Original Equipment Councils and Forums
Heavy Duty Business Forum
The HDBF was founded in 1977 and the catalyst of the formation of Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association. The members are top executives of Original Equipment and Aftermarket Heavy-Duty (OE HD and Aftermarket HD) supplier member...
Heavy Duty Business Forum Europe
The Heavy Duty Business Forum Europe was founded in 2018, with members including the top executives of Original Equipment Heavy-Duty supplier member companies. Meetings are held twice annually to discuss industry trends, issues...
Heavy Duty Marketing & Sales Forum
The Heavy Duty Marketing and Sales Forum (HDMSF) is a council comprised of sales and marketing executives of Original Equipment and Aftermarket Heavy-Duty (OE HD and Aftermarket HD) supplier member companies. HDMSF provides a...
Human Resources Council
Known for lively roundtable discussions, the HR Council draws on the specialized expertise of human resources executives. Subject matter experts discuss and share best practices on various topics such as employee engagement...
Intellectual Property Committee
The IPC’s purpose is to advance the business interests of members by engaging the broader IP community and government officials and working with them to protect intellectual property rights. IPC members with an interest or focus...
Legal Issues Council
In-house counsel from supplier member companies discusses business-critical legal issues such as product liability, industry terms and conditions, directed buys, and intellectual property protection. Members of the council weigh...
Sales Executive Council
Discussions at SEC meetings cover a broad range of business development and sales topics. Sales leaders from Original Equipment (OE) suppliers have the opportunity to query OEM representatives, receive sales training and tips...
Tooling Council
The Tooling Council provides toolmaker CEOs the opportunity to discuss best practices and address issues that affect the value chain. Members work together to address many industry issues and use the OESA/HRI Tooling Barometer to...
Warranty Management Council
The Warranty Management Council (WMC) is an automotive-centric forum for warranty professionals to discuss the unique topics in their field, such as warranty management data systems and cost recovery processes. Original Equipment...