ABOUT AAPEX
AAPEX represents the $395 billion global motor vehicle aftermarket. More than 128,000 professionals from around the globe participate in Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week in Las Vegas, Nevada.
AAPEX is your connection to automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators all in one place. Automotive parts wholesale distributors, retailers, service chains, jobbers and service professionals attend AAPEX. These buyers represent billions of dollars in buying power.
WHO ATTENDS
In 2011:
In 2011:
59,751 qualified buyers attended AAIW/ AAPEX.
15,056 were international and 44,695 domestic.
15,056 were international and 44,695 domestic.
In 2010:
51,126 qualified buyers attended AAIW/ AAPEX.
12,106 were international and 39,020 domestic.
90% made buying decisions/recommendations.
90% buy for up to 10 locations (domestic).
24,000 were top management.
64% of international buyers make direct U.S. purchases.
76% of buyers plan to attend in 2010.
82% of show attendees in 2009 plan to make purchases after the show.
WHO EXHIBITS
Manufacturers and suppliers who attend AAPEX represent: Air Conditioning, Automotive Lighting, Electrical Systems & Batteries, Cooling Systems, Friction & Brake Systems, Undercar, New & Remanufactured Replacement Parts, Suspension & Front End, Engine & Transmission Parts, Appearance Chemicals and Functional Fluids, Equipment & Tools (Including Diagnostic, Hand Tools, Machine Shop, and Service & Installation) Computer Systems & Software, Paint and Body and Retail Warehouse Fixtures.
DATES AND LOCATION
AAPEX 2012
Tuesday, Oct. 30 – Thursday, Nov. 1
12,106 were international and 39,020 domestic.
90% made buying decisions/recommendations.
90% buy for up to 10 locations (domestic).
24,000 were top management.
64% of international buyers make direct U.S. purchases.
76% of buyers plan to attend in 2010.
82% of show attendees in 2009 plan to make purchases after the show.
WHO EXHIBITS
Manufacturers and suppliers who attend AAPEX represent: Air Conditioning, Automotive Lighting, Electrical Systems & Batteries, Cooling Systems, Friction & Brake Systems, Undercar, New & Remanufactured Replacement Parts, Suspension & Front End, Engine & Transmission Parts, Appearance Chemicals and Functional Fluids, Equipment & Tools (Including Diagnostic, Hand Tools, Machine Shop, and Service & Installation) Computer Systems & Software, Paint and Body and Retail Warehouse Fixtures.
DATES AND LOCATION
AAPEX 2012
Tuesday, Oct. 30 – Thursday, Nov. 1
Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nevada
FUTURE DATES
2013 Tuesday, Nov. 5 - Thursday, Nov. 7 - Sands Expo Center
2014 Tuesday, Nov. 4 - Thursday, Nov. 6 - Sands Expo Center
2015 Tuesday, Nov. 3 - Thursday, Nov. 5 - Sands Expo Center
