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2/18/2025
VIPAR Heavy Duty Welcomes New Board Members as Strategic Initiatives Take Shape for 2025
Two newly elected members of the VIPAR Heavy Duty Board of Directors will attend the first meeting of 2025 next week in Monterrey, Mexico. Ryan Bugai, President of Northwest Drive Train, and Adam Sadler, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Sadler Power Train, accepted nominations to a four-year term last October.
A strategic list of goals and initiatives awaits their input as VIPAR Heavy Duty advances plans for Latin American expansion, technological innovations, a new training platform, and growth in the distributor and supplier program channels for 2025.
Chris Baer, VIPAR Heavy Duty President & CEO, said the Board took a new approach to identifying candidates. “We started by identifying areas in which we felt we needed to add strength to the bench and concluded that technology would be our major focus. Ryan and Adam are both proven in the market as next generation leaders. Their input and perspective will be important as we continue to develop new applications and enhance existing technologies,” he said.
Ryan Bugai serves as President of Northwest Drive Train, a comprehensive provider of heavy duty truck and trailer parts in the greater Houston area. Established in 1993, the company is a third generation, family-owned business operating five parts and service locations across Texas. Northwest Drive Train is recognized as a leader in truck-mounted hydraulic systems and telematics installation.
Ryan joined the company in 2019 in a sales and marketing role and was promoted to President in 2023, succeeding his father, Tony. Northwest Drive Train has been a VIPAR Heavy Duty stockholder since 2004. Ryan was honored as one of the 2024 “GenNext 4 Under 40” Award winners by the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) and currently serves as co-chair of CVSN’s Education Pillar Community.
Adam Sadler is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Sadler Power Train. The business was originally established as the Sadler Machine Co. in 1956 by Roy and Myrna Sadler. Sadler Power Train followed in 1974 and was started by brothers Steve and John Sadler. Starting out providing driveline, differential and transmission parts to its customers, Sadler Power Train has grown to provide parts for suspensions, brakes, power take-offs, hydraulics, clutches, electrical systems and much more.
Today, Sadler Power Train is led by John Sadler and his sons Nate and Adam. Adam began his career with the company in 2008 as a warehouse assistant and made brake shoes. In 2011 he became Director of E-commerce and in 2018 Adam became the VP of Sales & Marketing. Sadler Power Train has been a VIPAR Heavy Duty stockholder since 1996.
"I am genuinely excited to bring Ryan and Adam onto the board. These two were identified by the entire board as forward-thinking individuals. They serve as good additions to the leadership body of our organization," added Bill Nolan, VIPAR Heavy Duty Chairman of the Board and President of PBS Truck Parts.
For more information on VIPAR Heavy Duty, visit www.vipar.com or email: info@vipar.com.
For more information on Power Heavy Duty, visit www.powerheavyduty.net or email: info@powerheavyduty.net.
Connect via social media on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Power Heavy Duty Expands its Reach with 12 New Members in 2024
Power Heavy Duty welcomed 12 new members in 2024, which in turn added 13 new points of sale to their U.S. roster.
"Our commitment is not just to grow in numbers but to grow in quality and purpose, ensuring each new member and acquisition strengthens our collective impact and meets the need of parts and service customers nationwide," said Jim Pennig, Vice President of Business Development. His comment was shared at the group’s annual IMPACT Conference, held recently in Marco Island, Fla. Power Heavy Duty was also recognized for reaching its 30th Anniversary. The following companies were welcomed into the network this year:
3rd East Auto Parts
Chad Orme
Roosevelt, UT
3rd East sells automotive parts, heavy duty parts, and products for the local agriculture, mining, and off-road business. It was founded in 1979 and serves a rural area with a large trucking community and operates a heavy duty repair facility to service agricultural and mining fleets.
Caledonia Diesel LLC
Paul Raymond, John Raymond, and Gary Raymond
Caledonia, N.Y.
Caledonia Diesel serves western New York’s agricultural community, building and roadway contractors, towns and municipalities, trucking companies, and export customers. Caledonia operates a 22-bay repair facility, offers an extensive inventory of new and used parts, and sells trucks, farm equipment, and generator power systems.
Freedom Heavy Duty LLC
James and Janice Goldberg
White Oak, Texas
Freedom Heavy Duty was founded in 2014. They operate a 15,000 square foot warehouse and showroom, with additional space for brake drums, shoes, springs and landing gear, and more. They serve local fleets, service centers, owner/operators and the construction, agriculture, timber, and oil field industries.
