Beginning its third year,VHD Equipment Network, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of VIPAR Heavy Duty, continues to expand with the recent addition of three new distributor members. The new distributors include Nelson Truck Equipment Co. in Kent, Wash., Custom Truck & Equipment, LLC in Kansas City, Mo., and Truck Equipment, Inc. in Green Bay, Wis. VHD Equipment Network now has 17 distributor members operating 46 locations in the United States and Canada.
“We have seen our network expand as distributors understand how we can help them become more profitable in their local market by becoming part of our larger network,” said Chris Baer, vice president, VIPAR Heavy Duty. "We have demonstrated that we have the tools for distributors to build more profitable relationships with suppliers, enhance their cash flow, and improve their bottom line."
VHD Equipment Network was established in 2008 as the first group to offer membership to commercial vehicle truck equipment distributors in a national marketing group. VHD Equipment Network takes advantage of the experience and expertise of VIPAR Heavy Duty in the heavy duty aftermarket to focus on the North American commercial vehicle truck-mounted equipment market.
VHD Equipment Network will participate in The Work Truck Show 2010 to be held March 10-12 at the America's Center in St. Louis, Mo. Baer, who has executive management responsibility for VHD Equipment Network, says the organization is pleased to once again be part of the industry's premier event and invites prospective distributors or interested suppliers to visit them at Booth #5126.
For more information on VHD Equipment Network, visit www.vhdequipment.com or email: [email protected].