Independent, employee-driven recognition affirms the people-first culture fueling BOLT ON’s next wave of innovation in automotive repair technology
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The clearest evidence of a company’s culture isn’t what it says about itself. It’s what its people say when no one outside the company is listening. That is exactly how BOLT ON Technology, a provider of shop efficiency software for the automotive repair industry, earned its newest distinction: named a 2026 Top Workplace and honored with eight additional Culture Excellence awards from Energage, spanning Employee Well-Being, Innovation, Leadership, Professional Development, Purpose & Values, Work-Life Flexibility, Employee Appreciation, and Technology Industry.
Unlike recognition programs built on a company’s own application, Top Workplaces awards are earned entirely through a confidential, third-party survey conducted by Energage in partnership with TopWorkplaces.com. The results, published on TopWorkplaces.com on June 30, 2026, reflect how employees actually experience BOLT ON day to day, not how the company chooses to describe itself.
Employees describe a company in motion, one that is fast-paced, collaborative, and increasingly recognized for the pace and quality of what it’s building. Many pointed to the impact of new CEO Evangelos Antypas, crediting his leadership with sharpening the company’s direction and re-energizing its culture. “I believe BOLT ON is going in a positive direction at this time due to many of the new changes and amazing influence from the CEO,” one employee wrote. Another, on the Support team, put it simply: “I truly believe in our products and what they can do for our customers. I also feel genuinely valued as an employee, and I really appreciate the flexibility and support the company provides.”
That same culture is what’s powering the company’s product momentum. Employees pointed to Miles, BOLT ON’s AI-powered virtual service advisor, as proof that the company can move fast without losing the human touch shop owners depend on. It’s a flywheel: a people-first culture gives BOLT ON’s product team the trust and autonomy to build boldly, and the pace of that innovation, in turn, gives employees something to rally around.
Employees were equally direct about why they trust the people leading them there. “The communication styles that are exhibited, how they all strive for excellence, educating themselves when needed,” wrote one employee in Sales, describing what inspires confidence in leadership. Others pointed to an open-door culture that holds up even under disagreement: “Our leadership team has an open-door policy and encourages open communication, even when your opinion may differ from theirs,” one employee wrote. Benefits came up unprompted, too: “The benefits 100%! Comparing benefits that other employers offer their employees doesn’t come close to what BOLT ON offers!”
“This recognition means the most because it comes directly from our team,” said Evangelos Antypas, CEO of BOLT ON Technology. “Culture isn’t a separate initiative here, it’s the foundation everything else is built on, including how fast we’re able to innovate for the shops we serve.”
The recognition adds to a broader pattern: BOLT ON also carries a strong employee rating on Glassdoor, where the large majority of reviewers say they’d recommend the company to a friend, with employees consistently citing supportive management, meaningful flexibility, and a culture built on trust.
BOLT ON’s leadership team is treating the recognition as a benchmark, not a finish line. The company has committed to sharing survey results openly across every team and continuing to invest in the culture that earned it, ensuring the momentum behind this award carries forward as BOLT ON grows.
About Bolt On Technology
BOLT ON Technology builds shop efficiency software that helps automotive repair shops grow revenue and strengthen customer relationships. Thousands of shops nationwide rely on BOLT ON’s platform to run more efficient, more profitable operations without sacrificing the personal touch their customers expect. Learn more at www.boltontechnology.com.
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