By Bill Hanvey, president and CEO, Auto Care Association

After over a year of not being able to be together, there really are no words to express how I feel about the prospect of AAPEX finally being our homecoming this November. 

This is the year that challenged us. This is… READ MORE  

By Paul McCarthy, president and chief operating officer, Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA)

I’ll start with the first big question: yes, there will be an AAPEX in 2021.

Virus permitting, we’re seeing many promising signs for a trade show in November, which is great news for the aftermarket.   

Based on… READ MORE  

By Mark Bogdansky, vice president, Meetings and Events, Auto Care Association

Exactly one year ago, the most common question I was asked was “How is AAPEX going to top having President Bush?” What I knew, was that the bigger news from the Keynote Stage was not having the former President… READ MORE  

By Liz Goad, director, Events and Meetings, AASA

This year has been. . .well, it’s been a year. Usually, this is the time of year we are finalizing preparations for the AAPEX Show in Las Vegas. We are getting ready to see all our industry friends, celebrate the year’s accomplishments,… READ MORE