世博体育

BETHESDA, Md. 鈥� June 26, 2024 鈥� The Aftermarket Warehouse Distributors  Association (AWDA), a community of the 世博体育, today announced Dayco as the title sponsor for the 77th annual AWDA Business Conference. This is the third year Dayco has served as the title sponsor of the annual business event, which brings together the aftermarket industry鈥檚 premier companies for high-level, private, one-on-one business meetings Nov. 3-7, 2024, in Las Vegas, Nev., during Industry Week.

鈥淲e have valued our partnership with Dayco over the last two years and are grateful that they have once again committed to being our title sponsor for 2024 鈥� it shows significant commitment to the industry and our organization,鈥� said Ted Hughes, executive director, AWDA. 鈥淭he buzz around this year鈥檚 AWDA conference is at a fever pitch already and we are thrilled to not only have Dayco onboard, but strong commitments from The Automotive Parts Services Group (APSG). Both distributors and suppliers are bound to have their highest participation levels in years, making this a memorable week for all channel partners.鈥�   

Dayco has been an active member of the automotive industry for more than a century, driving innovation in both the original equipment and aftermarket segments. One of the company鈥檚 core operating principles is activating a customer first approach: knowing its strategic partners intimately so the Dayco team can deliver solutions that help customers move their business forward.  

鈥淲e are proud to sponsor the annual AWDA Business Conference again this year,鈥� said Tom Tecklenburg, vice president, North America, aftermarket, Dayco. 鈥淭hese meetings provide so many benefits as they create a platform for growth with our channel partners. They give us an opportunity to build on our relationships, launch new products that meet the needs of customers and advance key R&D and supply chain initiatives. We have found such value in our relationship with AWDA and are committed to a one-team, one-industry effort that safeguards and advocates for the distribution channel.鈥�

Tecklenburg will be joined at the AWDA conference by other executive team members from Dayco, including Managing Director of North American Aftermarket Audrey Harling, who will unveil some of the ways Dayco is working to bolster the company鈥檚 market position.  

鈥淲e鈥檙e excited to share some of the operational and strategic changes we鈥檝e been implementing this past year to bring positive change to the customer experience,鈥� said Harling. 

Registration and hotel information for the 2024 AWDA Business Conference will be available later this month. For more details, please visit autocare.org/awdaconference.  

About Dayco  
Dayco is a global leader in the research, design, manufacture and distribution of essential engine drive systems and aftermarket services for automotive, truck, construction, agriculture and industrial applications. 

Through its expertise in transferring power quietly and efficiently, Dayco has emerged as the leading global system solutions provider for hybrid electric vehicles. Dayco鈥檚 100+ years of experience in drive systems allows the company to equip all customer applications around the world with the most effective drive systems to meet customer specific performance requirements. Dayco鈥檚 world-class global distribution network services the aftermarket industry with a full offering of kits and products to meet each local market鈥檚 need. Dayco accomplishes this with a dedicated global team that respects one another, shows humility through continuous learning and acts like owners in everything they do.   

Dayco has more than 40 locations in 22 countries and over 3,600 associates. For more information about Dayco, visit the company鈥檚 website at .