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Third Annual HD Repair Forum Opens Registration

You can now register online for the 2020 HD Repair Forum, an event that brings together OEMs, insurers, and other industry leaders to discuss the challenges faced by those who perform collision repair work on large vehicles, including Class 5-8 trucks.

December 9, 2019
Third Annual HD Repair Forum Opens Registration

 

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Registration is now open for the 2020 HD Repair Forum, an event that brings together OEMs, insurers, and other industry leaders to discuss the challenges faced by those who perform collision repair work on large vehicles, including Class 5-8 trucks. 

The conference, which experienced a 40% increase in attendance last year, is set to take place Tuesday and Wednesday, March 24-25, 2020 in Fort Worth, Texas, at the Worthington Renaissance Hotel. The program will follow a similar format as last year’s event, spanning two days with presentations from OEMs, insurers, and other industry leaders during each morning’s general sessions.

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Attendees will gain insight into industry trends allowing them to make better business decisions today and in the future, according to the organizers. Afternoon breakout sessions will provide attendees an opportunity to choose classes that best address their individual or business needs. These sessions are geared towards executives, shop owners, managers, and company leaders.

For additional information, please visit www.hdrepairforum.com.

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