The Heitman Co., Inc.
Landy Dickey and Brent Dickey
Houston, Texas
The Heitman Co., Inc. was founded in 1924 and serves the industrial brake industry in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, and Oklahoma. They provide brake linings, suspension, and friction materials for the heavy duty parts and heavy industrial markets including crane, off road equipment, tractors, marine and logging equipment, and onshore and offshore oil field equipment.
Henry’s Truck Parts
Urszula Czynczyk and Greg Czynczyk
Elgin, Ill.
Henry’s is a family-owned business that serves the Chicagoland area with truck parts and accessories. Their selection of tens of thousands of parts and components, from semi-truck batteries to brake line fittings and truck air brakes to air springs, can be acquired in person, online, or through convenient shipping.
John’s Spring and Suspension LLC
Michael Colyer
Reno, Nev.
John’s Spring and Suspension has been serving northern Nevada since 1978. They specialize in leaf spring suspension repair and replacement, suspension, and brake and driveline service along with light manufacturing of U-Bolts and retainer clips. They service light, medium, and heavy duty markets from both independent operators and local fleets.
Philadelphia Truck Parts
Sergio Srdan Krstic
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Truck Parts operates a 21,000 square foot facility with showroom and warehouse and an e-commerce site currently under development. Their customer base includes fleets, municipalities, highway departments, machine shops and construction.
Powertrain Plus Truck Parts & Service
Mert Kahyaoglu, John Ferry
Cinnaminson, N.J.
Powertrain Plus Truck Parts & Service formed last year when Kahyaoglu and Ferry merged their businesses to establish a distributorship and service facility. They provide parts and service around transmissions, differentials, driveline/drive shaft, flywheel turning, and DPF cleaning. They serve independent repair shops, waste, dump, line haul, and construction fleets.
Ron’s Repair Inc.
Ronald Prins
Worthington, Minn.
Founded in 1990, Ron’s Repair grew from Prins’s personal property to today’s 22-shop bays and 15,000-square-foot parts room. Their main focus is service on semis, trailers, buses, and reefer units.
TIFCO Industries
Bob Brown and Chris Brown
Cypress, Texas
Founded in 1961, TIFCO Industries is a single source, stocking distributor of over 45,000 quality, maintenance and repair operation (MRO) products for all types of industrial, fleet, and heavy duty equipment. TIFCO maintains two strategically located distribution centers in Houston and Reno.
Trailines Enterprises
Craig Sumeral and Todd Sumeral
West Chester and Columbus, Ohio
Trailines is family-owned and operated and began in 1981. From a single mobile truck, it has expanded to 28 bays for truck and trailer repairs, maintenance, painting, decal installation and removal, new and used trailer sales, and local cartage service in the greater Cincinnati area
Westman Company Inc.
Gerald Westman
Amherst, Wis.
Under the name Diesel Machine Service, Inc. they sell overhaul-kits, fuel injectors, turbos, and many other parts. They also overhaul and re-machine various truck and agricultural/construction engine components with services including machining and engine component repair.
For more information on Power Heavy Duty, contact info@powerheavyduty.net, or visit www.powerheavyduty.net. Connect with us via social media on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Power Heavy Duty Launches New Website and Private Portal
Power Heavy Duty has launched a new public-facing website and corresponding private portal that provides significant user experience updates. The new site incorporates a sleek, modern, mobile-responsive design with expanded functionality to offer users improved navigation, streamlined information, and an enhanced online experience.
"With the launch of our redesigned website and private portal, we’re delivering a streamlined, intuitive experience that empowers users to access the information they need more efficiently than ever before," said Jeff Paul, vice president of marketing at VIPAR Heavy Duty. "Our investments in solutions like the new Power Heavy Duty website underscore our commitment to providing the best possible tools and resources to support business success."
The Power Heavy Duty public website, www.powerheavyduty.net, is geared toward those interested in learning more about the organization. An interactive “Find a Distributor” tool enables fleets and owner operators to easily find their local Power Heavy Duty parts and service specialist from more than 225 locations across the United States. Visitors can also view the portfolio of premium brands available through the network’s supplier partners, as well as news releases, industry event listings, and direct links to its social media platforms.
The Power Heavy Duty private portal hosts the most impactful upgrades for its distributors providing a customizable dashboard for easy navigation to frequently referenced information, enhanced search and filter functionality, and dynamic tools to help them find the right products and supplier programs to support their business and best serve their end-user customers.
