Exhibitor Prospectus
The decision-makers. The influencers.
AAPEX connects you with thousands of aftermarket professionals — including 91% who make or influence purchasing decisions — in just three days.
Exhibitors capture an average of 113 leads per company, underscoring the strong return potential of participating in the industry’s premier event. Whether your goal is launching new products, strengthening partnerships, or expanding market share, AAPEX delivers the audience, access, and momentum to drive measurable ROI.
Tap Into Serious Buying Power
The top retail chains attend each year, including:
- AutoZone
- Advance Auto Parts
- Genuine Parts Company/NAPA
- O’Reilly Auto Parts
- Pep Boys
- Uni-Select
- Walmart
The top warehouse distributor program groups, including:
- Aftermarket Auto Parts Alliance (Auto Value/Bumper to Bumper)
- Automotive Parts Associates
- Automotive Parts Services Group
- Federated Auto Parts
- The Pronto Network
Be Where Our $1.6 Trillion Global Industry Unites
Buyers attend AAPEX to see the latest innovations suppliers have to offer in action. In other words, they come to see new products and technologies up close and personal from companies like yours — and they come ready to buy. That’s why the industry’s top brands never miss an opportunity to exhibit.
from businesses with $5 million+ annual revenue
make buying
decisions
have a role in purchasing decisions
There’s no better place to reach the entire automotive aftermarket industry.
128
countries represented by buyers
45,151
interested buyers
Who Attends AAPEX?
AAPEX draws qualified buyers and key influencers across every role.
45%
C-LEVEL, PRESIDENT / OWNER, EXECUTIVE
26%
MANAGEMENT
16%
TECHNICIAN / CRAFTSMAN, SKILLED TRADE
12%
SUPPORT STAFF
38%
Independent Repair Shop, National/ Small Service Chain, Vehicle Dealer/ Service Department or Fleet Management
25%
Retailers
23%
Independent Warehouse Distributors or Auto Parts Program Groups
14%
Other: Builder/ Fabricator/ Converter, Fleet Buyer
Exhibit Floor Segmentation
Starting in 2025, we implemented a new exhibit floor segmentation program to increase exhibitor value and improve the attendee experience. By organizing the show floor into broad product and service categories, attendees are better able to find your booth and explore by product category. You can view more under each section below.
AAPEX Forum:
- Accessories/Lighting
- Undercar
Venetian Expo, Level 1:
- International Pavilions
- International Sourcing
Venetian Expo, Level 2:
- Business Services/AI/E-Commerce/Technology
- Diagnostics/Telematics/Shop Management Systems
- Electric Vehicle/Alternative Fuel
- Joe’s Garage
- Mobile Heat Transfer, Heating, Air Conditioning and Diesel Emissions
- Oil/Lube/Waxes & Chemicals (featuring iFLEX @ AAPEX by PAMA)
- Paint & Body
- Remanufacturing
- Tire Servicing
- Tool & Equipment
- Underhood
Unlock New Opportunities
When it comes to putting you in front of the right buyers at the right time, AAPEX delivers. Don’t miss your chance to demo your latest products, build relationships with industry decision-makers and accelerate sales.
Exhibit Booth Pricing
| CATEGORY | FEE |
| Auto Care Association, MEMA members, NARSA* and/or PAMA** members | $34.00 per sq. ft. |
| Non-members | $59.00 per sq. ft. |
| Corner In-line/standard booth *corners are not guaranteed, and charges will be applied after booths are assigned. | Additional charge of $750.00 |
| Peninsula booth (minimum 20’ x 20’) | Additional charge of $2,800.00 |
| Island booth (minimum 20’ x 20’) | Additional charge of $5,800.00 |
*NARSA membership pricing is applicable for the Mobile Heat Transfer Section.
**PAMA membership pricing is only applicable in the “iFLEX at AAPEX by PAMA” Section within the Oil/Lube/Waxes & Chemicals Section.
For questions and to learn more about exhibiting at AAPEX, reach out to Bill Glasgow at [email protected] / (708) 326-5141.
Secure your booth space now!
Don’t miss your chance to demo your latest products, build relationships with industry decision-makers and accelerate sales.
Questions? Contact Bill Glasgow Jr. by email, call (708) 326-5141, or fill out the form below and one of our exhibit team members will contact you shortly.