International Dealer News 183 March/April 2025 IDN183 March/April 2025 | Page 3

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IDN MARCH / APRIL 2025 (# 183 )
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COMMENT : AIMExpo ' Industry Expo ' concept matures .................................. 4
When AIMExpo arrived for an extended four-year spell in Las Vegas in 2022 , the future of the much changed three-day , trade only V-2.0 iteration of the show was unclear . However , in its fourth year in America ' s southwest it has now matured into exactly that kind of hybrid , mixed profile international motorcycle industry nexus that the 21st century calls for .
SUPERSPROX : 2024 racing success .................................................. 12
After the dust settled on the 2024 race season , Supersprox had ended the year with seven additional world championships . The season ' s notable moments included victory in the FIM World Cross Country Rally series - by Ross Branch on the Hero motorcycle - the first time that a manufacturer from India has won such a prestigious title .
GALFER : Ducati Factory MX Team exclusive braking partner .......................... 20
The weeks since the last edition of International Dealer News went to press ( in December 2024 , after EICMA ) has seen Barcelona based brakes specialist Galfer release a torrent of news as the company finalised partnerships , initiatives and plans for what promises to be a busy and exciting 2025 season for the Barcelona based specialist
FUCHS SILKOLENE : Adds management and brand opportunities ................ 18
The UK-based motorcycle lubricant manufacturer cites continued growth for the appointment of Natasha Moore as UK Sales Manager with Joost van Genderen moving into a Head of Two Wheels role for the FUCHS group - looking to support sales across the Global FUCHS network of direct export markets and OEM partners .
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