Heavy Duty Manufacturers Association--HDMA
HDMA

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

HDMA has grown from 41 inaugural members to 175 in 2009 and is poised for continued growth.  The HDMA members represent over $200 billion in yearly revenue, and over 150,000 employees in all 50 states, and 55% of the US market for commercial vehicle parts. This business segment is a substantial portion of US manufacturing, representing significant jobs and employment, personal income and tax base generation.  HDMA members are companies with manufacturing facilities mainly located in North America, and include both large and small, publicly traded corporations and privately held firms.

HDMA’s membership services are focused on NAFTA-BASED suppliers to the global commercial-vehicle truck, bus, trailer and engine builder and replacement parts market segments.  A growing number of HDMA members are becoming multi-national and in many cases, global in their approach to business.  HDMA is striving to offer value to a changing market, and has and will continue to add benefits and services to reflect the needs of the members.

HDMA Membership Demographics

  • 175 NAFTA-BASED Supplier Members
  • Estimated 150,000 employees in 50 states
  • HDMA members comprise a large percentage (60%+) of the US market for HD commercial vehicle components
  • Publicly traded companies include: Accuride, ArvinMeritor, Dana, Eaton, Federal Mogul, etc.
  • Privately held firms include: Bendix, Bosch, MGM Brake, Haldex, Phillips Industries, Pressure Systems, International, etc.
  • Stable and growing base of members, with a majority of companies who have been members for 25 years.
  • Active and involved long term members
  • 16 member board of directors active in the industry

Market Research

  • 2009 Global Commercial Vehicle Report – The 2009 HDMA Global Commercial Vehicle    Report details trending and data points on the NAFTA and Global heavy duty   commercial vehicle industry and provides up-to-date information that will help effectively plan marketing campaigns, determine new product research and development, to make      sound market evaluations.
  • HDMA Quarterly Supplier Barometer
  • Monthly Market Analysis newsletter includes Economic & Industry information
  • Periodic and topical member surveys covering raw materials, healthcare, etc.
  • Timely special reports
  • Over $200,000 is spent annually on primary market research

Up-to-Date Industry Information

  • Weekly Diesel Download and International Diesel Download electronic newsletters
  • Daily MEMA Industry News electronic newsletter
  • Weekly MEMA TopLineNews electronic newsletter
  • Bi-weekly Washington Insider newsletter
  • Monthly Personnel Insight newsletter
  • Real time Member-only web access with valuable information and links to industry indicators dashboard
  • Special reports on the heavy duty market by members of the financial community
  • Deep industry experts providing market information business updates to the membership

Industry change agent - HDMA is a recognized change agent, having played an instrumental role in many industry initiatives, such as the formation of HDAW, influencing anti-counterfeiting law, the rewrite of FMVSS 120, and many other industry initiatives.

HDMA member and association executives invited to contribute quotes and guest columns for publications and the media, as well as are often invited to present and speak at various HD industry conferences and events


Trade Shows and Special Events

  • Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) – 15 percent exhibitor discount for members
  • Heavy Duty Dialogue –Education event for members and industry guests – 15 percent event discount for members
  • Preferred seating at the HDMA Annual Breakfast & Briefing at Mid-America Trucking Show

Savings on services, research, trade shows and events

  • 35% discounts on exhibit booth space at Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week
  • 20% discount on MEMA Financial Services credit reporting program
  • 15-20% discount on exhibit space at Automechanika shows worldwide
  • Reduced divisional membership rates for the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association and Original Equipment Suppliers Association
  • Member discount on MEMA Financial Services Group

MEMA office in Washington, DC – A very significant industry value!

  • Only trade association office that exclusively represents the suppliers interests in Washington
  • Staffed and led by industry veterans from the heavy duty industry with a staff of highly qualified industry legislative and regulatory experts with experience in policy making
  • Government Affairs Committee (GAC) – a group of 35 member companies that work to define focus our industry focus and is open to all HDMA members
  • Regulatory Affairs Committee (RAC)  - a group of member companies working to focus on active regulatory issues, open to all HDMA members
  • Legislation monitoring and advocacy
  • Regulatory watchdog and advocacy
  • Heavy Duty industry voice/representation on critical and/or sensitive issues
  • Annual Legislative Summit- Meet face-to-face with your Senator and Congressman in their Washington offices during our annual summit and discuss the important issues facing your company & business environment
  • Access to StateLink – State legislative monitoring web site, subscription value of over $30,000 (free access to HDMA members)
  • Utilization of the MEMA DC office typically saves HDMA member firms $30-100K on average per year in lobby firm fees and expenses

Continuous work on issues such as

  • The suppliers strategic interest
  • Industry image
  • Northwood University’s industry specific education tracks

Industry Peer Business Councils

  • Heavy Duty Brake Manufacturers Council (HDBMC)
  • Heavy Duty Business Forum (HDBF)
  • Heavy Duty Marketing and Sales Forum (HDMSF)
  • Intelligent Vehicle (4TEC)
  • Brand Protection Council (BPC)
  • MEMA HR Council
  • MEMA Brand Protection Council
  • MEMA MIS Council
  • MEMA Government Affairs Council

 


Member Only Pages


HDMA Events

MEMA Government Affairs Committee Meeting - MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
September 8, 2010

Automechanika, Frankfurt am Main
September 14, 2010 - September 19, 2010

MEMA Brand Protection Council
September 30, 2010

Automechanika Argentina
November 3, 2010 - November 6, 2010

MEMA Government Affairs Committee Meeting - MEMBERS ONLY EVENT
December 8, 2010

Heavy Duty Dialogue
January 17, 2011

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week
January 17, 2011 - January 20, 2011

MEMA Legislative Summit
March 1, 2011 - March 3, 2011

HDMA Breakfast & Briefing at MATS
April 1, 2011 - April 1, 2001

Commercial Vehicle Outlook Conference
August 24, 2011 - August 25, 2011


HDMA
10 Laboratory Drive, PO Box 13966, Research Triangle Park, NC, 27709-3966
P: 919-549-4800 , F: 919-549-4824, E: info@hdma.org
MEMA
HDMA is a market segment association of the
Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA).