As an added convenience, attendees this year can register today and defer payment until Jan. 2, 2007.

Expanding on last year’s successful conference, a number of dynamic educational sessions are scheduled, including the Aftermarket Forum, the value-added selling seminar and the Business and Technical Theaters. The conference also offers one-on-one business meetings between distributors and suppliers, as well as a world-class product expo and valuable networking opportunities.  

New in 2007 is the HDAW Industry Awards Program and Reception from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 24, at The Mirage. This event will recognize outstanding individuals, companies and new products in the heavy duty aftermarket, including Heavy Duty Aftermarket Hall of Fame Award, Technician of the Year, Heavy Duty Distributor of the Year, Top Five New Products of the Year.

Last year’s event featured 234 suppliers in 425 booths with 1,900 attendees from 13 countries. For more program details, registration information and a list of HDAW 2007 exhibitors, visit www.hdaw.org.

Co-organizers of HDAW 2007 are the Heavy Duty Distribution Association and the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association. Sponsors include Heavy Duty America, Heavy Duty Remanufacturing Group, Heavy Duty Representatives Association, International Truck Parts Association, Overseas Automotive Council, Power Heavy Duty, Service Specialists Association and TruckPride.

All distributor members of sponsoring organizations are entitled to the member discount fee and may participate in the One-on-One Business Meetings at no extra charge. Registration materials for the one-on-one business meetings may be obtained by contacting Rosemary Hall at 816-361-6588 or e-mailing [email protected]. The deadline to register for these meetings is Nov. 17.