[Test] By The Numbers 2024 (Exhibitor)

93%

RETURN TO PRE-PANDEMIC ATTENDANCE COMPARED TO AN 84% RETURN ON AVERAGE WITH OTHER TRADE SHOWS

126,071^*

Total attendees

62,964^*

Buyers

*combined AAPEX and SEMA attendance

45,550

AAPEX TARGETED BUYERS

1,407

MANUFACTURER & SUPPLIER COMPANIES MORE THAN DOUBLE FROM LAST YEAR

1,115

PRODUCT CATEGORIES

100+*

TECHNICAL TRAINING SESSIONS

*combined AAPEX-programmed and exhibitor supplied

We were super excited to be back at AAPEX. Any concerns about booth traffic immediately disappeared within the first hour of the first day. We can’t wait to exhibit again next year!”
— BEX International

Attendee Level in Organization

8,728

Targeted buyers from outside the U.S.

121

Countries represented by targeted buyers

AAPEX Snapshot

Attendee Level in Organization

45%

C-Level, President/Owner, Executive

27%

Management

15%

Technician / Craftsman, Skilled Trade

13%

Support Staff

Attendee Business Breakdown

of the top 25 retail chains

Top 10

warehouse distributor program groups

23%

Independent Warehouse Distributors or Auto Parts Program Groups

25%

Retailers

39%

Independent Repair Shop, National/Small Service Chain, Vehicle Dealer/Service Department or Fleet Management

Service Professionals segment grew 19% from 2021

65%

Make Final Decisions

29%

Have a Role in Purchasing Decisions

Top Reasons For Exhibiting**

Networking
Increase awareness about your brand/product
Amount of attendees/booth traffic
The amount of quality leads generated

In 2022…

83%

Were Returning Exhibitors

85%

Said Their Most Important Objectives Were Accomplished

AAPEX is a trade-only event and is not open to the general public. AAPEX is co-owned by Auto Care Association and MEMA, The Vehicle Suppliers Association. For more information, visit aapexshow.com or email info@aapexshow.com. On social media, follow AAPEX at #AAPEX23. **Based on 2022 post-show survey responses.