AAPEX Booth Space 95% Sold Out

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – April 23, 2015 – 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.

Exhibitors will select and confirm their AAPEX booth space starting the week of May 11. Two weeks prior, exhibitors will receive an e-mail from AAPEX Event Management with the specific date and time to select their booth space. For information and questions, exhibitors should contact AAPEX Event Management, Sandra Kulas, (708) 226-1300,

e-mail: Sandra.Kulas@aapexshow.com.

AAPEX 2015 is expected to feature more than 2,400 exhibitors, 5,000 booths, 50-plus AAPEXedu sessions, and 39,000-targeted buyers. Approximately 130,000 automotive aftermarket professionals from nearly 140 countries are projected to be in Las Vegas during AAPEX.

AAPEX represents the $477 billion global aftermarket auto parts industry, and is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). For more information, visit www.aapexshow.com or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com.

AAPEX 2015 Opens Registration

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – April 20, 2015 – Attendee registration is now open for AAPEX 2015, the global automotive aftermarket event that keeps service professionals, warehouse distributors, retailers and manufacturers ahead of the curve. 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.   

Online attendee registration for AAPEX 2015 is only $25 (US) through Friday, Oct. 16.

The fee for AAPEX registration via fax or mail is $50 (US) through Oct. 16. After Oct. 16, online and onsite registration will be $75 (US), and $100 (US) for fax or mail registrations.

AAPEX registration includes access to 2,400 exhibitors displaying aftermarket replacement parts, tools and equipment, chemicals and car care products, remanufactured parts and more. It also includes the 50 AAPEXedu sessions and networking with the best of the best in the automotive aftermarket industry. In addition, the AAPEX/SEMA badge also allows attendees to enter the SEMA Show being held the same week in Las Vegas. 

Attendees also can now reserve their hotel rooms online for the event using Travel Planners, the only official hotel partner for AAPEX.

AAPEX 2015 is expected to draw 39,000-targeted buyers. Approximately 130,000 automotive aftermarket professionals from nearly 140 countries are projected to be in Las Vegas during AAPEX.

AAPEX represents the $477 billion global aftermarket auto parts industry, and is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). For more information, visit www.aapexshow.com or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com.

AAPEXedu to Spotlight Technology

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – April 16, 2015 – 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. 

All AAPEXedu sessions will be offered at no cost. Many technology sessions, especially those that cover new and emerging technology, will help attendees understand the potential implications for their businesses and the auto care industry. Additional sessions will help ensure attendees have access to the latest market intelligence, management techniques and sales and marketing strategies to boost profitability in an ever-changing business environment.

The more than 50 AAPEXedu sessions in this year’s program will be presented in six newly designated tracks:

                   

                    • Technology/Disruptive  

                    • Technology/Vehicle Systems

                    • Technology/Operating Your Business

                    • Industry Trends – Facts and Figures

                    • Management/Profitability

                    • Sales/Marketing/Customer Service

         

Repair shop roundtables, facilitated by Rick White, president and CEO, One Eighty Business Solutions, will round out the 2015 AAPEXedu program with discussions on best practices and common challenges facing service professionals.

Online attendee registration for AAPEX 2015 is only $25 (US) through Friday, Oct. 16. The AAPEX badge also gives buyers access to the SEMA Show being held in Las Vegas the same week as AAPEX.

AAPEX 2015 is expected to feature more than 2,400 exhibitors, 5,000 booths, 50-plus AAPEXedu sessions, and 39,000-targeted buyers. Approximately 130,000 automotive aftermarket professionals from nearly 140 countries are projected to be in Las Vegas during AAPEX.

AAPEX represents the $477 billion global aftermarket auto parts industry, and is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). For more information, visit www.aapexshow.com or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com.

AAPEX Takes Exhibitor Summit to Three U.S. Locations

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – April 9, 2015 – AAPEX is taking an all-new approach to the 2015 Exhibitor Summit by holding this year’s event in three U.S. locations instead of Las Vegas to make it more convenient for exhibitors to attend and subsequently increase their return on investment from AAPEX.

