HDAW 2027 – Full Guide of Professional Trade Show Builder & Exhibition Stand Builder

Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2027 is the largest North American gathering of heavy duty aftermarket professionals — bringing together 2,900+ executives and managers, 300+ exhibiting suppliers, and 800+ distributor attendees to Grapevine, Texas, January 18–21, 2027. This marks HDAW’s grand finale in Grapevine before the show heads to Kansas City in 2028 and Charlotte in 2029, making 2027 a landmark year for exhibitors and attendees alike.

If your company is exhibiting at HDAW 2027, your booth is your best opportunity to connect with distributors making real purchasing decisions through the industry’s renowned One-on-One Business Meeting program. Interior Today LLC designs and builds custom exhibit stands for companies exhibiting at HDAW and heavy duty aftermarket trade shows across the United States. This page covers everything you need to know about exhibiting in 2027, and how Interior Today LLC can help your brand stand out in Grapevine.

 HDAW 2027 — Event Snapshot

Detail	Information
Event Name	Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week (HDAW) 2027
Owned & Operated By	Auto Care Association, Commercial Vehicle Solutions Network (CVSN), and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers
Dates	January 18–21, 2027
Venue	Grapevine, Texas (Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center)
Attendance	2,900+ executives and managers annually
Attendee Origin	United States, Canada, and 6 other countries
Exhibiting Suppliers	300+ suppliers showcasing valve systems, telematics, and more
Distributor Attendance	800+ distributor attendees
Distinction	The largest North American gathering of heavy duty aftermarket professionals
Final Year in Grapevine	2027 is HDAW’s grand finale in Grapevine before moving to new cities
Official Website	hdaw.org

 HDAW 2027— Upcoming Show Locations

HDAW is expanding to new host cities starting in 2028. Here’s where the show is heading over the next three years:

Edition	Location	Dates
HDAW’27	Grapevine, Texas	January 18–21, 2027
HDAW’28	Kansas City, Missouri	January 24–27, 2028
HDAW’29	Charlotte, North Carolina	January 22–25, 2029

 HDAW 2027 — Featured Programs & Events

Beyond the Product Expo, HDAW offers a full lineup of networking events and programs across all four days:

Event	Date, Time & Location
Leaders of Tomorrow (LOT)	Monday, Jan 18, 4:00–5:30 pm, Yellow Rose Ballroom — structured speed mentoring for attendees under 45
Welcome Reception	Monday, Jan 18, 5:30–7:00 pm, 3rd Floor Foyer — open to all attendees
One-on-One Business Meetings	Tuesday–Thursday, Jan 19–21, 2027 — 35-minute private meetings between distributors and suppliers
HDAWomen Reception	Tuesday, Jan 19, 5:30–7:00 pm, 3rd Floor Grapevine Ballroom Foyer — celebrating women in the industry
Wednesday Reception	Wednesday, Jan 20, 8:00–11:00 pm — location TBD
Product Expo	Open exclusively to attending distributors — exclusive first look at the latest heavy duty aftermarket products

One-on-One Business Meeting Program

HDAW’s signature One-on-One Business Meeting program is where distributors and suppliers conduct real, private business — here’s how it works:

Detail	Information
Meeting Dates	Tuesday, January 19 – Thursday, January 21, 2027 (does not conflict with Product Expo hours)
Meeting Length	35 minutes per meeting, with 5 minutes of travel time in between
Meeting Location	Held in the Convention Center, near the expo floor and other show activities
Distributor Fee	Complimentary — indicate participation during general HDAW registration
Supplier Fee	Booth cost + meeting room rental starting at $3,250
Eligibility	Limited to distributor companies and supplier manufacturers who are members of a sponsoring or affiliated organization
Scheduling Platform	MeetMax — used to create a profile, rank companies, and self-schedule meetings

 Why Exhibit at HDAW 2027?

HDAW is built around getting real business done — not just brand exposure. Here’s what exhibitors gain:

Benefit	What It Means for Exhibitors
Valuable Connections	Close deals and share knowledge with an expanded One-on-One Business Meetings program
800+ Distributor Attendees	Showcase products to distributors actively previewing the latest technology and solutions
24+ Hours of Open Networking	Productive, impromptu conversations throughout all four days of the show
Exclusive Product Expo Access	Product Expo is limited to attending distributors — a highly qualified, serious buyer audience
Hands-On Product Training	Opportunity to provide in-depth product demos and training directly to distributor partners

Interior Today LLC — Your HDAW 2027 Exhibit Stand Contractor

HDAW brings together a highly qualified, business-focused audience — distributors who show up ready to discuss orders, pricing, and partnerships face-to-face. Your exhibit stand needs to support serious business conversations while clearly showcasing your heavy duty products and technology.

At Interior Today LLC, we design and build exhibit stands specifically suited to heavy duty aftermarket exhibitors — from valve system manufacturers to telematics and remanufacturing companies. Whether you need a demo-ready booth to support your One-on-One Business Meetings or a full island booth to showcase your product line, we deliver a booth built to perform in Grapevine.

Why HDAW Exhibitors Choose Interior Today LLC

•       Experienced building exhibit stands for heavy duty and commercial vehicle aftermarket trade shows

•       We understand heavy duty product displays — valve systems, engine components, and telematics technology

•       Full turnkey service: design, fabrication, shipping, installation, and dismantling

•       Structural designs built to safely showcase heavy components and hardware

•       Transparent, competitive pricing with no hidden fees

•       We serve exhibitors at HDAW and 100+ US trade shows nationwide

Our Exhibit Stand Services for HDAW 2027

Service	What We Deliver for HDAW 2027 Exhibitors
Custom Exhibit Stand Design	Branded 3D booth designs built to showcase heavy duty parts, valve systems, and telematics technology
Inline & Peninsula Booths	Professional 10×10, 10×20, and 20×20 layouts ideal for aftermarket parts suppliers
Island & Double-Deck Booths	Large-format exhibit stands for major heavy duty manufacturers and remanufacturing brands
Product Demo & Meeting Room Support	Custom demo stations and coordination support for exhibitors participating in One-on-One Business Meetings
Heavy Component Display Structures	Structural booth designs built to safely showcase valve systems, engine components, and heavy hardware
Full I&D at Gaylord Texan Convention Center	Turnkey installation and dismantling on-site in Grapevine — our crew handles it all
AV & LED Integration	Video walls, product demo screens, and interactive displays for telematics and technology exhibits
Graphics & Signage Production	High-resolution backwalls, banners, and branded booth graphics with fast turnaround
Freight & Logistics Support	Pre-show storage, freight coordination, and post-show crate management
Nationwide Booth Building	We serve HDAW exhibitors and 100+ US trade shows and automotive/heavy duty events nationwide