions for efficient service and test procedures. Our innovative software products and acceptance concepts demonstrate that we think beyond mechanical engineering and have long completed the digital change. We are committed to continuing this path in the future. We will present our latest innovations to you in autumn at the Automechanika trade show in Frankfurt. Look forward to exciting things to come! The ingenuity of the company founders has remained with MAHA for 45 years. Even today, we are in tune with the market and offer our customers solutions for efficient service and test procedures. Klaus Burger Managing Director, Sales, Service and Development 3

4 MAHA Technologies Photos: Linzing The MET 6.3 combination tester is one of the most compact and powerful devices of its kind. All components are integrated in the housing. Accurate combination tester MAHA launches the new MET 6.3 combination emissions tester. With its innovative technology the device can measure the turbidity value of diesel emissions at a resolution of 0.01 m -1. Karl-Heinz Steiger, Product Manager for Emissions Testing Technology The combination tester MET 6.3 can reliably determine the partially very low emissions test sticker values during emissions testing. 4 The new combination tester MET 6.3 from MAHA is proof that there is still lots of potential for even turbidity measurement methods for diesel emissions. Based on these findings and experiences with the scattered light measurement technique (see box on right), the developers at MAHA were able to develop classic opacimeters in such a way that they are now able to accurately determine the low k-values of modern diesel. Small but sturdy The heart piece of the MET 6.3 is the new opacimeter measuring cell. It is significantly smaller than previous device generations. In addition, it is very sturdy and designed to resist contamination. Thanks to the miniaturization, the heating-up time is only one minute and the device is significantly more dynamic during measurement of the k-values. And this at a bandwidth of 0 to 9.99 m -1 and a resolution of 0.01 m -1. This means the MET 6.3 is also able to accurately measure the partially very low emissions test sticker values of modern diesel vehicles during emissions testing with emissions after-treatment systems, says Karl-Heinz Steiger, Product Manager for Emissions Testing Technology at MAHA. In addition, thanks to the high measurement value resolution and a conversion procedure, the MET 6.3 can also display the particle mass concentration. New measuring bench In addition to the innovative opacimeter measuring chamber, the MET 6.3 is also equipped with a newly developed measuring bench for the exhaust gas components CO2 and HC as well as an electrochemically operating oxygen sensor. Optionally, the combination tester can also be equipped with an NOx sensor. The new measuring bench works more accurately than the current standard OIML 0 The light source of the opacimeter-measuring chamber is very easy to remove for maintenance.

