The acquisition strengthens ASE’s workforce development efforts and accelerates support for the next generation of service professionals.
The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) today announced the acquisition of WrenchWay. Under the agreement, WrenchWay’s co-founders and employees will join the ASE team. Their expertise will help ASE fully realize its charter to support the transportation industry by strengthening connections between schools, employers, and industry partners while expanding support for current and future service professionals.
“Modernizing ASE has always meant more than updating our tests. It means rethinking how we serve technicians, shops, educators, and the next generation entering the industry,” said Dave Johnson, CEO & President of ASE. “WrenchWay has built something remarkable and together we can deliver on that vision at a scale neither of us could achieve alone.”
The acquisition reflects ASE’s continued commitment to embracing technology and a customer-first mentality. Earlier this year, ASE and WrenchWay launched ASE Connects to help build a stronger technician pipeline. The platform strengthens connections between schools and industry, expands access to workforce data, and supports automotive, diesel, and collision career pathways. As the organizations integrate, ASE Connects will remain a major focus, while WrenchWay’s technology and expertise support additional areas across ASE’s growing portfolio.
“Growing up in the industry, ASE has always been a brand I admire and respect,” said Jay Goninen, Co-Founder & President of WrenchWay. “The opportunity to now be part of ASE’s future is both humbling and exciting. It’s a true honor to help build on that legacy while creating new ways to support service professionals.”
“There aren’t many brands in this industry that every technician and every shop instantly recognize. ASE is one of them,” said Mark Wilson, Co-Founder & CEO of WrenchWay. “We have enormous respect for what’s been built here and equally high expectations for what comes next.”
ASE and WrenchWay will share additional details in the coming weeks on integration timelines and what the transition means for current users.
About the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE)
Founded in 1972, the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the quality of vehicle service and repair through the testing, certification, and credentialing of automotive professionals. ASE Certified professionals work in dealerships, independent repair shops, collision centers, parts stores, fleets, and educational institutions nationwide, helping uphold the industry’s highest standards. The ASE Blue Seal represents a commitment to excellence and industry-leading standards. Learn more about ASE at www.ase.com.
About WrenchWay
WrenchWay is a platform built to promote and improve careers in the automotive, diesel, and collision industries. By connecting shops, schools, and industry partners, WrenchWay works to strengthen the technician pipeline and support the professionals and programs that keep the industry moving forward. Learn more at wrenchway.com.
Media Contact
Jennifer Holland, AVP of Marketing
jholland@ase.com
