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
FleetPride acquires Auto Masters Fleet Services of Jacksonville, Florida
FleetPride Inc. announced today that it has acquired the assets of Auto Masters Fleet Services, based in Jacksonville, Florida with a second location in Tampa. For the last 30 years, FleetPride says, David Stringfield’s company has provided service for heavy-duty customers throughout Florida and southern Georgia, including on-site maintenance and full-service mobile units. FleetPride says it
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.
VIPAR Heavy Duty invests in Partsphere digital ecosystem
VIPAR Heavy Duty announced additional investments in its Partsphere Digital Ecosystem suite of technology products as part of the organization’s long-term strategy to offer technology and information-related solutions to support the success of the network. Partsphere OMS, an order management system that facilitates the electronic transmission of orders, invoices, and documents between distributors and suppliers,
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
TRP highlights new all-makes drag links
TRP is introducing new TRP All-Makes Drag Links, which the company says are engineered to provide a direct fit to keep the vehicle’s steering system in optimal condition. The company says TRP Drag Links are built with high-quality materials, including polyurethane grease boots with metal rings that prevent contaminants from entering the ends, which leads
TRP releases all-makes leaf springs
TRP is releasing new TRP Leaf Springs to join its growing product line of suspension parts for all makes of trucks, buses and trailers. TRP says its leaf springs are manufactured to meet or exceed industry standards and are made with the highest quality steel and components. TRP’s line of leaf springs is made in
FleetPride touts partnership with TRW remanufactured steering gears from ZF
FleetPride has announced a partnership with TRW remanufactured steering gears from ZF. The steering gears program officially launched on June 1. As a result of the partnership, FleetPride will now stock steering gears in all five of its distribution centers, and will have a customized assortment available at its nationwide branch locations. This is also
HDA Truck Pride partners with PhaseZero on e-commerce solution
HDA Truck Pride has announced an e-commerce partnership with PhaseZero to bring digital commerce solutions to its distributor members. PhaseZero CxCommerce is a software-as-a-service platform designed around parts search, ordering and post-order follow-up. Features listed by the company include product search and interchange, real-time inventory, streamlined order process, 24/7 online parts ordering, promotions management and
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