5 stipulates. Also, the heating-up time is only 40 seconds and uses far less electricity than the previous generation. Ideal for mobile use The MET 6.3 combination tester is one of the most compact and powerful devices of its kind. Therefore, it is perfectly suitable for mobile use. It only needs one probe, irrespective if a petrol or diesel vehicle is being measured. The emissions sample is suctioned with a pump into the device via a 2.5 m long measuring hose. This results in a quick and even filling of the measuring chamber. In the device, the emissions sample first flows through the measuring chamber of the opacimeter and the turbidity value is determined. Thereafter, the emission sample passes through a filter and flows to the measuring bench. This way, all exhaust gas components are always measured in both petrol and diesel engines. This is particularly helpful for diagnostic tasks. Another special feature of the MET 6.3 is the active water separator which works with a so-called peltier element. Thanks to a sophisticated technology it extracts the water from the gas sample without affecting the particle composition. The separated water flows into a condensate collecting tank. Equipment for practical use The MET 6.3 is equipped with several interfaces. It can be linked per LAN or WiFi to a PC and via Bluetooth to an OBD module. The antennas for the wireless communication are integrated in the device housing. Maintenance of the device is extremely easy. All filters and the optical sensor of the measuring chamber can be accessed via the maintenance flaps positioned on the side. The filters are dimensioned in such a way that maintenance work is very rarely necessary. Following PTB approval, the new combination tester from MAHA is expected to be available at a competitive price from the second quarter of Customers who participated in the special promotion for the market launch of the MET series, can now swap the MET 6.1 and the MDO 2 LON for the new MET 6.3, free of charge. The maintenance flaps allow for easy access to the filters and the measuring cell lenses. The MET 6.3 filters have been dimensioned very large, so that they do not have to be replaced very often. During operation the optical sensor is protected from contamination by a clean-air curtain. However, should cleaning become necessary, this can be easily done with a lint-free cloth. Development of the scattered light method The strict emissions limits have resulted in modern diesel vehicles only emitting very low levels of pollutants. In order to test emissions after-treatment systems for efficiency, measuring technology needs to be very sensitive. MAHA was the first company in the workshop fitting industry to recognise this necessity and to develop a new measuring method for particle concentration in diesel emissions with the scattered laser light method. In order to use this new measuring technology for emissions testing, MAHA participated, under the umbrella of the ASA Association (German Automobile Service Equipment Association), together with other companies and the Physical Technical Federal Institution (PTB) in a research project. This project has now been completed and it showed that scattered light measuring devices are able to determine the turbidity coefficient k of diesel emissions with up to 100 times more accuracy than previous opacimeters. In a further project, MAHA, together with other measurement cell manufacturers, is now working on finding solutions for some remaining open points, for example the calibration of the devices, the contamination control and the impact of condensation. This project is scheduled for completion at the end of the first quarter in A type approval for the scattered light measuring devices can then be applied for. Four studies have already proven their suitability for everyday use. The complex measuring method of the PTB in Braunschweig verified an excellent correlation of the scattered light measuring method with the turbidity coefficient k. Photo: ASA Association 5

6 MAHA success stories The four cylinder runway lift and the in-ground wheel free jacks from MAHA form a six cylinder lifting system which is perfectly suited for multi-functional transporter workplaces. Lifting heavy goods - the easy way The Hamburg workshop fitters WHB equip the Mercedes Benz commercial vehicle centre in Kassel-Lohfelden with testing and lifting technology from MAHA. The Mercedes-Benz branch in Kassel recently built a new commercial vehicle centre at the autobahn intersection Lohfeldener Rüssel. The aim was to bundle the provision of services and sales for trucks, vans, buses, unimogs and special vehicles at one central site. On more than 44,000 m 2, customers can experience a new, state-of-the-art service dimension including consultancy from one competent source. Photos: WHB bases of the Stuttgart car manufacturer. WHB already demonstrated its competency for such projects in 2011 and 2012 during the new building and restructuring of the Hamburg Mercedes-Benz branch. Decisive for winning the tender was also the technical and planning input from WHB, in order to ensure a smooth construction. The high quality of the products add to this. For the building project in Kassel-Lohfelden, WHB fitted, among other, ten work stations for vans, one 3D wheel alignment station, one work station for bodywork repair and one station for valeting, three taxi check-ins for vans and two for trucks as well as several bus and truck work stations with testing and lifting technology from MAHA. In addition, one oil management system, the compressed air supply, exhaust extraction system and an adblue petrol station were installed. Celebrating 30 years of partnership The WHB Vertrieb Hagen Braune GmbH has been a successful contractual partner of MAHA for more than 30 years. Thanks to great cooperation with architects and contacts to car and device manufacturers, the company offers the necessary know-how for planning workshops in such a way that efficient work flows are guaranteed. Competence and quality WHB, the Hamburg workshop fitters won the tender for fitting the workshops with a total of approx. 30 work places. This allowed the listed Mercedes-Benz partner to further expand its successful cooperation with the sales and service State-of-the-art van work stations in the Mercedes-Benz branch in Kassel with sturdy and resilient lifting technology and energy boxes from MAHA. 6

