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AAPEX 2022 Announces Winners of New Product and New Packaging Showcases

LAS VEGAS, Nev. – Nov. 1, 2022 – AAPEX 2022 today announced winners of the New Product and New Packaging Showcases during an awards ceremony at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.

The AAPEX 2022 New Product Showcase is the launchpad for products making their debut at this year’s event. Entries were judged electronically by pre-registered buyers who viewed the products in the AAPEX Product Plus magazine. Entries with the most votes were named Best New Product in each of nine categories.

The winning entries are:

• Accessories & General Merchandise: Scrubblade Inc., Scrubblade Shade Blade, Booth A2954
• Appearance Chemicals & Car Care: Kafko Int'l Ltd., Overnight Stain Remover for Concrete & More, Booth A3438
• Automotive Lighting: Brown & Watson International, ULTIMA Explora Double Row 22" Light Bar, #LB-72282-1, Booth A5732
• Business Tools & Service: TOPDON USA INC., AR Glasses, Booth R8633
• Chemicals, Lubricants & Filters: Prestone Products Corporation, Prestone Max Ready to Use and Concentrate Antifreeze + Coolant, Booth A2638
• Hard Parts: Robert Bosch LLC, Bosch Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors (TPMS), Booth A4409
• Safety: ITW Global Brands, Slime Deluxe Emergency Roadside Kit, Booth A3418
• Technology: Baccus Global LLC, DeWalt DXAEOBD 1 Amp Battery Charger & Battery Maintainer, Booth A3369
• Tools & Equipment: Brown & Watson International, PROJECTA Intelli-Start 12V Lithium Jumpstarter, #PJ-IS1500-1, Booth A5732

The AAPEX 2022 New Packaging Showcase features the latest and most innovative packaging designs and concepts in the automotive aftermarket. Entries also were judged electronically by pre-registered buyers who viewed the products in the AAPEX Product Plus magazine. Entries with the most votes were named Best New Packaging in each of five categories. 

The winning entries are:

• Environmental Impact: Liqui Moly USA Inc., 20L Plastic Container, Booth 3238
• Innovation: XToolUSA, Nitrous Keys Build-A-Key Set, Booths A2064, R7632
• Marketing: CRC Industries, Inc., CRC Guaranteed to Pass Emissions System Cleaner, Booth 3816
• Performance: Berryman Products, Inc., Berryman B-33 Engine Degreaser, Booth A4209
• Protection: AutoTex/Clix Wipers, Clix Silicone+, Booth A3247

This year's awards were presented by Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association, and Paul McCarthy, president and CEO, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). 

All entries are on display at AAPEX in the New Product and New Packaging Showcases in The Venetian Ballroom. Entries also are included on the AAPEX Mobile App and on the AAPEX website. 

AAPEX represents the more than $1.8 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry and historically features 2,500 exhibiting companies that display innovative products, services and technologies that keep the world’s 1.5 billion vehicles on the road. AAPEX also provides advanced technical and business management training for professionals to maintain excellence and take their businesses to the next level. Industry buyers include automotive service and repair professionals, auto parts retailers, independent warehouse distributors, program groups, service chains, automotive dealers, fleet buyers and engine builders.

AAPEX recently was ranked as one of the top U.S. trade shows in 2021 by Trade Show Executive.

AAPEX is a trade-only event and is closed 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 #AAPEX22.