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Articlesby Jim ParkOctober 26, 2011

Extended Trade Cycles: Examining the Value of a Savvy Parts and Service Provider

Nobody likes surprises. Nevertheless, in the depths of the recent recession, fleets believing they could save a few dollars by holding onto equipment for another year or so got their share of surprises

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ArticlesOctober 26, 2011

Top 5 Aftermarket Products Honored

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Journal's Top 5 products were selected by the editors from new product announcements published in HDAJ during 2010

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ArticlesOctober 26, 2011

Smart Business: How You Can Use Brain-Boosting Strategies to Build Your Business

I was reading an article in Newsweek about ways to boost brain performance, and it occurred to me that a number of key points could be applied to boosting business performanc

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ArticlesOctober 26, 2011

Aftermarket Products

Eaton Launches EverTough Eaton launched a new brand of drivetrain components, called EverTough, engineered specifically for the aftermarket with a new line of heavy-duty clutches

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Articlesby Jim BeachOctober 26, 2011

Inventory Control: High-Tech Ways to Manage Parts Flow

For anyone selling truck parts, managing inventory is the most basic part of the business. Automated inventory systems have been in use in the aftermarket business for year

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Articlesby Oliver PattonOctober 26, 2011

New CSA Federal Safety Program a Game-Changer for Aftermarket Service Shops

There's an alarm going off for businesses that repair and maintain heavy-duty trucks. Those who hear it are working hard to prepare themselves for the game-changing new federal truck safety regim

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeOctober 26, 2011

Dealer vs. Distributor

In a standing-room only session at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week in Las Vegas in January, a panel discussion duked it out between the views of the dealer and the independent aftermarket distributor

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Articlesby Deborah LockridgeOctober 26, 2011

Beyond R-134a: What's Next for Mobile A/C Refrigerants?

In February, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency issued final approval of HFO-1234yf as a refrigerant for air conditioners in new cars and light trucks

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ArticlesOctober 26, 2011

Service Sells

I recently needed a new pair of athletic shoes. Not that I'm particularly athletic, but I took a spill last year and my orthopedist said I need to wear good, supportive shoes to avoid continued knee and ankle problems. My 5-year-old New Balances weren't cutting it anymore

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ArticlesOctober 26, 2011

Why Distributors Might Want to Look into an Employee Ownership Plan

Employee stock ownership plans, known as ESOPs, are gaining in popularity. There even was federal legislation introduced earlier this year to expand their use

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