7 MAHA lifting devices ensure a smooth operating process and increase service efficiency. Photos: Audi Pre-owned Cars :plus Centre in Munich MAHA equipment for Audi Pre-owned Car Centre MAHA technology ensures precision and service efficiency in the world s largest Audi Pre-owned Centre in Eching near Munich. In autumn last year the world s largest Audi Pre-owned Centre :plus was opened in Eching near Munich. The workshop at the service site boats 13 lifting devices and is equipped with pioneering technology. An in-house body and paint shop are also integrated in the building complex typical for Audi. Premium technology for premium vehicles MAHA equipment ensures precise test results in direct reception and in workshops. The MAHA partner NEIMCKE supplied and installed, among other, several roller-brake-testers, three axle-damping testers, one side-slip tester and 23 two cylinder and three one cylinder lifting devices. Three scissors lifts for wheel alignment were added to this. By the way: The Audi Pre-owned Cars :plus Centre in Munich digitally measures and sets vehicle headlights. NEIMCKE supplied five MAHA LITE 3 headlight testers for this purpose. At the Audi Pre-owned Cars :plus Centre in Munich vehicles undergo a 110 point check. Efficient direct reception MAHA technology in direct reception. MAHA s test lanes are installed in the direct reception at Audi Pre-owned Cars :plus Centre in Munich. They are equipped with a side-slip tester, an axle-damping tester and a roller brake tester. This way the condition of the vehicle at reception and the successful repair can be documented accurately. 7

8 MAHA success stories The workshops at the Volkswagen Centre in the Landsberger Straße in Munich are located on several floors, and, among other, equipped with MAHA technology. MAHAG counts on MAHA MAHAG recently opened one of the largest Volkswagen Centres in Germany in Munich. NEIMCKE installed testing and lifting technology from MAHA in the workshops. In autumn last year one of the largest Volkswagen Centres in Germany was opened in Munich s west. Volkswagen Immobilien was commissioned by the automobile trading company MAHAG to develop and build a car centre with a gross floor area of 24,000 m 2 in the Landsberger Straße. The special feature of the trading house is the five-story construction with Photo: MAHAG two gallery levels. Four direct reception stations and a workshop are located on the ground floor. A further workshop area is situated on the first floor. High quality testing and lifting technology For equipping the direct reception and workshop work stations of the new Volkswagen Centre, NEIM- CKE supplied and installed several products from MAHA s range of lifting and testing technology. This included, among other, 18 two cylinder in-ground lifting devices of different constructions, five double scissors lifts, one scissors lift for wheel alignment, five brake testers and four axle-damping testers. Installation and service from one source NEIMCKE accompanied the project from the planning stage to the implementation and supplied and installed the entire workshop equipment. The companies MAHA and NEIMCKE have been successful partners for many years. Absolute customer orientation, decades of experience, highest quality and best all-round service are some of the reasons for the outstanding reputation and the excellent position of NEIMCKE in the industry. Lifting technology for highest demands The ZS SQUARE II 3.5 SPG with wheel guidance offer a high level of flexibility. The workshop area in the new Volkswagen Centre in Munich was equipped by NEIMCKE with several inground two post lifts from MAHA. This type of lifting device offers a high quality appearance of the workshop and lots of free space for working and opening of doors. A special feature of the in-ground lifting devices of the ZS SQUARE product family from MAHA are the rectangular rams, positioned at a 45 angle to the vehicle axle. This design provides much higher stability than the standard circular lifts as the load is taken up via the diagonal of the lifting cylinders. In addition, they are torsion-proof, low in maintenance, durable and resilient to external influences. 8

