Work Truck Show 2009 Exhibit Space Selling Fast; Registration Opens in October
Exhibit space at The Work Truck Show 2009 is nearly sold out, and many long-time exhibitors have reserved much larger booths than in the past, according to the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA), which produces the annual commercial truck and equipment event. The Work Truck Show 2009 is North America’s largest work truck event. The Work Truck Show brings together the latest full-size work trucks and equipment, along with individual vehicle components offered by hundreds of suppliers. The event also features industry-specific technical and business-management training sessions. The event will be held in conjunction with the 45th Annual NTEA Convention, March 4-6, 2009, at the McCormick Place West Building in Chicago. The convention runs March 3-6.
2009 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week Education Program Announced
ORLAND PARK, Ill. – The Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) ‘09 Education Committee has defined six education programs based upon the event theme, “Maximizing Opportunities in Challenging Times.” HDAW will be held Monday, Feb. 16 through Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Rosen Centre Hotel and Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Fla. Heavy Duty Aftermarket
Telematics: Aftermarket Threat or Opportunity?
There was a time when a “Jetsons”-like future seemed just a fantasy. Today, however, the space-age cartoon isn’t far off the mark, at least when it comes to the automotive industry. We may not be driving around in hovercrafts just yet, but with the latest advances in telematics, it doesn’t seem far-fetched.
Online Registration Open for BIG R Show
CHANTILLY, Va. — Online registration for the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association’s (APRA) International BIG R Show, which takes place Nov. 1-3, is now open at www.BIGRShow.com. The show will be held at the Riviera Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas prior to the AAPEX and SEMA Shows. As an added convenience, buyers can reserve hotel
Earn University of the Aftermarket Credits Attending the AASA Executive Breakfast
Participants in the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA) Executive Breakfast now can earn CEU credits through the University of the Aftermarket. The AASA Executive Breakfast takes place during Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) on Tuesday, Nov. 4, and will feature keynote speaker Bill Rhodes, chairman, president and CEO of AutoZone. Attendees can earn 0.1 University of the Aftermarket CEUs at the fourth-annual AASA Executive Breakfast, slated for 7-8:45 a.m. on Nov. 4 in Ballrooms B-D, The Venetian.
IPC Global Solutions Name d2007 Vendor of the Year by Association of Independent Oil Distributors
BRIDGEWATER, Mass. — IPC Global Solutions, a manufacturer of automotive and heavy duty filters and supply chain management for a global supply base, has been named 2007 Vendor of the Year by the Association of Independent Oil Distributors (AIOD). Since 1998, AIOD has presented the annual vendor award to the supplier that delivers extraordinary value
University of the Aftermarket to Offer In-Depth Look at Impact of Rising Fuel Costs During AWDA Conference
The University of the Aftermarket will present an exclusive executive-level business seminar covering the impact of rising petroleum prices on distributors during the 2008 Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA) Business and Education Conference in Las Vegas this fall. The program, “The Petroleum Problem: Strategies and Solutions for Distributors,” will take place from 2 to 4:15 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Venetian Resort Hotel and Casino. The seminar, which will precede AWDA’s Sunday General Session, is open to all aftermarket professionals. Registration is free for AWDA members and just $50 for non-members.
eForum Update: Prescient Technologies’ Joe Register Presented with AAIA Aftermarket Visionary Award
In between talk of telematics and technology, Scott Luckett and Kathleen Schmatz of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) took a moment during the 2008 Aftermarket eForum this week in Chicago to recognize an individual who has worked to bring technology to the forefront of the industry’s consciousness. Presented annually to the individual whose words and deeds demonstrate vision and imagination in the application of technology for the betterment of the aftermarket industry, this year’s AAIA Aftermarket Visionary Award was presented to Joe Register, president of Prescient Technologies, Inc. in Dover, N.H.
eForum Update: AAIA Releases New Study on Telematics in the Aftermarket
CHICAGO – Responding to interest and concern about the rising use of telematics and its potential impact on the automotive aftermarket, "Telematics Primer – The Aftermarket’s Role in the Telematics Future" has been created by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and is now available. The Primer features the findings of an extensive study on telematics
AAIA Announces Dates for 2009 Aftermarket Legislative Summit
"Empowering Our Industry" is the theme for the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association’s (AAIA) 2009 Aftermarket Legislative Summit, which will take place March 11-12 in Washington, D.C. The Legislative Summit, headquartered at the Grand Hyatt, will provide an opportunity for aftermarket professionals to come to Capitol Hill to meet with key congressional leaders and discuss issues that affect and impact their businesses.
NTEA’s Annual New Model Truck Product Conference to Take Place Sept. 29-Oct. 1
FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. — The National Truck Equipment Association’s (NTEA) New Model Truck Product Conference (TPC) will offer attendees a preview of the line-up of new trucks and truck product offerings from leading chassis manufacturers. This members-only event will be held at the Hyatt Regency Dearborn (Dearborn, Mich.), and is the place to gain key
2008 VIPAR Heavy Duty Annual Business Conference Set For Oct. 19-24 in Las Vegas
Crystal Lake, Ill. — The 2008 VIPAR Heavy Duty Annual Business Conference is scheduled for Oct. 19-24 at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa at Summerlin in Las Vegas. The annual conference brings together VIPAR Heavy Duty distributors, supplier partners and industry associates to facilitate the productive exchange of ideas and information benefiting