To keep attendees ahead of the curve, AAPEX 2016 is adding a new Automotive Technology section to the show floor and hosting first-ever “Let’s Tech” presentations in the AAPEX TV studio during the event. The new section will showcase many of the technology products and services that are having an impact throughout the supply chain and in the day-to-day business of retailers, WDs and automotive service professionals.
For the second consecutive year, AAPEX has reported attendance increases in several of its target buyer categories, with independent garages showing the largest growth at nearly 43 percent. Significant increases also were reported in the target buyer categories of auto parts retailers and warehouse distributors (WDs), import parts specialists and program groups.
Don’t think your business is too small to influence legislation that affects the auto care industry, attendees of the Auto Care Association’s Better Business Through Grassroots Advocacy panel discussion heard at AAPEX.
Automotive instructors are invited to participate in this year’s Inside AAPEX program that will highlight the latest technology and show its impact on diagnosing, servicing and repairing today’s high-tech vehicles.
AAPEX will introduce ExpressEdu at this year’s event to give attendees a close up look at how new technology is currently being used in the automotive aftermarket industry and what to expect in the future. The six, free ExpressEdu sessions also will feature a Q&A after each presentation, giving attendees the opportunity to get additional in-depth information from session speakers.
AAPEX will host the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Fall 2015 General Meeting, featuring a session on “SAE J2534-1 v5.00: The Benefits for OEMs, Technicians and Tool Makers.” The NASTF meeting will take place from 1-4:30 p.m. PST on Wednesday, Nov. 4, in Casanova Room 504 at the Venetian, with the J2534 session starting at 2:15 p.m.
Several sessions in the AAPEXedu 2015 program will spotlight disruptive technologies impacting the automotive aftermarket and how businesses can stay ahead of the curve in the face of this unprecedented disruption.
AAPEX invites all attendees and exhibitors to use its new website to register for the premier, global automotive aftermarket event, reserve discounted hotel rooms and stay informed on the latest AAPEX news and updates. AAPEX 2015 will take place Nov. 3-5 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Nov. 2.
Attendee registration is now open for AAPEX 2015. AAPEX is slated for Nov. 3-5 at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Nov. 2.
AAPEX 2015 is shaping up to be another sold-out event as 95 percent of booth space already has been allotted to automotive aftermarket manufacturers and suppliers. AAPEX is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Sands Expo in Las Vegas, Nev., with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Monday, Nov. 2.
The 2015 AAPEXedu program will spotlight telematics, vehicle systems technology and the technology used to operate a business to help service professionals, warehouse distributors (WDs), retailers and manufacturers stay ahead of the curve. AAPEX will take place Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Thursday, Nov. 5, at the Sands Expo, Las Vegas, Nev., with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Monday, Nov. 2.
Buyer attendance at the 2014 Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) in Las Vegas increased in key target buyer categories identified by the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), with independent repair garages leading the way with the largest growth at 12 percent, according to show organizers.