9 MAHA worldwide Colonel Khalifa Al-Zidi of the Royal Oman Police (left) and Klaus Burger, Managing Director of MAHA, shake hands on the cooperation deal. Photos: MAHA State-of-the-art test lanes for Oman The latest technology from MAHA for the expansion of the test stations network in Oman. A new test station is being built in Jaalan Bani Bu Ali. The safety of motor vehicles will be tested here with powerful MAHA test lanes. The Sultanate of Oman wants to drastically reduce the number of people injured and killed in road traffic. In order to achieve this goal, the government decided to shorten the term of periodic technical vehicle testing from eight to three years. As a result the test volume has increased significantly and the expansion of the test stations network as well as the modernisation thereof has become necessary. The project was put up for tender globally. Thanks to good contacts and good references from similar projects in the Near East and Middle East, MAHA was awarded the tender. The state police bureau of the Royal Oman Police (ROP) and the MAHA partner Khimji Ramdas (KR) are the partners in this project. Networked test technology Within the framework of this project, MAHA will supply 60 test lanes and two test containers for equipping 17 test stations at different locations. In addition, for the first time, MAHA will implement a nationwide linking of the test stations to the government data base. For this, the online-based data management system VIMAS will be used. This software solution bundles all data collected in vehicle tests and stores them centrally on an external server. The data are promptly available to all authorised parties for various evaluations. VIMAS is modular in design and additionally provides the test engineers with current target values and vehicle information in real-time for the testing process. Extensive service The project also includes an extensive service package. MAHA will train users and administrators of VIMAS as well as the service engineers of KR on site and in Haldenwang. The latter will also be responsible for the maintenance of the test lanes. In addition, MAHA offers international support in order to keep down-times to a minimum in case of malfunctions. The test lanes will be installed during the course of this year. Oman: Figures and facts The Sultanate of Oman is located on the east coast of the Arabian Peninsula. The area of 309,500 km 2 is home to a population of almost 3.2 million. Oman has a road network of about 32,800 km. Private motor vehicles are the main means of transport in Oman. Public transport is rare. All-terrain vehicles and Japanese car makes dominate the roads. The speed limit is 120 km/h. In 2012, 1056 people were fatally injured in around 8200 road accidents. To improve road safety, the state police authority, the Royal Oman Police, wants to better monitor the safety of vehicles on the one hand. This is where MAHA will contribute significantly in the future with state-of-the-art testing technology and the VIMAS software solution. On the other hand, latest traffic control systems will be employed nationwide. Violations of traffic regulations carry strict penalties. MAHA is equips 17 sites in Oman with test lanes and a network. 9

10 MAHA worldwide Test lanes from MAHA are increasingly being used in testing stations for commercial vehicles. tester and calibration device into the MAHA IW7 truck brake tester, going beyond the scope of the standard equipment. MAHA UK Ltd. leading in commercial vehicle test lanes MAHA UK is one of the leading suppliers of testing and lifting technology for authorized test sites in Great Britain. 10 Vehicle testing in Great Britain has undergone significant changes in recent years. Ever since the British government decided, in 2009, to reduce the number of its own test centres for heavy commercial vehicles and buses, and to increasingly have periodical technical vehicle inspections performed in authorised workshops (authorised testing facility ATF), many private companies have invested in modern test equipment. Currently, there are 320 testing sites in Great Britain. There will be more in An authorised testing facility must be equipped with a test lane which consists of at least one 20 ton roller-brake tester, one axle play tester, one axle lift, one headlight tester and one opacimeter. Willingness for additional investments MAHA UK is now one of the leading suppliers of test equipment for testing sites in Great Britain. More than 40 companies have decided to integrate the TCS tachograph Many companies have added tachograph testers to their brake testers. Photo: MAHA Testing and lifting technology from one source A decisive factor for MAHA UK being so successful in the equipping of test sites is the fact that the company can supply testing and measuring technology as well as lifting technology entirely from one source. This is a great advantage for customers in terms of maintenance and calibration of the test equipment. In addition to high quality testing and lifting technology, MAHA UK also offers its customers extended warranties and maintenance contracts. Meanwhile, MAHA UK is not only the leading supplier for commercial test lanes. The company is also one of the most important suppliers of test equipment and testing devices for the 22,000 car workshops that perform technical vehicle inspections. Test lanes from MAHA are used widely also for the inspection of vehicles.

