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SAF-Holland and ACOFAS Team up for Tech Training Program
SAF-Holland is teaming up with the American Council of Frame and Alignment Specialists for a technician education program taking place June 27-28 in Muskegon, Mich.

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SAF-Holland is teaming up with the American Council of Frame and Alignment Specialists for a technician education program taking place June 27-28 in Muskegon, Mich.
The program will cover proper maintenance and repair procedures on SAF-Holland and Neway products, including the FW35 Holland fifth wheel and the latest lightweight fifth wheel assemblies, Neway drive axle Air suspensions used on heavy trucks and emergency equipment, SAF Holland air suspensions for trailers, and SAF Holland’s air disc brakes.
The event will take place at SAF-Holland’s facilities located at 1950 Industrial Blvd., in Muskegon. The host for the event is Carl Mesker, SAF-Holland vice president of aftermarket sales.
Instructors and topics will include:
Tony Ryan, SAF-Holland air disc brakes
Ron Nissen, SAF-Holland fifth wheel
Mike Edlund, New SAF-Holland and older Neway air suspension
Marc Johnson, liftable and steerable suspensions
The training program is limited to 20 attendees and registration is currently open.
To find out more about the event and register, go to acofas.com or contact Gordon Botts, gbotts@acofas.com or 815-482-4255.
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