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AAPEX brings together every aspect of the more than $1 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry like no other event. In 2018, more than 2,500 exhibiting companies created a dynamic trade show floor with more than 5,500 booths displaying the latest products, services and technologies for more than 51,000 targeted buyers. Aftermarket professionals explored the latest new products and innovations, connected over similar challenges and tested their skills in the AAPEX Virtual Vehicle Challenge.

Plus, through carefully curated AAPEXedu sessions, they gained insights into trending topics in business management, electric car and alternative fuel/energy, heating and cooling, heavy duty, import/export, paint and body, remanufacturing, shop equipment and technology, and much more. The New Product and Packaging Showcases displayed more than 230 new products and 49 packaging entries, and other highly anticipated products launched throughout the event. Nearly 162,000 aftermarket professionals from 126 countries converged in Las Vegas for AAPEX and the SEMA Show, creating the perfect environment for networking and talking shop.

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Buyers:

71,350*

Total Attendees:

161,938*

*combined AAPEX and SEMA attendance

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A BIG WEEK FOR THE AFTERMARKET

AAPEX is a trade-only event and is not open to the general public. AAPEX 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. On social media, follow AAPEX at #AAPEX19.

51,000+ Targeted Buyers

Targeted Buyers from Outside the U.S.

21%

2,511Exhibiting Manufacturer & Supplier Companies

AAPEX 2018

AN INTERNATIONAL EVENTInternational Exhibitors

Representing

36 countries

International Targeted Buyers Representing

126 countries

More than $1

Trillion Global Automotive

Aftermarket Industry

AAPEX 2018 AT A GLANCE

24 of the 25Largest Auto Chains*

11 of 11 Largest Program Groups*

C-Level, President/Owner, Executive

Technician/Craftsman, Skilled Trade

Management

Support Staff

Attendees

Level in Organization:

40% 25%

22% 13%

*based on the Aftermarket Business World Auto Chain Report”

*based on registration demographics

**based on responses to the 2018 Attendee Post-Show Survey

Attendees

Purchasing Authority*:

#1 Reasons for Attending**:

have a role in purchasing decisions.

83%make final decisions.

53%

of attendees were new in 2018.44%

Expanding Network

Maintaining Existing Relationships

Finding New Suppliers

Finding New Products / Innovations

Expanding / Diverstity Service Offerings

15.71%

19.8%

20.8%

29.49%

14.2%

Exhibitors

76%* of Exhibitors are extremely or very

satisfied that AAPEX meets

their objectives.

78%* of Exhibitors find

that they’re able to reinforce customer relations at AAPEX.

90%* of AAPEX 2018

Sponsors said that sponsorships met their expectations.

AAPEX 2018 featured:

5,594 Booths

2,511 Exhibiting Companies

*based on responses to the 2018 Exhibitor Post-Show Survey

76%* are returning

Exhibitors.

TestimonialsBUYERS

AAPEX has consistently been a fantastic show to attend, year after year. The diversity of offerings, from products & services to educational and management information makes AAPEX a destination for us. It should be on every automotive service professional’s “must attend” list.

- ANDY BIZUB, MIDWEST PERFORMANCE CARS

AAPEX is something I look forward to each and every year. Connecting with channel partners is very important for me as a WD. There is no better time or place than AAPEX. Each year, AAPEX is adding more content, and making each show bigger and better.

- CRAIG MEADOWS, 4M PARTS WAREHOUSE

This is my first time attending AAPEX and SEMA. I took my shop foreman with the goal of gaining education, contacts, products, and processes that will benefit our 9-bay repair shop. We’ve been in business since 2002 and are always looking to improve. The education classes were exceptional and the different opportunities to visit with different vendors and exhibitors was very valuable. The only critique that comes to mind is that it needs to be longer than three days. There’s just not enough time to do and see as much as we wanted, but even one extra day would be helpful.

- EARL BURDICK, BURDICK AUTO SOLUTIONS

The industry is changing too fast for people to come every other year. You don’t know what you don’t know. If you don’t go, you’ll never know.

- BILL MAGGS, NATIONAL PRONTO ASSOCIATION

TestimonialsEXHIBITORS

Every year we spend countless [hours] preparing for AAPEX and it always pays off. There is no better way to get in front of current and future customers and business partners.

- JOHN BUNTING, FUSE5 AUTOMOTIVE

AAPEX 2018 was a great show! We were able to meet with new and existing customers to go over any questions or concerns of our products. Huge turnout and a great experience!

- ALICIA RIZO, COVERLAY MANUFACTURING, INC.

AAPEX is our chosen place for new product and feature introductions, participation in Let’s Tech and educational seminars, reconnecting with existing customers and getting exposure to new prospects.

- BEN JOHNSON, MITCHELL1

Had a very productive week with AAPEX, met with new clients, current clients, new product suppliers, and current product suppliers all in one place in one week.

- RANDY WILLIAMS, BOSTECH

A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS THAT HELPED

MAKE AAPEX 2018 POSSIBLE

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T O P T I E R : G O L D

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FOR INFORMATION ON SPONSORSHIPS, CONTACT CHRIS KALOUSEK AT 708-226-1300 OR CHRIS.KALOUSEK@AAPEXSHOW.COM

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