The Exhibitor Summit will be held Tuesday, June 9, at the New York LaGuardia Airport Marriott; Wednesday, June 10, at the Delphi Innovation Center in Troy, Mich.; and Thursday, June 11, at the Embassy Suites Dallas, Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport North at Outdoor World.

The Summit will introduce exhibitors to the many new features planned for AAPEX 2015 to help them stay ahead of the curve. Sessions also will help exhibitors prepare for AAPEX, generate leads before the event and maximize their exposure before, during and after AAPEX. Additional sessions will address how buyers think and approach exhibits, and how to effectively use resources provided by the U.S. Department of Commerce when meeting with international buyers at AAPEX. The daylong Summit will close with an important announcement and discussion pertaining to changes in store for AAPEX 2016.  

All Summit sessions are free and both veteran and first-time exhibitors will benefit from the program. For more information and to register, visit the AAPEX Exhibitor Summit.

AAPEX 2015 dates are Education: Monday, Nov. 2 through Thursday, Nov. 5;

Exhibits: Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Nov. 5, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev.

AAPEX 2015 is expected to feature more than 2,400 exhibitors, 5,000 booths and 39,000-targeted buyers. Approximately 130,000 automotive aftermarket professionals from nearly 140 countries are projected to be in Las Vegas during AAPEX.

AAPEX represents the $477 billion global aftermarket auto parts industry, and is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). For more information, visit www.aapexshow.com or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com.

AAPEX Unveils New Logo

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – April 7, 2015 – AAPEX has unveiled a new, progressive logo as the first step in transforming the brand to reflect it as the premier, global automotive aftermarket event that keeps attendees ahead of the curve when servicing today’s high tech and highly sophisticated vehicles.

With an established and experienced 25-plus year history, AAPEX is the venue for more than 2,400 automotive aftermarket manufacturers and suppliers to showcase new products, services and technologies to buyers from approximately 140 countries. Buyers also turn to AAPEX and the AAPEXedu for the most up-to-date information on telematics and the connected car, as well as new technologies that enhance vehicle safety, security and fuel economy. Several AAPEXedu sessions also provide solutions to the most challenging management and technical issues facing independent automotive repair shops, warehouse distributors (WDs), retailers and other buyers.

The new logo captures the current and future direction of AAPEX. With its streamlined look and contemporary feel, it is in sync with the many technological advances taking place in the automotive industry today. It also reflects the unique value AAPEX delivers to buyers involved in the service and repair of today’s high tech vehicles. 

AAPEX 2015 dates are Education: Monday, Nov. 2 through Thursday, Nov. 5; Exhibits: Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Nov. 5, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev.

AAPEX 2015 is expected to feature more than 2,400 exhibitors, 5,000 booths and 39,000-targeted buyers. Approximately 130,000 automotive aftermarket professionals from nearly 125 countries are projected to be in Las Vegas during AAPEX.

AAPEX represents the $477 billion global aftermarket auto parts industry, and is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). For more information, visit www.aapexshow.com or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com.

AAPEX 2014 Reports Attendance Increase in Target Buyer Categories

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Dec. 15, 2014 – 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. Attendance also increased in AAPEX’s target buyer categories of auto retailers, warehouse distributors (WD) - heavy-duty truck, and tool and equipment dealers. AAPEX and The SEMA Show make up AAIW.

Additional highlights from this year’s event include:

• The number of domestic buyers was up more than 2,000 from last year for a total of 46,267 for AAIW.
• International buyers grew to 15,243. Exhibitors and buyers attended from 141 foreign countries.
• AAPEX exhibitors totaled 2,364 with 5,343 booths. This year, AAPEX had 580 new exhibitors.
• Education and professional development continued to expand this year with 3,348 industry professionals attending 50 sessions offered through AAPEXedu.

