CONTACT
Stacey Miller, Auto Care Association/AWDA, stacey.miller@autocare.org, (240) 333-1017
Caterina Pontoriero, MEMA, cpontoriero@mema.org (919) 406-8848
Kristen Kellogg, CVSN, kkellogg@cvsn.org, (303) 903-1009 


MOKENA, IL (OCTOBER 26, 2023)—Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW), the cornerstone annual event for heavy-duty aftermarket professionals, is proud to announce the return of its highly acclaimed One-on-One Business Meetings program for HDAW'24. Building upon the remarkable success of 2023, this year's event will continue to offer a unique setting for distributors and suppliers to forge essential connections, solidify deals, and maintain their leadership in this ever-evolving industry. In response to last year’s high demand, HDAW'24 will again include ample time for pre-scheduled sessions on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday as well as unscheduled meetings on Thursday afternoon. Suppliers are urged to register and secure their space by Friday, November 21, 2023, while distributors have until Friday, November 28, 2023. 

"Participating in the One-on-One Business Meetings at HDAW'24 is a tremendous opportunity for suppliers to connect directly with distributors. These meetings help propel valuable dialogue on the latest product innovations and collaborative strategies, driving our industry forward,” said Nicole Oreskovic, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems and HDAW’24 supplier co-chair.
"The One-on-One Business Meetings empower distributors to uncover invaluable industry insights, tailor solutions that meet our clients' unique needs, and cultivate partnerships that drive substantial growth in our individual businesses," emphasized Michael Callison Jr., President and CEO at Midwest Wheel Companies and HDAW’24 distributor co-chair.

The One-on-One Business Meetings will take place on Tuesday, January 23 from 9:30 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. CT, Wednesday, January 24 from 2:00 p.m. – 5:55 p.m. CT, and Thursday, January 25 from 7:00 a.m. – 12:55 p.m. CT. Additionally, there will be optional self-scheduled meetings available on Thursday, January 25 from 1:45 p.m. – 4:20 p.m. CT. Each time slot is set at 35 minutes to ensure efficient and productive discussions. Participation in these exclusive meetings is limited to distributor companies and exhibiting suppliers who are members of sponsoring or affiliated organizations and are officially registered for HDAW '24. There is no cost for distributors to participate in these One-on-One Business Meetings.

To match distributors and suppliers for the meetings, HDAW’s online one-on-one scheduling MeetMax software provides a user-friendly interface where distributors select and rank their preferred suppliers according to their interest level. Schedules will be based on mutual selections, resulting in quality, and preferred appointments for distributors and suppliers alike. HDAW’s One-on-One Business Meeting schedules will be provided in advance of the event, giving delegates the opportunity to prepare and manually request meetings to fill remaining time slots.
Last year, supplier meeting rooms did sell out. Suppliers looking to secure their space are encouraged to register and book now.

HDAW‘24 will welcome more than 2,600 executives and managers from across the industry, including distributors, suppliers, service providers, industry experts and thought leaders, and more. Over four days, heavy-duty aftermarket professionals will experience peer-to-peer learning, invaluable networking opportunities, personalized business meetings and a Product Expo that provides an exclusive view of the latest products moving the industry forward.
Registration for HDAW’24 is now open. Visit hdaw.org for more information. You can visit www.diesel.org to complete registration for both the ADS International Convention as well as HDAW.

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About HDAW:
HDAW is a business-to-business, executive conference presented by a joint operating committee of industry leaders from 11 distinguished industry associations: Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS), Automotive Warehouse Distributors Association (AWDA), Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN), HDA-Truck Pride, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, APRA's Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group (HDRG), International Truck Parts Association (ITPA), Overseas Automotive Council (OAC), Power Heavy Duty, Service Specialists Association (SSA) and VIPAR Heavy Duty.

For more information, go to www.hdaw.org, contact W.T. Glasgow, conference management, at
708.226.1300.