For more information on Power Heavy Duty, contact info@powerheavyduty.net. Connect via social media on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Power Heavy Duty Launches New Website and Private Portal
Power Heavy Duty has launched a new public-facing website and corresponding private portal that provides significant user experience updates. The new site incorporates a sleek, modern, mobile-responsive design with expanded functionality to offer users improved navigation, streamlined information, and an enhanced online experience.
"With the launch of our redesigned website and private portal, we’re delivering a streamlined, intuitive experience that empowers users to access the information they need more efficiently than ever before," said Jeff Paul, vice president of marketing at VIPAR Heavy Duty. "Our investments in solutions like the new Power Heavy Duty website underscore our commitment to providing the best possible tools and resources to support business success."
The Power Heavy Duty public website, www.powerheavyduty.net, is geared toward those interested in learning more about the organization. An interactive “Find a Distributor” tool enables fleets and owner operators to easily find their local Power Heavy Duty parts and service specialist from more than 225 locations across the United States. Visitors can also view the portfolio of premium brands available through the network’s supplier partners, as well as news releases, industry event listings, and direct links to its social media platforms.
The Power Heavy Duty private portal hosts the most impactful upgrades for its distributors providing a customizable dashboard for easy navigation to frequently referenced information, enhanced search and filter functionality, and dynamic tools to help them find the right products and supplier programs to support their business and best serve their end-user customers.
For more information on Power Heavy Duty, contact info@powerheavyduty.net. Connect via social media on LinkedIn and Facebook.
VIPAR Heavy Duty Welcomes New Board Members as Strategic Initiatives Take Shape for 2025
Two newly elected members of the VIPAR Heavy Duty Board of Directors will attend the first meeting of 2025 next week in Monterrey, Mexico. Ryan Bugai, President of Northwest Drive Train, and Adam Sadler, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Sadler Power Train, accepted nominations to a four-year term last October.
A strategic list of goals and initiatives awaits their input as VIPAR Heavy Duty advances plans for Latin American expansion, technological innovations, a new training platform, and growth in the distributor and supplier program channels for 2025.
Chris Baer, VIPAR Heavy Duty President & CEO, said the Board took a new approach to identifying candidates. “We started by identifying areas in which we felt we needed to add strength to the bench and concluded that technology would be our major focus. Ryan and Adam are both proven in the market as next generation leaders. Their input and perspective will be important as we continue to develop new applications and enhance existing technologies,” he said.
Ryan Bugai serves as President of Northwest Drive Train, a comprehensive provider of heavy duty truck and trailer parts in the greater Houston area. Established in 1993, the company is a third generation, family-owned business operating five parts and service locations across Texas. Northwest Drive Train is recognized as a leader in truck-mounted hydraulic systems and telematics installation.
Ryan joined the company in 2019 in a sales and marketing role and was promoted to President in 2023, succeeding his father, Tony. Northwest Drive Train has been a VIPAR Heavy Duty stockholder since 2004. Ryan was honored as one of the 2024 “GenNext 4 Under 40” Award winners by the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) and currently serves as co-chair of CVSN’s Education Pillar Community.
Adam Sadler is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Sadler Power Train. The business was originally established as the Sadler Machine Co. in 1956 by Roy and Myrna Sadler. Sadler Power Train followed in 1974 and was started by brothers Steve and John Sadler. Starting out providing driveline, differential and transmission parts to its customers, Sadler Power Train has grown to provide parts for suspensions, brakes, power take-offs, hydraulics, clutches, electrical systems and much more.
Today, Sadler Power Train is led by John Sadler and his sons Nate and Adam. Adam began his career with the company in 2008 as a warehouse assistant and made brake shoes. In 2011 he became Director of E-commerce and in 2018 Adam became the VP of Sales & Marketing. Sadler Power Train has been a VIPAR Heavy Duty stockholder since 1996.
"I am genuinely excited to bring Ryan and Adam onto the board. These two were identified by the entire board as forward-thinking individuals. They serve as good additions to the leadership body of our organization," added Bill Nolan, VIPAR Heavy Duty Chairman of the Board and President of PBS Truck Parts.
For more information on VIPAR Heavy Duty, visit www.vipar.com or email: info@vipar.com.
For more information on Power Heavy Duty, visit www.powerheavyduty.net or email: info@powerheavyduty.net.
Connect via social media on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Power Heavy Duty Expands its Reach with 12 New Members in 2024
Power Heavy Duty welcomed 12 new members in 2024, which in turn added 13 new points of sale to their U.S. roster.