“AAPEX 2014 was one of the best, if not the best AAPEX ever, for so many reasons,” said Kathleen Schmatz, president and CEO, Auto Care Association. “From the quantity and quality of key attendees and record participation at education sessions to hitting a homerun with the new general session featuring Steve Forbes and other successful activities, the AAPEX experience for was an industry-wide win. We are already working exciting new plans and enhancements for AAPEX 2015.”

“This year’s heightened energy level and positive feedback regarding the outstanding quality of educational and business meetings and the number of genuine new-business leads demonstrates that AAPEX 2014 was a valuable catalyst to help attendees and exhibitors alike in growing their business,” said Bill Long, president and chief operating officer of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association. “The AAPEXedu sessions were expanded to meet the increasing need of education and technical training within our industry. Most notable was the Service Professionals Program, sponsored by MAHLE Service Solutions, which included ‘in-booth’ demonstrations on the latest product, services and repair techniques by full service aftermarket suppliers.”

AAPEX was held Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

AAPEX 2015 dates are: Education - Monday, Nov. 2 through Thursday, Nov. 5; Exhibits - Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Nov. 5, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev.

AAPEX represents the $477 billion global aftermarket auto parts industry, and is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). For more information, please visit www.aapexshow.com or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com.

AAPEXedu Sets New Records

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Dec. 10, 2014 – The AAPEXedu set two new records at the 2014  Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) by having the highest attendance ever and offering the largest number of sessions in AAPEX history. Attendance increased by 8 percent over 2013 and a total of 51 free sessions were part of the 2014 AAPEXedu. 

The 2014 AAPEXedu also offered an all-new, free General Session featuring a keynote address by Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media. Forbes delivered his address to more than 1,200 AAPEX attendees and spoke of a new business-friendly environment for the aftermarket due to recent election results.

In addition, the AAPEXedu featured three new customized conferences, including the new Service Professionals Program, sponsored by MAHLE Service Solutions. The program featured more than 20 education sessions, facilitated roundtable discussions, and in-booth technical demonstrations and networking on the AAPEX exhibit floor.

The Recruiting and Retaining Conference sessions focused on establishing relationships with colleges, developing internships, and attracting and keeping high performance talent. The conference featured a panel of millennial leaders talking about their experience in the auto care industry.

The new REMANedu Conference featured valuable remanufacturing sessions, an engine remanufacturing panel discussion, and remarks by representatives of the Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA), the remanufacturing division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), and the Auto Care Association.

Specific AAPEXedu sessions that hit the mark with attendees included the “2015 Aftermarket Outlook” by David Portalatin, NPD Group, and “Five Trends in Five Minutes” by Mark Seng, IHS Automotive. Other popular sessions covered industry trends, marketing via websites and social media, creating a world-class organization and coaching the sale to become the greatest sales manager in the world. 

AAPEX was held Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

AAPEX 2015 dates are: Education - Monday, Nov. 2 through Thursday, Nov. 5; Exhibits - Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Nov. 5, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev.

AAPEX represents the $477 billion global aftermarket auto parts industry, and is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). For more information, please visit www.aapexshow.com or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com.

Steve Forbes Tells 1,200 AAPEX Attendees: Aftermarket Can Impact Change

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Dec. 2, 2014 – During his keynote address at the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, connected with attendees as he spoke of a new business-friendly environment for the aftermarket due to recent election results. Forbes delivered his address to more than 1,200 attendees during the all-new, free AAPEX General Session on Wednesday, Nov. 5, at The Venetian, Palazzo Ballroom, in Las Vegas.

During his address, “The Next Four Years: Navigating the Economy for Business Growth and Success,” Forbes shared his thoughts and wisdom about the economy, monetary policy and health care reform.

He told attendees that as a result of the recent elections on Nov. 4, the newly elected Republican majority in the U.S. Congress will be able to affect real change, including meaningful reform to the U.S. tax structure.

“In this new business-friendly environment, the aftermarket and other manufacturers also can have a great impact on legislative and regulatory reform,” said Forbes.

The message he conveyed throughout his keynote address was that positive things will happen when there is the realization of the need for a different approach.

