Minimizer Company Profile

by admin on November 30, 2011

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Headquartered in Blooming Prairie, Minnesota, USA, Minimizer manufactures poly truck fenders, poly toolboxes, customized mud flaps, and bracket kits. Family owned and operated for nearly three generations, Minimizer’s parent company Spray Control Systems, Inc., was founded in 1983 by Dick Kruckeberg. Dick was a truck driver and was consistently disappointed with his metal fenders bending, [...]

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TransAxle LLC Company Profile

by admin on November 30, 2011

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TransAxle LLC is proud to be the largest East Coast provider of remanufactured drivetrain components to the commercial fleet and industrial markets.  The company was started in 1978 by Warren and Howard Klein and was sold in 2006 to Graham Partners, a private equity group out of Philadelphia PA.  TransAxle is a drivetrain specialist.  We [...]

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Why belong to an industry association?

by admin on November 30, 2011

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In two short months CRW Parts Inc will be celebrating its 50th anniversary, but if you consider it a continuation of R W Norris and Sons (as many of our suppliers do) we have been around since 1850. While many would consider this pretty impressive it is not unusual in our industry. Pioneer Rim and [...]

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HDAW ’12 is going to be something special. With a great theme: “Corporate Culture: The Foundation for Success” this year’s independent distributor conference will provide the attendees with an information and education program that promises to be both profound and reflective. The opening general session and four individual education sessions are designed to hit home. [...]

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2011 CVSN Aftermarket Distribution Summit

by admin on November 30, 2011

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Imagine a time when the DOT official will hook into a connector on the truck and read all the fault codes to determine potential infractions, and your current customers can no longer buy from you because both you and they lack the necessary tools to complete the repair on the truck.  Customers will be forced [...]

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November President’s Letter

November 30, 2011

I have had the honor of being your President for just a few weeks and I have had two revelations.  First, never forget how many years you have been married.  For those who attended our meeting in Washington D.C., there needs to be no further explanation.  My second revelation is that there is never enough [...]

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What’s on your Bucket List?

August 23, 2011

One of the things that happens to old people like me is that they start looking over their lives and listing the things they still need to do. This is often called the bucket list. With the economy as bad as it has been, especially in Florida, I guess I should just have “SURVIVE” at [...]

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9.2% Unemployment? Blame Microsoft

August 23, 2011

I was in a Rite Aid pharmacy the other day and about to pay for my stuff at their new bank of automated self-check out kiosks.  I heard one woman behind me say to her friend, “Oh, I would NEVER use those things.  They take jobs away from people.” Um…duh? What’s that?  You’d like to [...]

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Helping Your Customers With Tools & Technology Panel Speakers

August 23, 2011

Access to information has long been a challenge for service shops. Without the right diagnostic tools and software, shops see their fleets turning to the dealers for both service and parts. Aftermarket distributors can turn this threat into an opportunity. This panel will help you understand what tools are available and how you can use [...]

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Washington Keynote Speakers

August 23, 2011

The 2011 Summit will feature high-profile speakers presenting an economic and industry outlook and addressing best business practices, issue-driven panels and candid roundtable discussions presented by CVSN in conjunction with our meeting partners Truck Parts & Service magazine, HDDA/AAIA and Datalliance/HDX Services. Check out all of our influential speakers below to see what is in [...]

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