EXPO PREVIEW
EVENT SPONSORS AAAEXPO PROVIDES TICKET TO FUTURE Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo SUCCESS Major Corporate Sponsor
Visitor Showbag Sponsor
Lanyard Sponsor
Happy Hour Sponsor – Gates Australia Seminar Sponsor
Aisle Sponsors Don Kyatt Spare Parts SafeTstop Vland Show Bag Inserts Alemlube Master Instruments
Australian Auto Aftermarket Innovation Awards Breakfast Sponsor
Australian Auto Aftermarket Excellence Awards Banquet Sponsors Platinum Sponsor
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Bronze Sponsor – ZF Aftermarket Pre Dinner Cocktail Sponsor – Automotive Recruitment Manufacturing Award – Supercheap Auto Marketing Award - Ryco Group Export Award - Disc Brakes Australia Expo Stand Awards – Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine Support Sponsors Formula 1 Mahle Hella Australia Narva Hella Gutmann Solutions RSP Automotive & Industrial Hella Pagid Brake Systems Scangrip JB Weld UFI Filters 58
Australian Automotive Aftermarket Magazine March 2022
The Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo (AAAExpo) is almost here
The Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo (AAAExpo), co-located with the Collison and Repair Expo, is just around the corner, set to take place across the 7th to the 9th of April 2022 at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. As the nation’s only comprehensive exhibition for Australia’s $25B aftermarket industry, it is no surprise the Expo is attracting record visitor registrations. Expo registration can be done quickly and easily online, allowing you to avoid registration queues at the event by visiting www.autoaftermarketexpo.com.au Collision repairers can also register free of charge to visit the expo at www.collisionrepair.com.au Major corporate sponsor of the Expo, Repco, will be joined by hundreds of major automotive aftermarket industry companies in support of this integral trade exhibition which has become one of the biggest in the Southern Hemisphere. With the theme ’The Workshop of the Future is Here’, and debuting a range of fantastic new initiatives and features, the Expo is an unmissable event, showcasing the latest vehicle repair and servicing equipment, parts, tools and accessories, new technology and trends, an Awards evening plus a comprehensive training and education program. For the first time, the Expo – proudly sponsored by Repco – will incorporate a stand-alone seminar stage on the show floor, which will deliver a free comprehensive training and education program and enable exhibitors to showcase their latest products, technology and service offerings to a targeted trade audience. The comprehensive Seminar Series is complemented by the highly anticipated
Workshop of the Future pavilion, replicating a futuristic workshop and bringing together stateof-the-art equipment and technology with regular presentations from industry experts across 225 square metres – free of charge. The 4WD Innovation Zone is another set to turn heads, with this new zone set to host many of the biggest and best 4WD companies in Australia as they share, promote, network and sell their latest technology, products, tools and equipment in a unique, industry specific B2B environment. Other exciting components of the 2022 Australian Auto Aftermarket Expo include a modified and classic vehicle display area in the show concourse, celebrity appearances, interactive displays and competitions, and of course an expansive range of exciting exhibitors. “This is an event run by the industry, for the industry. After a challenging couple of years for everyone, our industry is more excited than ever to come together to celebrate, learn, conduct business and network,” AAAA Chief Executive Officer, Stuart Charity, said. “AAAE 2022 will bring together experts from across the industry to provide the very latest information and practical tips on how and when businesses will need to adapt to these changes. The Expo aims to help visitors prepare for the future, to embrace and capitalise on the evolution of the industry, and the trends and technology that are rapidly developing. “We can’t wait for April to open the doors and finally welcome our industry back together. We know visitors will have a fantastic time and arm themselves with the knowledge to thrive, ready for the exciting future that awaits.” Registration is free to all those in the trade, and simply by registering and attending the event, you will go in the draw to win a $3,000 Visa Gift Card. For more information and to register to attend, head to www.autoaftermarketexpo.com.au
