HD Dialogue Conference Information Web Site Launched

November 30, 2007, RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. – The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) has launched a Web site, hdma.org/events/dialogue08, that features complete conference details and speaker information for Heavy Duty Dialogue '08. HD Dialogue, HDMA's annual conference for executives and leaders in the heavy duty industry, is set for Monday, Jan. 21, 2008 at the Danny Gans Theatre, The Mirage, Las Vegas.

"HD Dialogue Web site visitors will find the speaker information and program content highly informative and valuable," said Dennis Kline, ArvinMeritor and board chairman of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA). "The site also makes registering online a very simple process," he added.

The newly created Web site features a complete conference overview with program highlights, speaker photos and biographies. Visitors to the site will also find a program agenda detailing the order of speakers and presentations. The site also contains links to both online registration and a downloadable print registration flyer.

At HD Dialogue '08, industry executives and experts will address the conference theme, "Insight: The Future of the Global Commercial Vehicle Industry." Topics and speakers include:

* Thomas P.M. Barnett, Ph.D., a noted author, consultant, strategist and partner with Enterra Solutions – "The Global Strategic Market"
* Martin Regalia, Ph.D., vice president and chief economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce – "Economic Forecast and Trends"
* Barb Murphy, president of Weyforth-Haas Marketing, moderator of the panel discussion "Global Branding Trends, Challenges and Possible Solutions." Panelists include brand strategy experts:
o Mike Brown of YRC World Wide;
o Walt Delevich of SKF; and
o John Beering of Eaton Corp
* Dee Kapur, president of International Truck – Keynote Luncheon Address
* Stephen Kratzke, associate administrator for rule making, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) – NHTSA and Vehicle Safety Related Products: "How is the Industry Doing?"
* The Commercial Vehicle Industry Outlook: "What Will Drive the Business in the Future?" – panel discussion of the drivers of the five-year forecast for the heavy duty industry featuring:
o Jim Mele, Fleet Owner magazine (moderator)
o Wendy Leavitt, Fleet Owner magazine (moderator)
o Stu MacKay of MacKay and Co.
o Kenny Vieth of ACT Research
o Martin Labbe of ML Labbe and Assoc.
o Chris Brady of Commercial Motor Vehicle Consulting
* Derek Kaufman, president and CEO of C3 Network – "The Future of Industry and an Overview of HD Dialogue '08"

Industry supporting sponsors include "HD Trucking" magazine, Weyforth-Haas Marketing, "Fleet Owner" magazine, Citation Corporation, "Fleet Equipment" magazine/Babcox Publishing and Transport Topics Publishing.

About HD Dialogue '08

Organized by the board of directors of the Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA), HD Dialogue '08 will continue the event's tradition of offering a stellar line-up of analysts and industry leaders forecasting the future of the global commercial vehicle industry. More details on the conference can be found at www.hdma.org.

About HDMA

The Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) has served the strategic needs of its 172 member companies and the commercial vehicle industry since 1983. A market segment association of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), HDMA's mission is to be the industry's primary advocate for the members of the commercial vehicle supplier community. With a continuous focus on its members, HDMA strives to advance the image and interests of the industry and its member companies. More details are available at www.hdma.org.

About MEMA

MEMA (www.mema.org) represents more than 700 motor vehicle product manufacturers with nearly 12,000 U.S. plant locations and 1.2 million workers. Together, these companies keep the U.S. automotive and truck industry supplied with the components that enable it to produce some 17 million vehicles annually and keep the 232 million vehicles on the road with replacement products and services. MEMA supports its members through its three market segment associations: Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association (HDMA) and Original Equipment Suppliers Association (OESA).

Source: MEMA

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