11 Successful relaunch of MAHA Polska Sp.z.o.o. A year has passed since the replacement of the executive management of MAHA Polska. Here is an interim report on the success story. A lot has happened at MAHA Polska in the last year. The replacement of the executive management and the restructuring measures by Peter Surray are now showing first results. For example, the cooperation with car manufacturers, universities and test stations for vehicle monitoring was successfully expanded. The increased turnover and number of employees must also be considered a success. In addition, the strategical staff development made good progress. The sales and service staff of MAHA Polska took part in numerous user and technician training courses at the MAHA First MAHA test lane goes into operation in Canada The test lane from MAHA helps Canadian workshop to recognise repair potential when accepting orders. In autumn of last year the first MAHA test lane in Canada was installed and put into operation in Toronto. Canadian Tire is the first workshop in Canada to offer customers a professional vehicle inspection with innovative technology from MAHA. The test lane consists of a side-slip tester, a suspension and roller brake tester as well as an automatic tread depth gauge. Recognising repair potential Maintenance and repair work is in decline around the world. This is why it is so important for car workshops to recognise potential for training department. Also, the new management consistently initiated the implementation of the CI specifications of the MAHA Group. Adapted service structures Furthermore, the service structures were adapted to the market requirements with decentralized service points. Thanks to this measure, customers can now be served even more flexibly and quicker. As a result of these clear structures in the service team, the service processes are now more efficient. Last but not least, the administration and repairs at taxi check-ins. A test lane is crucial for this. Testing creates confidence The test lanes from MAHA are the ideal aid for objectively assessing the safety and wear condition of vehicles. Customers can already be informed about necessary repairs when checking in. In addition, the order scope can be established together with the customer already at check-in. The advantage of this is that the checkin condition of the vehicle and the repair success are documented, which creates transparency and trust. The periodical technical finance departments were adapted to these new structures. Ambitious goals Despite all of these successes, MAHA Polska continues to pursue ambitious goals. For example, the new company building is already being planned. Furthermore, it is intended to build and expand the expertise in performance testing technology. vehicle inspection (PTI) is another field of application for test lanes. In this context, the test systems from MAHA allow for a high vehicle throughput and efficient test procedures. Since the beginning of 2013, MAHA is represented in Canada with an office in Ottawa. A dealer and service network has already been established. At the beginning of 2014, the second MAHA test lane was installed at the Canadian Automobile Association CCA in Québec. MAHA Polska is on the road to success. Peter Surray and his team accomplished a lot last year. Photo: MAHA Employees at Canadian Tire appreciate being able to test customer vehicles professionally with the MAHA test lane. Photo: MAHA 11

12 Trade shows & events At the LTU 2014, MAHA had the opportunity to present innovative solutions for testing and lifting of agricultural machines to visitors from the trade. Photo: Linzing MAHA at the LTU The Landtechnische Unternehmer Tage (LTU) is one of the most important industry meetings of agricultural technology. MAHA had the opportunity to present pioneering test and lifting technology to the specialists. Agricultural technology is a growing segment with great potential for MAHA. The technology of agricultural machines is becoming more and more complex. In addition, the safety requirements for tractors and trailers are becoming stricter. MAHA has established a good reputation for itself in the industry with specific solutions for agricultural machines in recent years. The invitation to participate in the LTU 2014 in Würzburg confirms this. Innovative solutions Photos: MAHA As the only workshop fitter present, MAHA had the opportunity to present its own innovative solutions to over 700 participants at the LTU and to maintain contacts and the company s image. In the lobby and the outside area of the Würzburg Congress Centre, specialists could obtain information about the RGA TS mobile lifting system with wheel engaging columns for tractors, the MBT 6000 brake tester, which was specially designed for tractors, the ZW 500 power take-off dynamometer and the MET 6.3 emissions tester from MAHA. Although there is no statutory basis for the brake and emissions testing for agricultural machines, the response to the exhibition of testing technology from MAHA was very positive says Robert Ohneberg, Key-Account Agricultural Technology at MAHA. According to Mr Ohneberg, experts are increasingly recognising the importance of functioning brake systems and correct tractor unit/trailer balance, also for agricultural machines. Without appropriate brake testers this can hardly be determined. Expertise for the industry The LTU 2014 was held under the auspices of the trade journal Argartechnik. The top-class presentations and workshops stood under the motto: Small and medium dealers also have a future. Ohneberg: We would gladly give specialist presentations at the LTU in the future and pass on our expertise to the industry. Safety for agricultural machines 12 More power, more speed. This is the trend in agricultural machinery. To ensure that safety does not fall behind, functioning brakes are absolutely crucial. MAHA offers a specially designed brake tester for agricultural machines with the MBT The tractor unit and trailer can be ideally coordinated with the device. The result is more safety for all road users. The tractor units can be lifted at the front and back with modified wheel engaging columns. Power take-off dynamometers from MAHA offer many diagnostic and testing possibilities.

