AAPEX represents the more than $1.6 trillion global automotive aftermarket and will take place Tuesday, Nov. 1 through Thursday, Nov. 3, at The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum Conference Center in Las Vegas.
Automotive professionals, including technicians, shop owners, store personnel and warehouse distributors, will spend Nov. 2 and Nov. 3 on the AAPEX show floor as part of the Alliance’s Aftermarket Jackpot Convention – High Stakes Edition – being held in Las Vegas, Nov. 1 through Nov. 4, at The Mirage Hotel and Casino.
This year will mark the Alliance’s third return to AAPEX, having hosted its Jackpot Conventions in Las Vegas in 2018 and 2015.
“Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper is excited to be back in Las Vegas this AAPEX,” said JC Washbish, vice president sales and marketing, Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance. “This is a unique opportunity for us to bring our technician and shop owner customers directly to our valued channel partners. The entire distribution channel is able to come together to talk parts, emerging technologies, performance and customer service all at the largest trade show for our industry."
“Thank you to the AAPEX show partners, especially the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association and the Auto Care Association for being such gracious hosts and for welcoming us back to their show with open arms.”
The group officially will kick off their visit to AAPEX on Wednesday morning with a festive march from The Mirage Hotel and Casino to The Venetian Expo, crossing Las Vegas Boulevard along the way.
“AAPEX has evolved to meet the needs of service and repair professionals through the introduction of Joe’s Garage and more exclusive, hands-on training than any other event,” said Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association. “We are so proud to host the Alliance with their Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper members to connect them with these essential resources while enabling exhibitors to forge stronger connections with the experts who install the parts.”
“We are thrilled to have the Alliance return to AAPEX again this year, and we thank the entire Alliance team and membership for their support. The excitement and experience that attendees from Auto Value and Bumper to Bumper bring to the show add a unique benefit for AAPEX exhibitors,” commented Paul McCarthy, president and CEO of Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA). “AAPEX exhibitors will provide training in their booths specifically for these attendees, from technicians and shop owners to warehouse distributors, who will also benefit from the on-site and hands-on experience available in Repair Shop HQ targeted specifically to shops and service professionals. This partnership brings the best of AAPEX to those who service our nation’s vehicles.”
About the Alliance
The Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance, Inc. is the world’s premier aftermarket distribution and marketing program group. As a network of independent warehouse distributors, the Alliance is the industry choice for quality parts and service with thousands of parts stores and professional repair shops across North America, Mexico, Honduras, El Salvador, Columbia, Europe and China. Alliance members pride themselves on responding to the individual needs of each customer and providing unequaled products and service throughout the Alliance’s global network.
For more information, go to www.autovalue.com or www.bumpertobumper.com.
About AAPEX
Historically, AAPEX draws approximately 2,500 exhibiting companies that display innovative products, services and technologies that keep the world’s 1.3 billion vehicles on the road. The event 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 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.
