Mark Iasiello Joins HDMA as Director, Member Development
Mark Iasiello has joined the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) in the newly created position of director, member development. HDMA is the heavy-duty market segment association of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). Iasiello’s duties will include expansion of HDMA’s program and services to its members, and new member development. He also will lead the association’s heavy-duty aftermarket efforts, including serving as staff liaison to HDMA’s Heavy Duty Aftermarket Council and be one of the organizers of the annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week.
Record-Setting Crowd at HDMA Breakfast Hears PACCAR’s Plimpton
The HMDA Breakfast & Briefing during the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS)a drew standing-room-only crowd to hear Tom Plimpton, president of PACCAR Inc. In his comments to the more than 650 attendees, Plimpton predicted a “robust market” for the heavy-duty sector. He also highlighted the increasing importance of information technology in the sector, noting that PACCAR has invested more than $1 billion in its IT services during the past 10 years.
Jim Conner Retires after 23 Years at MEMA, HDMA
Jim Conner, vice president of MEMA, retired Aug. 31 after 23 years with MEMA and the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the association’s heavy duty market association. Conner’s accomplishments include establishing HDMA in 1983. Within HDMA, he initiated the Heavy Duty Dialogue and HDMA Breakfast & Briefing, two well-known and respected industry events. Conner also established the MEMA Japanese Vehicle Parts Catalog Program, an exclusive, annual program for members to order the replacement components catalogs from Japanese OEMs.
HDMA’s Kraus Featured Speaker at CFS Institute for Truck Parts Professionals III
Tim Kraus, executive director of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) and vice president of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), is scheduled to speak at the Council of Fleet Specialists (CFS) Institute for Truck Parts Professionals III, which takes place Sunday, Sept. 12, through Wednesday, Sept. 15, in Kansas City. Established in 1983, HDMA is the heavy duty market segment association of the MEMA.
HDMA Names New Executive Director
MEMA has hired heavy-duty industry veteran Timothy Kraus to serve as a vice president of MEMA and executive director of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), MEMA’s heavy duty market segment association. Kraus will replace Jim Conner, who is retiring later this year after 23 years with MEMA and HDMA.
Julie Fream to Depart MEMA, Collin Shaw Named Successor
Effective March 31, 2024, Fream will step down from her role, which will be filled by Shaw on April 1.
What’s Being Discussed at HDAD 2023?
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue (HDAD), hosted by MEMA and MacKay & Co., opens up Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week.
MEMA Shares Details on New Business Structure and Branding Strategy
The association says this realignment will allow it to better serve members and prepare for the future of mobility.
Global Economic Update Presented at HDAD 2023
Dr. Wilfried Aulbur, senior partner at Roland Berger’s Automotive Practice, will present at HDAD in January 2023.
MEMA Announces Plan to Position Organization for the Future
New structure will strengthen the voice and influence of vehicle suppliers; aligns MEMA with industry’s transformation.
