HDMA Announces Major Change in 2021
2021 to see a major change at the Heavy-Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) with a new President and COO which brings the current leadership of Tim Kraus to a conclusion when he retires next year.
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Industry Reports
ZF Presents Middleware and Establishes Global Software Center
The vehicle of the future will feature high levels of networking and automation defined by software. But a “software-defined car” (or semi-truck) is much more than a ”smartphone on wheels” even if the vehicle operation increasingly resembles that of a smartphone.
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Why Many Heavy-Duty Parts Companies are in Trouble and What to Do About It
Our industry is facing many changes and some of those changes are driven by technology and changing buying habits. How do we adapt and respond to the changing landscape? Fortunately, we can learn from history because it repeats itself. keep reading »
Top 3 Marketing Tools for Heavy-Duty Parts Companies
We are approaching 2021, and one challenge for heavy-duty parts companies is to find new ways to increase sales. For B2B heavy-duty parts companies specifically, what is working in the available arsenal of digital marketing tools?
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Copper-Free Brake Initiative Has Big Impact on Heavy-Duty Brake Manufacturers
On January 21, 2015, EPA, states, and the automotive and heavy-duty industry signed an agreement to reduce the use of copper and other materials in motor vehicle brake pads. The next benchmark of the initiative will take effect in 2021.
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The Digital Revolution – How your business will be affected in the next 5-years!
Understanding how to leverage digital technology in your heavy-duty truck & trailer business is a critical component of keeping your company on the path to success. Failure to execute a digital strategy will result in business failure.
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