CRYSTAL LAKE, IL - VIPAR Heavy Duty and its wholly owned subsidiary, VHD Equipment Network, LLC, have announced a new heavy duty supplier program with Hyva USA. Hyva USA products are used in connection with hydraulic loading and unloading systems on trucks and trailers for the commercial transportation industry in both on- and off-road applications. The new program with VIPAR Heavy Duty and VHD Equipment Network will include telescopic (multi-stage) front cylinders for dump trucks and semi dump trucks.

"We are always looking to provide greater depth to our product lines," said Chris Baer, vice president, VIPAR Heavy Duty. "With the addition of Hyva USA's high value components to our portfolio of premium brands, VIPAR Heavy Duty and VHD Equipment Network members have additional competitive products to sell to their customers."

"We are excited to partner with both the VIPAR Heavy Duty and VHD Equipment Networks, because they represent the leading parts and equipment networks in North America," said Guy A. Vachon, managing director, Hyva USA. "Our products are engineered, manufactured, and distributed to exceed customer expectations in terms of availability, performance, durability and after sales service."

For more information on Hyva USA, visit www.hyva.com, or contact Guy Vachon at (630) 227-9020 or email: guy.vachon@hyvausa.com.

For more information on VIPAR Heavy Duty, visit www.vipar.com or email: info@vipar.com.

About VIPAR Heavy Duty

VIPAR Heavy Duty is a North American network of independent aftermarket truck parts distributors. VIPAR Heavy Duty distributors serve the needs of their customers from over 500 locations across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, and Mexico. VIPAR Heavy Duty distributors are specialists who understand the demands of their local, regional, and national customers for quality parts and exceptional service. For more information, visit www.vipar.com.

About VHD Equipment Network

VHD Equipment Network, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of VIPAR Heavy Duty, Inc. VHD Equipment Network leverages the experience and expertise of VIPAR Heavy Duty in the heavy-duty aftermarket to focus on the North American commercial vehicle truck-mounted equipment market. The $9 billion dollar industry represents over 1,700 companies that distribute, install, buy, sell and repair truck-mounted equipment. VHD Equipment Network provides vehicle equipment distributor members with program management, business services, advanced technology solutions, timely communications, and effective marketing tools.

For more information on VHD Equipment Network, visit www.vhdequipment.com.