December 2010

President’s Message – Tom Stewart – December 2010

December 28, 2010

As we approach the second anniversary of the U.S. financial crisis, the national economy continues to deal with the fallout from the burst of the credit bubble. Our business in the independent aftermarket is no different. Although the market has improved somewhat, recovery continues to be a slow, protracted process.

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Replacing Stopgap Tactics With Winning Strategies

December 28, 2010

CVSN Vice-President’s Viewpoint – Marc Karon Most of us have either seen the bottom of the recession or have already started to see a recovery.  Regardless of your situation, it is time to review our “strategies” for our businesses.  During the worst of the recession, we were forced to make tactical decisions that may have [...]

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Distributor of the Year to be Honored During HDAW’11 Opening Session

December 28, 2010

ORLAND PARK, IL – December 31, 2010 – The 2010 Distributor of the Year presented by Truck Parts & Service will be presented to an outstanding distributor company at the Heavy Duty Aftermarket Awards Opening Session at 8:45am, Tuesday, January 18, 2011 in the Terry Fator Theater at the Mirage in Las Vegas, Nev., immediately [...]

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Profit Improvement Report – They’re Back!

December 28, 2010

By Dr. Albert D. Bates – President, Profit Planning Group Every few years this report series returns to the two big issues in improving profitability—gross margin and payroll.  This redundancy is required because these two factors continually prove to be the ones that are the most difficult to bring in to line and the easiest [...]

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Timken – Supplier Profile

December 28, 2010

By Richard Moss, National Accounts HD Aftermarket Description of your company, including the history, markets you serve, and the products you sell. The Timken Company is a U.S.-based technology company that excels in the engineering and manufacture of high-quality alloy steels and antifriction roller bearings. Heavy truck builders and installers alike trust Timken to carry [...]

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CVSN Adds New Member

December 27, 2010

At a recent meeting, the CVSN Board of Directors unanimously approved the membership application from Tom Ogburn, President and CEO of Ogburn’s Truck Parts.   Ogburn’s is headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. We welcome Tom and his fine organization to the CVSN independent distributor association family.   Ogburn’s is also a stockholder in VIPAR Heavy Duty.

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