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Contact: Monica Buchholz
AAPEX
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AAPEX 2023 Announces Recipients of New Product and New Packaging Showcases Awards

LAS VEGAS, NEV. – Oct. 31, 2023 – AAPEX 2023 announced winners of the New Product and New Packaging Showcases during an awards ceremony today at The Venetian Expo in Las Vegas.

To qualify for the 2023 judging process, products and packages must have been new and made their debut at AAPEX 2023. This year, a total of 183 products and 23 packaging entries qualified to be judged.

Products and packaging were judged via the digital copy of the Product Plus Magazine, which was sent to over 23,000 registered buyers.

The New Product Showcase winners are: 

• Accessories & General Merchandise: Budge Industries, LLC, Hail Jacket, Booth A4423
• Appearance Chemicals & Car Care: Scrubblade Inc., Scrubblade Glass Cleaner, Booth A3831
• Business Tools & Services: Triadex Services Inc., Plastic Postcard, Booth J7914, Kiosk 5
• Chemicals, Lubricants & Filters: ITW Global Brands, Permatex Silicone Brake Lubricant, Booth A3417
• Hard Parts: SpryJump, LLC, SMART-SLI™, Booth J8753
• Safety & ADAS: HELLA Automotive Sales, Inc., HELLA BLADE Auxiliary lights, Booth A1625
• Technology & Electrification: Car Keys Express, Universal EZ Installer, Booth A1281
• Tools & Equipment: Lincoln, an SKF Group Brand, Mityvac MVA6853, Booth A4016

The New Packaging Showcase winners are:

• Environmental Impact: Scrubblade Inc., Scrubblade 2-Pack, Booth A3831
• Innovation: Lubrication Specialties, Measurable Bottle for Capless Diesel Systems, Booth A3429
• Marketing: Highline Warren, LLC, Rain-X label and packaging updates, Booth A5033
• Performance: Berryman Products, Inc., B-12 Chemtool Thru-Rail Fuel Injector Cleaner, Booth A4209
• Protection: Schaeffler Group USA Inc., Schaeffler Hub and Wheel Bearings, Booth A2232

All entries in the New Product and Packaging Showcases are on display in their new location outside of the Hall A and B Entrances on Level 2. Entries are also included on the AAPEX Mobile App and on the AAPEX website. 

Paul McCarthy, president and CEO, MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers, and Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association, presented the awards. 

AAPEX 2023 opened today and will run through Thursday, Nov. 2.

About AAPEX

AAPEX unites the more than $1.8 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry and historically draws approximately 2,500 exhibiting companies from around the globe that display innovative products, services and technologies that keep the world’s 1.5 billion vehicles on the road. AAPEX 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 was recently honored by Trade Show Executive (TSE) as one of the 50 fastest-growing trade shows in 2022. The event also made TSE’s list of the top U.S. trade shows in 2021.  

AAPEX is a trade-only event and closed to the general public.

AAPEX is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. For more information, visit AAPEX 2023 or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com. On social media, follow AAPEX at #AAPEX23.