Thompson Diesel Inc. — ‘a natural fit’
Thompson Diesel has a decades-long relationship as one of M&D’s Service Dealers with deep expertise in diesel engines. As a provider of fuel injection and turbocharger repair parts and services based in Tulsa and Oklahoma City, servicing the entire state, the acquisition is a welcomed opportunity to boost remanufacturing capacity and customer reach.

Like M&D, Thompson Diesel has been a family-owned business for three generations, with Jim and Ray Thompson starting the company 52 years ago. Everett and Linda Stacy, and Al and Tracy Johnston provided second-generation ownership , followed by Brian Stacy and Paul DeHues as third-generation management.

“The historical relationship with M&D was such a natural fit,” Everett Stacy said. “It just made sense.”

Memo Corporation — expanded expertise
Memo Corporation is a leading supplier of aftermarket Deutz replacement parts worldwide, and a fully equipped engine rebuilder based in Southlake, Texas.

Originally selling tractors and farm equipment, owner Adel Elborai applied his knowledge of European diesel engines toward building the premier brand of Deutz aftermarket parts, where Elborai and his son, Ahmed Elborai, continued growing the business for more than three decades.

Memo’s deep expertise in Deutz and M&D’s scale offer benefits to both companies. “Our team members now have the opportunity to grow more than they did just within Memo. We’re also excited to see what opportunities M&D can offer to grow the Memo brand. We’d love to see it become a widespread shop name,” Ahmed Elborai said.

“With Memo as the world’s leader in Deutz aftermarket parts, and Thompson’s strength in turbos and fuel injection in Oklahoma, we’ll truly grow M&D’s footprint in the diesel engine parts aftermarket,” M&D Vice President of Acquisitions & Special Projects, Suken Patel said. These latest acquisitions expand M&D’s footprint to 17 locations.

M&D thanks the Elborai, Stacy, Johnston and Thompson families for their support and partnership with M&D.

About M&D
M&D is a longstanding aftermarket distributor of mission-critical diesel engine parts and components. M&D’s diverse product portfolio includes new and remanufactured fuel injection, turbocharger, engine part and filtration products from the world’s top-tier manufacturers and aftermarket suppliers. M&D also provides industry-leading internal rebuilding capabilities and a wide range of services, like part matching, diagnostics, repair and technical assistance.

Elections have consequences. This sentence is often used when we see a change in administrations in the United States.

It is likely we will be hearing this often in 2021.

It appears likely that Joe Biden will be sworn in as President on January 20, 2021. A Biden administration brings a lot of uncertainty to the diesel service industry. 

Members of ADS will be closely watching for many political appointments. Biden has already tapped John Kerry to serve as Climate Czar. The President-Elect has said he will rejoin the Paris Climate Accords “on day one”. However, the Paris agreement sets only voluntary targets and goals. The “rules” are compulsory. 

Of much greater interest to ADS members will be the appointment to head the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The EPA along with the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration set the nation’s fuel economy standards. As of the writing of this article, the leading candidate for EPA Administrator is Mary Nichols, head of the California Air Resource Board. 

Nichols led the effort that culminated with California Governor Gavin Newsom signing Executive Order N-79-20 on September 23, 2020. The Executive Order states that 100% of in-state sales of new cars and trucks will be zero-emission by 2035 and that 100% of in-state sales of medium and heavy duty vehicles will be zero-emission by 2045. According to news sources, this Executive Order will essentially ban the sale of gas and diesel engines.

Regardless of who is named to the EPA post, it is clear that there will be downward pressure on the diesel engine industry. 

I cannot guarantee what new initiatives will be proposed or implemented related to diesel engines over the next four years. However, I can guarantee ADS will work with our sister organizations in Washington, DC to promote current and emerging clean diesel technologies as responsible, efficient and effective sources of power for vehicles today and in the future.

ADS is committed to protecting the diesel service market and to keeping members informed on this and other matters of importance.

