SVI has acquired RELS Manufacturing, Inc., a producer of brake resurfacing lathes used in automotive and heavy duty vehicle repair shops.
RELS is also known as an “across-the-board supplier” of consumable use products and repair parts for many different makes of brake lathes commonly found in use.
The SVI acquisition of RELS Manufacturing demonstrates SVI’s firm commitment to the automotive service equipment industry and the distributors SVI serves, the company says. Wheel and brake service products have been an important part of the SVI story. Both models of the RELS brake lathes will remain available under the RELS name as an SVI product brand. SVI will also work to enhance the overall RELS product line with more selections in the future.
The current lathe models are the standard RELS 2000 and the heavier duty RELS 2000XL. These brake lathes feature an infinitely variable speed gear box to allow technicians to machine rotors faster, while achieving the "best possible" finish. The gear box design also eliminates the high maintenance costs of expensive mechanical gears found in use in other lathes. The serpentine pulleys and belts provide for a much quieter machining process while reducing other vibration and chatter.
SVI is "excited" about the addition of RELS Manufacturing and the prospects for future acquisitions. Past acquisitions by SVI include: Ronflo Manufacturing, Globe Automotive Lifts, Miller & Smith, and the former Gilbarco/Manitowoc Automotive Lift line.