A former presidential candidate in 1996 and 2000, Forbes continues to lead the most successful business news magazine in America. Throughout his tenure, his keen ability to provide economic insights on the big issues of the day has been trusted by business leaders around the world. He also is the author of a new book, Money: How the Destruction of the Dollar Threatens the Global Economy and What We Can Do About it.

VIP Experience sponsors of the AAPEX General Session were: Robert Bosch LLC; UCI FRAM AutoBrands; and ZF Services LLC. These exhibitors enjoyed breakfast with Steve Forbes, tickets to a VIP seating area, complimentary copies of Forbes’ new book, a VIP book signing and many other sponsorship benefits. 

Concierge Experience sponsors were: Brake Parts Inc; Dayco Products LLC; East Penn Mfg. Co., Inc.; SKF; and TASCO. Concierge Experience sponsor benefits included tickets to a reserved seating area, complimentary copies of Forbes’ new book and exclusive entrance to the General Session.

AAPEX was held Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nev. The event featured approximately 2,400 exhibitors, 5,000 booths and nearly 50 AAPEXedu sessions.

AAPEX 2015 dates are Education: Monday, Nov. 2 through Thursday, Nov. 5; Exhibits: Tuesday, Nov. 3 through Nov. 5, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev.

AAPEX represents the $477 billion global aftermarket auto parts industry, and is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). For more information, please visit www.aapexshow.com or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com.

AAPEX 2014 Celebrity Lineup Includes Race Car Drivers, TV Personalities

Nov. 5, 2014 – Several well-known race car drivers, popular TV personalities and noted celebrities are scheduled to be in exhibitors’ booths during the 2014 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), which started Tuesday, Nov. 4 and runs through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

Race car drivers making appearances at AAPEX include Landon Cassill, Justin Boston, Michael Waltrip, Richard Petty, Shea Holbrook, Ken Schrader, Danica Patrick, Trevor Bayne and former NASCAR driver Bill Venturini.

Jeremy McGrath, seven-time AMA Supercross Champion, and Dennis Anderson, Monster Jam Driver, also are scheduled to be at AAPEX, as are TV personalities Bogi Lateiner, All Girls Garage; Willie Robertson, Duck Dynasty; Sam Memmolo and Dave Bowman, Velocity’s Motorhead Garage; and Richard Rawling, Fast N/Loud, Discovery Channel.

For an updated schedule of Celebrity Appearances, visit the AAPEX website, www.aapexshow.com.  

Interactive Session at AAPEX to Explore Vehicle of the Future

Nov. 4, 2014 – Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) attendees are invited to participate in an interactive session exploring the vehicle of the future in Delphi Automotive’s booth #5026, on Tuesday, Nov. 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., PST.

During the session, Delphi will meet with showgoers to capture what they think the vehicle of the future would look like. An artist will then take the interviews and draw their vision in real time at the Delphi booth to visually illustrate the stories. Watch this Delphi video to see how it was recently done and then see it live at today’s interactive session at AAPEX.

AAPEX is being held Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

AAPEX is expected to feature more than 2,400 exhibitors, 5,000 booths, nearly 50 AAPEXedu sessions and 39,000 targeted buyers. More than 130,000 automotive aftermarket professionals from nearly 125 countries are projected to be in Las Vegas during AAPEX.

About Delphi
Delphi Automotive PLC a leading global supplier of technologies for the automotive and commercial vehicle markets. Headquartered in Gillingham, England, Delphi operates major technical centers, manufacturing sites and customer support services in 32 countries, with regional headquarters in Bascharage, Luxembourg; Sao Paulo, Brazil; Shanghai, China and Troy, Michigan. U.S. Delphi delivers innovation for the real world with technologies that make cars and trucks safer as well as more powerful, efficient and connected. Visit www.delphi.com/am

AAPEX Reports Increase in Number of Independent Repair Garages Registered for 2014 AAIW

Oct. 22, 2014 – As of Oct. 11, the number of independent repair garage owners and managers registered for the 2014 Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) – made up of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) and the SEMA Show – was up nearly 9 percent compared to 2013, underscoring the value it provides to thousands of service professionals. AAPEX is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev., with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Monday, Nov. 3.

