ORLAND PARK, IL — Top heavy duty brake and transmissions experts will offer information on new products and market forecasts in two concurrent clinics offered by the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) on Jan. 23, at The Mirage in Las Vegas.
The APRA Heavy Duty Brake & Transmission Clinics will be held the day before the opening of the first-ever Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, Jan. 24-Jan. 27 at the Mirage.
Featured presentations at the brake clinic include:
- “Risk Retention Group or Captive Insurance Company: Is It Right for You,” Richard Marshall, Camelback Captive and Risk Management Services Inc.
- “The Latest Changes in the Heavy Duty Brake Market,” Chuck Lundberg, WABCO Compressor
- “Product Updates from Heavy Duty Brake Suppliers”
Transmission clinic presentations include:
- “Meritor Update: Automated Manuals, Manual Transmissions, Axles & Drivelines”
- “The Role of Electronics and the Electrical System in Today’s Drive Train Components,” Bruce Purkey, Purkey Fleet Consulting
- “The Status of the Heavy Duty Aftermarket,” discussion led by Gary Phillips, APRA Heavy Duty Transmission chairman and Jim Madill
Early bird registration is $50 for APRA members and $75 for nonmembers before Sunday, Jan. 15. After Jan. 15, registration is $60 for members and $85 for nonmembers. Registration information for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week is available at hdaw.org.
The full schedule and registration form is available at the APRA Web site, apra.org.
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