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After posting record-breaking numbers both in terms of overall association membership and attendance for the NATDA Trailer Show, the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has announced that Andria Gibbon, CEM has been promoted to Executive Director. Under Gibbon’s leadership in 2021, dealer attendance for the annual NATDA Trailer Show saw a 2% increase over its previous 2017 record. From ...

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) recently announced the reformation of its Dealer Advisory Board, composed of five dealer members from various parts of the North America.  NATDA’s Dealer Advisory Board members will be tasked with lending suggestions on ways that the association can better serve its dealer members to provide solutions to problems facing the industry. Additionally, they will ...

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) recently announced a revitalized branding, complete with a new website that will allow for an easier, streamlined way for association members to interact with NATDA and its partners.  The product of years of deliberation and effort, NATDA’s new website will provide the unique user experience that the association said it has long sought. Now, ...

After reports began to circulate that Nashville would be lifting its COVID restrictions as of May 14, the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) witnessed a considerable increase in NATDA Trailer Show interest.  On April 27, reports began to surface from news sources such as The Tennessean that “Nashville Health Officials intend to lift all coronavirus restrictions on businesses and gatherings on May 14."  In the day after the announcement, NATDA’s ...

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) announced a call for nominations for its new Dealer Advisory Board. This Board will be involved in advising the association on dealer-related matters, concerns and support needs to improve upon benefits and offerings NATDA provides to its dealer members.  NATDA is searching for Dealer Members who are passionate about the industry and want to ...

Due to the effects of COVID-19, the North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has been forced to cancel this year’s NATDA Trailer Show in Nashville, Tenn. In its place, NATDA will launch a virtual event on October 26, 2020, giving dealers the same benefits of the trade show without ever leaving the comforts of their home. “Unfortunately, recent developments, including ...

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) has announced the opening of registration for the 2020 edition of the New Product Display to vendors exhibiting at the 2020 NATDA Trailer Show. The display, located in the Dealers Lounge during the annual show, is the main hub for the newest accessories and innovations in the trailer industry. This year, the display ...

Horizon Global Corporation (NYSE: HZN), manufacturers of branded towing and trailering equipment, announced that Barry Steele has been named the Company’s Chief Financial Officer, effective Feb. 18, 2019.   Steele will have responsibility for the Company’s global finance function including financial reporting, tax, treasury, and financial planning and analysis. Steele will be joining Horizon Global from his role as Chief Financial Officer at Gentherm ...

The National Association of Trailer Manufacturers (NATM), in conjunction with Statistic Surveys, has announced that Malibu is the “No. 1 trailer manufacturer in market share increase for boat trailers” in 2017. The award affirms Malibu’s position as the leading maker of boat trailers in America. Malibu representatives will accept the award at NATM’s Annual Convention in Fort Worth, Texas. Introduced in 2015, ...

Sometimes going above and beyond for the customer means doing exactly what is required. Trailer certification programs ensure companies are in accordance with the law. “We can ensure that they’re building all the trailers in accordance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards,” said Pam Trusdale, executive director of the National Association of Trailer Manufacturers. The standards and regulations required of ...