AAPEX co-owners – the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) – attribute the growth in part to the all-new Service Professionals Program set to debut at the 2014 AAPEX. The free program, sponsored by MAHLE Service Solutions, will provide customized AAPEXedu sessions to address service professionals biggest pain points, a Recruiting and Retaining Conference, facilitated roundtable discussions, in-booth auto parts and tool and equipment demonstrations exclusively for service professionals, a new General Session featuring keynote speaker Steve Forbes and the National Automotive Service Task Force (NASTF) Fall 2014 General Meeting. The AVI Training Conference also is part of the Service Professionals Program, however, separate registration and a fee are required to participate in the conference.

AAPEX also reports that many AAPEXedu sessions for service professionals are near capacity. Based on registrations thus far, the sessions noticeably hitting the mark with service professionals include: “The Secrets of Social Media Marketing Success,” “How to Build an Online Marketing Machine,” “Brand Building for Your Future,” “Ready, Blame, Fire! Myths and Misses in Marketing,” “Motivating the Millennials” and “The 2015 Aftermarket Outlook.”

AAPEXedu Sessions to Help Distributors Stay Competitive and Retain Employees

Oct. 27, 2014 – The 2014 AAPEXedu will feature five sessions on warehouse distributor (WD) management to help attendees enhance their traditional sales with telematics, stay competitive in e-tailing and grow their businesses. Several additional AAPEXedu sessions will focus on “Talent is Your Greatest Asset” to show attendees how to retain and motivate employees and create a culture of recognition in the workplace.

AAPEXedu sessions are free and start on Monday, Nov. 3, a day before the official start of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX). AAPEX is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

The following sessions are designed specifically for WDs:

•  Import Parts Explosion: Are You Taking Your Share?
• Creating a World Class Service Organization
• Distribution in the Age of E-Tailing
• The Telematics Business Model for Warehouse Distributors
• State of the Art Diagnoses for WDs and Manufacturers

Sessions that focus on retaining talent include:

• Beyond the Paycheck: Creating a Culture of Recognition in Your Workplace
• Motivating Millennials: Understanding, Attracting, Motivating and Keeping the Youngest Generation Entering the Workplace
• Performance Excellence: The Employee Factor
• Mastering Personal and Business Networking
• How to be a Culturally-Ready and Culturally-Friendly Employer: Insights into Your Diverse Workforce 
• Coaching the Sale: How to Become the Greatest Sales Manager in the World

The 2014 AAPEXedu will offer 49 sessions, including three new, customized conferences: the Service Professionals Program, sponsored by MAHLE Service Solutions, which will take place throughout AAPEX, the Recruiting and Retaining Program on Nov. 3, and the REMANedu Conference on Nov. 3.

Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, will round out the AAPEXedu program with a keynote address, “The Next Four Years: Navigating the Economy for Business Growth and Success,” during the new, free General Session on Wednesday, Nov. 5.

AAPEX Debuts “Ask Joe” Videos

Oct. 20, 2014 – The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) has debuted a series of “Ask Joe” videos to help attendees prepare for AAPEX and grow their business while at the event. AAPEX is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev., with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Monday, Nov. 3.


The new videos are: “We’ve Got an App for That!” to encourage attendees to download and use the AAPEX 2014 Mobile App sponsored by ZF Services; “Get a Free Ride on Our AAPEX Shuttle Service” to make sure attendees take advantage of the shuttle service between the Sands Expo Center and most official AAPEX hotels; and “Who’s an AAPEX ‘Ask Joe’” to introduce attendees to customer service attendants who will be on the AAPEX show floor to answer their questions. Attendants will be easily identified by their stripped shirts with “Joe” insignia on the front and “Ask Joe” on the back. AAPEX exhibitor Red Kap produced this year’s shirts.