2020 inaugural conference at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center to feature 340 exhibitors,1,500 One-on-One Business Meetings and double the number of Product Sales Trainings

DALLAS – January 16, 2020 – Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) ‘20, North America’s largest gathering of the independent heavy duty industry, is pleased to announce that the 2020 conference is slated to be the largest ever in its history with a sold-out Product Expo. HDAW ‘20 will welcome over 340 exhibitors and almost 90 first time companies to the show floor. The conference also boasts over 1,500 One-on-One Business Meetings, double the number of Product Sales Trainings and three sold-out hotel room blocks, ensuring a large gathering of industry distributors, suppliers, service providers, educators and industry media. 

HDAW welcomes more than 2,500 executives and managers from the United States, Canada and six other countries. The annual conference was created by the industry's leading trade associations and marketing groups with a long-term goal of consolidating the many features on the industry calendar to create the most valuable conference for the heavy duty aftermarket. 

“The industry comes to HDAW to make deals on high-quality products and preview the new technology driving the heavy duty industry forward,” said Sean Ryan, President, Point Spring & Driveshaft. “With a sold-out Product Expo, that business goal is easily obtainable. The premier suppliers in the industry, as well as an unprecedented number of new exhibitors, will be on hand to meet face-to-face with their customers to discuss new offerings and build solid business relationships that will support and extend their marketing and sales functions. Our industry is about supporting success and business growth, and no other conference provides as robust a platform for One-on-One Business Meetings, valuable networking and a broad range of education sessions. We are about to hold the biggest and best HDAW conference in our history, and we can’t wait to welcome the industry.”

The 2020 conference, set to stage for the first time in its new location at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, January 27-30, 2020 in Grapevine, TX, will allow the industry to handle all their business under one roof, including:

• Discuss orders and pricing one-on-one with suppliers
  
  
• Make deals on the spot and get parts into customers’ hands
  
  
• Build relationships with suppliers and manufacturers who can maximize ROI
  
  
• Obtain detailed product specifications and information
  
  
• See what’s next to keep business in command of the road ahead
  
  
• Receive hands-on product training from more suppliers than ever before
  
  
• Enjoy meaningful networking with the top industry executives of all major heavy duty manufacturers and distributors
  
  
• Participate in educational opportunities featuring top speakers and panelists

• Benefit from the One-on-One Business Meeting program between manufacturers and distributors

Register and make plans to join the industry for the largest North American conference in the independent heavy duty industry. Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week 2020 is the only place to discover relevant education, strategic supplier networking and critical purchasing opportunities to tackle the challenges ahead.

ABOUT HDAW
The 15th annual HDAW will be held Jan. 27-30, 2020 in the Dallas suburb of Grapevine, TX. HDAW is the largest North American gathering of the independent heavy duty aftermarket industry. More than 2,500 executives and managers from the U.S., Canada and six other countries – including distributors, suppliers, service providers, educators and industry media – attended the 2019 conference in Las Vegas.

HDAW is a business-to-business, executive conference presented by a joint operating committee of industry leaders from 12 distinguished industry associations: American Council of Frame and Alignment Specialists (ACOFAS), Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS), Auto Care Association/HDDA, Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN), HDA Truck Pride, Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), APRA's Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group (HDRG), International Truck Parts Association (ITPA), Overseas Automotive Council (OAC), Power Heavy Duty, Service Specialists Association (SSA) and VIPAR Heavy Duty.

For more information, go to www.hdaw.org or contact W.T. Glasgow, conference management, at 708.226.1300.

Renowned independent heavy duty industry leaders to present expertise in “Customers,” “Products” and “Technology” topics

 DALLAS – January 2020 – Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW), North America’s largest gathering of the independent heavy duty aftermarket industry, is pleased to announce a roster of prominent industry thought leaders to lead HDAW ‘20’s education program during its first year at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center, January 27-30, 2020 in Grapevine, TX. For a customizable attendee learning experience, industry thought leaders Lindsay Duran, Rich Ferguson and Rob Bradenham will impart insights in three key areas: “Customers,” “Products” and “Technology.” 

