March 20, 2025, Katy, Texas – The HD Repair Forum, being held in Frisco, TX, April 2-3, will address political and economic challenges facing the collision repair industry. Dr. Christopher Thornberg of Beacon Economics will keynote a session titled, Political Narratives & Economic Realities – The US Outlook with a Focus on the Heavy-Duty Collision Repair Industry.
In this session, Dr. Thornberg will examine the divergence between social narratives and economic realities, with a focus on the collision repair industry and heavy-duty trucks and fleets. This will be an entertaining, often contrarian, and eye-opening exploration of the forces shaping the sector, and attendees will discover the potential impacts of a rapidly evolving economic landscape.
A well-known media commentator, Dr. Thornberg has appeared on all the major networks, CNN, CNBC, NPR, and is regularly quoted in major national dailies and online publications including the Wall Street Journal, New York Times, USA Today, Politico, and the Los Angeles Times.
Dr. Thornberg founded Beacon Economics in 2006 and under his leadership the firm has become one of the nation’s most respected economic research organizations. He consults globally for private industry, cities, counties, and public agencies. A dynamic public speaker, he challenges audiences to question popular narratives – and to ask the right economic questions.
In addition to this keynote, the two-day conference will host main stage presentations and educational breakout sessions. Topics at this year’s event include: frame and cab repair, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), estimating, adhesive repair, business strategies to drive efficiency, profitability, and much more.
All stakeholders in the medium- and heavy-duty collision repair industry interested in connecting with important business partners and staying up-to-date on the latest trends and challenges should make plans to attend. This includes repairers, insurers, equipment manufacturers, service providers, and educators. Group rates at the Hyatt Regency are available to registered attendees.
For direct access to registration go to na.eventscloud.com/hdrf2025
For more information on this year’s program, go to hdrepairforum.com/agenda
The HD Repair Forum is the only event solely dedicated to the heavy- and medium-duty collision repair industry, making it a must-attend event for all industry stakeholders, including but not limited to dealer, independent, and fleet collision shop owners, managers, estimators, and executives as well as OEMs, insurers, suppliers and appraisal companies.
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HD Repair Group offers a dedicated source of focused-information for those involved in collision repair work of heavy-duty, medium-duty, commercial, and non-commercial vehicles, primarily in classes 4 – 8. This community is where industry stakeholders, such as shop owners, company executives, managers, technicians, estimators, and others can network with industry peers and find the latest news, tips, trends, and best practices in the heavy- and medium-duty collision repair marketplace. The HD Repair Group serves this industry in numerous ways including hosting conferences, and distributing a monthly e-newsletter. Learn more or sign up here to get connected today.