"Our commitment is not just to grow in numbers but to grow in quality and purpose, ensuring each new member and acquisition strengthens our collective impact and meets the need of parts and service customers nationwide," said Jim Pennig, Vice President of Business Development. His comment was shared at the group’s annual IMPACT Conference, held recently in Marco Island, Fla. Power Heavy Duty was also recognized for reaching its 30th Anniversary. The following companies were welcomed into the network this year:
3rd East Auto Parts
Chad Orme
Roosevelt, UT
3rd East sells automotive parts, heavy duty parts, and products for the local agriculture, mining, and off-road business. It was founded in 1979 and serves a rural area with a large trucking community and operates a heavy duty repair facility to service agricultural and mining fleets.
Caledonia Diesel LLC
Paul Raymond, John Raymond, and Gary Raymond
Caledonia, N.Y.
Caledonia Diesel serves western New York’s agricultural community, building and roadway contractors, towns and municipalities, trucking companies, and export customers. Caledonia operates a 22-bay repair facility, offers an extensive inventory of new and used parts, and sells trucks, farm equipment, and generator power systems.
Freedom Heavy Duty LLC
James and Janice Goldberg
White Oak, Texas
Freedom Heavy Duty was founded in 2014. They operate a 15,000 square foot warehouse and showroom, with additional space for brake drums, shoes, springs and landing gear, and more. They serve local fleets, service centers, owner/operators and the construction, agriculture, timber, and oil field industries.
The Heitman Co., Inc.
Landy Dickey and Brent Dickey
Houston, Texas
The Heitman Co., Inc. was founded in 1924 and serves the industrial brake industry in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, Texas, and Oklahoma. They provide brake linings, suspension, and friction materials for the heavy duty parts and heavy industrial markets including crane, off road equipment, tractors, marine and logging equipment, and onshore and offshore oil field equipment.
Henry’s Truck Parts
Urszula Czynczyk and Greg Czynczyk
Elgin, Ill.
Henry’s is a family-owned business that serves the Chicagoland area with truck parts and accessories. Their selection of tens of thousands of parts and components, from semi-truck batteries to brake line fittings and truck air brakes to air springs, can be acquired in person, online, or through convenient shipping.
John’s Spring and Suspension LLC
Michael Colyer
Reno, Nev.
John’s Spring and Suspension has been serving northern Nevada since 1978. They specialize in leaf spring suspension repair and replacement, suspension, and brake and driveline service along with light manufacturing of U-Bolts and retainer clips. They service light, medium, and heavy duty markets from both independent operators and local fleets.
Philadelphia Truck Parts
Sergio Srdan Krstic
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia Truck Parts operates a 21,000 square foot facility with showroom and warehouse and an e-commerce site currently under development. Their customer base includes fleets, municipalities, highway departments, machine shops and construction.
Powertrain Plus Truck Parts & Service
Mert Kahyaoglu, John Ferry
Cinnaminson, N.J.
Powertrain Plus Truck Parts & Service formed last year when Kahyaoglu and Ferry merged their businesses to establish a distributorship and service facility. They provide parts and service around transmissions, differentials, driveline/drive shaft, flywheel turning, and DPF cleaning. They serve independent repair shops, waste, dump, line haul, and construction fleets.
Ron’s Repair Inc.
Ronald Prins
Worthington, Minn.
Founded in 1990, Ron’s Repair grew from Prins’s personal property to today’s 22-shop bays and 15,000-square-foot parts room. Their main focus is service on semis, trailers, buses, and reefer units.
TIFCO Industries
Bob Brown and Chris Brown
Cypress, Texas
Founded in 1961, TIFCO Industries is a single source, stocking distributor of over 45,000 quality, maintenance and repair operation (MRO) products for all types of industrial, fleet, and heavy duty equipment. TIFCO maintains two strategically located distribution centers in Houston and Reno.
Trailines Enterprises
Craig Sumeral and Todd Sumeral
West Chester and Columbus, Ohio
Trailines is family-owned and operated and began in 1981. From a single mobile truck, it has expanded to 28 bays for truck and trailer repairs, maintenance, painting, decal installation and removal, new and used trailer sales, and local cartage service in the greater Cincinnati area
Westman Company Inc.
Gerald Westman
Amherst, Wis.
Under the name Diesel Machine Service, Inc. they sell overhaul-kits, fuel injectors, turbos, and many other parts. They also overhaul and re-machine various truck and agricultural/construction engine components with services including machining and engine component repair.
