NATDA Magazine Mar/Apr 2022 | Page 8

The first quarter of this year was a remarkable one regarding the 2022 NATDA Trailer Show . At the time of this writing , the show ’ s exhibitor list has already seen a 9 % increase compared to last year ’ s final number . While last year ’ s show was a record-breaking year , we fully anticipate our 2022 edition setting the standard again . It truly is a show for the entire industry , and we thank all of you who help support our endeavor to deliver it .
Speaking of new exhibitors , we ’ re pleased to introduce four manufacturers making their first appearance at our annual event — DuraHaul Trailers , ED Trailer , Icon Trailers and SH Distributing — Sport Haven Trailers . Not only do their trailers grace the cover of this magazine , but check out each of their features throughout this issue to learn more about these companies .
In addition to the growing show floor , this year ’ s educational lineup at the show will be the most expansive you have seen from us ! Though we ’ re not quite ready to unveil the full breadth of presentations , we are pleased to present the first few speakers in 2022 NATDA Trailer Show Education Update ( pg 30 ).
Included in the list is Frank Zych , Jr ., brought to us from our newest member benefit provider , Hilb Group . His company is here to serve as your HR department ’ s ultimate resource . Not only can you learn more about them in this issue ’ s Membership Update ( pg 9 ), but you can obtain a little knowledge from them immediately by reading Dealership Performance Training : Dear HR Knowledge ( pg 28 ).
We are honored to welcome our Keynote Presenter , Sal Gonzalez , an alum with the Wounded Warrior Project , our designated charity partner for the 2022 NATDA Trailer Show . Sal has an incredible life story , and we ’ re extremely excited for him to share it with you . Our partnership with the Wounded Warrior Project , including this year ’ s fundraising efforts , are outlined more in The Wounded Warrior Project ( pg 24 ).
As you can tell , we ’ re excited about the 2022 NATDA Trailer Show . We hope you are as well and will join us August 31st – September 2nd , 2022 in Nashville , Tennessee !
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