Two additional videos will spotlight the 2014 AAPEXedu program with its nearly 50 sessions and the all-new Service Professionals Program making its debut at this year’s AAPEX. To watch the new AAPEX videos, visit: vimeo.com/aapex.

In addition to the “Ask Joe” videos and customer service attendants on the show floor, attendees also can get help while at AAPEX by visiting the full-service and self-service stations located throughout AAPEX.

AAPEX 2014 Mobile App Helps Attendees Navigate Show Floor

Oct. 16, 2014 – The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) 2014 Mobile App includes new content and many features to help attendees get ready for the event when on the go and easily navigate the show floor while at AAPEX. AAPEX is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev., with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Monday, Nov. 3.

The free AAPEX app, sponsored by ZF Services, features a Schedule of the nearly 50 AAPEXedu sessions, an Exhibitors section searchable by exhibitor, product and brand, a Planner to help attendees map out their itineraries, and a My Notes area where attendees can write and email notes about AAPEX. New products included in the 2014 AAPEX Product Showcase also will be included on the app.

While at AAPEX, attendees can use the app’s Walking Map with a Booth Visited feature and an interactive Floorplan with a Locate Me option to orientate themselves on the show floor. The app also features a Shuttle Bus schedule and an extensive Help section with tutorials and frequently asked questions.

“ZF Services is excited to sponsor the AAPEX mobile app this year. We have found the app to be a beneficial tool for all attending,” said Mark Cali, Product Management and Marketing Manager. “The AAPEX mobile app has answers to all event questions at your fingertips.”

The app is available for Android, iPhone, iPad and any other mobile web-ready device. To download the AAPEX Mobile App, visit www.aapexshow.com/app. When downloading the app from iTunes or Google Play, buyers should search “AAPEX 2014.” To watch a short video, “We’ve Got an App for That!” visit: vimeo.com/aapex/app.

AAPEX is expected to feature more than 2,400 exhibitors, 5,000 booths, nearly 50 AAPEXedu sessions and 39,000 targeted buyers. More than 130,000 automotive aftermarket professionals from nearly 125 countries are projected to be in Las Vegas during AAPEX. To register for AAPEX, visit: www.aapexshow.com/register.

AAPEXedu to Spotlight Industry Trends to Help Attendees Boost Profitability

Oct. 14, 2014 – The 2014 AAPEXedu will feature 12 sessions on the latest industry trends to help attendees increase sales, boost profitability and grow their businesses. AAPEXedu sessions are free and start on Monday, Nov. 3, a day before the official start of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX). AAPEX is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

The following sessions will cover demographic and economic influences shaping the global aftermarket, projected 2015 automotive product sales performance, the technologies likely to drive aftermarket growth in the coming years and more:

• Will Consumers/Drivers Impact the Aftermarket?
• Trade Expansion in Mexico: Why it’s the Right Time
• 2015 Aftermarket Outlook
• Import Parts Explosion: Are You Taking Your Share?
• Aftermarket Dynamics and the Road Ahead
• Global Supplier Consolidation: Threats and Opportunities for the Aftermarket
• NHTSA Safety and Regulatory Plans: What is Coming Down the Pike
• Distribution in the Age of E-Tailing
• Commercial Vehicle Trends: Where is the U.S. and Canadian Commercial Vehicle Market Headed
• State of the Art Diagnosis for WDs and Manufacturers
• Aftermarket Telematics and the Connected Car
• Five Trends in Five Minutes: Trends Affecting the Aftermarket  

When registering for AAPEX, www.aapexshow.com/register, attendees should select the AAPEXedu sessions they would like to attend as many of the industry trends classes are filling up quickly.

The 2014 AAPEXedu will offer 49 sessions, including three new, customized conferences: the Service Professionals Program, sponsored by MAHLE Service Solutions, which will take place throughout AAPEX, the Recruiting and Retaining Program on Nov. 3, and the REMANedu Conference on Nov. 3. Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, will round out the AAPEXedu program with a keynote address, “The Next Four Years: Navigating the Economy for Business Growth and Success,” during the new, free General Session on Wednesday, Nov. 5.

