"Evolution" is the theme of Vipar Heavy Duty's upcoming 2009 Heavy Duty Annual Business Conference, Oct. 18-23 in Marco Island, Fla.

Vipar has tapped Ed Viesturs, a high altitude mountaineer, as the keynote speaker on "Adapting to Change."

The event brings together Vipar Heavy Duty distributors, supplier partners, and industry associates. This year marks the organization's 20th anniversary.

"Our 2009 conference provides us with the opportunity to enjoy this important 20th anniversary milestone in the life of our organization," said Jeff Paul, director of marketing, Vipar Heavy Duty. "But it also allows us to celebrate how our distributors have evolved to succeed in light of the myriad of changes we have witnessed in the heavy duty aftermarket during the past two decades and how they will continue to adapt into the future."

The Vipar Heavy Duty Annual Business Conference includes general sessions, break-out meetings, the annual stockholders meeting, tradeshow, one-on-one stockholder/supplier partner meetings, as well as various other business programs. These events during the conference provide plenty of opportunities for stockholders and suppliers to interact, which is beneficial to both parties.

More info: www.vipar.com