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Job offers extended after HDMA Internship Program at HDAW ’19
The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) has announced a sixth successful year of the HDMA/Northwood University Internship Program held during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW), Jan. 27-31, 2019 in Las Vegas. Twenty-six students from Northwood…
February 28, 2019
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Is “showrooming” a danger to the aftermarket?
It started nearly a decade ago. Brick-and-mortar retailers began struggling with “showrooming,” which is when a consumer goes to a store to examine merchandise before purchasing the items online. For example, a consumer is in…
February 22, 2019
Growth strategies
HDAW 2019 shatters attendance record
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2019 set attendance records for independent distributors and exhibiting suppliers, event organizers announced this week. According to the HDAW ownership group, more than 2,500 aftermarket industry leaders attended the three-day conference,…
February 12, 2019
Growth strategies
Industry weighs in on Amazon threat
Amazon’s selling of heavy-duty truck parts has undoubtedly caused some hand wringing. Although the Internet giant has and likely will continue to create challenges within the industry, Amazon has its limitations. Within those limitation are…
February 5, 2019
Growth strategies
HDAW session addresses tech recruitment, retention
Recruiting and retaining technicians has been an industry issue for years and the situation is expected to only get worse. Homer Hogg, director, technical service, TA/Petro, addressed the challenges and possible solutions during his session…
February 4, 2019
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HDA Truck Pride’s Fleischacker wins GenNext poker tourney
Ron Fleischacker from HDA Truck Pride dominated the final table this year and outlasted 80 other industry poker players to win GenNext’s Fourth Annual Industry No-Limit Hold’Em Poker Showdown in Las Vegas. Fleischaker was representing…
February 1, 2019
Growth strategies
New axle fender bracket kit from Minimizer
Minimizer introduced a new steerable axle fender bracket kit for use with a Watson Chalin SL20K-2065 axle this week at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2019 in Las Vegas. Minimizer Technical Manager Gordon Eby says the…
January 31, 2019
Growth strategies
Dayco introduces heavy-duty water pump line
Dayco announced at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2019 the introduction of a new heavy duty water pump product line. Dayco says this line will expand its current North America water pump product line to…
January 31, 2019
Growth strategies
Burrus, Schmidt discuss vision, initiative during HDAW keynote
Futurist Daniel Burrus, founder and CEO, Burrus Research Associates, explained how to improve attendees’ businesses by identifying and seizing opportunity, having an anticipatory mindset and maximizing relationships. “Everyone in this room is really busy and…
January 30, 2019
Growth strategies
HDAW organizers announce new destination for 2020 event
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) is getting a new home. The event’s three owners — the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) and HDDA: Heavy Duty — announced Wednesday at HDAW 2019…
January 30, 2019
Growth strategies
WABCO launches comprehensive aftermarket brand
WABCO Holdings unveiled a number of new aftermarket products and systems and showcased its new technical service platform for the North American aftermarket Tuesday at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2019 in Las Vegas. Abe Aon,…
January 30, 2019
Growth strategies
SAF-Holland makes product announcements at HDAW
SAF-Holland announced during Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2019 the formal introduction of Holland True Lube Grease and Holland PH-405 Pintle Hook. Christina McCumber, SAF-Holland director – product planning and market development, aftermarket, says customer…
January 30, 2019
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