MacKay & Co. to present aftermarket industry outlook at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue
The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the commercial vehicle division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), and MacKay & Co. will present a session on the Aftermarket Industry Economy & Outlook at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue (HDAD) on Jan. 24, 2022. The session will feature MacKay & Co.’s John Blodgett, vice president of
Mahle provides aftermarket business update, looks toward future
In a recent online address, Mahle Aftermarket provided a business update and charted its mapped out a course for the coming years. The German supplier describes itself as “resuming the growth course of the preceding years” after the market hitches caused by COVID-19. Mahle says its focus is on four strategic areas: the digitalization of
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue 2022 registration now open
The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the commercial vehicle division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), has announced that Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue (HDAD) will be held on Monday, January 24, 2022 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas. The program is co-presented by HDMA and MacKay & Co.
Pluss Software releases integrated VIN decoder for heavy-duty aftermarket
Pluss Software announced that it is expanding its offerings by adding an integrated VIN decoder to its portfolio of business management solutions. Pluss has partnered with Diesel Laptops as a source of VIN data for the heavy-duty industry. “Demand to integrate data features like a VIN decoder into our software has increased over the last
Webasto introduces a la carte aftermarket van HVAC kit-building system
Webasto North America has announced its new a La carte aftermarket van HVAC kit-building system. Webasto says its menu-driven approach allows customers to upfit Ford Transit, RAM ProMaster or Mercedes Sprinter vans with auxiliary HVAC systems faster, while carrying less inventory and all at a lower cost. According to Webasto, the problem that this system aims
SKF global transportation business updates name to SKF Vehicle Aftermarket
SKF announced that it will now refer to its global transportation business unit as SKF Vehicle Aftermarket. The company says that the business unit, formally known as SKF Vehicle Service Market, will continue to offer premium wheel end components and other related parts and services to aftermarket distributors, installers and customers. To reflect the new
Phillips Industries Aftermarket recognized by FleetPride
The aftermarket business of Phillips Industries has been recognized by FleetPride as its 2020 High Gear Award winner. FleetPride says the High Gear Award is given to the company that values innovation and is willing to get things done in partnership with FleetPride.
Podcast: Four takeaways from Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week
This week was Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, an annual event that is usually held in Las Vegas but, this year, took place virtually. And while the show was absent from its usual backdrop of the sights and sounds of Vegas, the heavy-duty aftermarket insight was as strong as ever. Here are four of the biggest
High-Quality Aftermarket Axle Carriers Help Avoid Downtime
The quality of a commercial vehicle’s axle carriers can mean the difference between reliable performance and roadside breakdown. When part failure occurs, ensure that proper time is taken to ask questions and investigate the true cause. If it turns out that an axle carrier needs to be replaced, choose parts that are original equipment-quality to
Watch: OEM or aftermarket scan tools?
The heavy-duty environment is very specialized, which requires fleet managers to be well-versed in the market and the need for a truly specialized tool to perform the repairs to grow the overall revenue of their shops. Fleets generally have two options for scan tools: original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and aftermarket. Click here to watch more
