American Motorcycle Dealer AMD 225 April 2018 | Page 19

Words by Robin Bradley [email protected] rag Specialties and Parts Unlimited hosted their most successful NVP and Product Expo in 20 years at the Indianapolis Convention Center in February. Following two days of sales training from vendors, the show opened to dealers and reps on Saturday, February 10th. “The entire event was fantastic,” reported Jeff Derge, Vice President of Sales. “There was a tremendous amount of enthusiasm from vendors, reps and dealers from the minute the show opened. Dealer attendance on both days at the Product Expo was the D Pictures by Sara Viney [email protected] highest of all past NVP shows. The dealer seminars offered Saturday and Sunday morning were crowded with dealers interested in new products and in-depth training from new vendors. Mike Collins, President and CEO, summed up the success of the show saying: “This was a great event. The quality and number of vendors and dealers was impressive. Our reps were very excited about our new products and programs. It’s the first step to a successful year for us, our dealers and hopefully for the entire industry.” Additional photography: Marilyn Stemp www.AMDchampionship.com AMERICAN MOTORCYCLE DEALER - APRIL 2018 19