ASA, AASA To Host Vehicle Safety Inspection Forum
On Friday, Nov. 14, the Automotive Service Association (ASA) and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA), the light vehicle aftermarket division of the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA), will host the Vehicle Safety Inspection and Maintenance Forum in East Norriton, Pa.
AAPEX Debuts ‘Ask Joe’ Videos
The Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) has debuted a series of “Ask Joe” videos to help attendees prepare for AAPEX and grow their business while at the event. AAPEX is slated for Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center, Las Vegas, Nev., with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Monday, Nov. 3.
AAPEX Reports Increase In Number Of Independent Repair Garages Registered For 2014 AAIW
As of Oct. 11, the number of independent repair garage owners and managers registered for the 2014 Automotive Aftermarket Industry Week (AAIW) – made up of the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) and the SEMA Show – was up nearly 9 percent compared to 2013, according to show organizers.
AAPEXedu To Offer Three New Customized Programs And More Than 40 Sessions
This year’s AAPEXedu will address the most difficult challenges facing attendees by offering three, all-new customized programs and more than 40 education sessions, all at no cost to attendees. The 2014 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) is set for Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, Nev., with AAPEXedu
AAPEX Attendee Webinar To Spotlight Referral Marketing
The AAPEXedu will present “Building a Referral Marketing Strategy,” a free attendee webinar slated for Wednesday, July 9, at 4 p.m., EST. The 2014 Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) is set for Tuesday, Nov. 4 through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center in Las Vegas, NV, with AAPEXedu sessions starting on Monday, Nov. 3.
AAPEX To Debut New Service Professionals Program At 2014 Event
In response to the increase in the number of service and repair professionals and independent shop and store owners participating in the annual Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX), the co-owner associations recently announced the new Service Professionals Program for the 2014 event, slated for Tuesday, Nov. 4, through Thursday, Nov. 6, at the Sands Expo Center.
AASA Launches Hub Bearings Quality Awareness Campaign
The Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association has launched a new marketing campaign as a part of its successful “Know Your Parts” program focused on the hub bearing category. The hub bearing campaign is the first in a series of category-specific campaigns designed to educate technicians, shop owners, service writers and other industry repair professionals on the value of installing only quality premium parts.
New AAIA/AASA Report Projects 3.4 Percent Industry Growth Through 2016
The U.S. automotive aftermarket industry is expected to grow 3.4 percent annually through 2016 to $263.8 billion, adding an additional $32.6 billion to the economy. These and additional aftermarket growth figures are contained in a jointly produced Channel Forecast Model sponsored by the Automotive Aftermarket Industry Association (AAIA) and the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association (AASA).
Brake Manufacturers Council Selects NSF International As Official Brake Friction Material Registrar
The states of California and Washington recently enacted legislation to limit the amount of copper and other constituents used in brake friction materials. To demonstrate brake manufacturers’ compliance with new state regulations, the Brake Manufacturers Council (BMC) of the Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association and the Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association (MEMA) has selected NSF International to serve as its official registrar.
AAPEX Adds Extra Day For Learning Forum Education Sessions
Organizers for the Automotive Aftermarket Products Expo (AAPEX) have announced that the Learning Forum education sessions at this year’s AAPEX will start on Monday, Oct. 29, instead of Tuesday, and will continue throughout the event.