In 2015, nearly 3,500 automotive professionals from auto value and bumper to bumper temporarily shut down Las Vegas Boulevard as they made their way to AAPEX from the Mirage hotel.
This year, that number is expected to top 5,000 as AAPEX will again welcome the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance and the largest group of parts store and service center operators.
“We are excited to be bringing 5,000 Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper folks to the AAPEX show this November,” said JC Washbish, director of marketing for the Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. “AAPEX is the only show where our technician professionals can meet all of our valued channel partners, under one roof, to discuss products, service techniques and the future of the industry.”
AAPEX represents the $740 billion global automotive aftermarket industry and will take place Oct. 30 to Nov. 3 at the Sands Expo. On Nov. 1, AAPEX coincides with the Alliance’s Aftermarket Jackpot Convention taking from Oct. 30 through Nov. 3 at the Mirage.
At AAPEX, automotive professionals will meet with supplier channel partners, visit thousands of booths and see the latest repair, maintenance and advanced technology products in the global automotive aftermarket industry. Approximately 2,500 manufacturers and suppliers with new products, services and technologies in 65 categories will exhibit at this year’s show. More than 47,000 targeted buyers are expected to be in attendance, including automotive service and repair professionals, auto parts retailers, auto parts warehouse distributors (WDs), engine builders and fleet buyers.
Approximately 162,000 automotive aftermarket professionals from more than 135 countries are projected to be in Las Vegas during AAPEX 2018.
This story first appeared on tirereview.com