AAPEX is expected to feature more than 2,400 exhibitors, 5,000 booths, nearly 50 AAPEXedu sessions and 39,000 targeted buyers. More than 130,000 automotive aftermarket professionals from nearly 125 countries are projected to be in Las Vegas during AAPEX.

AAPEX represents the $477 billion global aftermarket auto parts industry, and is jointly sponsored by the Auto Care Association and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA). For more information, visit www.aapexshow.com or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com.

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AAPEX Announces Sponsors For New General Session with Keynote Speaker Steve Forbes

Oct. 8, 2014 – Eight companies are the official sponsors of the new, free Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) General Session on Wednesday, Nov. 5, that features a keynote address by Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media. Forbes will discuss, “The Next Four Years: Navigating the Economy for Business Growth and Success,” and will provide insights and strategic advice for attendees to grow their businesses during uncertain times. The General Session will be held from 8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. in The Venetian Palazzo Ballroom.

The following companies are VIP Experience sponsors of the General Session: Robert Bosch LLC, Booth 5038; UCI FRAM AutoBrands, Booth 1838; and ZF Services LLC, Booth 5061. These exhibitors will enjoy breakfast with Steve Forbes, tickets to a VIP seating area, complimentary copies of Forbes’ new book, Money: How the Destruction of the Dollar Threatens the Global Economy and What We Can Do About it, a VIP book signing and many other sponsorship benefits.

At the Concierge Experience level, the following companies are sponsors: Brake Parts, Inc., Booth 838; Dayco Products LLC, Booth 4026; East Penn Mfg. Co., Inc., Booth 4022; SKF, Booth 4650; and TASCO. Concierge Experience sponsor benefits will include tickets to a reserved seating area, complimentary copies of Forbes’ new book and exclusive entrance to the General Session.

AAPEX is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nev., with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Monday, Nov. 3.

The General Session is part of the 2014 AAPEXedu that also will offer 49 sessions, including three new, customized conferences: the Service Professionals Program, sponsored by MAHLE Service Solutions, which will take place throughout AAPEX, the Recruiting and Retaining Program on Nov. 3, and the REMANedu Conference on Nov. 3.

AAPEXedu Marketing, Sales and Branding Sessions to Help Attendees Grow Their Businesses

Oct. 6, 2014 – The 2014 AAPEXedu is offering nine sessions that will focus exclusively on the latest marketing, sales and branding strategies to address attendees’ pain points and help them grow their businesses. AAPEXedu sessions are free and start on Monday, Nov. 3, a day before the official start of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX). AAPEX is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nev.

The following sessions will cover how to plan for marketing and sales success, improve brand identity, harness social media to increase sales, turn a website into a money-maker, connect with millennials across the digital ecosystem and more:

• Ready, Blame, Fire! Myths and Misses in Marketing
• Brand Building for Your Future
• The Secret to Social Media Marketing Success
• How to Build an Online Marketing Machine
• Pushing Your Message All the Way Up
• Millennials: Future & Current Aftermarket Customers
• Marketing to Multicultural Customers
• Digital Marketing 101 for Medium and Small Aftermarket Businesses
• Selling the VALUE Nobody Can Compete With

When registering for AAPEX, www.aapexshow.com/register, attendees should select the AAPEXedu sessions they would like to attend as many marketing, sales and branding classes are filling up quickly.

The 2014 AAPEXedu will offer nearly 50 sessions, including three new, customized conferences: the Service Professionals Program, sponsored by MAHLE Service Solutions, which will take place throughout AAPEX, the Recruiting and Retaining Program on Nov. 3, and the REMANedu Conference on Nov. 3. Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, will round out the AAPEXedu program with a keynote address, “The Next Four Years: Navigating the Economy for Business Growth and Success,” during the new, free General Session on Wednesday, Nov. 5.