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CFS and APRA to Jointly Host Heavy-Duty Seminars at International Big R Show

The Council of Fleet Specialists (CFS) and the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) have announced a joint educational effort that they say is a first in the heavy-duty parts business. The two associations have teamed up to present educational seminars for rebuilders of heavy-duty truck parts and equipment, for both on- and off- road vehicles. The seminars, followed by the largest display of rebuilding equipment, components, cores and supplies in the U.S., will take place during the “International BIG R Show” on Oct. 29 - Nov. 1 at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

ELGIN, IL — The Council of Fleet Specialists (CFS) and the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA) have announced a joint educational effort that they say is a first in the heavy-duty parts business.

The two associations have teamed up to present educational seminars for rebuilders of heavy-duty truck parts and equipment, for both on- and off- road vehicles. The seminars, followed by the largest display of rebuilding equipment, components, cores and supplies in the U.S., will take place during the “International BIG R Show” on Oct. 29 – Nov. 1 at the Riviera Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas.

Seminar topics will include:

Lean Remanufacturing
Tax Secrets of the Wealthy
Unlocking the Commercial Vehicle Market
To eBay or Not to eBay
The Effect of Mechatronics and Electronics on the Future of Your Remanufacturing Business
Future of Heavy Truck Technology
Warranty Return Analysis – Straight to the Bottom Line

For complete details and registration information, go to: www.bigrshow.com.

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