For more information on Power Heavy Duty, contact info@powerheavyduty.net, or visit www.powerheavyduty.net. Connect with us via social media on LinkedIn and Facebook.
Power Heavy Duty Launches New Website and Private Portal
Power Heavy Duty has launched a new public-facing website and corresponding private portal that provides significant user experience updates. The new site incorporates a sleek, modern, mobile-responsive design with expanded functionality to offer users improved navigation, streamlined information, and an enhanced online experience.
"With the launch of our redesigned website and private portal, we’re delivering a streamlined, intuitive experience that empowers users to access the information they need more efficiently than ever before," said Jeff Paul, vice president of marketing at VIPAR Heavy Duty. "Our investments in solutions like the new Power Heavy Duty website underscore our commitment to providing the best possible tools and resources to support business success."
The Power Heavy Duty public website, www.powerheavyduty.net, is geared toward those interested in learning more about the organization. An interactive “Find a Distributor” tool enables fleets and owner operators to easily find their local Power Heavy Duty parts and service specialist from more than 225 locations across the United States. Visitors can also view the portfolio of premium brands available through the network’s supplier partners, as well as news releases, industry event listings, and direct links to its social media platforms.
The Power Heavy Duty private portal hosts the most impactful upgrades for its distributors providing a customizable dashboard for easy navigation to frequently referenced information, enhanced search and filter functionality, and dynamic tools to help them find the right products and supplier programs to support their business and best serve their end-user customers.
For more information on Power Heavy Duty, contact info@powerheavyduty.net. Connect via social media on LinkedIn and Facebook.
VIPAR Heavy Duty Welcomes New Board Members as Strategic Initiatives Take Shape for 2025
Two newly elected members of the VIPAR Heavy Duty Board of Directors will attend the first meeting of 2025 next week in Monterrey, Mexico. Ryan Bugai, President of Northwest Drive Train, and Adam Sadler, Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Sadler Power Train, accepted nominations to a four-year term last October.
A strategic list of goals and initiatives awaits their input as VIPAR Heavy Duty advances plans for Latin American expansion, technological innovations, a new training platform, and growth in the distributor and supplier program channels for 2025.
Chris Baer, VIPAR Heavy Duty President & CEO, said the Board took a new approach to identifying candidates. “We started by identifying areas in which we felt we needed to add strength to the bench and concluded that technology would be our major focus. Ryan and Adam are both proven in the market as next generation leaders. Their input and perspective will be important as we continue to develop new applications and enhance existing technologies,” he said.
Ryan Bugai serves as President of Northwest Drive Train, a comprehensive provider of heavy duty truck and trailer parts in the greater Houston area. Established in 1993, the company is a third generation, family-owned business operating five parts and service locations across Texas. Northwest Drive Train is recognized as a leader in truck-mounted hydraulic systems and telematics installation.
Ryan joined the company in 2019 in a sales and marketing role and was promoted to President in 2023, succeeding his father, Tony. Northwest Drive Train has been a VIPAR Heavy Duty stockholder since 2004. Ryan was honored as one of the 2024 “GenNext 4 Under 40” Award winners by the Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN) and currently serves as co-chair of CVSN’s Education Pillar Community.
Adam Sadler is the Vice President of Sales & Marketing at Sadler Power Train. The business was originally established as the Sadler Machine Co. in 1956 by Roy and Myrna Sadler. Sadler Power Train followed in 1974 and was started by brothers Steve and John Sadler. Starting out providing driveline, differential and transmission parts to its customers, Sadler Power Train has grown to provide parts for suspensions, brakes, power take-offs, hydraulics, clutches, electrical systems and much more.
Today, Sadler Power Train is led by John Sadler and his sons Nate and Adam. Adam began his career with the company in 2008 as a warehouse assistant and made brake shoes. In 2011 he became Director of E-commerce and in 2018 Adam became the VP of Sales & Marketing. Sadler Power Train has been a VIPAR Heavy Duty stockholder since 1996.
"I am genuinely excited to bring Ryan and Adam onto the board. These two were identified by the entire board as forward-thinking individuals. They serve as good additions to the leadership body of our organization," added Bill Nolan, VIPAR Heavy Duty Chairman of the Board and President of PBS Truck Parts.
For more information on VIPAR Heavy Duty, visit www.vipar.com or email: info@vipar.com.
For more information on Power Heavy Duty, visit www.powerheavyduty.net or email: info@powerheavyduty.net.
Connect via social media on LinkedIn and Facebook.