NATDA Magazine Nov/Dec 2016 Volume 9 Number 4 | Page 36

The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) hosted its 9th annual trade show at the Music City Center for the second year in a row September 8-10, 2016. The weekend consisted of educational workshops, training, receptions, giveaways and more! All segments of the trailer industry were represented, including: cargo, race car, horse, marine, dump, flatbed and toy hauler markets. “We are very proud to announce that our show has grown immensely since last year 36 with a 9% increase in dealership attendance,” says Andy Ackerman, President of NATDA. The 2016 NATDA Trade Show & Convention had a total of 486 dealerships in attendance as well as 139 vendors and 72 manufacturer brands exhibiting. 40 of those companies were first-time exhibitors. The weekend kicked off with Dealer Education on Thursday, September 8th with eight courses that were designed to bring dealerships to the next level. NATDA Magazine www.natda.org