13 Automechanika in Shanghai MAHA China presents premium workshop equipment to an international audience. At the beginning of December last year, the Automechanika Shanghai was held in China. MAHA China was one of the 4,400 exhibitors. The Chinese representation of the Allgäu workshop fitters presented a selection of the current test and lifting technology range to experts from the trade. Additionally, contacts were maintained and new contacts formed. Great interest in MAHA products At the MAHA stand, visitors from the trade had the opportunity to receive information about in-ground lifting devices, axle play testers, brake testers, suspension testers and headlight testers. During the four days of the trade show, around 1,000 experts from the trade visited the MAHA stand in Hall W3 of the Shanghai New International Expo Center. Focus on the MLT 3000 The visitors from the trade included customers, dealers, journalists and other trade show visitors. All showed great interest in the company and in MAHA products. Especially the new digital headlight tester, the MLT 3000, received great attention. In addition to the exhibition, the Automechanika in Shanghai offered an accompanying program with a practical approach. The organisers reported that 81,936 visitors from 141 countries attended the trade show. Around 1,000 visitors obtained information about MAHA and its products. Especially the new digital headlight tester, the MLT 3000, received great attention from trade experts in Shanghai. Photos: MAHA Equipment for BMW professionals MAHA presented product releases at the BMW trade shows in Munich, Fulda and Magdeburg. In mid-february of this year, three BMW trade shows were held. MAHA was part of these and presented state-of-the-art test and lifting technology to the audience of experts. At the MAHA trade stand experts could obtain information about product recommendations of the Munich car manufacturer and about current topics. Modern lighting systems The topic of modern lighting systems stood in the foreground. Given new technologies and modern light assistance systems, the importance of precise setting of headlights is gaining even more importance. Therefore, MAHA has developed digital headlight testers that meet the requirements of current and future lighting technologies. BMW recommends the innovative headlight tester LITE 3 from MAHA for use in its service organisation. MAHA also presented the top lifting technology products, the MAPOWER II two post lift and the ZS SQUARE II in-ground lift device to the expert audience. The MBT 2250 roller brake tester was also presented. For a complete overview of the many BMW recommendations for MAHA products please see BMW recommends the ZS SQUARE II in-ground lift device. The MBT 2250 roller brake tester offers lots of automatic functions such as the precise and reproducible determination of the braking force values. Photos: MAHA 13

