VHD Equipment Network Appoints Rick Sippola As Director Of Business Development

Nov. 21, 2011 - PRLog -- Crystal Lake, IL – Rick Sippola has been named director of business development for VHD Equipment Network, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of VIPAR Heavy Duty. Sippola is the founder and president of Chautauqua Consulting and the former president of Carnegie Body. Sippola previously served on the board of directors of the National Truck Equipment Association (NTEA).

In his new role with VHD Equipment Network, Sippola will be responsible for growing membership in the organization and training distributors to take full advantage of all member services.

"Rick has a deep understanding of the work truck industry, we are excited to welcome Rick to his new role with our organization," said Chris Baer, vice president, VIPAR Heavy Duty and VHD Equipment Network. “As a former distribution executive, Rick understands how we can help distributors become more profitable in their local market by becoming part of our larger network. He has the ability to help distributors build more profitable relationships with suppliers, enhance their cash flow, and improve their bottom line."

VHD Equipment Network was established in 2008 as the first group to offer membership to commercial vehicle truck equipment distributors in a North American marketing group. VHD Equipment Network takes advantage of the experience and expertise of VIPAR Heavy Duty in the heavy duty aftermarket to focus on the North American commercial vehicle truck-mounted equipment market. The organization has 16 distributor members operating 47 locations in the United States and Canada.

For more information on VHD Equipment Network, visit http://www.vhdequipment.com or email: info@vhdequipment.com.

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VIPAR Heavy Duty is North America's leading network of independent aftermarket truck parts distributors. VIPAR Heavy Duty distributors serve the needs of their customers from over 500 locations across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.