Members have until Thursday to register for Heavy Duty Dialogue 2006, and save money.
Registration fees are $495 for HDMA member companies’ first registrant and $445 for each additional representative.

After Thursday, fees increase $75. Attendees who are participating in HDAW can receive an addition $100 discount off HD Dialogue registration.
This year’s program, which takes place Jan. 23, 2006, features a stellar line-up of expert speakers and thought-provoking topics. J.S. (Jim) McReynolds, general manager, on-highway engines, Caterpillar Power Systems North America, will launch Dialogue ‘06 with a presentation on the challenges faced in the highly cyclical HD commercial vehicle business. Other featured speakers include Dr. Clinton Longenecker, professor of management and business administration, University of Toledo; Norman Mineta, U.S. Secretary of Transportation; and Chris Patterson, CEO, Freightliner Corp.
The program also features two panel discussions:
• “2007: How Bad/Good Could It Be,” moderated by Peter Nesvold, vice president, Bear, Stearns & Co.
• “Purchasing Trends and Strategies for the 21st Century,” moderated by Tom Stundza, executive editor, Purchasing Magazine.
For more information, call Ro Olson at (919) 406-8808 or e-mail rolson@mema.org.