HDAW: An industry outlook for the 2021 HD aftermarket
The 2021 heavy-duty aftermarket is just beginning to gain positive momentum and should continue to rebound from 2020’s recession brought on due to COVID-19 as vaccines take effect, according to John Blodgett, vice president of sales and marketing for MacKay & Co. Blodgett led a session detailing an overview and outlook of the economy for
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue: The future of the heavy-duty aftermarket
The annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) is proceeding virtually this year, and as always, it was preceded by Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue, in which executives from OEMs, suppliers and organizations shared their thoughts on the future of heavy-duty service and the aftermarket. Here are some of the biggest takeaways. Panel guests over the course
Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue: How running a fleet changed in 2020
The annual Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) is proceeding virtually this year, and as always, it was preceded by Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue. One particular Dialogue session featured the thoughts of several fleets, who shared their experiences in 2020 on topics ranging from e-commerce and parts ordering to in-house vs. outsourced service to general lessons
ZF expands aftermarket commercial vehicle solutions portfolio at HDAW ’21
ZF announced new aftermarket solutions for commercial vehicles during the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2021 virtual conference. These new products are part of ZF’s newly-created Commercial Vehicle Control Systems (CVCS) Division, which was established when ZF acquired WABCO in May 2020. The WABCO product brand remains intact as part of the ZF portfolio. The
Aftermarket executives to give the ‘Real-World View’ at HDAD ’21
The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), the commercial vehicle division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), and MacKay & Company have announced Chris Patterson, retired CEO of Daimler Trucks North America and an independent director, will lead a session getting a “real-world view” from aftermarket executives at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue (HDAD) on
Ceramex expands aftermarket distribution
Ceramex has expanded its aftermarket distribution network with Kriete Truck Centers adding a complete selection of Ceramex 95%+ Performance restored DPFs for all makes and models, the company said. Kriete Truck Centers, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisc., now has same-day market availability for all Ceramex DPFs.
Epicor launches free ‘Profit Clinic’ for the aftermarket
Epicor Software Corp. has launched an initiative that it says will help aftermarket parts and service businesses increase revenue and improve operational efficiency and profitability. The company says the new “Epic Results” initiative includes free, no-obligation “Profit Clinic” consultations designed to assist business owners and managers in exploring technologies. Epicor says the Epic Results initiative
Link introduces ROI Cabmate aftermarket kits
Link Manufacturing has released aftermarket kits for its ROI Cabmate Semi-Active Cab Suspension. The kits are designed and engineered to replace original, factory-installed cab suspensions with Link’s “intelligent” cab suspensions featuring Road Optimized Innovation (ROI) technology, the company says. The kits target sleeper models including the Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T680, International LT Series, Peterbilt 579
Dana aftermarket website open for parts purchasing
Dana Inc.’s e-commerce platform and catalog, DanaAftermarket.com, is now available 24/7, the company announced. The company says visitors to DanaAftermarket.com will find information about Spicer, Spicer Select, Victor Reinz, GWB, Albarus, Brevini, Glaser, and Spicer TorqueHub parts, and can view global inventory levels. The site also features a search bar to find automotive, commercial vehicle
COVID-19 fuels the digital acceleration of the aftermarket
Adaptability continues to be a key attribute in navigating the Coronavirus pandemic. If your fleet operation spans several states, you’re having to juggle shifting regulations and practices as some states begin to reopen, but social distancing is here to stay for everyone. For suppliers that are used to working hand-in-hand with customers to solve equipment
