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SOUTH PASADENA, Fla., July 28 /PRNewswire/ -- The
North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA)
announces the first-of-its-kind trade show and
convention for trailer dealers. The NATDA 2008 Trade
Show & Convention is being held August 27-29, 2008 at
the Fort Worth Convention Center.
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"The NATDA 2008 Trade Show and Convention is focused on bringing
the trailer manufacturers and vendors together for the sole purpose
of competing for the trailer dealers business. This is the only show
that offers education, products, and services geared specifically
for the trailer dealers. It has quickly become the 'must attend'
event for the trailer industry. In the past, manufacturers and
vendors would have to search to find the right dealer to sell their
product line to. We will bring more potential dealer prospects to a
manufacturer or vendor in a three-day period than they could ever
reach out to on their own. We're very excited about having our first
event in Fort Worth because it's such an amazing city. Great
restaurants, great shopping, and great people," said Andy Ackerman,
president and co-founder of NATDA.
The three-day event will consist of dealer education,
manufacturer and vendor displays, product demonstrations, workshops,
and receptions. This show will even host technology vendors with
software systems like finance programs, dealer management systems
and even trailer rental software programs. The highlight of the show
will be the vehicle giveaway. "I can't tell you which vehicle it is,
but what I can say is that it has four wheels and a bed and it will
be loaded with products from our vendors at the show," said
Ackerman. The vehicle raffle will take place at the end of the show,
and only trailer dealers in attendance will be eligible to win it.
Dealer education has been a very hot topic of conversation and it
will be a focal point of the convention. "The days of a dealer
making a living by just selling trailers are quickly coming to an
end. Dealers are starting to run their operations more like the auto
industry, meaning sales, parts, service and finance are all
departments within the dealership that need to be held accountable
to achieve profit. Dealers have had no where to turn for education
and training, and that is exactly what we are providing," said
Ackerman.
"This is the first time that a show of this nature has been
hosted, and we have completely sold out of manufacturer and vendor
spaces." The NATDA 2008 Trade Show & Convention will encompass over
100,000 sq. ft. of floor space at the Fort Worth Convention Center.
Trailers and RVs in general - RoTi will keep you informed about
developments ...
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