Top heavy duty brake and transmissions experts will offer information on new products and market forecasts in two concurrent clinics offered by the Automotive Parts Remanufacturers Association (APRA)
from 1:30 to 5 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 23, at The Mirage, Las Vegas, Nev.
The APRA Heavy Duty Brake & Transmission Clinics will be held the day before the opening of the first-ever Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week, Jan. 24-Jan. 27 at the Mirage.
Featured presentations at the brake clinic include:
• “Risk Retention Group or Captive Insurance Company: Is It Right for You,” Richard Marshall, Camelback Captive and Risk Management Services Inc.
• “The Latest Changes in the Heavy Duty Brake Market,” Chuck Lundberg, WABCO Compressor
• “Product Updates from Heavy Duty Brake Suppliers”

Transmission clinic presentations include:
• “Meritor Update: Automated Manuals, Manual Transmissions, Axles & Drivelines”
• “The Role of Electronics and the Electrical System in Today’s Drive Train Components,” Bruce Purkey, Purkey Fleet Consulting
• “The Status of the Heavy Duty Aftermarket,” discussion led by Gary Phillips, APRA Heavy Duty Transmission chairman, and Jim Madill
Early bird registration is $50 for APRA members and $75 for nonmembers before Sunday, Jan. 15. After Jan. 15, registration is $60 for members and $85 for nonmembers. Registration information for Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week is available at www.hdaw.org.
The full schedule and registration form is available at the APRA web site, www.apra.org.