Aftermarket showing steady growth
Despite 2016’s likely vehicle sales slump, aftermarket still showing strong vital signs While truck and trailer sales are projected to decline in 2016, there’s still a heavy demand for parts, tires,...
View ArticleImproved employment should help consumption, but weak exports picture should...
Improved employment should help consumption, but weak exports picture should get even worse Truckable Economic Activity (TEA) in 2016 should continue to expand at a pace similar to that of 2015, but...
View ArticleHDAW session puts the aftermarket big picture into sharper focus
Panelists take on everything from integration of vehicles to telematics to emissions requirements to consolidation of dealer groups To get a “360-degree view of the heavy-duty aftermarket,” Mike...
View ArticlePrecision Brake and Wheel Becomes a Power Heavy Duty Member
Power Heavy Duty has announced the addition of Precision Brake and Wheel as its newest member company. Based in Porterville, California, Precision Brake and Wheel has served the central valley of...
View ArticleFleetPride Names Dragone President, CEO
FleetPride has named Allan R. Dragone, Jr., former Unisource Chief Executive Officer, as its new President & CEO, effective immediately. Dragone takes over for Donald W. Sturdivant.Dragone brings...
View ArticleA secret sauce that builds better trucks
Trailer/Body Builders March 2016 editorial Like old married people, chassis manufacturers and truck equipment distributors seem to have settled down, determined to make the marriage work. They have to...
View ArticleJ.W. Speaker Partners with Fort Garry Industries
J.W. Speaker Corporation has formed a new business arrangement with Fort Garry Industries, Ltd. (FGI) to establish FGI as its distribution partner for the heavy-duty aftermarket in Canada.Founded in...
View ArticleHDAW 2016 offers plenty to distributors
Tackling technology, tips for managing a showroom, and words that add punch to presentations highlight annual event THE art of managing a showroom and analysis of how tech trends will impact...
View ArticleNoted wordsmith Frank Luntz fashions five phrases to foster business success
HDAW 2016 Coverage Frank Luntz, president of Luntz Global, Fox News commentator and analyst, and expert communication professional, discusses words he says will help you successfully navigate the 21st...
View ArticleTechnology: your latest competitive weapon
HDAW 2016 Coverage Scott Klososky of Future Point of View, presentation, “Technology Trends: How to Compete in Current and Future Conditions,” at the HDAW 2016read more
View ArticleIndependent service providers and fleets get access to repair information...
HDAW 2016 Coverage MARC Karon, president of Total Truck Parts, believes the commercial vehicle industry is under attack.read more
View ArticleThe importance of merchandising
HDAW 2016 Coverage Stop hiding your product! Merchandising it will show profitable payback, says Butch Hillread more
View ArticleThe value of emerging technologies
HDAW 2016 Coverage Aftermarket parts and service providers who are prepared for these changes will see new revenue and earnings potentialread more
View ArticleMaxon Lift Corp Launches Maxon Canada
Maxon Lift Corporation has launched Maxon Canada and secured a local warehouse for finished goods in Brampton, Ontario, that will be fully stocked with a broad range of its product line of liftgates...
View ArticleStemco, Ridge Announce Settlement
Stemco, an EnPro Industries company (NYSE: NPO), and Ridge Corporation have entered into a Settlement and Patent License Agreement, bringing an end to the litigation between Advanced Transit Dynamics,...
View ArticlePACCAR Parts Opens New $32 million Renton Distribution Center
PACCAR Parts’ new $32 million, state-of-the-art distribution center in Renton, Washington, is now fully operational and will service dealers in the northwestern U.S. and western Canada with a...
View ArticleWABCO, Cummins Partner to Manufacture, Supply Air Compressors
WABCO Holdings Inc. (NYSE: WBC) has entered into a new long-term agreement with Cummins Inc. (NYSE: CMI) to manufacture and supply high-performance air-compressor technology globally.This major...
View ArticleDiscount Ramps Acquires Heavy Duty Ramps
DiscountRamps.com, an online retailer of hauling and transportation products and a Rotunda Capital Partners portfolio company, has acquired Heavy Duty Ramps LLC, a designer and manufacturer of aluminum...
View ArticleHeico Acquires Germany’s Wistra Cargo Control
The Heico Companies LLC, the parent holding company for a diversified portfolio of over 35 businesses involved in manufacturing, construction and industrial services, announced the acquisition of...
View ArticleBendix Remanufactured Brake Shoe Production Tops Four Million Units
In fewer than four years, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems’ remanufactured brake shoe operation has topped the four-million-unit production milestone.Bendix began serial production of reman brake...
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