14 MAHA News 14 Even hybrid and electric vehicles can easily be tested with the MSR 500/2 single roller dynamometer. Win a performance dynamometer The dynamometer celebrates its 35th anniversary at MAHA. For this occasion, the Allgäu workshop fitter is seeking the oldest still working dynamometer. The winner will receive a brand new anniversary dynamometer, the MSR 500/2 4 wheel drive including foundation work, delivery and installation as well as user training. Automobile workshops who operate an old performance dynamometer can enter the competition until And it s very simple: Enter your contact details and the complete dynamometer information at The winner will be announced at the Automechanika in Frankfurt. This is also where he will receive the MSR 500/2. Test drive in the workshop Entering the competition is worth it. Because the MSR 500/2 single roller dynamometer offers extensive measuring and testing options. It even allows for measurements of vehicles with high engine power or tests with a long test duration. The use of electric machines for the drive of the rollers in combination with the powerful eddy-current brakes furthermore allows for a perfect synchronous running of the front and back axle. This way, vehicles with widely different four-wheel drive systems can be tested without any problems. For vehicles driven by a single axle the non-driven axle of the electric motor can be run at the same speed as the drive axle. Furthermore, the dynamometer is also suited for testing of hybrid and electric vehicles. Photo: Linzing Workshop operators who purchase a new MAHA brake tester of the MBT series 4000/7000 now, receive EUR 3,000 for their old testing device. Secure EUR 3,000 for your old truck brake tester now The brake tester is part of the standard equipment of an automobile workshop. At the same time it is a long-term asset which performs well and reliably for decades. Are you ready for the HU Brake Regulation? However, at some point a new investment has to be made. Especially considering that the current HU Brake Regulation will come into full force from Brake testers will then be required to make the determined brake force values available for further evaluation via the standard asa live stream interface. For many older brake testers, retrofitting will no longer be possible technically or for economic reasons. Therefore workshops should already start considering new purchases. End of the promotion: MAHA makes the decision for a new purchase a little easier for workshop operators with brake testers older than 16 years. When purchasing a truck brake tester of the MBT series 4000/7000, MAHA will buy back your old tester for EUR 3,000, irrespective of the brand. It just has to have been installed before The promotion will run until 31 March Many older brake testers cannot be adapted viably to the new requirements of the HU Brake Regulation. A new acquisition is inevitable. Photo: MAHA Photo: MAHA

15 The home page of the website allows users to get a quick overview of the product segments and provides the most important information at a glance. Clearer overview and more information: The new MAHA website The new MAHA website went online mid-january The layout of the Internet site of the world s leading workshop fitter was redesigned and the site was completely reprogrammed. The content is now available in German, English, French and Spanish. Easy orientation Despite the vast content offered on the home page of the site is clearly arranged. In addition to the navigation bar, visitors can directly access the MAHA product range and the websites of our international agencies. The home page also offers a quick overview of the latest news, dates and reference reports. In the lower area of the page there are links to various multi-media content and social networks. The product pages contain further information in the form of brochures, images and films, in addition to the product description. Comprehensive multimedia content The Multi-media category is of particular interest for customers, dealers and editors. For example, you can browse the complete marketing database for required documents, images or films. All images can also be downloaded in high resolution. Under Support, registered users can login directly and now manage their data and passwords themselves. Once logged in, authorised trade partners can access installation plans and spare parts lists for products. Files and page content are protected effectively according to user authorisations. A powerful search function adds to the high functionality of the new MAHA website. The site was programmed according to latest Internet and security standards. As a result the pages are displayed the same in all browsers. The multi-media content can be used across platforms on both PCs and mobile devices. The new MAHA website offers a huge resource of multi-media content. Images can also be downloaded in high resolution. 15

16 Wir im Allgäu. CELEBRATING 35 YEARS EUR 3,000 FOR YOUR OF THE DYNAMOMETER OLD BRAKE TESTER Win the anniversary dyno MSR 500/2 4WD When purchasing a new truck brake tester of the MBT 4000/7000 series We are looking for the oldest fully functional performance dynamometer and will replace it with a brand new, state-of-the-art single roller dyno.... we will buy back your old truck brake tester, irrespective of the brand! Incl. foundation work Incl. delivery and assembly Incl. user training Your truck brake tester shows signs of age and is no longer up to date? (year of manufacture before 1998) You are planning to replace it with a new model? Then don t miss the opportunity to reduce your acquisition costs by EUR 3,000 C D MAHA Maschinenbau Haldenwang GmbH & Co. KG Hoyen Haldenwang Tel.: [email protected] op sh k or em Pr m iu W ip B Vehicle Safety Technology Suspension Technology Lifting Equipment Chassis Dynamometers, Diagnostic and Emission Testers Eq u A PROMOTION PERIOD 11 Nov Mar t PROMOTION PERIOD 12 Nov Aug en Join now under: MANUFACTURED BEFORE 1998 m... SINCE 1979