LAS VEGAS, Nev. – March 26, 2024 – AAPEX has been recognized by Trade Show Executive (TSE) as one of 50 fastest-growing trade shows that took place in the United States in 2023, marking the second consecutive year for the event to earn its place on TSE’s Fastest 50 Class. 

AAPEX 2023 made the Fastest 50 honoree list in two categories: Net Square Feet of Exhibit Space and Exhibiting Companies. The event had a sold-out show floor and welcomed more than 2,600 exhibiting manufacturer and supplier companies representing 42 countries.   

AAPEX annually unites the more than $1.8 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry in Las Vegas for the latest product innovations and technologies, business opportunities, networking and service professional training. This year’s event will take place Tuesday, Nov. 5 through Thursday, Nov. 7, at The Venetian Expo and Caesars Forum. 

Earlier this year, AAPEX 2024 officially announced plans to expand into Caesars Forum to accommodate additional exhibiting companies and pavilions. The Automatic Transmission Rebuilders Association (ATRA) Powertrain Expo, the largest gathering of transmission repair specialists in the world, also recently announced it will take place at AAPEX 2024, adding approximately 100 exhibiting companies to Joe’s Garage located on Level 1 of The Venetian Expo. 

AAPEX will be honored during TSE’s Fastest 50 Awards & Summit, taking place Wednesday, May 8 through Friday, May 10, at Resorts World Las Vegas. 

About AAPEX

AAPEX unites the more than $1.8 trillion global automotive aftermarket industry and historically draws approximately 2,500 exhibiting companies from around the globe that display innovative products, services and technologies that keep the world’s 1.5 billion vehicles on the road. AAPEX provides advanced technical and business management training for professionals to maintain excellence and take their businesses to the next level. Industry buyers include automotive service and repair professionals, auto parts retailers, independent warehouse distributors, program groups, service chains, automotive dealers, fleet buyers and engine builders.

AAPEX is a trade-only event and closed to the general public.

AAPEX is co-owned by the Auto Care Association and MEMA Aftermarket Suppliers. For more information, visit AAPEX 2024 or e-mail: info@aapexshow.com. On social media, follow AAPEX at #AAPEX24.