Hello Media:

AAPEX 2021 is open! Today’s highlights include:

• An exciting show floor with displays of the latest products, services and technologies in the aftermarket.  
• A Keynote Session with an engaging buyer panel discussion among top executives from leading aftermarket retailers and warehouse distributors. 
• Product and equipment demos in the new Joe's Garage, a shop setup with eight fully-equipped bays on Level 1 of the Sands Expo.
• Information-packed training sessions, plus the must-attend Aftermarket Outlook 2022 session. 

• AAPEX Keynote Session, 6:30 a.m. - 8:45 a.m.
• AAPEX Exhibits Open, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• Joe’s Garage, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
• ADAS Systems and Calibrations for the Diagnostic Technician (Part 1), 9:30 a.m. - Noon
• Business Sale Strategies and Design, 9:30 a.m. - Noon
• Fuel Trim Diagnostics, 9:30 a.m. - Noon
• Superior Service Advising – Mastering the Art of Trust Based Selling, 9:30 a.m. - Noon
• PTEN Tool & Equipment Demos, 9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m., and 10:15 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
• Testing and Servicing Batteries in the Age of Computer Vehicle Systems - Presented by Autel, 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
• 2021 New Product & Packaging Showcases Awards, 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m.
• Tesla Can Now be Serviced in the Aftermarket: Meet the Tesla Scan Tool and Information Suite, 11 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.
• AutoLeap Tool & Equipment Demo, 11 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., and 2 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.
• Aftermarket Outlook 2022, 11 a.m. - Noon
• Shop Coach AMA (Ask Me Anything) Panel, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
• Achieving Consistent and Accurate Calibrations - How to Handle Calibration Failures - Presented by Autel, 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
• Preparing for Electrification – What Shops Need to do to Get Ready, 2 p.m. - 2:20 p.m.
• Import Vehicle Community Product Awards, 2 p.m. - 3 p.m.
• ADAS Systems and Calibrations for the Diagnostic Technician (Part 2), 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Effective Engine Mechanical Testing, 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Improving Communication and Team Work, 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Service Advisors – The Key to Business Success, 2 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
• Electric Vehicle Regenerative Braking, 3 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.

For more details, visit the AAPEX Schedule of Events.

Health Screening: Three Ways to Access AAPEX
As part of the entry requirements for AAPEX 2021, all attendees (that includes exhibitor staff, media and anyone else on site) must provide one of three options in order to enter:

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination,
• A no more than 3-day-old negative PCR COVID-19 test,
• Or, receive a negative rapid COVID-19 test onsite. 

AAPEX has partnered with CLEAR Health Pass, to provide easy proof of COVID-19 vaccination for faster entry and Global Virus Pass (GVP) for onsite testing. If you do not live in the United States, you will not be able to upload proof of vaccination to CLEAR, and will have to undergo a secondary screen to show your non-U.S. proof of vaccination onsite. 

Exhibitor News
For news from AAPEX exhibitors, visit their online profiles, check out the New Product and New Packaging Showcases and read Exhibitor Press Releases. 

Photo Gallery
To share the excitement of AAPEX 2021, new photos will be added to the Gallery on a daily basis. Follow #AAPEX21 for news and photos on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn. 

AAPEX Mobile App
The free AAPEX Mobile App is the best way to see everything taking place at this year’s event. To download the app, visit the App Store for iOS or Google Play.

Enjoy the show!

Monica Buchholz
AAPEX Media
(978) 470-8887