AAPEX Learning Forum

For more information on the AAPEX Learning Forum, Click HERE

Our events are a key benefit to membership in AIA, allowing members to meet new business partners, expand their automotive knowledge, and make new contacts and friends that can last a lifetime. AIA Events at AAPEX continue to draw more AIA member and guest participants, as more attendees view the AIA Fabulous Networking Reception, AIA Luncheon/Awards Program and AIA Seminar Series as among the best events at AAPEX. 

AVI and AAPEX joined forces in 2011 bringing you TWO exciting events at ONE time! AVI brought their world class technical training to AAPEX at Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas and is back in 2012!

Head out to Vegas for top notch training and more at AAPEX for the 2012 AVI Conference on Monday, October 29 and Tuesday, October 30. All classes will be geared towards the needs of the installer/technicians/shop owners to help them be more efficient with diagnostics. 

Join our amazing instructors, awesome vendors and more for a dynamite training event right in the heart of Industry Week! Technicians will be able to take advantage of all the valuable industry events at the same time and place!

For more information, including a schedule of sessions, check back in April. 

Surveys show that the main reason most buyers attend tradeshows is to find the latest technology and innovative products. CLICK HERE for the 2011 AAPEX Product Extra featuring last year's New Product Showcase entries. 

Click HERE for advertising opportunities in the 2012 AAPEX Product Extra.

The Product and Packaging Showcases offer exhibitors a unique chance to highlight their products and packaging.  

For the 2011 New Product Showcase Award Winners, CLICK HERE.

For the 2011 New Packaging Showcase Award Winners CLICK HERE.

The Know Your Parts^® exhibit will highlight the importance of quality parts from full-service aftermarket suppliers and promote the independent automotive aftermarket. The exhibit will include informational material about the Know Your Parts^® industry awareness and education campaign as well as displays and literature demonstrating the difference between parts from full service suppliers and low cost, low quality parts.

Representatives of full service suppliers will be on hand to discuss the Know Your Parts^® campaign and quality parts. For more information on Know Your Parts^®, visit www.AASAKnowYourParts.org or contact media@mema.org.  

OAC events at aapex

ReManufacturing section 

Hosted by ERC and MERA

The Motor & Equipment Remanufacturers Association (MERA) is a trade association of many businesses—both large and small—in the remanufacturing industry. MERA and its members will host an exhibit to highlight the environmental, economic and product performance benefits of remanufactured products, as well as the Manufactured Again™ education and awareness campaign. Warehouse distributors, retailers, the media, service providers, and all other interested automotive aftermarket audiences are encouraged to visit booth #4281 during regular show hours.
For more information, visit MERA.org or contact info@mera.org.

Tool and Equipment Lounge sponsored by Professional Tool & Equipment News Magazine

Having the right tools and equipment increases efficiency in the shop. The latest in tool and equipment innovations are awaiting you in the Tool & Equipment Section. And when it’s time for a break, located in the center of the Tool & Equipment section is the Tool and Equipment Lounge sponsored by Professional Tool & Equipment News magazine. 

You can call the PTEN T&E Lounge home while at AAPEX. Complete with refreshments, the lounge will offer a place to sit to rejuvenate, provide access to the latest information on tools and equipment, and provide a place to meet one-on-one with manufacturers and colleagues. PTEN will also be broadcasting LIVE from the AAPEX show floor twice daily at 11am and 3pm. Stop by and check it out! Professional Tool & Equipment News www.pten.com

Your State AssociationS  

State trade associations connect small business to national initiatives and connect national companies to aftermarket small business. A panel of national aftermarket business leaders proclaimed that state trade associations are most valuable for the following:

1) Leading government affairs initiatives at the State house and state regulatory level.

2) Supporting national government affairs efforts with grass-roots outreach.

3) Identifying and addressing locally-specific business issues. 

To the locally-owned aftermarket small business, your state trade association brings value in other ways, as well:

* Group buying discounts and time-saving referrals for business services including insurance.

* Attracting national resources to support efforts especially in education and marketing.

* Networking and market development at the local level

Together with our national association partners, your state association connects you to the industry network that speaks with a single voice to government and to the public.

Become a member of the state trade associations that serve your markets. Your support will be appreciated and your reward will be a stronger industry.