Steve Forbes to Provide Strategic Advice for Business Growth During New General Session at AAPEX

Sept. 22, 2014 – Steve Forbes, chairman and editor-in-chief of Forbes Media, will discuss, “The Next Four Years: Navigating the Economy for Business Growth and Success,” during the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) new free General Session on Wednesday, Nov. 5.

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

During his AAPEX keynote, Forbes will address the current economic situation and provide insights and strategic advice for business growth and success during these uncertain times. The General Session will be held from 8 a.m. to 8:50 a.m. in The Venetian Palazzo Ballroom.

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.

While the new General Session is free of charge to all attendees, AAPEX is offering unique sponsorship opportunities, such as VIP seating, a special breakfast with Steve Forbes and a book signing to raise scholarship funds traditionally generated by the Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium (GAAS). Donations will be made to the University of the Aftermarket Foundation on behalf of GAAS. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities, contact Chris Kalousek, chrisk@wtglasgow.com.

The 2014 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.

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, please visit www.aapexshow.com or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com.

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Register Today for AAPEX and Save $50

Sept. 17, 2014 – Buyers planning to attend the upcoming Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo should register now at aapexshow.com/register to save $50 off the cost of onsite registration. 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.

Online registration is only $25 (U.S.) through Saturday, Oct. 18, and gives attendees access to AAPEX, as well as the SEMA Show taking place the same week in Las Vegas. The fee for AAPEX registration via fax or mail is $50 (U.S.) through Oct. 18, and $75 (U.S.) starting Sunday, Oct. 19 and onsite at the Sands Expo Center.

Attendees will receive their badge and badge holder in the mail if online registration is done no later than Sept. 17, 2014, for international registration, and Oct. 18, 2014, for domestic registration. By having the AAPEX badge prior to the event, attendees can start growing their businesses at AAPEX the minute the exhibit halls open on Nov. 4.

In addition to registering online, attendees are reminded to make their hotel accommodations for AAPEX as soon as possible as some Las Vegas hotels are already sold out. Hotel accommodations can be made online on the AAPEX website, aapexshow.com/housing, using Travel Planners, the only official housing vendor for AAPEX.

The 2014 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, please visit aapexshow.com or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com.

Continental To Sponsor AAPEX 2014 Media Center

Sept. 10, 2014 – The newly designed Media Center at the 2014 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) will be sponsored by long-time exhibitor Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket, a business unit of Continental Automotive System’s Interior Division. AAPEX is set 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 Media Center will welcome hundreds of journalists from around the world as they cover breaking news, announcements, exhibiting companies and special events at AAPEX. The new Media Center will be equipped with dedicated WiFi, expanded work areas to plug in laptops, light snacks and beverages, exhibitor press kits and expedited registration for the media. It will be located in Casanova Room 601 at the Venetian.

"This will be Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket’s 18^th year as an AAPEX exhibitor. In all that time, AAPEX never fails to present excellent opportunities for us and our visitors. We are proud to be in this industry and part of this event; and our enthusiasm for ensuring the best experience for our attendees never fades. We are excited about the newly designed media center and happy that we can demonstrate our support of AAPEX, the Autocare Association and AASA through this sponsorship,” said AnnaMaria Blose, manager, Marketing Communications – NAFTA, Continental Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket Business Unit.

Continental will be located in Booth 2626, upper level of the Sands Expo Center.

The 2014 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.

About Continental

Within the Continental Interior Division, the Commercial Vehicles & Aftermarket Business Unit accommodates the specific requirements of the commercial vehicle, special vehicle and aftermarket sector. A global network of sales and service companies ensures proximity to local customers. Covering the product brands Continental, VDO, ATE, Galfer and Barum, the Business Unit offers electronic products, systems and services for commercial and special vehicles, a broad selection of products for specialized workshops and spare parts for the Independent Aftermarket and the Original Equipment Services after end of series production of the vehicle manufacturer. To learn more, visit: www.vdo.com/usa.

About 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, please visit www.aapexshow.com or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com.

New Widget Lets Buyers Use Exhibitors’ Websites to Prepare for AAPEX

Sept. 15, 2014 – A new Attendee Acquisition Widget lets buyers use an exhibitor’s website to register for the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), as well as easily view an exhibitor’s detailed online profile and enhanced content, including products, show specials and news releases. AAPEX is set for Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev., with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Monday, Nov. 3.

Buyers also can use the widget to add a favorite exhibitor to their personalized Expo Plan, without leaving the exhibitor’s website.

With the Attendee Acquisition Widget on their websites, exhibitors are making it easy and convenient for buyers to prepare for AAPEX. In turn, exhibitors can use the free widget to collect leads before AAPEX, track visitors to their online profile and promote their booth at AAPEX. The widget is bundled with a powerful dashboard that helps exhibitors monitor and evaluate their ROI from its use.

To obtain the widget, exhibitors should visit aapexshow.com/exhibitorlogin, click on “Attendee Acquisition Widget,” access the widget code and embed it on their company’s homepage.

The 2014 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: aapexshow.com/register.

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, please visit www.aapexshow.com or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com.

New Recruiting and Retaining Conference at AAPEX to Address Widespread Industry Issue

Sept. 8, 2014 – The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) new Recruiting and Retaining Conference will tackle how to find and keep good employees, the most common answer among buyers when asked, “What’s keeping you awake at night?” AAPEX is set 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 conference is part of AAPEXedu and will take place on Nov. 3, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. PST, in the Venetian Hotel, on the Venetian/Palazzo Congress Center Level 1, Marco Polo Rooms 801 – 804. The lineup includes case studies of successful outreach and recruiting programs, a session on “Attracting, Engaging and Retaining High Talent,” by Dr. Bob Nelson, Nelson Motivation, and a panel discussion on “Developing Millennial Leaders in the Auto Care Industry,” with moderator Mike Mohler, vice president, National Pronto Association. Panelists will include Young Auto Care Network Group (YANG) members.

In addition to the Recruiting and Retaining Conference, the AAPEXedu will offer several sessions throughout AAPEX on finding and keeping good employees, including:

• “How to be a Culturally-Ready and Culturally-Friendly Employer,” 

• “Performance Excellence: The Employee Factor,” 

• “Motivating the Millennials: Understanding, Attracting, Motivating and Keeping the Youngest Generation Entering the Workplace,” and

• “Beyond the Paycheck: Creating a Culture of Recognition in Your Workplace.” 

To learn more about the Recruiting and Retaining Conference and AAPEXedu sessions, visit: www.aapexshow.com/edu. 

The 2014 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. 

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, please visit www.aapexshow.com or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com.