CHICAGO ― GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance (CDF) today announced its participation in this year's North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA) annual trade show and convention, which will be held Sept. 6-8 in St. Louis, MO.
"CDF has been supporting the trailer industry for more than 25 years," said David Wilson, commercial leader of CDF's Diversified Products Group. "Today, we provide financing programs to nearly 80 manufacturers in the U.S. and Canada. Our long history in the industry, our dedicated experts and our world-class business intelligence tools demonstrate our commitment."
NATDA show attendees are invited to visit GE Capital at booth #816 at the America's Convention Center in downtown St. Louis. To view the show layout, click here: http://natdatradeshow.com/2012-floor-plan/
NATDA president Andrew Ackerman noted that an estimated $9 million in orders were written at the 2011 show. With nearly double last year's number of manufacturers participating this year and more than double the number of dealers expected to attend, NATDA is projecting sales during the show will top $18 million.
"We've successfully developed this annual event into a buying show," Ackerman said. "With specials being offered by almost every exhibiting company, dealers have incredible buying options. Cash discounts, freight allowances and free floor plan programs have made St. Louis the place to be in 2012. And for those who aren't ready to buy, it's a great way to see next year's models."
This one-of-a-kind show caters to all segments of the trailer industry, including utility, living quarter, horse, cargo, race car, marine, dump, flatbed, recreational vehicle and toy hauler markets. Attendance is free for all trailer dealers as well as dealers in related industries. Dealers can register for the show by visiting www.natdatradeshow.com.
About North American Trailer Dealers Association
The North American Trailer Dealers Association (NATDA), established in 2007, is the only professional business association in North America that serves light and medium duty trailer dealers and brings them together as a unified group. NATDA organizes and facilitates the annual Trade Show and Convention, provides education and business webinars to dealers, publishes the bi-monthly industry magazine, NATDA, and offers many discounts, programs and services to dealers across North America.
About GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance
GE Capital, Commercial Distribution Finance provided nearly $32 billion in financing for more than 30,000 manufacturers, dealers and distributors across North America in 2011. Programs include inventory and accounts receivable financing, asset-based lending, private label financing, collateral management and related financial products. Customers have access to exclusive online tools and analytics to manage their accounts and inventory. For more information, visit http://www.gecdf.com/ or follow company news via Twitter (@GEInventoryFin).
GE Capital offers consumers and businesses around the globe an array of financial products and services. For more information, visit www.gecapital.com or follow company news via Twitter (@GECapital).
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Lisa Tibbitts
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