SKF Retiree William ‘Bill’ Diggory Inducted into Heavy Duty Aftermarket Industry Hall of Fame
Before retiring in 2008, Diggory provided 29 years of service to the heavy duty aftermarket. Diggory served as chairman of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association from 2005 to 2006 and took a leadership role in the planning and promoting of Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week. Diggory also served on the board of governors of the Heavy Duty Business Forum, was director of the Automotive Sales Council and an active member of many other industry associations and marketing groups.
Market Overview Panel with Actual Customer Research Led by Stu MacKay to Kick Off Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2010
Determining how and why truck fleet management choose their parts and service providers will be the prelude to a lively discussion between MacKay; Terry Dotson, president, CEO of WorldWide Equipment Inc., a truck dealer; and William (Bill) Ryan, chairman and CEO of Point Spring & Driveshaft Co., a distributor.
CVSN Pinewood Challenge in Las Vegas Sponsored by NASCAR
Event to be held in January as part of HDAW ’10.
Mike Hill Recognized Posthumously with APRA Honorary Member Award
Past Chairman Mike Droullard also recognized with APRA Honorary Member Award.
Nominations Now Open for Heavy Duty Remanufacturer of the Year
This award will be presented to a remanufacturer who has demonstrated leadership and vision in the industry.
New Web Site and Online Registration Launched for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2010
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week is the largest North American gathering of the independent heavy-duty industry. More than 1,400 managers and executives from 17 countries — including distributors, manufacturers, service providers, educators and media — attended the 2009 conference in Orlando
Executive Interview with Steve Kirchner, COO, SOMS Technologies
Steven Kirchner is the chief operating officer (COO) of SOMS Technologies LLC, developer and manufacturer of the microGreen Extended Performance Oil Filter. As COO, he is responsible for the day-to-day operations related to sales and distribution, and primary contact for marketing and public relations. The microGreen Extended Performance Oil Filter is a new patented filter technology introduced in 2008 that provides dual filtration to keep motor oil like new for up to 30,000 miles. In this exclusive interview, Kirchner talks to aftermarketNews about this new product, introduced last Fall, and its progress in the marketplace thus far.
2010 Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week Education Program Announced
The content for each educational session has been tailored specifically to the business needs of independent heavy-duty distributors.
Commercial Vehicle Suppliers Show Strong Support for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week
HDAW’10 will be held Jan. 18-21, 2010, at the Mirage in Las Vegas.
‘Achieving Success in a Changing Environment’ Theme Sets Tone for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week
HDAW 2010 will be held Jan. 18 – Jan. 21, 2010 at the Mirage in Las Vegas.