John Bean® has been a leader in automotive equipment for garages, tire shops, and body repair services since launching the world’s first wheel aligner in 1925. John Bean has been a world-leading source for automotive undercar service equipment solutions for over 100 years and was acquired in 1996 by Snap-on Incorporated.

Steeped in a legacy of innovation and excellence, Hofmann® designs wheel alignment machines that truly set industry standards. We fuse eight decades of experience with cutting-edge technology, ensuring our equipment offers time-honored reliability and forward-thinking features.