“HDAW is distinctively equipped to provide the heavy duty aftermarket industry with educational resources required to conquer challenges and command the road ahead,” said Sean Ryan, president and treasurer at Point Spring & Driveshaft Co. and HDAW ‘20 distributor co-chair. “HDAW ‘20’s featured education topics will provide attendees with next-generation solutions, tools and knowledge they need to succeed through the evolution of our industry.”

HDAW ‘20’s “Customers” education workshop will ensure attendees know how to put customer data into action. Speaking to the topic is Lindsay Duran, chief marketing officer at Zilliant. As the leader of Zilliant’s marketing organization, Duran is responsible for accelerating growth strategies, demand generation, product marketing, corporate communications, sales enablement and market positioning. During Duran’s session, attendees can expect to gain insights into the real profitability of their current consumers and mine it for sales growth opportunities.

Trucks carrying advanced vehicle technologies from three to five years ago are coming out of warranty and into the aftermarket. To address this topic, Rich Ferguson, a performance-driven executive with over 20 years of diverse business experience with companies including Volvo Group and Daimler AG, will lead HDAW ‘20’s “Products” education workshop session. This session will delve into which components and systems are coming through attendees’ doors and the knowledge they will need to help technology savvy customers. Ferguson will then cover new vehicle technologies that will be in the parts market in the upcoming years.

Rob Bradenham, senior vice president of commercial vehicles at Decisiv, Inc. will speak at HDAW ‘20’s “Technology” educational workshop. Bradenham brings significant technology and operations experience from both the industrial and high-tech industries, including ESRG, where he led efforts to help equipment operators increase the ROI in their assets by using data analytics and advisory services to inform maintenance and operations decisions. During his presentation, Bradenham will highlight what distributors need to do to keep pace with the new demands of fleets. Attendees will learn how the supply chain can adapt by defining predictive maintenance, discovering what technologies are available to customers and informing how they can use these solutions.

“HDAW provides the most comprehensive education sessions to ensure aftermarket vehicle part manufacturers, distributors and suppliers stay ahead of the curve with forward-looking insights from today’s most notable industry leaders and experts,” commented Tim Bauer, vice president of Eaton Aftermarket North America and HDAW ‘20 supplier co-chair. “With their accomplished professional backgrounds and profound understanding of the industry, we could not be prouder to have Lindsay Duran, Rich Ferguson and Rob Bradenham supporting this year’s education workshop sessions.” 
The Gaylord Texan will host more than 2,500 heavy duty aftermarket professionals for four days of education workshops and product training, including SOLD! (Service Opportunities & Learning Day), a two-day program designed for distributors with service and repair technicians. The event will additionally feature a product expo with the latest and greatest heavy duty aftermarket parts and services on display from key industry suppliers. Various networking opportunities, social activities and supplier and distributor One-on-One Meetings will give the industry quality opportunities to collaborate, connect and get business done.

Registration for HDAW ‘20 is open. Visit www.hdaw.org for more information. 

ABOUT HDAW  

The 15th annual HDAW will be held Jan. 27-30, 2020 in the Dallas suburb of Grapevine, TX. HDAW is the largest North American gathering of the independent heavy duty aftermarket industry. More than 2,500 executives and managers from the U.S., Canada, and six other countries – including distributors, suppliers, service providers, educators, and industry media – attended the 2019 conference in Las Vegas.

HDAW is a business-to-business, executive conference presented by a joint operating committee of industry leaders from 12 distinguished industry associations: American Council of Frame and Alignment Specialists (ACOFAS), Association of Diesel Specialists (ADS), Auto Care Association/HDDA, Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN), HDA-Truck Pride, Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), APRA's Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group (HDRG), International Truck Parts Association (ITPA), Overseas Automotive Council (OAC), Power Heavy Duty, Service Specialists Association (SSA), and VIPAR Heavy Duty. 

For more information, go to www.hdaw.org or contact W.T. Glasgow, conference management, at 708.226.1300.