HDAW 2020: How to Enhance Your Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week Experience
The Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week is “the largest North American gathering of the independent heavy-duty industry,” according to HDAW.com. There are once-a-year opportunities at this event, along with great experiences in the city of Grapevine, Texas, that we recommend you check out to enhance your experience.
Explore the City of Grapevine
If you have extra time during or after the HDAW 2020 show, Grapevine is a goldmine for experiences, as it is centered just north of Fort Worth and Dallas. A quick Uber drive will get you to various wineries, art galleries, restaurants, and outdoor activities. Two must-visit restaurants are Ring of Honor Kitchen & Bar and Tolbert’s Restaurant & Chili Parlor.
Ring of Honor boasts an inviting atmosphere and unique dining experience on its website. Because this restaurant is connected to a golf course, the scenery is stunning. It has creative fare, craft cocktails, and outdoor seating that is hard to beat.
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At Tolbert’s, guests can expect classic southwest cuisine and great entertainment. The restaurant is in the heart of historic Grapevine on main street, and there are local bands who provide live entertainment nearly every night. If you're considering Tolbert’s as your restaurant of choice, check out their events calendar to plan ahead.
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Attend the HDAW Workshops & Product Releases
The Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week website states that it is the only place where you can see the latest products and innovations in the heavy duty aftermarket. Now is the time to take advantage of all you can at the show, and the best place to start is the workshops. Topics include efficient solutions for delivery, service management, and more. See the full list of workshops and product releases at the HDAW Education & Features page.
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Build Your Network
If you’ve been to HDAW before, you’ll know there are many executives and managers from multiple countries, backgrounds, and companies you can create relationships with. These include distributors, suppliers, service providers, educators, and more. With that many people in one place for four days, there is plenty of opportunity to meet with individuals and companies you’d like to build partnerships with or simply engage with to learn how they solve problems and meet customer demands.
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Bonus: Texan Station Sports Center
If you like sports, 52-foot HDTV viewing experiences, and chatting with like-minded sports fans, you’ll want to visit the Texan Station. It’s located right inside the convention center and is quickly accessible if you need a quick drink, meal, or somewhere to take your laptop and get work done. They also accept reservations for large groups of 16 or more. For dining reservations or private parties, call 817-778-2210.
If you’re a manufacturer, distributor, supplier, or wholesaler looking to improve on-time freight arrivals to your customers, gain transportation visibility across modes, or build a supply chain plan that harmonizes with the rest of your business, we’d love to have a conversation with you.
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